NETGEAR HE102 - Wireless Access Point User manual

HE102
54 Mbps 802.11a Wireless Access Point
Ultra-fast, Roaming Access to Network Resources
NETGEAR's HE102 802.11a Wireless Access Point provides users untethered access to the
network and Internet whether in their conference room, home, classroom or cafeteria.
With the NETGEAR HE102 and other NETGEAR 802.11a products, you can create a
network from the ground up or extend your wired network to accommodate new locations
and users. With blazing speeds of 54Mbps, or up to 72Mbps in turbo mode, you can
deploy high-bandwidth applications never before possible. Send and receive large files,
including high-quality audio and video, anywhere in your business or classroom. Share
presentations and collaborate on graphics-intensive projects without being tied to your
desk. You'll immediately experience reliable, IEEE 802.11a LAN connectivity that's protected
with industry-standard 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption.
Superior capacity increases potential wireless network density. In combination with
NETGEAR's HA501 Wireless PC Card, the HE102 reliably and securely supports up to 64
users per access point. And it does not interfere with IEEE 802.11b or Bluetooth™ devices.
NETGEAR's 54 Mbps wireless product line is based on Wi-Fi5 technology, supports
Windows®98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP operating systems.
Delivers blazing speeds of 54Mbps or up to 72Mbps in turbo mode, and quickly creates or
extends your LAN without the time or expense of Ethernet cabling.
Extends your Ethernet LAN by allowing secure, mobile access to network resources. Simply
connect one or more NETGEAR HE102 Access Points to your existing network or broadband
connection, then add a NETGEAR HA501 Wireless PC Card Adapter to each notebook PC.
With high-speed wireless connectivity, moble users can bemore productive, wherever their work
happens to be.
Eight non-overlapping transmission channels in the 5 GHz band (5.15 to 5.35 GHz) provide
access for up to 64 users per access point. This means an organization can provide greater
bandwidth at a lower cost than the previous generation of Wireless LANs.
Prevents unauthorized access to your data transmissions with secure, industry-standard
60/128/152-bit WEP encryption technology. A lower level of data encryption or no data
encryption is available to simplify your network setup or to improve data transfer rate.
High-Speed
Far-Reaching
Competent
Protective
Everybody’s Connecting.™
• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides free, 24x7
telephone and e-mail technical
support in English, with selected
local language support during
office hours.

Power
100Mbps
PC with
FA311 PCI
Adapter installed
HE102 802.11a
Wireless Access Point
Laptop with
HA501 Wireless
Adapter installed
FR318 Firewall Router
Cable/DSL
modem
FR318
Internet
Laptop with
HA501 Wireless
Adapter installed
Laptop with
HA501 Wireless
Adapter installed
802.11aWirelessAccessPoint
802.11aWirelessAccess Point
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NETGEAR.com
©2002 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR®, the
Netgear Logo, the Gear Guy, and
Everybody’s connecting are trademarks or
registered trademark of Netgear, Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows
logo are trademarks, or registered trade-
marks 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-HE102-0
•Electromagnetic Compliance:
-FCC Part 15, Class B
•Warranty:
-5 Years (2 years power supply)
System Requirements
-Windows 98, NT 4.0, Me, 2000 or XP
-2 MB of free hard drive space
Package Contents
-HE102 802.11a Wireless Access Point
-User's Guide
-Warranty and registration card
-Support card
Technical Specifications
•Network Speeds:
-6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72, 100 Mbps
•Modulation Type:
-OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM)
•Encryption:
-Hardware-based 64, 128 & 152-bit
WEP encryption
•Frequency Band:
-5.15 ~ 5.25 GHz (lower band)
for US/Canada, Japan
-5.25 ~ 5.35 GHz (middle band)
for US/Canada
•Standards:
-IEEE 802.11a
•Compatibility:
-Windows® 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP
•Dimensions:
-L: 12.38 cm (4.9 in)
-W: 18.26 cm (7.2 in)
-H: 2.54 cm (1.0 in)
•Environmental Specifications:
-Operating temperature: 0 to 60C (32 to 140ºF)
-Operating humidity: 5-95%, noncondensing
•Operating Range:
-Closed Environment
@ 54 Mbps 60 ft. (18.3m)
@ 6 Mbps 300 ft. (91.4m)
-Open Environment
@ 54 Mbps 100 ft. (30.5m)
@ 6 Mbps 1200 ft. (366m)