Netgear WAB102

802.11a+b Dual Band Access Point Manual

"XI1250V1.0" and "2002.08.05" is silkscreened on the AT76C502A wireless module.
 * The module is a Z-Com XI-1250.
 * The module has a Realtek RTL8019AS on-board to apparently provide the AT76C502A with an Ethernet interface and to link it to the main board.

The default SSID is, according to the manual, Wireless for both wireless interfaces. The Flash appears to be a 32Mbit Toshiba TC58FVT321FT-10.

Netgear's FW notes / changelog
WAB102 Firmware Version 1.2

Published Dec 18, 2002

Modifications and Fixes:

This firmware is based on Atheros AP21 reference code 2.1.1.7.

Supports General European domain. Allows users to select country code if access point operating system shipped with General European domain (WAB102-GE)

The baseband of 8.2.11b/2.4 GHz is programmed with a set of register values to improve the range of 802.11b/2.4 GHz wireless service

WAB102 Firmware Version 1.2.1

Published March 3, 2003

Modifications and Fixes

Allow users to change the Default Gateway Address when DHCP client is disabled.

Allow DHCP Discovery and Response packets passed to the associated wireless clients.

WAB102 Firmware Version 1.2.3

Published May 2, 2003

Modifications and Fixes:

Improve the 802.11b Wireless Link stability and extends the range

Enable the 11a Turbo mode for WAB102-AU and China users.