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NETGEAR ME101 User Manual

NETGEAR ME101 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements ........2 1: Preparing to Install the ME101 ....... . .2 Placement and Range Guidelines .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge. With this bridge you can connect a gaming console, personal computer, printer, or other Ethernet- enabled device to communicate with your wireless router or access point. If you have a hub, you can connect more than one Ethernet-enabled device to communicate with your wireless router or access point through the bridge.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    You must have a wireless network set up with either a wireless router or access point. If the default settings on the bridge do not work or if you have multiple ME101 bridges in your network, you will need to configure the bridge. To configure the bridge with the configuration utility, you must have a personal computer with: ®...

  • Page 5: Me101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings

    You will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined in your wireless network. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use the same factory settings as the ME101 and will work without any configuration changes.

  • Page 6: 2: Installing The Me101

    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 are using multiple ME101 bridges, or if you are not in the United States, you’ll have to configure the bridge before connecting it to the Ethernet- enabled device.

  • Page 7: Connecting One Device

    Note: If you want to connect multiple devices, see the procedure on page 6. 1. Turn off the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the ME101 Wireless Bridge and the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device.

  • Page 8: Connecting Multiple Devices

    Antenna 1. Turn off the gaming console(s) and other Ethernet-enabled device(s). 2. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the ME101 Wireless Bridge and a hub. 3. Connect the powered down game console(s) and the powered down Ethernet-enabled device(s) to the hub.

  • Page 9: 3: Configuring Your Me101

    Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any is the default ME101 SSID. If you have named your wireless network with a different SSID, write your network’s SSID on the line below.

  • Page 10: Installing The Configuration Utility

    1. Insert the Resource CD in a networked computer’s CD-ROM drive. The NETGEAR software installation utility should start up automatically. 2. Click Install Utility. 3. Follow the instructions on screen to install the ME101 Configuration Utility. 4. Click Finish. 5. Restart the computer.

  • Page 11: Configuring The Bridge For Your Wireless Network

    (.yyy) should be a unique set of numbers on your network. For example, if the router uses 192.168.1.1, then 192.168.1.25 is a possible IP address for the bridge. Note: If you have more than one ME101 on the network, only one can use the default address of 192.168.0.200.

  • Page 12: Changing The Password For The Bridge

    — either directly or through a hub. See Installing the ME101 on page 4 and Installing the Configuration Utility on page 8. Note: If you reset the bridge by pressing the Default button on the bridge, the password reverts to the default password: password.

  • Page 13: Enabling Wep Security On The Bridge

    To do so, you must have the bridge directly connected to a computer. See Installing the ME101 on page 4 and Installing the Configuration Utility on page 8. If you filled in the parameters on page 7, you may want to refer to them for this procedure.

  • Page 14: Using The Browser-Based Configuration Software

    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. For example, if the router uses 192.168.1.1, then 192.168.1.25 is a possible IP address for the bridge.
  • Page 15 7. Click Apply and if you’re through making changes, click Logout. 8. To use the bridge with one or more different Ethernet-enabled devices, see Installing the ME101 on page 4. Changing the password: 1. Start your browser software.
  • Page 16 7. If the key is determined through software, type the phrase in the Passphrase box and click Generate. 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.

  • Page 17: Me101 802.11B Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights And Settings

    ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights The ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge has the following three lights, which give you feedback on 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 18: Me101 802.11B Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings

    ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings In the Configuration Utility and in the browser-based configuration software, you can view certain status information about your bridge and your wireless network. The Status tab of the Configuration Utility shows: • The network SSID and the wireless router’s or access point’s media access control (MAC) address...
  • Page 19 The About tab gives specific information about the bridge like the model name, MAC address, and current firmware version. The Information page of the browser-based configuration software shows the same settings as the Status and About tabs.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Tips

    • If the device is connected to a hub, with power on, disconnect everything from the hub. Re- connect the ME101, then the game console(s). Finally, connect the other device(s). • If the device is connected to a hub, disconnect all the devices from the hub.
  • Page 21 I click Browse. I cannot access the browser-based configuration software. 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 22: Me101 802.11B Wireless Ethernet Bridge Specifications

    System Requirements To use the bridge in your network you must have: • Wireless router or access point • Network software (Windows, Mac OS ® • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; Netscape Bridge Specifications Dimensions: Weight: LAN: WLAN: Power Adapter:...

  • Page 23: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    CE Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: Wireless Ethernet Bridge ME101 is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC).
  • Page 24 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 25: 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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