NETGEAR ME103 User Manual 2
802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point ME103
Installation Guide
Follow these quick steps to install your ME103.
You can also consult the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for
ProSafe Wireless Access Point.
1SET UP THE ME103 ACCESS POINT
Tip: Before mounting the ME103 in a high location, first set up
and test the ME103 to verify wireless network connectivity.
a. Unpack the box and verify the contents.
b. Prepare a PC with an Ethernet adapter. If this PC is already
part of your network, record its TCP/IP configuration
settings. 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).
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ETHERNET
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ME103 802.11b ProSafe
Wireless Access Point
5-12VDC
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.
2CONFIGURE LAN AND WIRELESS ACCESS
a. Configure the ME103 Ethernet port for LAN access.
– Connect to the ME103 by opening your browser and
entering http://192.168.0.224 in the address field.
– When prompted, enter admin for the user name and
password for the password, both in lower case letters.
– Click the IP Settings link and configure the IP Settings
for your network.
b. Configure the wireless interface for wireless access. See the
online help or “Understanding Basic Wireless Settings” on
page 2-11 of the Reference Manual for full instructions.
Note: You must set the Regulatory Domain. It may not be
legal to operate the wireless access point in a region other
than one of those identified in this field.
Now that you have finished the setup steps, you are ready to
deploy the ME103 in your network. If needed, you can now
reconfigure the PC you used in step 1 back to its original
TCP/IP settings.
3DEPLOY THE ME103 ACCESS POINT
a. Disconnect the ME103 and position it where you will
deploy it. The best location is elevated, such as wall
mounted or on the top of a cubicle, at the center of your
wireless coverage area, and within line of sight of all the
mobile devices.
Tip: If you plan to locate the ME103 in a location where it
is difficult to connect the electrical power supply, consider
using the NETGEAR, Inc. POE101 Power Over Ethernet
Adapter which provides power to the ME103 through the
Ethernet cable.
b. Lift the antenna on either side so that they are vertical.
Note: Consult the antenna positioning and configuration
information at Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings
and “Antenna Installation” on page 4-19 of the Reference
Manual.
c. Connect an Ethernet cable from your ME103 Access Point
to a LAN port 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.
4VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Using a computer with an 802.11b wireless adapter, verify
connectivity by using a browser such as Netscape or Internet
Explorer to connect to the Internet, or check for file and printer
access on your network.
Note: If you cannot connect, see to Troubleshooting Tips below
or the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for ProSafe
Wireless Access Point.
Troubleshooting Tips
I cannot configure the wireless access point
from a browser.
Technical Support
If you have trouble setting up your ME103, check the tips below.
No lights are lit on the access point.
The access point has no power.
• Make sure the power cord is connected to the access point and
plugged in to a working power outlet or power strip.
• Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter
supplied with your access point.
The Ethernet LAN light is not lit.
There is a hardware connection problem.
• Make sure the cable connectors are securely plugged in at the
access point and the network device (hub, switch, or router).
• Make sure the connected device is turned on.
• Be sure the correct cable is used. Use a standard Category 5
Ethernet patch cable. If the network device has Auto Uplink™
(MDI/MDIX) ports, you may use a cross-over cable.
The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit.
The access point’s antennae are not working.
• If the Wireless LAN activity light stays off, disconnect the
adapter from its power source and then plug it in again.
• Make sure the antennas are tightly connected to the ME103.
• Contact NETGEAR if the Wireless LAN light remains off.
PART NUMBER & BAR CODE
Check these items:
• The ME103 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and
it is powered on. Check that the LAN port LED is green to
verify that the Ethernet connection is OK.
• If you are using the NetBIOS name of the ME103 to connect,
ensure that your PC and the ME103 are on the same network
segment or that there is a WINS server on your network.
• If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using
an IP Address in the range of the ME103. The ME103 default IP
Address is 192.168.0.224 and the default Subnet Mask is
255.255.255.0. See the Reference Manual on the Resource CD
for ProSafe Wireless Access Point for more details.
I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a
wireless capable computer.
There is a configuration problem.Check these items:
• You may not have restarted the computer with the wireless
adapter to have TCP/IP changes take effect. Restart the
computer.
• The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the
correct TCP/IP settings to communicate with the network.
Restart the computer and check that TCP/IP is set up properly
for that network. The usual setting for Windows the Network
Properties is set to “Obtain an IP address automatically.”
• The access point’s default values may not work with your
network. Check the access point default configuration against
the configuration of other devices in your network.
• For full instructions on changing the access point’s default
values, see the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for
ProSafe Wireless Access Point.
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