2: Installing The Wge101; Connecting The Bridge To A Single Device - NETGEAR WGE101 User Manual

Installing the WGE101
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Internet
Cable/DSL
modem
WGE101
WGR614 802.11g
802.11g Wireless
Cable/DSL
Wireless Router
Ethernet Bridge
This section provides instructions for connecting the WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet
Bridge, using the default settings, to either a single Ethernet-enabled device or to multiple
devices through a hub.
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). To configure the bridge, see Configuring Your
WGE101 on page xxx.

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:
• 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.
• 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 it is vertical.
4. Turn off the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device.
Desktop PC with
Ethernet connection
Macintosh computer with
WGE101 802.11g Wireless
Ethernet Bridge
family
family
room
room
Gaming console with
WGE101 802.11g Wireless
Ethernet Bridge
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