Netgear ME101 User's Manual
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1. Network Mode Infrastructure e The type of encryption currently active e The bridge s IP address ke Encryption Disable e Transmitted and received data amounts IP aiar 1000 200 Channel Frequency 6 7 2 437GHz 8 S a e A signal strength indicator Data Transmitted 18373 Data Received 7188 Signal Strength ERR RREEERREEE 93 Logout OK Cancel The Stations tab lists all active wireless access points and routers within range of the bridge NETGEAR ME101 Configuration Utility E Status Configuration Security Stations Upgrade About Network Name SSID AP MAC Address Channel _ Wireless 00 30 ab 09 a9 9a 6 4 k Re Scan Logout OK Cancel Apply 15 The About tab gives specific information about the bridge like the model name MAC address and current firmware version NETGEAR ME101 Configuration Utility EN Status Configuration Security Stations Upgrade About NETGEAR Everybody s connecting Devic Model Name ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Bridge Name NETGEARME101 Regulatory Domain USA Firmware Version 1 2 MAC Address 00 60 b3 00 de 08 Wireless LAN Configuration Utilit Version T233 Date Mar 4 2003 17 24 44 Copyright c 2003 Netgear Ine Logout OK Cancel Apply The Information page of the browser based configuration software shows the same settings as the Status and About tabs2. sua n x r Lae em S H i gy3 Wireless Ethernet Bridge nes Table of Contents E 4 i ka 20 4434350 250A Oe oo ee ae EE 1 ke E 1 Syste EIERE j E aaa ees desde Eege 2 1 Preparing to Install the ME101 KK KK KK KK KK e 2 Placement and Range Guidelines sss i sa ak aya kalk ee 2 Operate Mode c a EE EE ER 2 ME101 Default Wireless Configuration Senge 3 2 Installing the MEUM e saa sn sis d d e d kal l d Ka ee ala 4 5 Configuring Your MEIO ened ss k s kk dhe row kane al n n 6 Identifying the Wireless Network Name SSID IP Address and WEP Security EE seas sa deiere 4y Ere tere RE 6 Installine the foutieuration Utility n Zane kul lae b aa 7 Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network 8 Changing the Password for the Bridge is ck a kawa ak seniai 9 Upgrading the Didge 22 24 4246 Ab wa nin wd da A biased austen J Enabline WEP Security on the Bridge a l kala ka bale kl te ala 10 Using the Browser based Configuration Software 11 ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings 14 ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights 14 Restoring the Bridge to the Default Senge 14 ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings 15 Troubleshooting Seet ss 5 x ewe
3. Apply same as your access point or router The last set of numbers yyy should be a unique set of numbers on your network Click Apply If you are through making changes click Exit To use the bridge with a different computer or other Ethernet enabled device return to Installing the ME101 on page 4 to connect the bridge Changing the Password for the Bridge You can use the configuration utility to change the password for the bridge To do so you must have the bridge directly connected to a computer See nstalling the ME101 on page 4 and Installing the Configuration Utility on page 7 Note If you reset the bridge by pressing the Default button on the bridge the password reverts to the default password password 1 Choose Programs gt NETGEAR ME101 Bridge gt ME101 Dsg Configuration Utility from the Start menu Status Configuration Security Stations Upgrade About Network S 3 3 e 2 If the bridge s name doesn t appear in the Bridge Name wee OSE list select Browse to have the utility search for an active Network Name SSID Wieless gt br idge Country Region Select Region Type password as the password IP Address IP Address 10 0 D 200 Click Login Click the Configuration tab Password ld Password Pek TT Type the old password in the Old Password box New Password FS Confirm Password Type a new password in the New Password box Re type
4. Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of local laws IP address 192 168 0 200 home office fc mily room Internet Macintosh computer with 2 ME101 802 11 b Wireless Cable DSL Ethernet Bridge modem su MR814 we E A Cable DSL Gaming console with Wireless Router ME101 802 11b Wireless Desktop PC with Ethernet Bridge Ethernet connection This section provides instructions for connecting the ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge to any Ethernet enabled device using the default settings Note If you find that the default settings don t work if you know that you ve configured your wireless network with WEP security or if you are not in the United States you ll have to configure the bridge before connecting it to the Ethernet enabled device To configure the bridge see Configuring Your ME101 on page 6 Unpack the box and verify the contents 2 Identify a flat surface where you will put the wireless bridge For best results follow these guidelines Place it away from potential sources of interference such as computers monitors TVs microwaves cordless phones or large metal surfaces Warning Failure to follow these guidelines can cause intermittent or complete failure of wireless connectivity e Place it in an elevated location such as a high shelf or on a wall in the center of your wireless access area 3 Lift the bridge s antenna so i
