Table of Contents NOT FINAL NOR UP-TO-DATE Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1: Preparing to Install the WGE101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Placement and Range Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 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. Note: If you have a wired network, you must have a wireless router or access point set up in the network. To connect more than one device to the bridge you must use a hub.
System Requirements Before installing the WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • For connecting into a wired network, you must have the network set up and working with an access point or wireless router. • For creating an ad hoc network without an access point, all devices must have a receiver/transmitter. (The receiver/transmitter may be another WGE101 bridge.
WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Note: If you are setting up a new wireless network, please set up the network and make sure it works before adding the WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge into the network. You will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined in your wireless network. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11g and 802.11b wireless access products use the similar factory settings as the WGE101 and will work without any configuration changes.
2 Installing the WGE101 family room Internet Macintosh computer with WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge Cable/DSL modem WGE101 WGR614 802.11g Cable/DSL 802.11g Wireless Wireless Router Ethernet Bridge Desktop PC with Ethernet connection Gaming console with WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge This section provides instructions for connecting the WGE101 802.
WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device 5. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the WGE101 Wireless Bridge and the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device. 6. Connect the power adapter to the wireless bridge and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet. The Power and Wireless LAN lights should light up. 7. After you see the Wireless LAN light Ethernet-enabled device.
Cable or DSL modem Wireless Router WGR814 EN104TP Ethernet Hub + 10 BASE-T HUB 12 VDC 1.2A EN104 Link Rx PWR Normal / Uplink COL 1 2 3 4 WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device PC 5. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the WGE101 Wireless Bridge and the hub. 6. Connect each gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device to the hub using an Ethernet cable. 7. Connect the hub’s power adapter and plug that power adapter in to a power outlet.
3 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. Identifying the Wireless Network Settings You may want to print this page separately, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it in a safe place for possible future reference.
Connecting the Bridge to a Computer You use browser-based configuration software to configure the bridge. To do access the software, the bridge must be directly connected (or connected through a hub) to a computer that has an Internet browser installed. If, for example, the bridge is connected to a game box, you’ll have to connect the bridge to a computer to be able to configure the bridge. To connect the bridge to a computer: 1.
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. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. 4. If Obtain an IP address automatically is selected, select Use the following IP Address.
4. If Manually isn’t selected in the Configure list, note the current selection and select Manually. OR If Manually is selected, note the current IP addrss. 5. Change the IP address to 192.168.0.230 and click Apply Now. Note: After you’ve changed the settings on the bridge, you’ll have to reset the Network: TCP/IP values back to their original state. Changing the Bridge’s IP Address 1. Start your browser software. 2. Type http://192.168.0.201 as the Web address and press Enter (or Return).
4 Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network You use browser-based configuration software to configure the bridge. To do so, you must have the bridge directly connected to a computer that has an Internet browser installed. See Installing the WGE101 on page 4.
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). Note: The default value is 192.168.0.201. If you’ve set the bridge to use DHCP, check the router table to find out what the currect address is for the bridge. need a screenshot of the Change Password page You’ll see the Status page. 3. To change the password, click Change Password. 4.
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 . Note: The default security setting has WEP security disabled. 1. Start your browser software. 2.
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. 2. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge as the Web address and press Enter (or Return). need a screenshot of the Upgrade Firmware page Note: The default value is 192.168.0.201.
5. Click OK. 6. Select Ad Hoc as the Network Type. 7. Click Apply. 8. If you are through making changes, click Logout. Setting the Bridge’s Data Rate The wireless Ethernet standard, 802.11, supports several data rates — the most common are the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The 802.11b standard is slower with a maximum data rate of 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.
WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights The WGE101 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge has the following three lights, which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection: PWR Green OFF: No power to the unit. ON: Power applied to the unit. WLAN Green OFF: No wireless LAN activity. Flashing: Searching for an access point or wireless router. ON: Connected to a wireless LAN. LAN Green OFF: No Ethernet traffic.
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.
Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, check these tips. Symptom Cause Solution The WLAN light is off and I can’t connect to the router or access point. The bridge is not configured correctly for the network • Check the configuration utility for the router or access point, to see if it lists the WGE101. • Use the configuration software for the bridge to verify that the SSID, country, and WEP settings match those of the router or access point.
Symptom Cause Solution I can’t get the configuration software for the bridge to show using my browser. This could be a network configuration problem or a hardware connection problem. • • • • If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all the devices are on the same IP network. Make sure the RJ-45 connectors are plugged into the computer and bridge securely. You may need to change the IP address of your computer temporarily. See page xx. Reset to factory defaults. See pg.xx.
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