Log In to the Access Point | NETGEAR WAB102 specs

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

For advanced users: To access the built-in Web Server home page on the WAB102, we suggest that you have a DHCP server on the Ethernet Network. If there is no accessible DHCP server, the WAB102 Access Point will default to the IP address of 192.168.0.226 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. You will need to configure the IP address of the computer to be within the same subnet for the initial configuration.

Having problems? Refer to Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”.

4.Click AP Setup to configure the WAB102 Access Point, and proceed to the next section, Log In to the Access Point.

Log In to the Access Point

To set up your access point, complete the following login steps:

1.Click on the AP Setup link on the WAB102 Web Server home page.

2.The Enter Network Password window will be displayed, as shown above. Enter the default user name admin with the default password 1234 in this window.

Note: Both the user name and password are case sensitive.

You may change the password at any time after this point by choosing Password from the AP Setup menu

3.Click OK. The TCP/IP LAN Setup window will be displayed as shown below.

Configure Basic Setup Parameters

To set up your access point, complete the following:

Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity

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NETGEAR WAB102 manual Log In to the Access Point, Configure Basic Setup Parameters

Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Contents About the Wireless Access Point Chapter Introduction Features Benefits System Requirements WAB102 Dual Band What’s In the Box? Compatible and Related Netgear Products 802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless Networking Hardware Description WAB102 Wireless Access Point Front Panel Following table explains the LED indicators WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Restore to Factory Default Button Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Placement and Range Guidelines What You Will Need Before You Begin Installation 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 point Log In to the Access Point Configure Basic Setup Parameters For LAN parameters, see TCP/IP Configuration Parameters on Default Enable Default gatewayDefault IP Address Turbo Mode Ssid Service Set IDDefault Wireless Default Disable 802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters Change Password Security Configuration For 64-bits encryption Default key size 64 bits Authentication TypeDefault Key Key Size 802.11b Wireless LAN Security Parameters Key 1 Access Control Access Control List Firmware UpgradeAccess Control MAC Address Advanced Setup Beacon Interval Transmit PowerDefault100% RTS Threshold Default Long Preamble Type Restore Factory Default AP Status Station List About Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Protecting Your Wireless Network Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features Change 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 Functioning One or both of the wireless activity lights do not light up Ethernet Link/Act light is not lit Troubleshooting Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information NETGEAR, Inc