Key Features - NETGEAR ME103 - 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point User Manual

User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point

Key Features

The ME103 Access Point provides the following features:
• 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
wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization.
• Radius Client Support. The Wireless Access Point can login to your existing Radius Server
(as a Radius client).
• Dynamic WEP key Support. In 802.1x mode, either fixed or Dynamic WEP keys can be used.
Dynamic key exchange can be used when deploying 802.1x EAP-TLS.
• Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily,
using only your Web Browser and can be upgraded remotely.
• WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Both 64 Bit and 128
Bit keys are supported.
• 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 can be changed quickly and
easily.
• DHCP Client Support. DHCP provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The ME103 can act as a DHCP Client, and obtain an IP address and related
information from your existing DHPC Server.
• NetBIOS & WINS Support. Support for both NetBIOS broadcast and WINS (Windows
Internet Naming Service) allows the ME103 to easily fit into your existing Windows network.
• Hidden mode wherein the SSID is not broadcast, assuring only clients configured with the
correct SSID can connect.
• Configuration settings can be backed up to a configuration file and restored.
• Dual removable external antennas supporting diversity.
• Adjustable power output allowing more secure or economical operation.
• Automatic date and time update from Internet time servers.
• Autosensing Ethernet connection with Auto Uplink interface for connecting to 10/100 Mbps
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks.
• Power and wireless activity LED indicators.
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