Netgear ME103 ME103 Reference Manual - Page 15
b Standards-based Wireless Networking, Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink,
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User's Guide for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking The ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs 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. Additionally, the ME103 supports the following wireless features: • Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames) • RTS/CTS handshake • Beacon generation • Packet fragmentation and reassembly • Authentication Algorithms (Open System, Shared Key, 802.1x) • Short or long preamble • Roaming among access points on the same subnet Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The ME103 can connect to a standard Ethernet network. Both the LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless access point incorporates Auto UplinkTM 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 such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products For a list of compatible products from other manufacturers, see the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance website (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net). Compatible NETGEAR products are listed below. The following NETGEAR products work with the ME103 Access Point. • POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter • WAB501 a/b Dual Band Wireless PC Card Adapter • MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card Introduction 1-3