User Manual

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. If your network has awireless router or access point, make sure it is powered up.
2. Power down the Ethernet-enabled computer.
3. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the computer and the bridge.
4. Power up the bridge.
5. Power on the computer.
Checking and Changing the Computer’s IP Address
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.
Windows 98/Me
1. Choose Settings>Control Panel from the
Start menu.
2. Double-click the Network icon.
3. Click the Configuration tab.
4. In the list of installed network
components, select the TCP/IP entry for
the computer’s Ethernet adapter or NIC.
5. Click Properties.
6. Click the IP Address tab.
7. If Obtain an IP address automatically is
selected, select
Specify an IP Address.
OR
If Specify an IP Address is already selected, note the current IP address.
8. Change the IP address to 192.168.0.230.
9. Click OK twice to close the Network control panel and save any changes.
10. If you made a change, restart the computer.
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