Netgear 802.11g User's Manual
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1. Note The default value is 192 168 0 201 If you ve set the bridge to use DHCP check the router table to find out what the current address is for the bridge 3 Type admin as the User ID and AL NETGEAR 802 11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101 type the current password password is the default 4 Click OK You ll see the Status page Upgrade Firmware Locate and select the upgrade file from your hard disk Browse canes 5 To upgrade the bridge click Upgrade Firmware Logout 6 Click Browse and locate the downloaded software 7 Click Upload If you are through making changes click Logout 15 Configuring the Bridge for Ad Hoc Mode 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 on the Wireless Settings page 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 Start your browser software gt NETGEAR 802 11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101 2 Type http followed by the IP address for the bridge as the web address and press Enter or Return i MANA Note The default value is ai E 192 168 0 201 If you ve set the bridge oe rte a to use DHCP check the router table to aaa nne2. 17 WGE101 Bridge Status Lights and Settings 18 WGEIOI Bridge Stas isis 22 400 sacadae codecs tested days eee 18 Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings 18 WGEIOL Bridge Status Information ii IA IA 19 Troubleshooting Tips AAA he dhe ee we ewes eee ere ene 20 WGE101 Bridge System Requirements and Specifications 22 1 Preparing to Install the WGE101 Bridge Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge With this bridge you can connect one or more gaming consoles personal computers printers or other Ethernet enabled devices to communicate with your network Note If you have a wired network you must have a wireless router or access point set up in the network To connect more than one device to the bridge you must use switch or a hub This guide shows you how to connect the bridge and configure it for your network whether to work with a wireless router or access point or to work with other wireless devices Setup is easy follow the instructions in this guide and your network will be up and running quickly cep Power adapter Resource CD for 54 Mbps CT Wireless Ethernet Bridge Installation guide WGE101 54 Mbps Support information card 100 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Warranty card le Ethernet cab Package Contents The product package should contain the following items e WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless
3. Youll see the Status page 5 To change the WEP settings click Wireless Settings gt a NETGEAR 802 11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101 Status Wireless Settings Wireless Network Available IP Settings Change Password Upgrade Firmware Restore Factory Default Logout SSID Existing networks Network Type Channel Frequency Data Rate Regulatory Domain Security settings No Encryption C wep Data Encryption Authentication Type Key Length Data Encryption Keys Passphrase Generate Key 1 HEX 0 9 A F Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Cancel 6 Select Web Data Encryption to enable WEP security 14 7 Select Open System or Shared as the Authentication Type Select 64 bits or 128 bits as the Key Length 9 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 10 Click Apply 11 If you are through making changes click Logout Upgrading the Bridge If there s a firmware upgrade download the software from www NETGEAR com to your computer and then use the browser based configuration software to upgrade the bridge 1 Start your browser software 2 Type http followed by the IP address for the bridge as the web address and press Enter or Return
4. C with Ethernet Bridge Ethernet connection This section provides instructions for connecting the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge using the default settings to either a single Ethernet enabled device or to multiple devices through a switch or hub Note If you find that the default settings dont work if you know that you ve configured your wireless network with WEP security if youre placing more than one WGE101 bridge on the network or if you are not in the United States you ll have to configure the bridge before connecting it to the Ethernet enabled device s To configure the bridge see Configuring the WGEI101 Bridge for Your Wireless Network on page 12 Connecting the Bridge to a Single Device 1 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 e 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 If you mount the bridge on a wall do not place the bridge in such a way that it is vertical with the NETGEAR name upside down and the power adapter plug hanging from the bottom of the unit Having the unit in this pos
5. Ethernet Bridge e Power adapter e Ethernet cable e WGEI01 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD that includes this Reference Manual for the Model WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format e Installation guide e Warranty card e Support information card 1 System Requirements Before installing the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met e For connecting into a wired network you must have the network set up and working with an access point or wireless router e For creating an Ad Hoc network without an access point all devices must have a receiver transmitter The receiver transmitter may be another WGE101 bridge If the default settings on the bridge do not work you will need to configure the bridge Also if you have more than one WGE101 in the network only one can use the default IP address You ll have to configure the others with unique IP addresses To configure the bridge with the configuration software you must have a personal computer with Internet browser software installed such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 0 or later or Netscape 6 0 or later Placement and Range Guidelines Computers and other Ethernet enabled devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at more than 500 feet However the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical loca
