Netgear WGE101 Reference Manual
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1. 4 Identifying Your Wireless Network Settings You may want to print this page separately fill in the configuration parameters and put it in a safe place for possible future reference For an existing wireless network the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information Note For wireless devices and the bridge to communicate with each other each must be configured with the same SSID WEP security settings and the same IP subset address Wireless Network Name SSID The Service Set Identification SSID identifies the wireless local area network Any is the default WGE101 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 plus a last set of unique numbers xxx xxx xxx yyy to identify each device on the network The default IP address for the bridge is 192 168 0 201 To communicate to your Ethernet network each bridge must have a unique address consistent with your network s IP subset address If you need to change the bridge s IP address write down the new address Bridge s IP address 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 brid2. s or hub s power lights are on If operating through a switch or hub check the Ethernet cable connections between the computer and the switch or hub and between the bridge and switch or hub 14 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 support NETGEAR com 24x7 online support www NETGEAR com Attention When you configure the wireless settings of this device C 0 5 60 please make sure to select the correct country settings Due to EU law the country settings must be identical to the country where the device is operating important due to non harmonized frequencies in the EU 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 ch
3. Einer selecta specific wireless networ from the list or type the network s SSID in the box The default SSID network is ANY NOTE If you re setting up a new Ad Hoc network type a unique network name for the new network gt Country Region Select the country or region where the bridge is Note If you re setting up a New Ad Hoc located The default setting is United States NOTE Having the af werana Darn Daninn entina mau vialata lanal lawe network select a channel and frequency that Status OK Cancel isnt being used by other nearby wireless devices Click OK Click OK To apply the change type admin as the User name and the current password password is the default Click OK 12 Making Advanced Settings Changes You can use the bridge s internal configuration software to make basic settings changes and any advanced setting changes such as Changing the password Upgrading the bridge s firmware Restoring the factory default settings Changing the IP address if the default address does work with your network You can access the bridge s internal configuration software either through the Smart Navigator or through an Internet browser To access the internal configuration software through the Smart Navigator 1 Choose Programs gt NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge gt Smart Navigator from the Start menu Select the bridge in the device list PA 3 Click Advanced Settings 4 Type admin as the Use
4. To apply the change type admin as the User name and password as the Password Click OK Click Yes Connection Settings x Network Network Name SSID JANY X Country Region Select Region M Network Type Security Create with Passphi Network Name SSID Either select a specific wireless network from the list or type the network s SSID in the box The default SSID is ANY NOTE If you re setting up a new Ad Hoc network type a unique network name for the new network Country Region Select the country or region where the bridge is located The default setting is United States NOTE Having the 2 2 g bd urana Dannin Danian entina mau uinlata laeal lawe xl Status OK Cancel Selecting a Specific Wireless Network By default the WGE101 connects to the wireless router or access point with the strongest signal This may not be the closest or the desired network To have the bridge connect to a specific network you change the Network Name SSID setting If you filled in the Network Name SSID on page 5 you may want to refer to it for this procedure la Choose Programs gt NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge gt Smart Navigator from the Start menu Select the bridge in the device list Click Connection Settings To connect to a specific network select its name in the Network Name SSID list or Type the network s SSID in the Network Name SSID box Click OK To apply the change
5. 2 Power down the Ethernet enabled computer 3 Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the computer and the bridge 4 Connect the power adapter to the bridge and plug WGEIOTSA Mobs the power adapter in to a power outlet Wireless Ethernet Bridge The Power and Wireless LAN gt lights should light up 5 After you see the Wireless LAN light co light up turn on the computer If the bridge and the Ethernet enabled device are successfully connected the Network light rar will light up This light flashes when there is network activity To connect the bridge and computer through a switch or hub 1 If your network has a wireless router or access point make sure it is powered up Co 2 Power down the Ethernet enabled computer Fast Ethernet Switch FS605 3 Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the bridge and the switch or hub 4 Connect the computer to the switch or hub using an Ethernet cable 5 Connect the switch s or hub s power adapter and plug that power adapter in to a power outlet 6 Connect the bridge s power adapter and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet The Power and Wireless LAN 8 lights should light up 7 After the Wireless LAN light SD lights up turn on the computer If the bridge switch and the computer are successfully connected the Network light 4 will light up This light flashes when there is network activity