5. Information IP Settings Wireless Settings Security Settings Change Password Restore Factory Default Logout Information Bridge Information Bridge Name NETGEARME101 MAC Address 00 60 b3 00 de 08 Firmware Version 12 Current IP Settings IP Address 10 0 0 200 Current Wireless Settings Link Status Connected Wireless Network Name SSID Wireless Channel 6 Access Point MAC Address BSSID 00 30 ab 09 29 9a Signal Strength SSS Packet Statistics Receive Transmit 16 Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems connecting to your wireless network check these tips The WLAN light is off and I can t connect to the router or access point My gaming console or remote computer could not connect to the Internet My bridge enabled computer could not communicate with my wireless enabled computer or printer The Configuration Utility cannot see any bridge even when I click Browse Note For more troubleshooting information go to the NETGEAR Inc web site The bridge is not configured correctly for the network The wireless access point or router needs to be reset to recognize the bridges This most likely is a network configuration problem This could be a network configuration problem or a hardware connection problem Check the configuration utility for the router or access point to see if it lists the ME101 Use the configuration utility for the bridge to verify that the
6. a net avaa EE EN 17 ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Specifications 18 System Requirements for the Bridge s z sna 2 k a kn cher la dala 18 ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Specifications 18 Environmental Speciications serr s xan sah a diw ues bo Ee 18 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge With this bridge you can connect a gaming console personal computer printer or other Ethernet enabled device to communicate with your wireless router or access point This guide shows you how to connect the bridge and configure it with your wireless router or access point Setup is easy follow the instructions in this guide and your network will be up and running quickly Package Contents N GearBox CD for Wireless Ethernet Bridge Installation guide Support information card 100 Mbps Warranty card Ethernet cable ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge The product package should contain the following items e ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Power adapter e Ethernet crossover cable GearBox CD for Wireless Ethernet Bridge including Configuration Utility software User Manual for the Model ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format e Installation Guide e Warranty card Support information card System Requirements Before installing the ME101 802 11b Wireless Eth
7. reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Federal Communications Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm 8 inches during normal operation Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus Model ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparat
8. reference For an existing wireless network the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information Note For the access point or router and the bridge to communicate with each other both must be configured with the same SSID WEP security settings and the same IP subset address e Wireless Network Name SSID The Service Set Identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network Any is the default ME101 SSID If you have named your wireless network with a different SSID write your network s SSID on the line below Wireless network name SSID Bridge IP Address Your Ethernet network has an IP subset address given as a set of three numbers xxx xxx xxx yyy plus a last set of numbers to identify each device on the network The default IP address for the bridge is 192 168 0 200 To communicate to your Ethernet network the bridge must have an address consistent with your network s IP address If you need to change the bridge s IP address write down the new address Bridge s IP address s WEP Security Encryption key The default WEP encryption mode of the bridge is disabled If you have set up WEP security on your wireless network through the router or access point youll need to configure the bridge using the same WEP security parameters WEP Encryption Key Size circle one 40 64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase if used in the router or access point A passphrase is used to automatical
