NETGEAR WAB102 Network Router User Manual


 
Introduction 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Model WAB102 802.11a+b Wireless
Access Point.
Minimal prerequisites for installation are presented in “System Requirements“ on
page 3.
About the Wireless Access Point
Congratulations on your purchase of NETGEAR's WAB102 802.11 a+b Dual
Band Wireless Access Point, which gives you the ultimate in office mobility. This
high-speed wireless device simultaneously supports both IEEE 802.11a and
802.11b wireless networks and lets you quickly network multiple PCs and
notebooks without laying new cables, and gives users the freedom to roam
throughout the workplace and stay connected to corporate resources, e-mail, and
the Internet.
The WAB102 provides built-in capacity and flexibility for growing networks so
it's easy to add new clients or move your entire network to a new location.
Equipped with auto-sensing capability, it allows packet transfer at up to 108 Mbps
in turbo mode for maximum throughput. This access point will automatically
adjust to the most efficient speed for the maximum distance in a noisy
environment.