6. 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 networks 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 bridge 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 Connecting the Bridge to a Computer You use browser based configuration software to configure the bridge To access the software the bridge must be directly connected or connected through a switch or hub to
7. N za t W x Y s R a 4 On suas 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Table of Contents 1 Preparing to Install the WGE101 Bridge 1 UISHI AAA WAUA epee ena a eae 1 Package IA IA KIAINA AA Boheme sees l Dy Stet INCAUMEIMCINS ie oa k ovens O E R E a 2 Placement and Range Guidelines iii IIIA 2 Operate Modes essas eta ENE EEEa E EIA 2 WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3 2 Installing the WGE101 Bridge 4 Connecting the Bridge to a Single Device 2441445442642 6a8e444248 4 4 Connecting the Bridge to Multiple Devices 5 3 Preparing to Configure the WGE101 Bridge 7 Identifying Your Wireless Network Settings n Connecting the Bridge to a Computer ss tccscatased hs Shestasedes 8 Checking and Changing the Computers IP Address 8 Channoine the Bridges IP Address 4 4 4544 544264 a5 o44e 24S a 10 Using the NetBIOS Nae ii ANI IAA WAA 11 4 Configuring the WGE101 Bridge for Your Wireless Network 12 Changing the Country Region Setting 14 226 cekeveceednrawacades 12 Selecting a Specific Wireless Network iia 13 Chaneing the Bridges Password erie dsect ted dowds eee ee EIA 13 Biapline WEL ISA kiini ia 14 Upprading ABANA iii AANIKA 15 Configuring the Bridge for Ad Hoc Mode 16 Setting the Bridges Data RAG III Seid ewer se
8. a computer The computer must have an Internet browser installed For example if the bridge is connected to a game box youll have to connect the bridge to a computer to be able to configure the bridge To connect the bridge to a computer 1 If your network has a wireless router or access point make sure it is powered up 2 Power down the Ethernet enabled computer Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the computer and the bridge 4 Power up the bridge WGE101 54 Mpbs Power on the computer Wireless Ethernet Bridge Checking and Changing the Computer 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 computer before you can access the browser based configuration software Note All NETGEAR products use 192 168 0 yyy If you have NETGEAR wireless products working in your wireless network without configuration changes you wont need to check or change IP addresses Windows 98 Me Choose Settings gt Control Panel from the Start menu Network 21x Configuration Identification Access Control 1 2 Double click the Network icon 3 Click the Configuration tab 4 In the list of installed network components select the TCP IP entry for the computers Ethernet adapter or NIC The following network components are installed Client for Microsoft Networks NETGEAR FA311 Fast MBE arenes RIES if NETGEAR M4101 US NetBEUI g
9. bs 10BASE T and 100BASE T 802 11g or 802 11b 12V AC 1 2A with localized plug for North America UK Europe or Australia Environmental Specifications Operating temperature Operating humidity Electromagnetic Emissions Safety Certifications 10 to 55 C 14 to 131 F 85 maximum relative humidity noncondensing CE LVD EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 CE EMC EN301489 17 2002 08 EN301489 1 2002 08 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 UL 1950 CUL TUV licensed EN 60950 22 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 WGE101 54 Mbps 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 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 th
10. ce 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 If you mount the bridge on a wall do not place the bridge in such a way that it is vertical with the NETGEAR name upside down and the power adapter plug hanging from the bottom of the unit Having the unit in this position violates power adapter regulations Lift the bridge s antenna so it is vertical Turn off the gaming consoles or other Ethernet enabled devices 5 10 Fe ae WGR614 54 Mpbs Wireless Router Fast Ethernet Switch FS605 SES a gt oT WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Gaming console or other Ethernet enabled device Ethernet enabled computer Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the WGE101 Wireless Bridge and the switch or hub Connect each gaming console or other Ethernet enabled device to the switch or hub using an Ethernet cable Connect the switch s or hub s power adapter and plug that power adapter in to a power outlet Connect the bridge s power adapter and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet The P
11. d security parameters already defined in your wireless network Note All NETGEAR Inc 802 11g and 802 11b wireless access products use similar factory settings as the WGE101 and will work without any configuration changes 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 e Data rate b g combo 2 Installing the WGE101 Bridge home office family room Internet Macintosh computer with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge modem Cable DSL WGR814 54 Mbps S E Cable DSL Gaming console with Wireless Router WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Desktop P
