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NETGEAR WAB102 manual What’s In the Box?, Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

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

What’s In the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:

•WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point

•Power adapter and cord (5Vdc, 3.8A)

•WAB102 User's Guide (this guide)

•Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable - 25 feet

•Support Information Card

•Warranty and Registration card

Please contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. You can refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing materials, and use the packing materials to repack the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point if you need to return it for repair.

To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, we encourage you to register on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com.

Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance website (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). Compatible NETGEAR products are listed below.

The following NETGEAR products work with the WAB102 dual band AP.

•POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter

•WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter

•HA501 802.11a Wireless 32-bit PC Card Adapter

•MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card

•MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter

•ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point

•MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter

•MR314 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router

•MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card

4	Introduction

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NETGEAR WAB102 manual What’s In the Box?, Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

Contents

NETGEAR, Inc User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access PointStatement of Conditions NETGEAR, INCTechnical Support TrademarksTroubleshooting ContentsSetting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Protecting Your Wireless NetworkChapter Introduction About the Wireless Access PointBenefits FeaturesSystem Requirements Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products What’s In the Box?Hardware Description 802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless NetworkingEthernet WAB102 Wireless Access Point Front PanelUser’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point PowerPower Adapter Cable Holder WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear PanelPower Socket Restore to Factory Default ButtonTo install your WAB102, see “Installation Overview“ on page Chapter 2 Setting Up Basic Wireless ConnectivityWhat You Will Need Before You Begin Placement and Range GuidelinesInstall the WAB102 Wireless Access Point Installation OverviewCabling Requirements Wireless 1. Position and mount the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point3. Connect the power cable 4. Configure the wireless adapter settings6. Verify wireless connectivity to your network 5. Verify the installation was successfulHaving problems? Refer to Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” Default Factory Settings 1. Determine the name of your access point Basic Configuration2. Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Configure Basic Setup Parameters Log In to the Access PointHaving problems? Refer to Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” 1. Click on the Setup link on the AP Setup menu For LAN parameters, see “TCP/IP Configuration Parameters“ on pageThe access point will get the IP address, subnet TCP/IP Configuration ParametersCONFIGURATION 802.11a Wireless LAN Configuration ParametersUser’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless ConnectivityCONFIGURATION 802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration ParametersUser’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless ConnectivityChange Password 1. Use a browser to connect to the WAB102 Security Configuration2. Click Security on the AP Setup menu and log in 3. Choose Your Authentication MethodFor 128-bits encryption 4. Set Up 802.11a Encryption Security as Needed5. Set Up 802.11b Encryption Security as Needed For 64-bits encryptionCONFIGURATION 802.11a Wireless LAN Security ParametersUser’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless ConnectivityCONFIGURATION 802.11b Wireless LAN Security ParametersUser’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless ConnectivityAccess Control Access Control Configuration Parameters Firmware UpgradeAdvanced Setup CONFIGURATION 802.11a Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration ParametersUser’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless ConnectivityCONFIGURATION 802.11b Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration ParametersUser’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless ConnectivitySetting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Restore Factory DefaultTo restore factory default settings, complete the following User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access PointAP Status Station List About Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access PointEnabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless NetworkSecure the Access Point Change the PasswordBefore You Change the SSID and WEP Settings WEP Encryption 802.11a WEP Encryption Keys802.11b WEP Encryption Keys AuthenticationChange the SSID Configure WEP Encryption Restrict Wireless Activity by MAC Address Protecting Your Wireless Network User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access PointBasic Functioning Chapter TroubleshootingNo lights are lit on the access point Go to “Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point“ on pageThe Ethernet Link/Act light is not lit One or both of the wireless activity lights do not light upTroubleshooting User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access PointCompliance TrademarksStatement of Conditions FCC WarningRegulatory Compliance Information RF Exposure RequirementsRadio Frequency Interference Requirements Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference RegulationsNETGEAR, Inc