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User's Guide for the
WAB102 802.11a+b Dual
Band Wireless Access
Point
NETGEAR, Inc.
4401 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
10001 1
0
November 2002

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point NETGEAR, Inc. 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 10001 1 November 2002...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity What You Will Need Before You Begin ...9 Installation Overview ...10 Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point ...10 Basic Configuration ...14 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Network Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features ...34...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Internet. The WAB102 provides built-in capacity and flexibility for growing networks so it's easy to add new clients or move your entire network to a new location. Equipped with auto-sensing capability, it allows packet transfer at up to 108 Mbps in turbo mode for maximum throughput.
  • Page 5 802.11a network. • Seamlessly integrates into an existing 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN. Features The key features of the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point are: • Reliable IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b standards-based wireless technology. •...

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Before installing the WAB102, make sure your system meets these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network device such as a hub or switch. Note: The WAB102 should be connected to a router, switch or hub installed as shown in the figure below. •...

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    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.

  • Page 8: Hardware Description

    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...
  • Page 9 WAB102 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point provides these status LEDs. Power The following table explains the LED indicators: Power No power. If this LED does not come on with the power adapter and cord correctly installed, see Chapter 4, Troubleshooting.
  • Page 10 Power socket restores the WAB102 to the factory default settings. RJ-45 Ethernet Port Use the WAB102 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to and Ethernet LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, or router. Power Adapter Cable Holder Use the enclosed screw and wire saddle to secure the power cable.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity This chapter describes how to set up your WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point for wireless connectivity on your Local Area Network (LAN). This basic configuration will enable computers with 802.11a or 802.11b compliant wireless adapters to do such things as connect to the Internet, or access printers and files on your LAN.

  • Page 12: What You Will Need Before You Begin

    You need to prepare these three things before you can establish a connection through your wireless access point: • A location for the WAB102 that conforms to the placement and range guidelines below. • The wireless access point connected to your LAN through a device such as a hub, switch, router, or Cable/DSL gateway.

  • Page 13: Installation Overview

    Cabling Requirements The WAB102 dual band AP connects to your LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. Note: The power adapter and cord shipped with the WAB102 limits the distance from an AC outlet. To overcome this, consider using NETGEAR’s POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5...
  • Page 14 Note: If you are planning to mount your WAB102 on a wall or in a remote location, we suggest you configure and verify your WAB102's operations first.
  • Page 15 Using a computer with an 802.11a or 802.11b wireless adapter, browse internet or check file access on your network. If everything is functioning properly, then you have successfully installed the WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. Having problems? Refer to Note: Once the system is working, consider increased security.

  • Page 16: Default Factory Settings

    — see “WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel“ on page After you install the WAB102 dual band AP, you may customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs — see the following section, Configuration“ on page...

  • Page 17: Basic Configuration

    In browser Address or Location box, type in the name of your access point, and press enter. You do not need to include "www" or "http://." Note: There is no space required between “netgear” and the 6 digits of the access point name.

  • Page 18: Log In To The 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.
  • Page 19 For 2.4GHz parameters, see Parameters“ on page Note: Be sure to configure the wireless adapters in your network with the same wireless settings you configure on the WAB102. “TCP/IP Configuration Parameters“ on page “802.11a Wireless LAN Configuration “802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration...
  • Page 20 Default gateway DHCP Client If the WAB102 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up, it will default to the IP address of 192.168.0.226. If you are not sure of the IP address of the WAB102, restore the default IP address by pressing the Restore to Factory Default button located on the WAB102 back panel for at least 5 seconds.
  • Page 21 108 Mbps. Note: If you enable Turbo Mode on the WAB102 Access Point, the 802.11a devices will fail to connect unless they are also set to Turbo Mode. Note: The Turbo Mode check box will be disabled for European model.
  • Page 22 802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION SSID (Service Set ID) Channel/Frequency Data Rate Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity DESCRIPTION Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set ID in this field; the characters are case sensitive. When in infrastructure mode, this field defines the service set ID (SSID).

  • Page 23: Change Password

    Change Password To change the current password, choose the Password option from the AP Setup menu in the WAB102 Web Server home page. The default password is "1234." Change your password. Click Apply for the new password to take effect.

