NETGEAR WAB102 manual Authentication

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

Authentication

The authentication setting, “Open System” or “Shared Key,” is unrelated to encryption of transmissions. The two bands may have use different authentication settings. Choose “Shared Key” for more security.

802.11a SSID, circle one: Open System or Shared Key

802.11b SSID: circle one: Open System or Shared Key

Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key as well.

WEP Encryption

802.11a and 802.11b differ in their use of WEP encryption keys. See “Security Configuration“ on page 21 for a description of these differences.

802.11a WEP Encryption Keys:

Key 1: _____________________ Circle Key Size: 64 or 128 or 152 bits

Key 2: _____________________ Circle Key Size: 64 or 128 or 152 bits

Key 3: _____________________ Circle Key Size: 64 or 128 or 152 bits

Key 4: _____________________ Circle Key Size: 64 or 128 or 152 bits

802.11b WEP Encryption Keys:

For all four 802.11b keys, choose the Key Size. Circle one: 64 or 128 bits

Key 1: ___________________________________

Key 2: ___________________________________

Key 3: ___________________________________

Key 4: ___________________________________

2.Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WAB102.

3.Store this information in a safe place.

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Protecting Your Wireless Network

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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 GuidelinesInstallation Overview Install the WAB102 Wireless Access PointCabling Requirements Wireless Verify the installation was successful Default Factory Settings DisabledAuthentication 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 NetworkChange the Password Secure the Access PointBefore 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