NETGEAR WAB102 manual Protecting Your Wireless Network

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

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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