9. the Default Settings There are three ways to return the bridge to its default factory settings If the bridge is running e Press the Default button with the point of a pen or pencil for at least 6 seconds and then release the button This reboots the ME101 and reverts all the current settings to the factory defaults If the bridge is not running 1 Press the Default button with the point of a pen or pencil as you power the bridge back on until the LAN r and WLAN lights both flash 2 Release the Default button 3 Press and hold the Default button again Both the LAN r and WLAN ee lights should flash slowly 4 Release the Default button after both lights flash quickly If you are using the browser based software 1 Open and log into the browser based configuration software 2 Click Restore Factory Default 3 Click Restore A Click Logout 14 ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings In the Configuration Utility and in the browser based configuration software you can get certain status information about your bridge and your wireless network The Status tab of the Configuration Utility shows e The network SSID and the wireless router s or access Status Configuration Securty Stations Upgrade Abou point s media access control MAC address NETGEAR o The type of network T Everybody s connecting e The channel and frequency of the bridge Connect to Vielen 00 20 ab 09 29 9a
10. 101 on page 4 to connect the bridge NETGEAR 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge ME101 Changing the password 1 Start your browser software 2 Type http followed by the IP Information Cheese SE address for the bridge the default DOE IP Settings is 192 168 0 200 as the Web Wireless Settings EAA address and press Return aiai Apply Cancel You ll see the Information page Change Passj ord Restore Factory 3 To change the password click SE Change Password bt 4 Type admin as the User ID and type the current password password is the default as the Password Click OK Type the old password in the Old Password box Type a new password in the New Password box Re type the new password in the Confirm Password box Click Apply 10 If you are through making changes click Logout O E ek pe Changing the Security Settings To have the bridge work on your network its security settings must match those of the wireless access point or router You may use the browser based configuration software to change the WEP security settings The default setting is to have WEP disabled If you filled in the parameters on page 6 you may want to refer to them for this procedure 1 Start your browser software 2 Type http followed by the IP address for the bridge the default is 192 168 0 200 as the Web address and press Return NETGEAR 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge ME101 Information Security Se
11. SSID country and WEP settings match those of the router or access point Turn off all devices Then power on the wireless router or access point and power on the bridge Check that the bridge connects to the wireless router or access point If it connects power on the gaming console or remote computer Check that the wireless enabled computer or printer is on the same wireless network as the computer using the bridge Make sure the SSID WEP key if WEP is enabled and country or region selection are the same for all devices connected to the same wireless network If the wireless LAN setting are correct make sure all the devices are on the same IP network Make sure the crossover cable that connects your computer and the bridge is the right cable type Make sure the RJ 45 connectors are plugged into the computer and bridge securely Reset to factory defaults See pg 14 17 System Requirements for the Bridge To use the bridge in your network you must have e Wireless router or access point e Network software Windows Mac OS Linux or UNIX Internet Explorer 5 0 or later Netscape Navigator 4 7 or later Bridge Specifications Dimensions W 108 2 mm 4 26 D 62 31 mm 2 45 H 27 51 mm 1 08 Weight 0 099 kg 0 219 Ibs LAN 10BASE T WLAN 802 11b Power Adapter 5V AC 2A with localized plug for North America UK Europe or Australia Environmental Specifications Operating temperatur
12. accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations VCCI Statement This equipment is in the Class B category information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas When used near a radio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Read instructions for correct handling Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions NETGEAR ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge 1 This device may not cause harmful interference C Tested to Comply j j j i with FCC Standards 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide
13. dge change the password enable WEP security if you have it set up on your wireless network select a specific network for the wireless connection or make other configuration changes Choose Programs gt NETGEAR ME101 Bridge gt ME101 Configuration Utility from the la oS j gt 10 HI Start menu If the bridge s name doesn t appear in the Bridge Name list select Browse to have the utility search for an active bridge Type password as the password Click Login Click the Configuration tab Either select an SSID name assigned to the wireless router or access point from the list or type the SSID name Note If you have NETGEAR wireless devices the default SSID is Wireless or NETGEAR If you are not in the United States select the correct country or region from the Country Region list Click Yes to accept the new country or region Warning Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of local laws Type the correct IP address for the bridge The first three sets of numbers xxx xxx xxx yyy should be the NETGEAR ME101 Configuration Utility Status Configuration Security Stations Upgrade About Network Bridge Name NETGEARME101 Network Name SSID wireless Country Region Select Region M IP ddress IP Address fio D 200 Password Old Password New Password Confirm Password Logout OK Cancel
