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NETGEAR ME101 User Manual

NETGEAR ME101 User Manual

802.11b wireless ethernet bridge
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Mode ......... .2 ME101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings ....3 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID), IP Address, and WEP Security Settings .

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    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. This guide shows you how to connect the bridge and configure it with your wireless router or access point.

  • Page 4: System Requirements

    System Requirements Before installing the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • 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, 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 Cable/DSL Wireless Router This section provides instructions for connecting the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge to any Ethernet-enabled device using the default settings. Note: If you find that the default settings don’t work, if you know that you’ve configured your wireless network with WEP security, or if you are not in the United States, you’ll have to...
  • Page 7 Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the ME101 Wireless Bridge and the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device. Note: The ME101 Wireless Bridge should be connected to one device only. Don’t connect it through a network switch or hub. 6. Connect the power adapter to the wireless bridge and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet.

  • Page 8: Identifying The Wireless Network Name (Ssid), Ip Address, And Wep Security Settings

    SSID, WEP security settings, and the same IP subset address. • 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 9: Installing The Configuration Utility

    1. Insert the GearBox 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 10: Configuring The Bridge For Your Wireless Network

    9. Click Apply. 10. If you are through making changes, click Exit. 11. To use the bridge with a different computer or other Ethernet-enabled device, return to Installing the ME101 on page 4 to connect the bridge.

  • Page 11: Changing The Password For The Bridge

    You can use the configuration utility to change the password for 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 7.

  • Page 12: 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 7. If you filled in the parameters on page 6, you may want to refer to them for this procedure.

  • Page 13: Using The Browser-Based Configuration Software

    9. Click Logout. 10. Restore the computer to its previous network settings. For example, if your network uses DHCP, return your computer to that setting instead of the manual setting. Default Ethernet DC in 5V Antenna ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge...
  • Page 14 7. Click Apply. 8. If you’re through making changes, click Logout. 9. To use the bridge with a different Ethernet-enabled device, see Installing the ME101 on page 4 to connect the bridge. 1. Start your browser software.
  • Page 15 5. Click OK. 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. Click Apply. 10. If you are through making changes, click Logout. To have the bridge work on your network, its security settings must match those of the wireless access point or router.

  • Page 16: Me101 802.11B Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights

    • Press the Default button with the point of a pen or pencil for at least 6 seconds and then release the button. This reboots the ME101 and reverts all the current settings to the factory defaults. 1. Press the Default button with the point of a pen or pencil as you power the bridge back on until the LAN 2.

  • Page 17: 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 get 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 18 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 19: Troubleshooting Tips

    I click Browse. problem. Note: For more troubleshooting information, go to the NETGEAR, Inc. web site. Solution • Check the configuration utility for the router or access point, to see if it lists the ME101.

  • Page 20: System Requirements For The Bridge

    System Requirements for the Bridge To use the bridge in your network you must have: • Wireless router or access point • Network software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, or UNIX) • Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later Bridge Specifications Dimensions: Weight:...

  • Page 21: 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 22 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 23: 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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