  • Page 24: Security Configuration

    WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). For a step-by-step treatment of security setup, see Access Security Features“ on page 34. Use a browser to connect to the WAB102. Click Security on the AP Setup menu and log in. Choose Your Authentication Method To set authentication for either the 802.11a or 802.11b band, select the Open...
  • Page 25 Set Up 802.11a Encryption Security as Needed For 802.11a, you can set up to four Encryption Keys, each of which can have a different encryption level: 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit. The default setting indicates which key is used for encrypting transmissions by the access point.
  • Page 26 802.11a Wireless LAN Security Parameters CONFIGURATION Authentication Type Default Key Key Size Key (1-4) Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity DESCRIPTION Specifies the Authentication type used: Open System or Shared Key. If "Shared Key" is selected, you need to enable the WEP and enter at least one shared key.
  • Page 27 802.11b Wireless LAN Security Parameters CONFIGURATION Authentication Type Default Key Key (1 -4) DESCRIPTION Specifies the Authentication type used: Open System or Shared Key. If "Shared Key" is selected, you need to enable the WEP and enter at least one shared key. Default: Open System Enable or Disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy.

  • Page 28: Access Control

    WAB102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point. This provides an additional layer of security. Follow these steps: Choose the Access Control option from the AP Setup menu in the WAB102 Web Server home page. Click Allow or Block to enable MAC address filtering.

  • Page 29: Firmware Upgrade

    Before upgrading the WAB102 firmware, make sure you have downloaded the latest firmware from the NETGEAR support website: http://www.netgear.com. Enter the location of the WAB102 firmware file name or click the Browse button to locate the file. When you are done, click the Upgrade button and then the Reboot button for the changes to take effect.

  • Page 30: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup To setup your advanced wireless LAN settings, complete the following: Choose the Advanced Setup option from the AP Setup menu on the WAB102 Web Server home page. Specify your wireless configuration settings. When you are done, click Apply and then the Reboot button for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 31 Beacon Interval RTS Threshold Fragmentation Length DTIM DESCRIPTION Transmit signal strength of the WAB102. The options are 100%, 50%, 25%, 12.5% and Lowest. Decreases the transmit power if more than one AP is co-located using the same channel frequency. Default:100% Specifies the Beacon Interval value.
  • Page 32 802.11b Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURATION RTS Threshold Fragmentation Length Preamble Type Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity DESCRIPTION The packet size that the wireless node uses to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission.

  • Page 33: Restore Factory Default

    To restore factory default settings, complete the following: Choose the Restore Factory Default option from the AP Setup menu on the WAB102 Web Server home page. Select the Yes option. Click Apply and then the Reboot button for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 34 Basic Service Set (BBS). • Choose the Station List option from the WAB102 Web Server home page to display a window similar to this: Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity...
  • Page 35 About This window displays the Firmware Version, Regulatory Domain, and the MAC Address of the WAB102. • Choose the About option from the WAB102 Web Server home page to display a window similar to this: Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity...
  • Page 36 User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point User Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity...

  • Page 37: Protecting Your Wireless Network

    The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft. This chapter describes how to use the basic security features of the WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point to protect your network. Although your network traffic may already be encrypted, the security steps described here are easy to take.

  • Page 38: Change The Password

    Password: ______________________________ If necessary, you can re-set the WAB102 access point to factory default setting by pressing the switch on the rear panel (see Secure the Access Point Consider placing the WAB102 in a high place to discourage others from tampering with the access point without limiting range or performance.
  • Page 39 Key 1: ___________________________________ Key 2: ___________________________________ Key 3: ___________________________________ Key 4: ___________________________________ Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WAB102. Store this information in a safe place. for a description of these Protecting Your Wireless Network...

  • Page 40: Change The Ssid

    Change the SSID Follow the steps below: From the Windows desktop, follow the instructions given in Configuration“ on page 14 To change the SSID, enter a new SSID. Note: The characters are case sensitive. An access point always functions in infrastructure mode.
  • Page 41 Configure WEP Encryption Follow the steps below to perform this procedure. From the Windows desktop, follow the instructions given in Configuration“ on page 14 Authentication Type may be set as “Open System” or “Shared Key” without affecting encryption. Use “Shared Key” for added security. Set the keys for both the 802.11a and 802.11b bands as you have decided after reading “Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings“...
  • Page 42 AP Status screen and check the station list as shown on page Follow the steps in the procedure below to restrict access to your WAB102 by MAC address. From the Windows desktop, follow the instructions given in Configuration“...
  • Page 43 User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Protecting Your Wireless Network...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Basic Functioning If you have trouble setting up your WAB102, check the tips below. No lights are lit on the access point It takes a few seconds for the power light to be lit. Wait a minute and check the power light status on the access point.
  • Page 45 The access point’s antennae are not working. • If either of the Wireless Activity lights stays off, disconnect the adapter from its power source and then plug it in again. Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless Activity light remains off. The Ethernet Link/Act light is not lit There is a hardware connection problem.
  • Page 46 User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point User User Troubleshooting...
  • Page 47 Trademarks NETGEAR is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

  • Page 48: Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

    User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. RF Exposure Requirements WARNING! To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the...
  • Page 49 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com...

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