6. Create with Passphrase type the phrase in the Passphrase box and select a key length of 64 bits or 128 bits OR If you entered specific keys for your wireless router or access point select Enter Key Manually select a Key number type the hexadecimal value for that key and select a key length of 64 bits or 128 bits Click OK Connection Settings x Network Network Name SSID anv Country Region Select Region Network Type infrastructure Initiate Ad Security IV Use WEP Encryption C Create with Passphrase Enter Key Manually key 4 RARRRAARRK fes bits vr Network Name SSID Either select a specific wireless Pe F from the list or type the network s SSID in the box The default SSID is ANY NOTE If you re setting up a new Ad Hoc network type a unique network name for the new network Country Region Select the country or region where the bridge is located The default setting is United States NOTE Having the al wana Danni Daninn anthina mau uinlata laeal lausa OK Cancel Status To apply the change type admin as the User name and the current password password is the default Click OK 10 Changing the Bridge s IP Address If your wireless network has an IP address other than 192 168 0 yyy you need to change the IP address on the bridge or set it to be configured automatically by the router Note All NETGEAR products use
7. When located any bridge appears in the device list at the top 2 Select the bridge that you want to configure Scan Progress 7 7 Device List This area lists all the active wireless bridges in the network by device _ To configure basic connection Settings click name the assigned NetBIOS name the bridge s model the bridge s current IP address 192 168 0 201 by default and the bridge s Media Access Control Connection Settings address hardware address l S Scan Click Scan to have Smart Navigator search for and list active wireless OR bridges If you ve just updated the settings for a bridge wait at least 20 seconds while the bridge reboots before clicking Scan E Status Select a bridge in the device list and click Status to view its current To configure more advanced settings or the IP wireless settings statistics IP settings and bridge information address click Advanced Settings Type admin _ omectionSemmnas Seteeta bridge in fe device stand cliekconnection as the User name and the current password password is the default Click OK 4 To refresh the device list click Scan 6 Getting Status Information Choose Programs gt NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge gt Smart Navigator from the Start menu When the Smart Navigator opens it searches for any connected WGE101 Bridge When located any bridge appears in the Smart Navigator device list at the top of the window P Select the bridge about which you wan
8. 192 168 0 yyy If you have NETGEAR wireless products working in your wireless network without configuration changes you won t need to change the bridge s IP address unless you have more than one WGE101 bridge on the network Choose Programs gt NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge gt Smart Navigator from the Start menu l 2 s Select the bridge in the device list Click Advanced Settings If the warning appears about the IP address not matching that of the network click Yes NETGEAR Smart Navigator IP address is not in the same subnet as the bridge s iD You can not do Advance Setting now Your PC s IP address Do you want to change the bridge s IP address Note If you re asked for the User name and Password at this point that means that the bridge s IP address matches that of the network Type admin as the User name and the current password password is the default Click OK See the WGE101 Reference Manual for details on using the browser based software for changing the IP address Click Suggested Settings The Smart Navigator suggests an IP address and subnet mask that match that of your wireless network If you don t like the suggested address change the numbers as needed The first three sets of numbers xxx xxx xxx yyy should 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 OR If your network has a router with a router ta
9. NETGEAR Smart Navigator for Table of Contents loddet 4 5 4485 64 Seek RER We ORNE es a ee 1 Dy Stel INGCGUITEMMCHIS giaweted be E E ORE DE e see ig heen ee 1 WGEI0I Operatine Modes 2224554252 AAR DR REE Bonn ERR TEE l WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 2 1 Preparing To Use the Smart Navigator 00 c ee eee ee eee eens 3 Installing the SOWA 424 020 Pes EDEL REN HERE base RER 3 Connecting a WGE101 Bridge toa Computer 4 Identifying the Wireless Network Name SSID IP Address and WEP Security Seine 4 2454454219445 444245e4005224445445 5 2 Conhearne Your WGEIOL 0140560060608 ge ERE ENKER ce dak a 6 Starting the Smart Navigator s224c4ec 8inereeddecdedatecustaes 6 Getting Status Formation sses kr HEEL RE F RRE a ENE a h Changing the Country Region Setting 525 04 n diei ihsatia diie 8 Selecting a Specific Wireless Network os 2048 ke kede von RE kl EN I Enabling WEP Security om the Bridge 20200044 s KR 2504442444 10 Changing the Bridges IP Address 0 ss BEDRE RER TER eiis iJ Configuring the Bridge for an Ad Hoc Network 12 Making Advanced Settings Changes 2 240 irris deedava REE KDE Eae 13 Troubleshooting TIPS sis 3 66 di dae das aE RER Bee E KE EAA 14 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge If the default settings on the bridge do not work you will need to configure the bridge If the de
