NETGEAR manual System Requirements, WAB102 Dual Band

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

System Requirements

Before installing the WAB102, make sure your system meets these requirements:

•A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch.

Note: The WAB102 should be connected to a router, switch or hub installed as shown in the figure below.

•The Category 5 UTP straight through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector included in this package or one like it.

WAB102 Dual Band

Wireless

Access Point

Router, Switch, or

Hub on an

Ethernet LAN

Cable or DSL modem

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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 BeginInstallation Overview Install the WAB102 Wireless Access PointCabling Requirements Wireless Verify the installation was successful Default Factory Settings DisabledAuthentication Type Open System 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 FeaturesChange 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 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