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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point

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Basic Installation and Configuration

August 2003

Installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point

Before installing the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point, you should make sure that
your Ethernet network is up and working. You will be connecting the access point to the Ethernet
network so that computers with 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapters will be able to communicate
with computers on the Ethernet network. In order for this to work correctly, verify that you have
met all of the system requirements, shown on

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Tip: Before mounting the ME103 in a high location, first set up and test the ME103 to verify
wireless network connectivity.

a.

Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter. If this PC is already part of your network, record its
TCP/IP configuration settings.

b.

Configure the PC with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 for the
Subnet Mask.

c.

Connect an Ethernet cable from the ME103 to the PC (A).

Figure 3-2: Connecting the ME103 to a PC

d.

Turn on your computer, connect the power adapter to the ME103 and verify the following:

The PWR power light goes on.

The LAN light of the wireless access point is lit when connected to a powered on PC.

ME103 802.11b ProSafe

Wireless Access Point

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