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11. ble select Obtain IP Address automatically By doing this the bridge s IP address is IP Setting x Bridge IP Address Obtain IP Address automatically gt PCIP Address IP Address 10 0 0 6 Use the following IP address Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IP address 10 0 0 7 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Obtain IP Address automatically Select Obtain IP Address automatically if this is how the computers in your network are configured for their TCP IP settings This means that the network router has a router table and it sets the network devices IP addresses dynamically DHCP Use the following IP address Select Use the following IP address if the network devices have static or fixed IP addresses After selecting this option either click Suggest Settings for Smart Navigator to fill in values or type an IP address and subnet mask that is appropriate for your network The subnet mask should be the same as the network s The IP address for the bridge should have the same first three numbers Gcoc003000 as the network and a unique final number yyy Status Click Status to view the bridge s current wireless settings statistics IP settings and other bridge information Suggest Settings Click Suggest Settings for Smart Navigator to fillin an IP address and subnet mask that would work on your network NOTE You may adjust the suggested IP address to have a different final yyy El i OK Cancel IP Sourc
12. dband Internet connection e You use the bridge in Ad Hoc mode if you have a small wireless only network and all the devices have wireless transmitters receivers In this case there s no need for an access point or a wireless router for the wireless devices communicate directly to one another WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings The factory default settings for your WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge are e Mode Infrastructure or Ad Hoc Infrastructure e Wireless network name Service Set Identification SSID Any Note Any means the bridge will connect to the access point or wireless router that has the strongest signal This may not be the closest access point or wireless router For the WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge to communicate with a specific wireless router or access point both devices must be configured with the same SSID e User ID admin e Password password e Authentication type Auto e WEP security Disabled e Country Region United States Warning Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of local laws WGE101 specific default settings e IP address 192 168 0 201 e Protocol Static e Device name netgearxxxx where xxxx is the last 4 digits of the MAC address Data rate b g combo Preparing To Use the Smart Navigator Before you can use the Smart Navigator to configure a WGE101 bridge you must install the software on a Windows computer and co
13. e Dhcp assigned dynamically by the router and you ll use the router table to find out what the bridge s current IP address is Click OK To apply the change type admin as the User name and the current password password is the default Click OK 11 Configuring the Bridge for an Ad Hoc Network You may use this bridge in a wireless only network where the wireless devices are all set to Ad Hoc mode By default the bridge is set to Infrastructure mode therefore you ll need to change the Network Type Note In an Ad Hoc network all devices must have the same SSID WEP settings and IP network subset address with a unique identifying number xxx xxx xxx yyy a Pe IS 7 10 11 12 Choose Programs gt NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge gt Smart Navigator from the Start menu Select the bridge in the device list Click Connection Settings Select Ad Hoc as the Network Type Network Network Name SSID oc 7 If you are setting up the Ad Hoc network type a e lll SSID for the network in the Network Name Country Region Select Region z SSID box Network Type Ad Hoc Initiate Ad Hoc OR AdHoc Setin UO Security i l If the Ad Hoc network already exists select the OR correct SSID in the Network Name SSID list Satadtoe Ppaohxe02 1161 FE Click Initialize Be ore Select the type of 802 11 network F Select the Channel with frequency for this ame
14. fault settings do work you only need to configure the bridge if the network is in a country or region other than the United States or if there are multiple WGE101 bridges on the network If you have a Windows computer you may use the NETGEAR Smart Navigator software to configure basic connection settings on the bridge This software is included on the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD Additionally to make advanced configuration changes the Windows computer must have Internet browser software installed This reference manual gives you the information you need to use the Smart Navigator to configure a WGE101 bridge System Requirements Before installing the Smart Navigator please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met e You have a Windows computer with Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP CD ROM drive Built in Ethernet or an Ethernet adapter card Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later or Netscape 6 0 or later WGE101 Operating Modes The WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge operates in either Infrastructure or Ad Hoc mode e Infrastructure mode is used when you have an access point or wireless router connected to a wired network The wireless devices and computers communicate with the wired network and other wireless devices through the wireless router or access point For example with a wireless router multiple computers both wired and wireless can share a single cable or DSL broa
15. ge using the same WEP security parameters WEP Encryption Key Length circle one 40 64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase if used A passphrase is used to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the key Otherwise you will have to manually enter up to four hexadecimal numbers WEP Hexadecimal Numbers 2 Configuring Your WGE101 This section provides instructions for configuring the WGE101 Bridge using the Smart Navigator You use the Smart Navigator itself to change basic settings e Network Name SSID e Country Region e Network Type Infrastructure Ad Hoc e Security Settings e IP Address To change more advanced settings you use the bridge s internal configuration software using an Internet browser In addition to the basic settings you can make the following changes using the browser based software e Changing the password e Setting the bridge s data rate channel e Upgrading the bridge s firmware e Restoring the factory default settings For details on using the browser based configuration software see the WGE101 Reference Manual on the WGE101 54 Mops Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD Starting the Smart Navigator 1 Choose Programs gt NETGEAR WGE101 ARE GE Sem Moran EL Bridge gt Smart Navigator from the Start menu NETGEAR Version 1 9 a oo NETGEASRO2B5 VYGE1 01 192 168 0 201 00 D0 59 E1 02 B5 When the Smart Navigator opens it searches for any connected WGE101 Bridge
