NETGEAR WAB102 manual Hardware Description, 802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless Networking

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

802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless Networking

The WAB102 Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and both 802.11a and 802.11b compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. The WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point supports the following hardware functions:

•External dual-band antenna assembly to support antenna diversity

•Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption accomplished on the fly

•Firmware stored in flash to allow easy firmware upgrade.

Additionally, the WAB102 supports the following wireless features:

•Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames)

•RTS/CTS handshake

•Beacon generation

•Fragmentation and reassembly

•Authentication Algorithm (Open System, Shared Key)

•Short or long preamble

•Roaming among access points on the same subnet

Hardware Description

The WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point hardware functions are described below.

Introduction

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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