14. e 10 to 55 C 14 to 131 F Operating humidity 85 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Electromagnetic Emissions CE LVD EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 CE EMC EN 301489 17 V1 1 1 09 2000 EN 301489 1 V1 3 1 09 2001 CE Radio EN 300328 1 V1 3 1 12 2001 EN 300328 2 V1 2 1 12 2001 FCC Part 15 Subpart C FCC Part 15 Subpart B Safety Certifications UL 1950 C UL Marks TUV EN 60950 18 CE Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment Wireless Ethernet Bridge C 05 60 D ME101 is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC Low voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the Amendment Directive 93 68 EEC For the evaluation regarding the Directives the following standards were applied e EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 e EN 300328 1 V1 3 1 12 2001 e EN 301489 17 V1 1 1 09 2000 e EN 300328 2 V1 2 1 12 2001 e EN 301489 1 V1 3 1 09 2001 D claration de conformit CE Il est certifi que l quipement suivant Wireless Ethernet Bridge C 05 60 o ME101 est conforme aux exigences d finies par la Directive du Conseil concernant le rapprochement des l gislations des tats Membres relatives la compatibilit lectromagn tique 89 336 CEE la Directive sur les basses tensions 73 23 CEE et la Directive damendement 93 68 CEE Les normes suivantes ont
15. ee Installing the ME101 on page 4 and Installing the Configuration Utility on page 7 If you filled in the parameters on page 6 you may want to refer to them for this procedure Note The default security setting has WEP security disabled iF M d ab Choose Programs gt NETGEAR ME101 Bridge gt ME101 Configuration Utility from the Start menu If the bridge s name doesn t appear in the Bridge Name list select Browse to have the utility search for an active bridge NETGEAR ME101 Configuration Utility Type the password password is the default Status Configuration Security Stations Upgrade About Click Login See j C Disable WEP Babi WEP 128bit Click the Security tab Authentication Type Auto Select the type of security you have set in your wireless key Format Create with Passphrase Passphrase Ce Manual Entry router or access point either 40 64 or 128 bit If the key is determined through software select Create with Passphrase and type the phrase in the Passphrase Encryption Keys Hex 0 9 A F box OR If you entered a key manually for your wireless router keyg gt or access point select Manual Entry and type the Logout OK Cancel Apply encryption keys that are used with the wireless router XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX or access point Click Apply If you are through making changes click Exit 10 Using the Browser based Co
16. ernet Bridge please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met You must have a wireless network set up with either a wireless router or access point If the default settings on the bridge do not work you will need to configure the bridge To configure the bridge with the configuration utility you must have a personal computer with e Windows 98 or 98SE Me 2000 or XP e A CD ROM drive e 2 Megabytes of free hard disk space If you don t have a Windows based computer or a CD ROM drive you may use a browser to configure the bridge 1 Preparing to Install the ME101 Placement and Range Guidelines Computers and other Ethernet enabled devices can connect over 802 11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum range of approximately 500 feet However the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of the ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge For best results avoid potential sources of interference such as e Large metal surfaces e Microwaves e 2 4 GHz cordless phones In general 802 11b wireless devices can communicate through walls However if the walls are constructed with concrete or have metal or metal mesh the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the wireless devices Operating Mode The ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge operates only in infrastructure mode In this mode devices and computers communicate with each o
17. ly generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the key Otherwise you will have to manually enter up to four hexadecimal numbers WEP Hexadecimal Numbers Installing the Configuration Utility To configure the bridge you use the configuration utility on the included GearBox CD Note To run the configuration utility you must have the bridge directly connected using the provided Ethernet crossover cable to a computer running Windows 98 or 98SE Me 2000 or XP If you have a Macintosh computer use the browser based configuration procedure on page 11 1 AN W es ee Insert the GearBox CD in a networked computer s CD ROM drive The NETGEAR software installation utility should start up automatically Click Install Utility Follow the instructions on screen to install the ME101 Configuration Utility Click Finish Restart the computer If you had the bridge connected to another device you must connect it to the computer where you installed the Configuration Utility a If you had the bridge powered up unplug it b Connect the provided Ethernet crossover cable between the computer and the bridge c Plug the power adapter into the bridge and then plug the power adapter into a power source ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network Once you are logged into the Configuration Utility you can view the status of your home wireless network and current configuration of the bri
