NETGEAR WAB102 manual One or both of the wireless activity lights do not light up

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

•Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet.

•Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your access point.

One or both of the wireless activity lights do not light up

The access point’s antennae are not working.

•If either of the Wireless Activity lights stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again. Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless Activity light remains off.

The Ethernet Link/Act light is not lit

There is a hardware connection problem.

•Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router). There must be a switch, hub, or router between the access point and an Ethernet LAN or Cable/DSL modem.

•Make sure the connected device is turned on.

•Be sure the correct cable is used. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet patch cable. If the network device has Auto Uplink™ (MDI/MDIX) ports, you may use either a cross-over cable or a normal patch cable.

I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer

There is a configuration problem.

•You may not have restarted the computer with the wireless adapter to have TCP/IP changes take effect. Restart the computer.

•The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up properly for that network. The usual setting for Windows is the Network Properties are set to Obtain an IP address automatically.

•The access point’s default values may not work with your network. Check the access points default configuration described against the configuration of other devices in your 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 Default Default gatewayDefault Enable IP AddressDefault Wireless Ssid Service Set IDTurbo Mode Default Disable802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters Change Password Security Configuration For 64-bits encryption Default Key Authentication TypeDefault key size 64 bits Key SizeKey 1 802.11b Wireless LAN Security ParametersAccess Control Access Control Firmware UpgradeAccess Control List MAC AddressAdvanced Setup Default100% Transmit PowerBeacon Interval RTS ThresholdPreamble 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
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