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NETGEAR WGE101 Reference Manual

NETGEAR WGE101 Reference Manual

54 mbps wireless ethernet bridge
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ....3 2: Installing the WGE101 Bridge ........4 Connecting the Bridge to a Single Device .

  • Page 3: 1: Preparing To Install The Wge101 Bridge

    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.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    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...

  • Page 5: Wge101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings

    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.

  • Page 6: 2: Installing The Wge101 Bridge

    Note: If you find that the default settings don’t work, if you know that you’ve configured your wireless network with WEP security, if you’re 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).

  • Page 7: Connecting The Bridge To Multiple Devices

    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.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: 3: Preparing To Configure The Wge101 Bridge

    Bridge If the default settings don’t 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.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Bridge To A Computer

    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 won’t need to check or change IP addresses.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Changing The Bridge's Ip Address

    Note: After you’ve changed the settings on the bridge, you’ll have to reset the TCP/IP dialog box back to its original state. Mac OS X 1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple ( ) menu. 2. Double-click Network. 3. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the Configure list.

  • Page 13: Using The Netbios Name

    Note: If you have multiple WGE101 bridges in your network and want to use the 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...

  • Page 14: 4: 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.

  • Page 15: Selecting A Specific Wireless Network

    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 Specific Wireless Network On the Wireless Settings page, you can select a specific wireless network (SSID) and make other configuration changes.

  • Page 16: Enabling Wep Security

    4. Click OK. You’ll see the Status page. 5. Click Change Password. 6. 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.

  • Page 17: Upgrading The Bridge

    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.

  • Page 18: Configuring The Bridge For Ad Hoc Mode

    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.

  • Page 19: Setting The Bridge's Data Rate

    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.

  • Page 20: Wge101 Bridge Status Lights And Settings

    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: Green Green WLAN Green Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings There are two ways to return the bridge to its default factory settings.

  • Page 21: Wge101 Bridge Status Information

    Status Information In the browser-based configuration software, you can get certain status information about the bridge and your wireless network. The Status page of the configuration software shows: • Connection status • A signal strength indicator • Network name SSID •...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Tips

    • Check the configuration utility for the router or access point, to see if 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 those of the router or access point.
  • Page 23 Ethernet-enabled to the Internet but devices. the gaming console can’t. Note: For more troubleshooting information, go to the NETGEAR, Inc. web site. Solution • Check that the wireless-enabled computer or printer is on the same wireless network as the computer using the bridge.

  • Page 24: Wge101 Bridge System Requirements And Specifications

    WGE101 System Requirements and Specifications System Requirements for the Bridge To use the bridge in your network you must have: • Wireless router or access point (Infrastructure mode) or a network of wireless devices (Ad-Hoc mode) • Network software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, or UNIX) •...
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 26: Technical Support

    ©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.

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