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Contents

Chapter 1

Introduction

About the Wireless Access Point

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1

System Requirements

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3

What’s In the Box?

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4

Hardware Description

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5

Chapter 2

Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity

What You Will Need Before You Begin

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9

Installation Overview

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10

Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point

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10

Basic Configuration

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14

Chapter 3

Protecting Your Wireless Network

Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features

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34

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning

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41

Section	Page
Chapter 1 Introduction	4
About the Wireless Access Point	4
Benefits	5
Features	5
System Requirements	6
What’s In the Box?	7
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products	7
802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless Networking	8
Hardware Description	8
WAB102 Wireless Access Point Front Panel	9
WAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel	10
Chapter 2 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity	11
What You Will Need Before You Begin	12
Placement and Range Guidelines	12
Cabling Requirements	13
Installation Overview	13
Install the WAB102 Wireless Access Point	13
Default Factory Settings	16
Basic Configuration	17
Log In to the Access Point	18
Configure Basic Setup Parameters	18
Change Password	23
Security Configuration	24
Access Control	28
Firmware Upgrade	29
Advanced Setup	30
Restore Factory Default	33
AP Status Station List	34
About	35
Chapter 3 Protecting Your Wireless Network	37
Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security Features	37
Change the Password	38
Secure the Access Point	38
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings	38
Change the SSID	40
Configure WEP Encryption	41
Restrict Wireless Activity by MAC Address	42
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting	44
Basic Functioning	44
No lights are lit on the access point	44
One or both of the wireless activity lights do not light up	45
The Ethernet Link/Act light is not lit	45

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