NETGEAR WAB102 manual Basic Functioning, No lights are lit on the access point

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.

•Is the wireless access point on?

•Have I connected the wireless access point correctly?

Go to “Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point“ on page 10.

•I can’t remember the wireless access point’s configuration password. Go to “Change the Password“ on page 35.

Note: For up-to-date WAB102 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit www.netgear.com.

Basic Functioning

If you have trouble setting up your WAB102, check the tips below.

No lights are lit on the access point

It takes a few seconds for the power light to be lit. Wait a minute and check the power light status on the access point.

The access point has no power.

•Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point.

Troubleshooting

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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 gateway DefaultDefault Enable IP AddressSsid Service Set ID Default WirelessTurbo Mode Default Disable802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters Change Password Security Configuration For 64-bits encryption Authentication Type Default KeyDefault key size 64 bits Key Size802.11b Wireless LAN Security Parameters Key 1Access Control Firmware Upgrade Access ControlAccess Control List MAC AddressAdvanced Setup Transmit Power Default100%Beacon Interval 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