Install The Me103 802.11B Prosafe Wireless Access Point - NETGEAR ME103 - 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point User Manual

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

Install the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point

Before installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that
your Ethernet network is up and working. You'll be connecting the access point to the Ethernet
network so that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to communicate
with computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, please verify that you
have met all of the system requirements, shown on
1 S
ET UP THE
Unpack the box and verify the contents.
a.
Identify a flat surface where you will put the wireless access point. For best results, follow
b.
the "Observe Placement and Range Guidelines" on page
such as wall mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your wireless coverage
area, and within line of sight of all the mobile devices.
Tip: If you plan to mount the ME103 on a wall or in an elevated location, set up and test
you configuration before permanently installing it.
Lift the antenna on either side so that they are vertical.
c.
Note: Consult the antenna positioning and configuration information at
Advanced Wireless Settings
Connect the Ethernet cable (A) from your ME103 Access Point to a LAN port on your
d.
Cable/DSL router.
Note: By default, ME103 is set to be a DHCP client. If your network uses static IP
addresses, you will need to change this setting. Please see to the User's Guide for the
ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point on the Model ME103 GearBox CD.
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and "Antenna Installation" on page
page 4.
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Basic Installation and Configuration
2-1. The best location is elevated,
Understanding
4-15.