12. default IP address of 192 168 0 201 only one bridge can use this default IP address You ll have to create IP addresses for each bridge using 192 168 0 yyy where yyy is a unique number for each device Using the NetBIOS Name If you re familiar with using a device s NetBIOS name you may use it in the Internet browser instead of the IP address to access the configuration software The WGE101 NetBIOS name is netgearxxxx where xxxx stands for the last four digits of the WGE101 MAC address which is found on the bridge s label 11 Configuring the WGE101 Bridge for Your Wireless Network You use browser based configuration software to configure the bridge To do so you must have the bridge connected to a computer either directly or through a switch or hub that has an Internet browser installed See Installing the WGE101 Bridge on page 4 or Connecting the Bridge to a Computer on page 8 Once you are logged into the configuration software you can view the status of your wireless network and the bridge s current configuration 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 Changing the Country Region Setting If you are not in the United States you must first change the Country Region selection 1 Start your browser software 2 Type http followed by the bridge s IP address as the web addre
13. e web address and press Enter or Return 3 Type admin as the User ID and type password as the Password 4 Click OK You ll see the Status page To change the IP address for the bridge to match your wireless network click IP Settings nov Select Use this IP address and type a unique IP address for the bridge 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 table change the Protocol to DHCP By doing this the bridge s IP address is assigned dynamically by the router and you ll use the router table to find out what the bridge s current IP address is 10 8 Click Apply o gt NETGEAR 802 11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101 9 Click Logout 10 Restore the computer to its previous Bii IP Settings network settings See Checking and Masaa 200 0 souce Wireless Network Available Obtain an IP address automatically DHCP Client Changing the Computers IP Address PES MASAA IP Address fsz on page 8 for details PPI T Ee a Upgrade Firmware Default Gateway fis 11 Make any other configuration ee Logout e 168 Bridge Name e tgyear02b5 Apply Cancel changes 12 If you want this bridge used elsewhere on your network install It now Note If you have multiple WGE101 bridges in your network and want to use the
14. enabled computer or printer is on the same wireless network as the computer using the bridge Make sure the Network Name SSID WEP key if WEP is enabled and country region selection are the same for all devices connected to the same wireless network If the computer is connected to the bridge through a switch or hub try connecting it directly to the bridge If the wireless LAN setting are correct make sure all the devices are on the same IP network Make sure the Ethernet cable connectors are plugged into the computer and bridge securely You may need to change the IP address of your computer temporarily to change the bridge s IP address See page 8 Reset to factory defaults See pg 18 With power on disconnect everything from the switch or hub Re connect the WGE101 then connect the game console s Finally connect the other device s Note For more troubleshooting information go to the NETGEAR Inc web site 21 WGE101 System Requirements and Specifications System Requirements for the Bridge To use the bridge in your network you must have e Wireless router or access point Infrastructure mode or a network of wireless devices Ad Hoc mode e Network software Windows Mac OS Linux or UNIX e Internet Explorer 5 0 or later Netscape 6 0 or later Bridge Specifications Dimensions Weight LAN WLAN Power Adapter W 175 mm 6 9 D 118 mm 4 7 H 28 mm 1 1 0 3 kg 0 7 l
15. fic Wireless Network On the Wireless Settings page you can select a specific wireless network SSID and make other configuration changes 1 Start your browser software 2 Type http followed by the bridge s IP address as the web address and press Enter or Return Note The default value is 192 168 0 201 If you ve set the bridge to use DHCP check the router table to find out what the current address is for the bridge 3 Type admin as the User ID and type the current password password is the default password 4 Click OK You ll see the Status page Wireless Settings Wireless Settings SSID Service Set Identifier Click Wireless Settings SSID Existing networke sche 6 To connect to a specific wireless ee router or access point select the T i Regulatory Domain correct one from the SSID Existing oe networks list ee 7 Click Apply WBA 8 Click OK a ee Key 2 Laa 2 9 Click Logout Note You may also select the SSID on the Wireless Network Available page instead of the Wireless Settings page Changing the Bridge s Password 1 Start your browser software 2 Type http followed by the bridge s IP address as the web address and press Enter or Return Note The default value is 192 168 0 201 If you ve set the bridge to use DHCP check the router table to find out what the current address is for the bridge 3 Type admin as the User ID and type the curre