18. nfiguration Software If you don t have access to a Windows based computer you may use the internal browser based configuration software to configure the bridge 1 Make sure the router or access point is powered up 2 Power up the bridge 3 Power down the Ethernet enabled computer 4 Connect the provided Ethernet crossover cable between the computer and the bridge 5 Power on the computer If your wireless network has an IP address other than ME101 Wireless 192 168 0 yyy you ll first need to change the IP address Ethernet Bridge on the bridge before making any other changes j 10 Note the current setting and manually change the IP address of your computer to 192 168 0 201 With a Macintosh computer use the Network control panel OS X or the TCP IP control panel OS 9 x Start your browser software Type http 192 168 0 200 as the Web address and press Return ee Ka NETGEAR 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge ME101 nO Sywai j Information IP Settings You ll see the Information page Bridge Name NETGEARME101 To change the IP address for the Seringe Wireless Settings IP Address bridge to match your wireless Security Settings IP Address 10 0 0 200 network click IP Settings anagoment nge Passwor Zeri e Restore Factory Type admin as the User ID and Default type password as the Password Click OK Type the correct IP address for the bridge The first three sets of numbers x
19. t appliqu es pour valuer la conformit 4 ces Directives e EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 e EN 300328 1 V1 3 1 12 2001 e EN 301489 17 V1 1 1 09 2000 e EN 300328 2 V1 2 1 12 2001 e EN 301489 1 V1 3 1 09 2001 CE Konformitatserklarung F r folgendes Ger t Wireless Ethernet Bridge C e 5 60 ME101 wird hiermit best tigt dass das Ger t den Anforderungen der Richtlinie zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten in Bezug auf Elektromagnetische Vertraglichkeit 89 336 EEC Niederspannung 73 23 EEC und der abgeanderten Verordnung 93 68 EEC entspricht F r die Bewertung der Richtlinien wurden folgende Standards angewandt e EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 e EN 300328 1 V1 3 1 12 2001 e EN 301489 17 V1 1 1 09 2000 e EN 300328 2 V1 2 1 12 2001 e EN 301489 1 V1 3 1 09 2001 Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the Model ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in
20. t is vertical 4 Turn off the gaming console or other Ethernet enabled device ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Gaming console or other Ethernet enabled device 5 Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the ME101 Wireless Bridge and the gaming console or other Ethernet enabled device Note The ME101 Wireless Bridge should be connected to one device only Don t connect it through a network switch or hub 6 Connect the power adapter to the wireless bridge and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet The Power and Wireless LAN co lights should light up 7 After you see the Wireless LAN light e light up turn on the gaming console or other Ethernet enabled device If the bridge and the Ethernet enabled device are successfully connected the Network light r will light up This light flashes when there is network activity Note If your setup works with the default settings you don t need to install the software from the provided CD to configure the bridge unless you need to change the Country Region setting from the default setting U S A 3 Configuring Your ME101 If the default settings don t work in your wireless network you need to configure the bridge Identifying the Wireless Network Name SSID IP Address and WEP Security Settings You may want to print this page separately fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future
21. the new password in the Confirm Password box Click Apply 10 If you are through making changes click Exit V ND MW Rw Logout OK Cancel Apply Upgrading the Bridge If there s a firmware upgrade download the software from www NETGEAR com to your computer and then use the configuration utility to upgrade the bridge NETGEAR ME101 Configuration Utility Status Configuration Security Stations Upgrade About Firmware Upgrade 1 Choose Programs gt NETGEAR ME101 Bridge gt ME101 Curent Version New Version Configuration Utility from the Start menu Version 1 2 Version 2 If the bridges name doesn t appear in the Bridge Name R ERTE pee list select Browse to have the utility search for the bridge WARA BS Type the bridge s password password is the default Click Login Firmware File r Browse Click the Upgrade tab Click Browse and locate the downloaded software Click Uper ade Logout Cancel Upgrade If you are through making changes click Exit 9 ot oY PY J9 Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge To prevent others from accessing your wireless network you may want to enable WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy security in your wireless router or access point If you do so you ll need to enable WEP security in the bridge too You use the configuration utility to change the security setting for the bridge To do so you must have the bridge directly connected to a computer S
