Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1: Preparing to Install the ME101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Placement and Range Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Ethernetenabled 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. Setup is easy – follow the instructions in this guide and your network will be up and running quickly.
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: • Windows® 98 or 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP. • A CD-ROM drive.
ME101 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 ME101 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. 802.11b wireless access products use the same factory settings as the ME101 and will work without any configuration changes.
2 Installing the ME101 family room Internet Macintosh computer with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge R G E A N E T Cable/DSL modem 3 MR814 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Desktop PC with Ethernet connection Gaming console with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge This section provides instructions for connecting the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge to any Ethernet-enabled device using the default settings.
4. Turn off the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device. Default Ethernet DC in 5V Antenna ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge 5 Gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device 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.
3 Configuring Your ME101 If the default settings don’t work in your wireless network, you need to configure the bridge. Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID), IP Address, and WEP Security 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. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information.
Installing the Configuration Utility To configure the bridge you use the configuration utility on the included GearBox CD. Note: To run the configuration utility, you must have the bridge directly connected using the provided Ethernet crossover cable to a computer running Windows 98 or 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP. If you have a Macintosh® computer, use the browser-based configuration procedure on page 11. 1. Insert the GearBox CD in a networked computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network Once you are logged into the Configuration Utility, you can view the status of your home wireless network and current configuration of the bridge, change the password, enable WEP security (if you have it set up on your wireless network), select a specific network for the wireless connection or make other configuration changes. 1. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from the Start menu. 2.
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. Note: If you reset the bridge by pressing the Default button on the bridge, the password reverts to the default password: password. 1. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from the Start menu. 2.
Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge To prevent others from accessing your wireless network, you may want to enable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security in your wireless router or access point. If you do so, you’ll need to enable WEP security in the bridge, too. You use the configuration utility to change the security setting 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.
Using the Browser-based Configuration Software If you don’t have access to a Windows-based computer, you may use the internal browser-based configuration software to configure the bridge. 1. Make sure the router or access point is powered up. 2. Power up the bridge. 3. Power down the Ethernet-enabled computer. 4. Connect the provided Ethernet crossover cable between the computer and the bridge. 5. Power on the computer. If your wireless network has an IP address other than 192.168.0.
Configuring the bridge settings: 1. Type http:// and the IP address of the bridge (the default is 192.168.0.200) as the Web address in the browser and press Return. 2. To change the SSID for the bridge to connect to, click Wireless Settings. 3. Type admin as the User ID and type password as the Password. 4. Click OK. 5. Type the SSID of the wireless router or access point. 6. If you’re not in the United States, select the correct country or region from the Country/Region list.
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. Changing the Security Settings: To have the bridge work on your network, its security settings must match those of the wireless access point or router. You may use the browser-based configuration software to change the WEP security settings.
ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights The ME101 802.11b 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.
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 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.
Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, check these tips. Symptom Cause Solution The WLAN light is The bridge is not off and I can’t configured correctly for connect to the router the network or access point. • Check the configuration utility for the router or access point, to see if it lists the ME101. • Use the configuration utility for the bridge to verify that the SSID, country, and WEP settings match those of the router or access point.
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: LAN: WLAN: Power Adapter: W: 108.2 mm (4.26") D: 62.31 mm (2.45") H: 27.51 mm (1.08") 0.099 kg (0.219 lbs.) 10BASE-T 802.
CE Declaration of Conformity For the following equipment: 0560 ! 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). For the evaluation regarding the Directives, the following standards were applied: • • • EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 EN 301489-17 V1.1.
Statement of Conditions 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.
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