Netgear WGE101 Installation Guide
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1. or UNIX computer you use browser based configuration software to change the bridge s settings See the WGE101 Reference Manual on the WGE101 54 Mops Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD for details To use the NETGEAR Smart Navigator 1 Connect the bridge to a Windows computer 2 Insert the WGEIOI 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resouce CD into the CD ROM drive and follow the instructions to install the NETGEAR Smart Navigator 3 Choose Programs gt NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge gt Smart Network Network Name SSID env Country Region Setect Region Network Type Infrastructure ba r Security I Use WEP Encryption Create with Passphrase Navigator from the Start menu 4 Select the bridge in the device list Click Connection Settings 6 To change the Country Region select a different country or region Note Having the wrong 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 Country Region setting may violate local laws 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 LAIR ee aunta Daninn entina mau vialata laeal lowe zi 7 Make any other needed c connection settings changes 8 To2. apply these changes click OK type admin as the User name and password as the Password click OK 9 If the warning about selecting the incorrect region appears click Yes To make other changes like changing the IP address or changing the password click the Advanced Settings button on the Smart Navigator window If you get a warning about the IP address not matching the network IP address see the Smart Navigator Reference Manual on the CD See the WGE101 Reference Manual on the CD for details about working with the browser based configuration sofware M 5 10131 02 July 2003 WGE101 802 11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights 1 PWR Green OFF No power to the unit ON Power applied to the unit e WLAN Green OFF No wireless LAN activity t Flashing Searching for an access point or wireless router ON Communicating to a wireless LAN LAN Green OFF No Ethernet traffic ry Flashing Wired Ethernet traffic ON Connected to the Ethernet Reset to Factory Defaults Press the Default button located between the Ethernet port and the AC adapter socket for at least 6 seconds and then release the button When the lights stop flashing the bridge has been reset Quick Troubleshooting Tips If you have trouble setting up your WGE101 check these tips The trouble shooting section in the WGEIO1 Reference Manual on the WGE101 54 Mbps Wir
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4. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101 Installation Guide Follow these quick steps to install your bridge Note Before you begin have your wireless network set up and working Unpack the box verify the contents and follow the instructions in this installation guide For more details see the WGE101 Reference Manual on the WGE101 54 Mops Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD or at www netgear com docs wgel01 Note When you set up the bridge place it away from potential sources of interference such as computers monitors TVs microwaves cordless phones or large metal surfaces FA WGE101 54 Mbps cA Wireless Ethernet Bridge Za WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router Internet Gaming Setup What you need e WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge e Broadband Internet access through a 802 11b or 802 11g wireless router with no security features enabled OR through a router with a 802 11b or 802 11g wireless access point with no security features enabled e Ethernet enabled game console What you do 1 Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the WGE101 Wireless Bridge A and the gaming console B 2 Connect the power adapter to the wireless bridge and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet The Power and Wireless P gt lights should light up 3 After the Wireless ligh
5. e correct IP address for the bridge e Type the bridges IP address The default address is 192 168 0 201 e Make sure the IP addresses for your computer and the bridge have the same IP subset address The IP addresses for both devices should start with the same numbers for example 192 168 0 yyy Also the subnet masks should match for example 255 255 255 0 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 24x7 phone support For other countries see your Support information card E mail Support NETGEAR com 24x7 online support Web site www NETGEAR com Attention When you configure the wireless settings of this device C 0 5 60 D 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
6. eless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD has more details and additional tips The Wireless light co is always blinking The bridge has not connected to a wireless network e Make sure the WGE101 is within range of the wireless network e Make sure that the Network Name SSID WEP and Country Region settings match those of the router or access point The Wireless light DE is on but I cannot connect to the Internet There is a network configuration problem e Make sure the wireless network security WEP settings and the bridge s security WEP settings match e Make sure the IP addresses for the computer bridge and router all start with the same numbers for example 192 168 0 yyy Also the subnet masks should match for example 255 255 255 0 e Ifa gaming console connected through a switch or hub cannot connect to the Internet with power on disconnect everything from the switch or hub Re connect the bridge then the game console s Finally connect any other device s My bridge enabled computer cannot communicate with my wireless enabled computer or printer There is a network configuration problem e Check that the wireless enabled computer or printer is on the same wireless network as the computer using the bridge e Make sure the WEP key if WEP is enabled and Country Region selection are the same for all devices using the same wireless network I cannot configure the WGE101 using a browser You did not specify th
7. h the bridge 2 Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the bridge and the switch or hub 3 Connect an Ethernet cable between the switch or hub and each computer or printer that you want to be able to communicate through the bridge 4 Plug the power adapters into the bridge and the switch or hub and then plug the power adapters into a power source The Power C and Wireless sah lights should light up 5 After the Wireless light Di lights up power up any game console s first Then power up the other Ethernet enabled devices If the bridge and the Ethernet enabled devices are successfully connected the Network light ai 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 configure the bridge unless you have to change the Country Region setting from the default value of United States or the bridge s default IP address because the network has another WGE101 bridge on it Configuring the Bridge You configure the bridge to change the Country Region setting to change the bridge s IP address to enable the security settings or to change other settings To configure the bridge you must have it connected to a personal computer either directly or through a switch or hub If you have a Windows computer you can configure the bridge s basic connection settings using the NETGEAR Smart Navigator With a Macintosh Linux
8. t to lights up turn on the gaming console If the bridge and the gaming console are successfully connected the Network light a 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 configure the bridge unless you have to change the Country Region setting from the default value of United States or the bridge s default IP address because the network has another WGE101 bridge on it Share the Wireless Bridge Setup WGR614 54 Mpbs Wireless Router a WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Fast Ethernet ue we a Osss sos il Gaming console or other Ethernet enabled device Sj aN 7 ol Ethernet enabled j computer What you need e WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge e A switch or hub such as the NETGEAR FS605 FS608 or EN104TP e Broadband Internet access through a 802 11b or 802 11g wireless router with no security features enabled OR through a router with a 802 11b or 802 11g wireless access point with no security features enabled e Game consoles computers printers or other Ethernet enabled devices that you want to connect to your network What you do 1 Shut down or power down the Ethernet enabled devices that you want to connect throug
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