16. he IP address to 192 168 0 230 and click the close box 5 If asked click Save Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Router address 10 0 0 1 Search domains Note After youve changed the settings on the bridge you ll have to reset the TCP IP dialog box back to its original state Mac OS X 6 Network lt mao A 1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple 504 _Pissis sound Network startup Disk menu Location Automatic HI Show Built in Ethernet B Za Double click Network f tcp ip PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies 3 If not already selected select Built in Configure Manaa TA Ethernet in the Configure list es IP Address 0 0 0 0 4 If Manually isn t selected in the Configure list Subnet Mask note the current selection and select Manually wa z Se e Provided by PPP Server OR ie Manually 1S selected note the current IP Ethernet Address 00 30 65 7c 36 7a Sampe s address 5 Change the IP address to 192 168 0 230 and wat ai maana Revert Apply Now click Apply Now Note After youve changed the settings on the bridge you ll have to reset the Network TCP IP dialog box back to its original state Linux and UNIX If youre configuring the bridge with a Linux based or UNIX based computer see your system documentation for TCP IP and networking setup information Changing the Bridge s IP Address 1 Start your browser software 2 Type http 192 168 0 201 as th
17. 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 WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus 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 a
18. is 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 1 This device may not cause harmful interference d y NETGEAR WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that Tested to Comply may cause undesired operation with FCC Standards Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide 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
19. ition violates power adapter regulations 3 Lift the bridge s antenna so it is vertical WGE101 54 Mbps PAS Gaming console or other Wireless Ethernet Bridge Ethernet enabled device Turn off the gaming console or other Ethernet enabled device Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the WGE101 Wireless Bridge and the gaming console or other Ethernet enabled device Connect the power adapter to the bridge and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet The Power 9 and Wireless LAN 65 lights should light up After you see the Wireless LAN light e gt 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 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 need to change the Country Region setting from the default setting United States or you need to assign a unique IP address to subsequent WGE101 bridges See page 12 for information on configuring the bridge Connecting the Bridge to Multiple Devices l WA Unpack the box and verify the contents Identify a flat surface where you will put the wireless bridge For best results follow these guidelines e Place it away from potential sources of interferen
20. nt password password is the default password 13 4 Click OK You ll see the Status page 5 Click Change Password Type the old password in the Old Password box 7 Type a new password in the New Password box 8 Re type the new password in the Confirm Password box 9 Click Apply 10 If you are through making changes click Logout Enabling WEP Security NETGEAR 802 11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101 Status Wireless Settings Wireless Network Available IP Settings Change Password Upgrade Firmware Restore Factory Default Logout Change Password Old Password Set Password Repeat New Password Cancel To prevent others from accessing your wireless network you may enable WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy security on your wireless network If you do so you ll need to enable WEP security in all the devices If you filled in the parameters on page 7 you may want to refer to that page before making any configuration change Note By default WEP security is disabled 1 Start your browser software 2 Type http followed by the IP address for the bridge as the web address and press Enter or Return Note The default value is 192 168 0 201 If you ve set the bridge to use DHCP check the router table to find out what the current address is for the bridge 3 Type admin as the User ID and type the current password password is the default 4 Click OK
21. our network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for click Pr operties the appropriate IP settings 3 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click btan on IP address automatica C Use the following IP address Properties IP address iia e e Subnet mask 4 4 If Obtain an IP address automatically is selected het 7 Default gateway select Use the following IP Address Obtain DNS server address automatically OR ji C Use the following DNS server addresses If Use the following IP Address is selected note Berea DNG eee ares the current IP address Altemate DNS serve 5 Change the IP address to 192 168 0 230 Advanced Click OK twice and click Close to save any Cancel changes 7 Ifyou made a change restart the computer Note After youve changed the settings on the bridge you ll have to reset the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box back to its original state Mac OS 8 6 or 9 x 1 Choose Control Panels gt TCP IP from the ER ia Connect via Ethernet Apple menu Setup Configure Using DHCP Server 2 If not already selected select Ethernet in the Connect via list DP chema dr IP Address 1000 3 3 If Manually isnt selected in the Configure list note the current selection and select Manually OR If Manually is selected note the current IP Name server addr 162 42 150 33 address 4 Change t
