Contents
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Contents
Preface
About This Guide
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
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1-1
Key Features
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1-2
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking
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1-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
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1-3
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
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1-3
System Requirements
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1-4
What’s In the Box?
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1-4
Hardware Description
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1-5
ME103 Wireless Access Point Front Panel
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1-5
ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel
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1-7
Left Side Primary and Right Side Secondary Detachable Antenna
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1-7
Restore to Factory Default Button
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1-8
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
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1-8
Power Socket
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1-8
Chapter 2
Basic Installation and Configuration
Observe Placement and Range Guidelines
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2-1
Cabling Requirements
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2-2
Default Factory Settings
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2-3
Understanding ME103 Wireless Security Options
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2-4
Install the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
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2-5
How to Log In to the ME103
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2-8
Understanding Basic Wireless Settings
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2-10
Understanding WEP Authentication and Data Encryption
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2-12
Authentication Scheme Selection
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2-12
Data Encryption Choices
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2-13
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings
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2-14