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NETGEAR WGE101 User Manual

Wireless, 802.11g
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3: Configuring Your WGE101 ........x...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Preparing to Install the WGE101 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR WGE101 802.11g 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 configuration software, you must have a personal computer with a Internet browser software installed, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (or later) or Netscape Navigator 4.7 (or later).

  • Page 5: Wge101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings

    This may not be the strongest signal or the closest access point or 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

    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 (U.S.A.) or you need to assign a unique IP address to subsequent WGE101 bridges. See page xxx 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 (U.S.A.) or you need to assign a unique IP address to subsequent WGE101 bridges. See page xxx for information on configuring the bridge.
  • Page 9 Preparing To Configure Your WGE101 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 may need to change the IP address on the bridge before making any other changes. 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 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. 2. Double-click Local Area Network Connection and click Properties. 3.
  • Page 12 (.yyy) should be a set of unique numbers on your network. Note: If you have multiple WGE101 bridge’s 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 unique to your network using 192.168.0.nnn, where nnn is a unique...

  • Page 13: Configuring The Bridge For Your Wireless Network

    3. Click Wireless Settings. 4. To communicate to a specific wireless router or access point, select the SSID name. Note: If you have NETGEAR wireless devices, the default SSID is Wireless or NETGEAR. 5. If you are not in the United States, select the correct country or region from the Country/Region list.

  • Page 14: Changing The Password For The Bridge

    Changing the Password for 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). need a screenshot of Note: The default value is 192.168.0.201. If you’ve set the the Change bridge to use DHCP, check the router table to find out Password page...
  • Page 15 Changing the Security Settings on the Bridge 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 6, you may want to refer to this page .

  • Page 16: Upgrading The Bridge

    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. need a screenshot 2. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge as the of the Upgrade Web address and press Enter (or Return).
  • Page 17 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 change the data rate on the Wireless Settings page.

  • Page 18: Wge101 802.11G Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights And Settings

    [VERIFY and UPDATE AS NEEDED] 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 WGE101 and reverts all the current settings to the factory defaults.

  • Page 19: Wge101 802.11G Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings

    WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings 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 •...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Tips

    The WLAN light is configured correctly for the router or access point, to see if off and I can’t the network it lists the WGE101. connect to the router or access point. • Use the configuration software for the bridge to verify that the SSID, country, and WEP settings match those of the router or access point.

  • Page 21: System Requirements For The Bridge

    See page xx. • Reset to factory defaults. See pg.xx. Note: For more troubleshooting information, go to the NETGEAR, Inc. web site. System Requirements for the Bridge To use the bridge in your network you must have: •...
  • 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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