NETGEAR ME103 User Manual
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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
Figure 3-3: Connecting the Ethernet cable to a router, hub, or switch
c.
Connect an Ethernet cable from your ME103 Access Point to a LAN port (B) on your
router, switch, or hub.
Note: By default, ME103 is set to be a DHCP client. If your network uses static IP
addresses, you will need to change this setting.
d.
Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a
power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights and should light up.
e.
Connect the power adapter to the wireless access point and plug the power adapter in to a
power outlet. The PWR, LAN, and Wireless LAN lights and should light up.
4 V
ERIFY
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IRELESS
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ONNECTIVITY
Using a computer with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter with the correct wireless
settings needed to connect to the ME103 (SSID, WEP, MAC ACL, 802.1x, etc.), verify
connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet Explorer to browse the Internet,
or check for file and printer access on your network.
Note: If you are unable to connect, see
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