NETGEAR WAB102 manual Change the Password, Secure the Access Point

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

Change the Password

From the Windows desktop, follow the instructions given in “Change Password“ on page 20 to go to the Password window.

Your password may be an alphanumeric string of up to 12 characters. To record your security settings, consider photocopying this page and the following two, and then writing your security settings into them and securing the copy.

Password: ______________________________

If necessary, you can re-set the WAB102 access point to factory default setting by pressing the switch on the rear panel (see “Power Socket“ on page 7).

Secure the Access Point

Consider placing the WAB102 in a high place to discourage others from tampering with the access point without limiting range or performance.

If availability of AC is an issue, consider using NETGEAR’s POPE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter.

Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings

Take the following steps:

1.For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters.

For an existing wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. The person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information.

•SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Wireless is the default WAB102 SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. NETGEAR recommends that you write your customized SSID on the line below.

Note: The SSID in the wireless access point is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each other, all must be configured with the same SSID. 802.11a SSID: ______________________________

802.11b SSID: ______________________________

Protecting Your Wireless Network

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Contents About the Wireless Access Point Chapter IntroductionFeatures BenefitsSystem Requirements WAB102 Dual BandWhat’s In the Box? Compatible and Related Netgear Products802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless Networking Hardware DescriptionWAB102 Wireless Access Point Front Panel Following table explains the LED indicatorsWAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Restore to Factory Default ButtonSetting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Placement and Range Guidelines What You Will Need Before You BeginCabling Requirements Installation OverviewInstall the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Wireless Verify the installation was successful Authentication Type Open System Default Factory SettingsDisabled Basic Configuration Determine the name of your access pointLog In to the Access Point Configure Basic Setup ParametersFor LAN parameters, see TCP/IP Configuration Parameters on Default Enable Default gatewayDefault IP AddressTurbo Mode Ssid Service Set IDDefault Wireless Default Disable802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters Change Password Security Configuration For 64-bits encryption Default key size 64 bits Authentication TypeDefault Key Key Size802.11b Wireless LAN Security Parameters Key 1Access Control Access Control List Firmware UpgradeAccess Control MAC AddressAdvanced Setup Beacon Interval Transmit PowerDefault100% RTS ThresholdDefault Long Preamble TypeRestore Factory Default AP Status Station List About Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Protecting Your Wireless Network Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security FeaturesBefore You Change the Ssid and WEP Settings Change the PasswordSecure the Access Point Authentication Change the Ssid Configure WEP Encryption Restrict Wireless Activity by MAC Address Protecting Your Wireless Network No lights are lit on the access point Basic FunctioningOne or both of the wireless activity lights do not light up Ethernet Link/Act light is not litTroubleshooting Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information NETGEAR, Inc
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