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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
A-2
Specifications
August 2003
Contents
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Trademarks
Statement of Conditions
August 2003
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
August 2003
Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
August 2003
CE Declaration of Conformity
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Contents
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Chapter 1 About This Manual
Audience
Scope
Typographical Conventions
Special Message Formats
How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual
How to Print this Manual
Chapter 2 Introduction
About the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
Key Features
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
System Requirements
Whats In the Box?
Hardware Description
2-6 Introduction August 2003
ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel
The ME103 Access Point provides three status LEDs.
Figure 2-1: ME103 front panel
The following table explains the LED indicators:
ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel
Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration
Observing Placement and Range Guidelines
of several hundred feet or more.
Cabling Requirements
3-3 Basic Installation and Configuration
Default Factory Settings
Understanding ME103 Wireless Security Options
ME103
Wireless Data Security Options Range: Up to 500 Feet
Installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
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How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name
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How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default IP Address
Understanding Basic Wireless Settings
Understanding Basic Wireless Security Options
3-13 Basic Installation and Configuration
Table 3-1. Basic Wireless Security Options
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
How to Configure WEP
Using the Basic IP Settings Options
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4-2 Maintenance
Table 4-1. General Information Fields
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Viewing a List of Attached Devices
Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software
Configuration File Management
Saving and Retrieving the Configuration
Restoring the ME103 to the Factory Default Settings
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings
Changing the Administrator Password
Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
Configuring Advanced Security 802.1x Options
Basic Requirements for 802.1x
How to Configure the 802.1x Key Exchange Option
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Advanced Configuration 5-9
Table 5-1. Advanced Wireless Settings Fields
Configuring Wireless Operating Modes
How to Configure a ME103 as a Point-to-Point Bridge
LAN Segment 1
LAN Segment 2
AP1
How to Configure Multi-Point Wireless Bridging
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Antenna Installation
Blank Configuration Worksheet
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
No lights are lit on the access point.
The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up.
The LAN light is not lit.
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer.
I am using EAP-TLS security but get disconnected.
I cannot connect to the ME103 to configure it.
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.
Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings
Specifications A-1
Appendix A Specifications
Specifications for the ME103
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Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview
Infrastructure Mode
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)
Authentication, WEP, and WPA
802.11 Authentication
Open System Authentication
Shared Key Authentication
Overview of WEP Parameters
Key Size
WEP Configuration Options
Wireless Channels
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Understanding 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control
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Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics
Basic Router Concepts
What is a Router?
IP Addresses and the Internet
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Netmask
Subnet Addressing
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Private IP Addresses
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
IP Configuration by DHCP
Domain Name Server
Routing Protocols
Internet Security and Firewalls
What is a Firewall?
Stateful Packet Inspection
Denial of Service Attack
Ethernet Cabling
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
Cable Quality
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Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
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Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
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Selecting Windows Internet Access Method
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
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Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000
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Glossary
Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual.
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Index
Index 1
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