22. ther by first going through a wireless router or access point For example infrastructure mode is used when you have computers in a house connected to an access point that is attached to a router The router lets multiple computers share a single cable or DSL broadband Internet connection ME101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Note If you are setting up a new wireless network please set up the network and make sure it works before adding the ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge into the network You will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined in your wireless network Note All NETGEAR Inc 802 11b wireless access products use the same factory settings as the ME101 and will work without any configuration changes The factory default settings for your ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge are Mode Infrastructure or Ad Hoc Infrastructure Wireless network name Service Set Identification SSID Any Note Any means the bridge will connect to the first access point or wireless router that responds to the bridge s request for connection This may not be the strongest signal or the closest access point or router For the ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge to communicate with a specific wireless router or access point both devices must be configured with the same SSID User ID admin Password password Authentication type Auto WEP security Disabled Country Region U S A Warning
23. ttings You ll see the Information page IP Settings area Wetten Typa 3 To change the password click Wireless Settings ee Encryption Length Security Settings Security Settings Security Encryption WEP Key 4 Type admin as the User ID and Change Password ssphrase Restore Factory Key 1 HEX 0 9 type the current password Default H Kev 2 password is the default as the Logout Password Click OK Select an Encryption Length to enable WEP security Kev 3 Kev 4 7 If the key is determined through software type the phrase in the Passphrase box and click Generate OR If you entered a key manually for your wireless router or access point select a Key and type the hexadecimal values that are used with the wireless router or access point 8 Click Apply 9 Ifyou are through making changes click Logout 13 ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights The ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge has the following three lights which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection Q PWR Green OFF No power to the unit ON Power applied to the unit Ce WLAN Green OFF No wireless LAN activity Flashing Searching for an access point or wireless router ON Connected to a wireless LAN d LAN Green OFF No Ethernet traffic Flashing Wired Ethernet traffic ON Connected to the Ethernet Restoring the Bridge to
24. us as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT By registering your product at www NETGEAR com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR For US amp Canada only available 24x7 For other countries see your Support Information card E mail supporrt NETGEAR com www NETGEAR com 2003 by NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the Netgear logo Everybody s Connecting Auto Uplink and The Gear Guy are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved April 2003
25. xx xxx xxx yyy should Logout be the same as your access point or router The last set of numbers yyy should be a set of unique numbers on your network Click Apply Click Logout Restore the computer to its previous network settings For example if your network uses DHCP return your computer to that setting instead of the manual setting 11 Configuring the bridge settings NETGEAR 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge ME101 1 Type http and the IP address of the bridge the default is 192 168 0 200 as the Web address in the browser and press Return aa T S reless Network Name SS Wireless TT You ll see the Information page wer Se SE ar 2 To change the SSID for the bridge egpdegege EE to connect to click Wireless aS KINCAN Sebel Network sei Fa Signal Security Settings Rosters Factory d SSID 88810 T e Wireless 0030ab09a99a 6 87 o 3 Type admin as the User ID and Logout type password as the Password 4 Click OK Type the SSID of the wireless router or access point 6 If you re not in the United States select the correct country or region from the Country Region list Click Yes to accept the new country or region Warning Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of local laws 7 Click Apply If youre through making changes click Logout 9 To use the bridge with a different Ethernet enabled device see Installing the ME
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