NETGEAR WGE101 Installation Manual

802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge WGE101

Installation Guide

Follow the quick steps below for your scenario.
Unpack the box, verify the contents, and follow the instructions
below. You can also consult the Reference Manual on the
NETGEAR, Inc. web site at www.netgear.com/docs/wge101.
Internet Gaming Plug-and-Go Scenario 1
+
12 VDC 1.2A
Cable or DSL
Wireless Router WGR814
WGE101 Wireless
modem
Ethernet Bridge
What you need.
• Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or
802.11g wireless access point (built in to the router or separate)
without any security features enabled.
Note: If you enabled security features (like WEP, SSID
broadcast off, MAC filtering, etc.) you need to follow the
instructions in scenario 3 below.
• A WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge.
• A network-enabled game console.
What you do.
Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE101 Wireless Bridge
1.
to the Ethernet port (A) in the game console.
Connect the power adapter to the WGE101 and verify the
2.
following:
The power light goes on.
The Ethernet light is lit when connected to a powered on
The wireless light goes on (blinking indicates attempting
Enjoy your Internet gaming!
3.
Share the Wireless Plug-and-Go Scenario 2
A
Cable or DSL
modem
Gaming console or other
Ethernet-enabled device
What you need.
• Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or
802.11g wireless access point (built in to the router or separate)
without any security features enabled.
Note: If you enabled security features (like WEP, SSID
broadcast off, MAC filtering, etc.), you need to follow the
instructions in scenario 3 below.
• A WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge.
network-enabled game console.
to connect; solid indicated connection established).
A
WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Wireless Router WGR814 B
Fast Ethernet
Switch FS605
PC
• A hub or an Ethernet switch such as the NETGEAR FS605.
• PCs or printers you want to connect to your network.
What you do.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE101 Wireless Bridge
to an Ethernet port (A) in the switch.
Connect Ethernet cables from your PCs, printers, or notebook
2.
computers to the switch (B).
Connect the power adapter to the WGE101 and verify the
3.
following:
The power light goes on.
The Ethernet light is lit when connected to a powered on
network-enabled game console.
The wireless light goes on (blinking indicates attempting
to connect; solid indicated connection established).
Turn on your PCs and printer, and enjoy sharing your printer
4.
and Internet access!
Note: If you will use a network-enabled game console in this
scenario, in order for it to communicate with other game
consoles on the Internet, you must follow this sequence: 1) turn
Printer
on the WGE101 first; 2) next, turn on the game console; 3) last,
turn on any other devices attached to the WGE101.
Expand Secure Wireless Access Scenario 3
Configure the WGE101 Ethernet port for LAN access.
1.
– Configure a PC with a static IP address of 192.168.0.220
and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
– Connect the PC to the Ethernet port of the WGE101.
– Connect to the WGE101 by opening your browser and
entering http://192.168.0.201 in the address field.