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Reference Manual for the
ME103 802.11b ProSafe
Wireless Access Point
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
August 2003
August 2003
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NETGEAR, INC. www.NETGEAR.com Technical Support Please register to obtain technical support. Please retain your proof of purchase and warranty information. To register your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you may register your product by filling out the registration card and mailing it to NETGEAR customer service. You will find technical support information at:
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Warning! NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 To comply with the FCC’s of exposure Tested to Comply requirements you must maintain a with FCC Standards distance of at least 1 cm from the FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE antenna of this device while it is in use. FCC ID: PY3ME103 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause
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Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors in 2.4 GHz the frequency range to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. Regulatory Compliance Information This device is restricted to indoor use due to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite and Radar Systems. Canadian Departmen
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CE Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 0470 ! is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC), the procedures given in European Council Directive 99/5/EC and 89/3360EEC. The equipment was passed. The test was p
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience .........................................................................................................................1-v Scope .............................................................................................................................1-v Typographical Conventions ........................................................................................... 1-vi Special Message Formats .............................................
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How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name ......................................3-8 How to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default IP Address ...........................................3-10 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings ........................................................................3-11 Understanding Basic Wireless Security Options ..........................................................3-12 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings ..........
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The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. ...........................................................6-2 The LAN light is not lit. ....................................................................................................6-2 I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer. .................6-2 I am using EAP-TLS security but get disconnected. ......................................................6-3 I cannot connect to the ME103 to configure it. .....
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Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9 Routing Protocols .................................................................................................... B-9 RIP .................................................................................................................... B-9 MAC Addresses and ARP .............................................................................. B-10 Internet Security and Firewa
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Chapter 1 About This Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. The ME103 provides connection for multiple personal computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem). Audience This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, f
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Typographical conventions italics Emphasis. bold times roman User input. [Enter] Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. The notation [Enter] is used for the Enter key and the Return key. DOS file and directory names. SMALL CAPS Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 2 1 3 Figure 1-1: HTML version of this manual 1. Left pane. Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. To view the HTML version of the manual, you must have a version 4 or later browser with Java or JavaScript enabled. To use the Favorites feature, your browser must be set to accept cookies. Yo
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • A “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic. Using this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure to your printer--you do not have to worry about specifying the corr
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Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in “System Requirements” on page 2-5. About the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Key Features The ME103 Access Point is easy-to-use and provides solid wireless and networking support. Supported Standards and Conventions The following standards and conventions are supported: • Standards Compliant. The Wireless Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) and IEEE 802.1x specifications for Wireless LANs. • 802.1x Support. Support for 802.1x mode is included, providing for the industrial-strength wir
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web browser, and can be upgraded remotely. • Access Control. The Access Control MAC address filtering feature can ensure that only trusted wireless stations can use the ME103 to gain access to your LAN. • Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easy to change. • Hidden Mode. The SSID is not b
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The ME103 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. TM The wireless access point incorporates Auto Uplink technology. The Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a PC or an ‘uplink’ connection su
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed • 802.11b-compliant devices, such as the NETGEAR MA401 Wireless Adapter What’s In the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point • Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 800mA) • Straight through Category 5 Ethernet cable • ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point Quick Installation Guide • Resource CD for the
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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The ME103 Access Point provides three status LEDs. 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point MODEL ME103 PWR LAN Wireless LAN Figure 2-1: ME103 front panel The following table explains the LED indicators: LED DESCRIPTION Power Power Indicator No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and cord correctly Off installed, see Chapter 4, Troubleshooting. Power is on. On Blink I