22. ower l and Wireless LAN eo lights should light up After the Wireless LAN light to lights up turn on any gaming console s After turning on any gaming consoles turn on any other Ethernet enabled device s If the bridge switch and the Ethernet enabled devices are successfully connected the Network light Ii will light up This light flashes when there is network activity Note If your setup works with the default settings you dont need to configure the bridge unless you need to change the Country Region setting from the default setting United States or you need to assign a unique IP address to subsequent WGE101 bridges See page 12 for information on configuring the bridge Preparing To Configure the WGE101 Bridge If the default settings dont work in your wireless network if you are in a country or region other than the United States or if you have multiple WGE101 bridges on the network you need to configure the bridge 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
23. r Nw find out what the current address is for Sad o o Doman UniedStetes E the bridge zizi enim 3 Type admin as the User ID and cena type the current password me O password is the default ee HEX 0 8 AF 4 Click OK a Youll see the Status page 5 Click Wireless Settings 6 Ifyou are setting up the Ad Hoc network type a SSID for the network in the SSID Service Set Identifier box OR If the Ad Hoc network already exists select the correct SSID in the SSID Existing network list Note You may also select the SSID on the Wireless Network Available page 7 Select Ad Hoc as the Network Type 8 Select the correct channel frequency for the Ad Hoc network 9 Click Apply 10 If you are through making changes click Logout 16 Setting the Bridge s Data Rate The wireless Ethernet standard 802 11 supports several data rates the most common are the 802 11b and the 802 11g standards The 802 11b standard is slower with a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps The 802 11g standard supports data rates up to 54 Mbps By default the WGE101 bridge is set to connect at either standard but it tries first using the 802 11g standard If you want to force the bridge to connect using a specific standard you can set the Data Rate on the Wireless Settings page Note The actual data rates achieved can be much lower than the maximum depending on the devices distances and any interference 1 Start your bro
24. ss and press Enter or Return Note The default value is 192 168 0 201 If you ve set the bridge to use DHCP check the router table to find out what the current address is for the bridge 3 Type admin as the User ID and type password as the Password 4 Click OK Youll see the Status page NETGEAR 802 11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101 Status Wireless Settings Wrreless Settings Wireless Settings 5 Click Wireless Settings WA ai SSID Service Set Identifier ANY Available IP Settings SSID Existing networks Wireless Restore Factory 6 Select the correct country or region Network Tyee me H 2 Change Password Channel Frequency h6 2437 Mhz from the Country Region list Click EE osic rat 502779 Combo Regulatory Domain Yes to accept the new country or ge Security settings No Encryption region C wep Data Encryption Authentication Type Open System Key Length 64bits E Data Encryption Keys Passphrase OO Generate Key 1 a HEX 0 9 A F Key 2 Warning Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of local laws 7 Click Apply 8 Click OK 9 Ifyou are through making changes click Logout 12 10 To use the bridge with a different computer or other Ethernet enabled device return to Installing the WGE101 Bridge on page 4 to connect the bridge Selecting a Speci
25. t NETGEAR Bindings Advanced NetBIOS Y NetBEUI gt NETGEAR DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address 5 TCP IP gt NETGEAR An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer d If your network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask gt Click Pr oper ties your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below 5 Pri N LOGON a AAA AA AA Click the IP Addr ess tab WA aa Ka Obtain an IP address automatically Client for Microsoft Networ mama WA mahana AA haa mba ai 1 Specify an IP address If Obtain an IP address automatically is Tee Me File and Print Sharing selected select Specify an IP Address eras Pawie CETT File and print sharing for b O R ability to share your files c Subnet Mask LTT Td Windows for Workgroups If Specify an IP Address is already selected note the current IP address 8 Change the IP address to 192 168 0 230 9 Click OK twice to close the Network control panel and save any changes 10 If you made a change restart the computer Note After you ve changed the settings on the bridge you ll have to reset the TCP IP Properties IP Address tab values back to their original state Windows 2000 XP 1 Right click My Network Place and choose Properties 21x General 2 D ouble click Lo cal Ar ea Networ k Connection and You can get IP settings assigned automatically if y
26. t 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 24x7 online support 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 Everybodys 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 July 2003