16. nnect the bridge to that computer Installing the Smart Navigator Software You install the Smart Navigator software from the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD To install from the CD 1 Insert the WGE101 54 Mops Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD in the CD ROM drive of a Windows computer The CD should start up automatically and show a window of the resources available on the CD If this does not happen go to My Computer open the CD ROM drive and double click Setup exe 2 Ch k In tall NETGEAR cy NETGEAR WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge S 7 Smart Navigator 3 Follow the instructions on screen to install the software install NETGEAR Smart Navigator View Installation Guide View NETGEAR Smart iew Reference Ma install Adobe Acrobat Connecting a WGE101 Bridge to a Computer To configure the bridge using the Smart Navigator the bridge must be directly connected or connected through a switch or hub to a Windows computer For example if the bridge is connected to a game box you ll have to connect the bridge to a computer to be able to configure the bridge To make any advanced settings changes like changing the bridge s password or upgrading the bridge s firmware the computer must have an Internet browser installed To connect the bridge to a computer Ethernet enabled 1 If your network has a wireless router or access point Windows computer make sure it is powered up
17. r name and the current password password is the default Note If you get a warning that the IP address doesn t match see the Changing the Bridges IP Address procedure on page 11 5 Click OK Status Wireless Settings Wireless Networks Available IP Settings Change Password Upgrade Firmware Restore Factory Default Logout Status Wireless Settings Network Name SSID Connection Status Signal strength Country Region Channel Security Packet Statistics IP Settings IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway IP Address Source Bridge Information Bridge Name Mac Address Firmware Version Refresh NETGEAR 802 11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101 Wireless 00 30 ab 09 a9 9a Connected ee 99 United States 6 Off Receive Transmit 192 168 0 201 255 255 255 0 192 168 0 1 Fixed netgear02b5 00 D0 59 E1 02 55 V2 0RC1 0 For details on using the browser based configuration software see the WGE101 Reference Manual on the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD 13 Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems using the Smart Navigator software check these tips The WGE101 There s a hardware Check that the bridge s power light doesn t show up in roblem is on p p the device list Check that the Ethernet cable is securely connected to both the computer and the bridge If operating through a switch or hub check that the bridge s and the switch
18. t status information Click Status The Bridge Status window gives you current information about Network Name SSID Connection Status Country Region Channel Security Transmitted and received data packets Signal Strength Bridge IP Settings Bridge NetBIOS Name MAC Address Firmware version number Click Refresh to update the status information Bridge Status Wireless Settings Network Name SSID ANY Connection Status Connected Country Region Select Region Channel 6 Security No WEP 7 Statistics Tx Packets 376 Rx Packets 700 Signal Strength PAMRAARATERPTEMAAMRERI Bridge IP Settings IP Address 192 168 0201 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 IP Source Fixed Bridge Information Bridge Name NETGEARO2B5 Mac Address 00 D0 59 E1 02 85 Version V2 0RC1 4 Click Close to return to the Smart Navigator device list Changing the Country Region Setting Before making any other changes you should make sure that the bridge is configured to operate where the network is located 1 Choose Programs gt NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge gt Smart Navigator from the Start menu 2 Select the bridge in the device list Click Connection Settings To change the Country Region select a different country or region and click OK Note Having the wrong Country Region setting may violate local laws 5
19. type admin as the User name and the current password password is the default Click OK Connection Settings x Network Network Name SSID Vireless bd Country Region select Region z Network Type Intrastructure ntiate Ad Hoc Security I Use WEP Encryption Network Name SSID Either select a specific wireless network from the list or type the network s SSID in the box The default SSID is ANY NOTE If you re setting up a new Ad Hoc network type a unique network name for the new network Country Region Select the country or region where the bridge is located The default setting is United States NOTE Having the uana Danni Danian entina mau vialata Inaral lawsa xl Status OK Cancel 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 If you filled in the parameters on page 5 you may want to refer to them for this procedure Note The default security setting has WEP security disabled l Choose Programs gt NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge gt Smart Navigator from the Start menu Select the bridge in the device list Click Connection Settings To enable WEP security click the Use WEP Encryption check box If the key is determined through software select
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