Netgear ME103 User Manual

August 2003 August 2003NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USAPhone 1-888-NETGEARReference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProS

August 2003vi ContentsDomain Name Server ... B-9Routing Pro

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointD-4 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessAugust 2003Verify the following settings

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointPreparing Your PCs for Network Access D-5August 2003Selecting Windows’ Internet Ac

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointD-6 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessAugust 20032. Type winipcfg, and then cli

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointPreparing Your PCs for Network Access D-7August 2003DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP i

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointD-8 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessAugust 2003Now you should be at the Local

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointPreparing Your PCs for Network Access D-9August 2003DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP i

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointD-10 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessAugust 2003The Local Area Connection Pro

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointPreparing Your PCs for Network Access D-11August 2003Verifying TCP/IP Properties f

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointD-12 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessAugust 2003

August 2003Glossary1GlossaryUse the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual.10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mb

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointAbout This Manual 1-vAugust 2003Chapter 1About This ManualCongratulations on your

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point2 GlossaryAugust 2003also Reverse ARP (RARP) which can be used by a host to discov

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointGlossary3August 2003Because domain names are alphabetic, they're easier to re

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point4 GlossaryAugust 2003IP AddressA four-byte number uniquely defining each host on t

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointGlossary5August 2003NetBIOSNetwork Basic Input Output System. An application progr

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point6 GlossaryAugust 2003This is typically the configuration parameter for a wireless

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointGlossary7August 2003WINSWINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point8 GlossaryAugust 2003

Index 1Numerics802.11b B-1AAddress Resolution Protocol B-10ad-hoc mode B-2associated devices 4-6Auto MDI/MDI-X B-13, D-2Auto Uplink 2-4, B-13, D

2 IndexMDI/MDI-X wiring B-12, D-4Nnetmasktranslation table B-6Network Address Translation B-7OOpen System authentication B-2PPassphrase 3-13, 3-1

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point1-vi About This ManualAugust 2003Typographical ConventionsThis guide uses the foll

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointAbout This Manual 1-viiAugust 2003How to Use the HTML Version of this ManualThe HT

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point1-viii About This ManualAugust 2003How to Print this ManualTo print this manual yo

Introduction 2-1August 2003Chapter 2IntroductionThis chapter introduces the NETGEAR ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point. Minimal prerequisites

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point2-2 IntroductionAugust 2003Key FeaturesThe ME103 Access Point is easy-to-use and p

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointIntroduction 2-3August 2003• Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash m

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point2-4 IntroductionAugust 2003Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The M

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointIntroduction 2-5August 2003• At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol instal

2August 2003NETGEAR, INC.www.NETGEAR.comTechnical SupportPlease register to obtain technical support. Please retain your proof of purchase and warrant

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point2-6 IntroductionAugust 2003ME103 Wireless Access Point Front PanelThe ME103 Access

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointIntroduction 2-7August 2003ME103 Wireless Access Point Rear PanelFigure 2-2: ME103

Basic Installation and Configuration 3-1August 2003Chapter 3 Basic Installation and ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to set up your ME103 802.1

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-2August 2003For best results, place your wi

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point3-3 Basic Installation and ConfigurationAugust 2003Default Factory SettingsWhen yo

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-4August 2003Understanding ME103 Wireless Se

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point3-5 Basic Installation and ConfigurationAugust 2003Installing the ME103 802.11b Pr

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-6August 20032CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACC

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point3-7 Basic Installation and ConfigurationAugust 2003Figure 3-3: Connecting the Ethe

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-8August 2003How to Log In to the ME103 Usin

August 20033Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency NoticeThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point3-9 Basic Installation and ConfigurationAugust 2003Enter the default user name of

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-10August 2003How to Log In to the ME103 Usi

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point3-11 Basic Installation and ConfigurationAugust 2003Understanding Basic Wireless S

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-12August 2003• Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point3-13 Basic Installation and ConfigurationAugust 2003Table 3-1. Basic Wireless Secu

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-14August 2003Information to Gather Before C

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point3-15 Basic Installation and ConfigurationAugust 2003How to Set Up and Test Basic W

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-16August 2003How to Restrict Wireless Acces

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point3-17 Basic Installation and ConfigurationAugust 20034.Select the Turn Access Contr

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointBasic Installation and Configuration 3-18August 2003• Automatic - enter a word or

August 20034Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 2.4 GHz frequency range. FCC

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point3-19 Basic Installation and ConfigurationAugust 2003• The IP Address SourceThe wir

Maintenance 4-1August 2003Chapter 4 MaintenanceThis chapter describes how to use the management features of your ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point4-2 MaintenanceAugust 2003Table 4-1. General Information FieldsField DescriptionA

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointMaintenance 4-3August 2003StatisticsThe Information - Statistics screen provides v

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point4-4 MaintenanceAugust 2003Table 4-1. Statistics FieldsField DescriptionSystem Up