27. those of the router or access point My gaming console There is a problem Make sure WLAN light is on or remote connecting to the wireless solidly If not see the previous computer could not router symptom solution connect to the Make sure the gaming console or Internet remote computer has a correct IP address with the same IP subset address as the wireless router or access point Turn the bridge off and then back on Recheck the IP address for the gaming console or remote computer Turn off all devices Then power on the wireless router or access point wait and then 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 20 My bridge enabled computer could not communicate with my wireless enabled computer or printer I cant get the configuration utility to show the bridge or I cant open the configuration software with my browser I have a gaming console computer and the bridge connected through a switch The computer connects to the Internet but the gaming console can t This most likely is a network configuration problem This could be a network configuration problem or a hardware connection problem If using a switch or hub with an Ethernet enabled gaming console the gaming console must be powered on before the other Ethernet enabled devices Check that the wireless
28. tion of the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge For best results avoid potential sources of interference such as e Large metal surfaces Microwaves e 2 4 GHz cordless phones In general 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 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 broadband 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 Note If you are setting up a new wireless network please set up the network and make sure it works before adding the WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge into the network You will need to identify the wireless configuration an
29. toring the Bridge to the Default Settings There are two ways to return the bridge to its default factory settings Using the Default button 1 Press the Default button with the point of a pen or pencil for at least 6 seconds until the WLAN light P flashes 2 Then release the button The LAN light far and then the WLAN light m should each flash and then come on steadily Using the browser based software NETGEAR 802 11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101 To use this procedure the bridge must be connected to a computer either directly or through a switch or hub Piee intaia utenge Wireless Settings that has an Internet browser installed Wireless Network Available IP Settings 1 Open and log into the browser based Change Password configuration software Logout 2 Click Restore Factory Default in the navigation bar on the left 3 Click Restore When the warning appears click OK When the Status page appears click Logout Status Information In the browser based configuration software you can get certain status information about the bridge and your wireless network N NETGEAR 802 11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101 a gt o Status Status Wireless Settings ji Wireless Settings ee ee Connection Status Connected Available m lmtrengit 90 ji ignal strength e ESSE IP Sett costo Network Name SSID ANY Country Region United States Change Password Channel IEEE 6 i Sec
30. urity Off Upgrade Firmware Packet Statistics Receive 1602 Restore Factory Transmit 844 Default Logout IP Settings IP Address 192 168 0 201 IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 0 1 IP Address Source Fixed Bridge Information Bridge Name netgear02b5 Mac Address 00 00 59 E1 02 85 Firmware Version RC2 0 The Status page of the configuration software shows e Connection status e A signal strength indicator e Network name SSID e Current country or region setting e Channel and frequency of the bridge e Type of encryption currently active e Transmitted and received data amounts e The bridge s IP address subnet mask default gateway and the source of the IP address e NETBIOS name e Media access control MAC address Firmware version 19 Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems connecting to your wireless network check these tips Symptom _ Cause Solution The WLAN light is The bridge is too far away Move the bridge and the wireless flashing and I cant from the wireless router or router or access point closer connect to the access point together router or access OR OR int pom The bridge is not Check the configuration utility for configured correctly for the router or access point to see if the network it lists the WGE101 bridge Use the configuration software for the bridge to verify that the WEP settings Network Name SSID and country region settings match
31. wser software 2 Type http followed by the IP address for the bridge as the web address and press Enter or Return Note The default value is 192 168 0 201 If you ve set the bridge to use DHCP check the router table to find out what the current address is for the bridge 3 Type admin as the User ID and type the current password password is the default Wireless Settings 4 Click OK Wireless Settings SSID Serice Set Identifier Youll see the Status page ettings SSID Existing networks Network Type 5 Click Wireless Settings angepassword chamel Feauencr Data Rate 6 Select either B only 802 11b or cece aa J Security settings G only 802 11g as the Data Rate No Enenyston C wep Data Encryption ji Authentication Type A Click Apply Key Length P Data Encryption Keys 8 Ifyou are through making changes matani click Logout i eal Key 2 _ 17 WGE101 Bridge Status Lights and Settings Status Lights The WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge has the following three lights which give you information about the status of your wireless connection PWR Green OFF No power to the unit ON Power applied to the unit ey WLAN Green OFF No wireless LAN activity Flashing Searching for an access point or wireless router ON Connected to a wireless LAN na LAN Green OFF No Ethernet traffic Flashing Wired Ethernet traffic ON Connected to the Ethernet Res
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