NETGEAR WAB102 Transmit Power, Default100%, Beacon Interval, RTS Threshold, Fragmentation Length

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User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point

802.11a Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters

CONFIGURATION	DESCRIPTION

Transmit Power	Transmit signal strength of the WAB102. The
	options are 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5% and
	Lowest. Decreases the transmit power if more
	than one AP is co-located using the same
	channel frequency.

	Default:100%
Beacon Interval	Specifies the Beacon Interval value. Enter a
	value in between 20 to 1000.
	Default: 100

RTS Threshold	The packet size that the wireless node uses to
	determine if it should use the CSMA/CD
	mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for
	packet transmission. With the CSMA/CD
	transmission mechanism, the transmitting
	station sends out the actual packet as soon as it
	has waited for the silence period. With the
	CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the
	transmitting station sends out an RTS packet to
	the receiving station, and waits for the receiving
	station to send back a CTS packet before
	sending the actual packet data.
	Default: 2346

Fragmentation Length	This is the maximum packet size used for
	fragmentation. Packets larger than the size
	programmed in this field will be fragmented.
	The Fragment Threshold value must be larger
	than the RTS Threshold value.
	Default: 2346

DTIM	The Delivery Traffic Indication Message.
	Specifies the data beacon rate between 1 and
	255.
	Default: 1

28	Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Contents Chapter Introduction About the Wireless Access PointBenefits FeaturesWAB102 Dual Band System RequirementsCompatible and Related Netgear Products What’s In the Box?Hardware Description 802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless NetworkingFollowing table explains the LED indicators WAB102 Wireless Access Point Front PanelRestore to Factory Default Button WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear PanelSetting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity What You Will Need Before You Begin Placement and Range GuidelinesInstall the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Installation OverviewCabling Requirements Wireless Verify the installation was successful Disabled Default Factory SettingsAuthentication Type Open System Determine the name of your access point Basic ConfigurationConfigure Basic Setup Parameters Log In to the Access PointFor LAN parameters, see TCP/IP Configuration Parameters on IP Address Default gatewayDefault Default EnableDefault Disable Ssid Service Set IDDefault Wireless Turbo Mode802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters Change Password Security Configuration For 64-bits encryption Key Size Authentication TypeDefault Key Default key size 64 bitsKey 1 802.11b Wireless LAN Security ParametersAccess Control MAC Address Firmware UpgradeAccess Control Access Control ListAdvanced Setup RTS Threshold Transmit PowerDefault100% Beacon IntervalPreamble Type Default LongRestore Factory Default AP Status Station List About Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features Protecting Your Wireless NetworkSecure the Access Point Change the PasswordBefore You Change the Ssid and WEP Settings Authentication Change the Ssid Configure WEP Encryption Restrict Wireless Activity by MAC Address Protecting Your Wireless Network Basic Functioning No lights are lit on the access pointEthernet Link/Act light is not lit One or both of the wireless activity lights do not light upTroubleshooting Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information NETGEAR, Inc