Chapter 3 Access Point Setup; Overview; Preparation; Connecting To The Wireless Access Point - NETGEAR ME103 User Manual

Chapter 3
Access Point Setup
This Chapter provides details of the Setup process for Basic Operation of
your Wireless Access Point.

Overview

This chapter describes the setup procedure to make the Wireless Access Point a valid device
on your LAN, and to function as an Access Point for your Wireless Stations.
Wireless Stations may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - Wireless Station
Configuration.
The Wireless Access Point can be configured using your Web Browser. Your Browser must
support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:
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Netscape V4.08 or later
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Internet Explorer V4 or later

Preparation

1. Install the Wireless Access Point in your LAN, as described previously.
2. Check the Wireless Access Point to determine its Default Name. This is shown on a label
on the base or rear, and is in the following format:
ME103_xxxxxx
Where xxxxxx is a set of 6 Hex characters ( 0 ~ 9, and A ~ F ).
3. Use a PC which is already connected to your LAN, either by a wired connection or
another Access Point.
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Until the Wireless Access Point is configured, establishing a Wireless connection to it
may be not possible.
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If your LAN contains a Router or Routers, ensure the PC used for configuration is on
the same LAN segment as the Wireless Access Point.

Connecting to the Wireless Access Point

1. Open a MS-DOS Prompt or Command Prompt Window.
2. Use the Ping command to "ping" the Wireless Access Point.
Enter ping followed by the Default Name of the Wireless Access Point.
e.g.
ping ME103_494E07
3. Check the output of the ping command to determine the IP address of the Wireless Access
Point, as shown below.
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