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointMaintenance 4-5August 2003Activity LogUse the Activity Log to view step-by-step lo

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point4-6 MaintenanceAugust 2003Viewing a List of Attached DevicesThe Station List menu

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointMaintenance 4-7August 2003Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software.You cannot

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point4-8 MaintenanceAugust 20034.Click Upload.When the upload completes, your wireless

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointMaintenance 4-9August 2003Saving and Retrieving the ConfigurationThe Backup/Restor

August 20035CE Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Pointis herewith confirmed to comply with

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point4-10 MaintenanceAugust 2003Changing the Administrator PasswordThe default password

Advanced Configuration 5-1August 2003Chapter 5 Advanced ConfigurationThis chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ME103 802.1

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point5-2 Advanced ConfigurationAugust 2003With the above basic requirements, 802.1x sec

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointAdvanced Configuration 5-3August 2003Note: Perform this procedure from a LAN conne

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point5-4 Advanced ConfigurationAugust 2003Figure 5-1: Request a certificateNote: The p

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointAdvanced Configuration 5-5August 2003c.Select the wireless network to which you wi

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point5-6 Advanced ConfigurationAugust 2003Figure 5-5: Information Activity Log for sta

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointAdvanced Configuration 5-7August 2003Figure 5-7: Ping test resultsAt this point t

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point5-8 Advanced ConfigurationAugust 2003Understanding Advanced Wireless SettingsThe d

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointAdvanced Configuration 5-9August 2003Table 5-1. Advanced Wireless Settings FieldsF

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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point5-10 Advanced ConfigurationAugust 2003Configuring Wireless Operating ModesThe ME10

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointAdvanced Configuration 5-11August 20034.Verify connectivity across the LAN 1 and L

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point5-12 Advanced ConfigurationAugust 2003• All APs must be on the same LAN. That is,

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointAdvanced Configuration 5-13August 2003Antenna InstallationThe ME103 comes with two

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point5-14 Advanced ConfigurationAugust 2003Note that ME103 diversity is provided only i

Troubleshooting 6-1August 2003Chapter 6TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information about troubleshooting your ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Acce

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point6-2 TroubleshootingAugust 2003The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up.Th

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointTroubleshooting 6-3August 2003I am using EAP-TLS security but get disconnected.Wit

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point6-4 TroubleshootingAugust 2003• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointSpecifications A-1August 2003Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix provides techni

Contents iiiAugust 2003ContentsChapter 1 About This ManualAudience ...

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointA-2 SpecificationsAugust 2003

Wireless Networking Basics B-1August 2003Appendix BWireless Networking BasicsThis chapter provides an overview of wireless networking and security.Wir

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointB-2 Wireless Networking BasicsAugust 2003Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)In an

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-3August 2003802.11 AuthenticationThe 802.11 standard

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointB-4 Wireless Networking BasicsAugust 2003Figure 6-1: 802.11 open system authentic

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-5August 2003Figure 6-2: 802.11 shared key authentica

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointB-6 Wireless Networking BasicsAugust 2003Note: Some 802.11 access points also supp

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-7August 2003WEP Configuration OptionsThe WEP settings

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointB-8 Wireless Networking BasicsAugust 2003The radio frequency channels used are lis

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-9August 2003Understanding 802.1x Port Based Network A

August 2003iv ContentsHow to Log In to the ME103 Using Its Default NetBIOS Name ...3-8How to Log In to the ME103 Us

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointB-10 Wireless Networking BasicsAugust 20031.The client sends an EAP-start message.

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointWireless Networking Basics B-11August 2003Initial 802.1x communications begin with

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointB-12 Wireless Networking BasicsAugust 2003

Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-1August 2003Appendix CNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsThis chapter provides an overview

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointC-2 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsAugust 2003What is a Router?A ro

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-3August 2003Figure 6-3: Three Ma

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointC-4 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsAugust 2003This addressing struc

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-5August 2003Subnet addressing all

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointC-6 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsAugust 2003The following table l

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-7August 2003• So that hosts recog

Contents vAugust 2003The Wireless LAN activity light does not light up. ...6-2The LAN light is

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointC-8 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsAugust 2003The following figure

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-9August 2003The ME103 Access Poin

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointC-10 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsAugust 2003MAC Addresses and AR

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-11August 2003What is a Firewall?A

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointC-12 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsAugust 2003Ethernet CablingAlth

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics C-13August 2003The ME103 Access Poi

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointC-14 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling BasicsAugust 2003

Preparing Your PCs for Network Access D-1August 2003Appendix DPreparing Your PCs for Network AccessThis appendix describes how to prepare your PCs to

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointD-2 Preparing Your PCs for Network AccessAugust 20031.On the Windows taskbar, clic

Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access PointPreparing Your PCs for Network Access D-3August 2003a.Click the Add button.b. Sele