Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit WAB102 du fabricant NETGEAR
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NETGEAR , Inc. 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA User ’ s Guide for the W AB102 802.1 1a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 1 000 1 1 0 November 2002.
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i Content s Chapter 1 Introduction About the Wireless Access Point .... ....... ............. ................ ............. ........ 1 System Requirements ............................ ................ ............. ................ .....3 What’s In the Box? .
Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Model W AB102 802.1 1a+b W ireless Access Point. Minimal prerequisites for installation ar e presented in “System Requirements“ on page 3 . About the Wireless Access Point Congratulations on your purchase of NETGEAR's W AB102 802.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 2 Introduction Benefit s • Ultimate mobility – One Access point provides both 802.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Introduction 3 System Requirement s Before installing the W AB102, make sure your syst em meets these requirements: • A 10/100 Mbps Local Area Network de vice such as a hub or switc h.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 4 Introduction What’ s In the Box? The product package should contain the following it ems: • W AB102 802.1 1a+b Dual Band W ireless Access Point • Power adapte r and cord (5Vdc, 3.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Introduction 5 802.1 1a+b St andards-based Wireless Networking The W AB102 W irele ss Access Point provid es a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and both 802.1 1a and 802.1 1b co mpatible wireless LAN networks.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 6 Introduction W AB102 Wireless Access Point Front Panel The W AB102 Dual Band W ireless Access Point provides these status LEDs. The following table explai ns the L ED indicators: LED DESCRIPTION Power Off On No power .
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Introduction 7 W AB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Power Socket This socket connects to the W AB102 power adapter .
8 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Chapter 2 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity This chapter describes how to set up you r W AB102 802.1 1 a+b Dual Band W ireless Acc ess Point for wireless connec tivity on your Local Area Network (LAN). This basic configuration will enab le computers with 80 2.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 9 What Y ou Will Need Before Y ou Begin Y ou need to prepare these three things before y.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 10 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Cabling Requirement s The W AB102 du al band AP connects to your LAN via twisted-pair Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. Inst allation Overview Please follow these instructions to successfully install your W AB102.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 11 1. Position and mount the W AB102 Dual Band Wir eless Access Point.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 12 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 5. V erify the installation was successful. The Power light should be lit. It migh t take a few seconds after the power is applied to the access point for the power light to appear .
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 13 Default Factory Settings When you first receive you r W AB102, the default factory settings will automatically be set, as shown below .
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 14 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Basic Configuration The W AB102 802.1 1 a+b Dual Band W ire less Acces s Point can be configured remotely from Microsoft Internet E xplor er brow ser version 5.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 For advanced users: T o access the built-in W eb Server home page on the W AB102, we suggest that you have a DHCP server o n the Ethernet Network.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 16 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 1. Click on the Setup link on the AP Setup menu. 2. Specify your configuratio n settings. When you are don e, click Apply and then the Reboot button for the changes to take effect.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 17 TCP/IP Configuration Parameters If the W AB102 cannot locate a DHCP server upon powering up, it wil l default to the IP address of 192.168.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 18 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 802.11a Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURA TION DESCRIPTION SSID (Service Set ID) Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set ID in this field; the characters are case sensitive.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 19 802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURA TION DESCRIPTION SSID (Service Set ID) Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set ID in this field; the characters are case sensitive.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 20 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Change Password 1. T o change the current password, choose the Password option from the AP Setup menu in the W AB102 W eb Server home page.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 21 Security Configuration T o prevent unauthorized wireless statio ns from accessing dat.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 22 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 4. Set Up 802.1 1a Encryption Security as Needed For 802.1 1a, you ca n set up to four Encryption Keys, each of which can have a diff erent encryption level: 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bi t.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 23 802.11a Wireless LAN Security Parameters CONFIGURA TION DESCRIPTION Authentication T ype S pecifies the Authen tica ti on type used: Open System or Shared Key .
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 24 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 802.11b Wireless LAN Security Parameters CONFIGURA TION DESCRIPTION Authentication T ype S pecifies the Authen tica ti on type used: Open System or Shared Key .
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 25 Access Control The Access Control window lets you block or allow the network access privilege of the specified stations through the W A B102 Dual Band Wireless Access Point.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 26 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Access Control Configuration Parameters Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade menu options will display the Firmware Upgrade window so that you may upgrade y our latest W AB102 firmware.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 27 Advanced Setup T o setup your advanced wire less L AN settings, comple te the following: 1. Choose the Advanced Setup option from the AP Setup menu on the W AB102 W eb Server home page.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 28 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 802.1 1a Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURA TION DESCRIPTION T ransmit Power Transmit signal strength of the W A B102.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 29 802.1 1b Advanced Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters CONFIGURA TION DESCRIPTION RT.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 30 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Restore Factory Default T o restore factory default se ttings, complete the following: 1. Choose the Restore Factory Defau lt option from the AP Setup menu on the W AB102 W e b Server home page.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity 31 AP S t atus St ation List The Station List window displays the a ssigned ID, MAC address, current Channel used, and the current state of the access point and all the stations that are currently part of its Basic Service Set (BBS).
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 32 Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity About This window displays the Firmware V e rsion, Regulatory Domain, and the MAC Address of the W AB102.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 33 User Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity.
34 Protecting Yo ur Wireles s Network Chapter 3 Protecting Y our Wireless Network The absence of a physical connectio n between nodes makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft. This chapte r descri bes how to use the basic security features of the W A B102 802.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Protecting Your Wireless Network 35 Change the Password From the W indows desktop, follo w the instructions given in “Change Password “ on page 20 to go to the Password window .
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 36 Protecting Yo ur Wireles s Network • Authentication The authentication setting, “Open Syst em” or “Shared Key ,” is unrelated to encryption of transmissions. Th e two bands may h ave use different authentication settings .
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Protecting Your Wireless Network 37 Change the SSID Follow the steps below: 1. From the W indows desktop, follo w the instructions given in “Basic Configuration“ on page 14 to go to the S etup window .
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 38 Protecting Yo ur Wireles s Network Configure WEP Encryption Follow the steps below to perform this procedure. 1. From the W indows desktop, follo w the instructions given in “Basic Configuration“ on page 14 to go to the S ecurity window .
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Protecting Your Wireless Network 39 Restrict Wireless Activity by MAC Address Each device on Ethernet and wireless LA N networks have a media acce ss control (MAC) address, which is a a unique 48-b it number assigne d to each device by the manufacturer .
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 40 User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point Protecting Yo ur Wireles s Network.
Troubleshooting 41 Chapter 4 T roubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your W AB102 802.1 1 a+b Dual Band W ireless Ac cess Point. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you d iagnose and solve th e problem.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 42 Troubleshooting • Make sure the power adapter is connect ed to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power strip, make sure the po wer strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet.
User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 43 User User Troubleshooting.
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User’s Guide for the WAB102 80 2.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point 45 Modifications made to th e product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté NETGEAR WAB102 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du NETGEAR WAB102 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation NETGEAR WAB102, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le NETGEAR WAB102 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le NETGEAR WAB102, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du NETGEAR WAB102.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le NETGEAR WAB102. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei NETGEAR WAB102 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
