Netgear ME103 Data Sheet
ME103
802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
Effective
Intelligent
Safeguarded
Uncomplicated
Desktop PC with
MA111 802.11b
Wireless USB Adapter
Notebook PC with
MA521 802.11b
Wireless PC Card
FVL328 ProSafe
High-Speed
VPN Firewall
ME103 ProSafe
802.11b Wireless
Access Point
Desktop PC with
FA311 PCI Adapter
installed
Cable/DSL
modem
Notebook PC with
MA111 802.11b
Wireless USB Adapter
Desktop PC with
MA311 802.11b
Wireless PCI Adapter
PDA with
MA701 802.11b
Wireless Compact
Flash Card
Internet
Everybody’s Connecting.
™
Typical Network
Setup
• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides 24x7
technical support in English
with selected local language
support during office hours.
Secure, Enterprise-class Functionality at
an Affordable Price
Delivering excellent value for the money, NETGEAR’s 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
provides your business network with high-speed, multi-faceted, secure mobile access at a very
affordable price. This powerful access point is packed with features to give your wireless mobile
workforce the best in continuous industry-standard 11 Mbps access to corporate network
resources, e-mail and the Internet. Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b (2.4 GHz) and forward
compatible with 802.11g, this is the future-proof way to quickly set up a new wireless network or
extend an existing Ethernet network. It supports roaming within an office, and ensures maximum
privacy with the highest available level of 128-bit WEP encryption, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)*,
802.1x and VPN pass-through support, and MAC address filtering.
IEEE 802.11b at 11 Mbps takes care of your business communications with speed and skill.
Dynamic rate shifting guarantees the fastest possible connections. External detachable antennas can
easily be upgraded to extend range for wider coverage. NETGEAR provides a comprehensive set of
antenna accessories.
Supports five operational modes including Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for bridging and
repeater functionality*; Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) MIB I and MIB II support*;
Power over Ethernet support with separate PoE module; 802.1x port-based authentication protocol
support with Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) MD5, Transport Layer Security (TLS), Protected
EAP (PEAP)*, and Tunneled TLS (TTLS)*.
Up-to-date WLAN security with 40/64 and128-bit WEP encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
available with a future firmware upgrade for enhanced, interoperable, forward-compatible Wi-Fi security.
Includes MAC address authentication and VPN pass-through.
Easy on your budget, simple to install and use. Dynamic rate shifting automatically matches the best
connection speed, and Auto Network Connect keeps users connected to the network, even while
roaming. Equipped with two detachable 2dBi antennas. Smart Antennas and accessories available,
sold separately.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com
www.NETGEAR.com
©2003 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR
®
, the Netgear
Logo, the Gear Guy, Auto Uplink and
Everybody’s connecting are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries. Microsoft,
Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries. Other brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. Information is subject to
change without notice. All rights reserved.
D-ME103-0
Technical Specifications
• Performance:
- 32 simultaneous users at any time
- Network speeds dynamically shift between 11, 5.5,
2 and 1 Mbps to maintain a reliable connection
• Network Management:
- Use any web browser to manage WLAN
- Power over Ethernet option with separate PoE
module
- SNMP MIB I & MIB II*
- Five operational modes:
- Regular access point
- Client access point
- Point-to-point bridge
- Point-to-multipoint bridge
- Repeater
• Security:
- 40/60-bit WEP and 128-bit encryption
- VPN pass-thru support
- MAC address filtering with access control lists -
up to 255 users
- 802.1x support with EAP MD-5, TLS (TTLS, PEAP*)
- 128-bit encryption with dynamic key exchange
when using EAP TLS, TTLS and PEAP
- Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)*
• Hardware Specifications:
- 10/100 base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
- Auto uplink (Auto MDIX) for Ethernet port
- 2 2dBi detachable antennas
- Power Adapter Output 12VDC, 800 mA (ME103
accepts 5 to 12 VDC) - localized to country of sale for
Australia, China, Europe, North America and the UK)
- 3 LEDs: Power, Wireless Link/Act, and Ethernet
Link/Act
• Physical Specifications:
- Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.8 x 1.25 in (190 x 124 x 32 mm)
- Weight: 1.27 lbs. (574 g)
• Environment Specifications:
- Operating temperature: 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C)
- Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative
humidity, noncondensing
• Standards, Safety and Electromagnetic
Conformance:
- IEEE 802.11b (2.4 GHz Frequency Band, DSSS
Modulation Technique)
- Radio: FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B and Subpart C;
CE0470!: ETSI EN 300 328-2 V1.1.1 (2000-07),
EMC EN301489-1 v1.2.1 (2000-08) and
EN301489-17 v1.1.1 (2000-09), EN55022: 1998
CLASS B
- Wi-Fi Certified
• Warranty:
- NETGEAR 3-year warranty
Package Contents
- 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103
- Resource CD
- Power adapter
- 1.5 m (5 ft) Ethernet cable
- Installation guide
- Warranty card
- Support information card
NETGEAR Related Products
- FVL328 ProSafe High-Speed VPN Firewall
- FVM318 802.11b ProSafe Wireless VPN Security
Firewall
- FVS318 ProSafe VPN Firewall
- MA111 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter
- MA521 802.11b 32-bit Wireless PC Card
- MA701 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card
- MA311 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter
- POE101 802.11b Power Over Ethernet Adapters
•
Smart Antennas and Accessories**:
- ANT24O5 5 dBi omni-directional antenna
- ANT24D18 18 dBi Directional antenna
- ANT24BNA 500 mW Booster for 802.11b products
(U.S. only)
- ANT24BDC 6 VDC, 1.5 A Power Injector for
ANT24BNA (U.S. only)
- 5 antenna cable lengths: 1.5, 3, 5, 10 & 30 m
* Available early Summer 2003 via a free firmware upgrade.
**NOTE: To obtain optimal results in extending wireless range with
outdoor antenna installations, it is recommended that a professional installer
service is consulted for site survey and proper installation. Use of high gain
antennas need careful planning to conform with EU regulations and extra
consideration to avoid causing a potential health hazard.
ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
0470
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