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... equipment (for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is a trademark of this document without notice. A direct connection to the notes in accordance with the regulations. Voluntary Control Council for example, test transmitters) in the operating instructions. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg...
... equipment (for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is a trademark of this document without notice. A direct connection to the notes in accordance with the regulations. Voluntary Control Council for example, test transmitters) in the operating instructions. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg...
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... a List of Attached Devices 5-5 Upgrading the Router Software 5-6 Configuration File Management 5-7 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 5-7 Erasing the Configuration 5-8 Changing the Administrator Password 5-8 Chapter 6 Network Configuration Wireless Login to the Wireless Travel Router 6-1 Configuring Basic Settings Options 6-3 Configuring WAN Setup Options 6-4 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 6-5 Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port 6-5 Using WLAN IP Setup Options 6-6 Using the Router as a DHCP server 6-7 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...7-1 Power Light Not...
... a List of Attached Devices 5-5 Upgrading the Router Software 5-6 Configuration File Management 5-7 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 5-7 Erasing the Configuration 5-8 Changing the Administrator Password 5-8 Chapter 6 Network Configuration Wireless Login to the Wireless Travel Router 6-1 Configuring Basic Settings Options 6-3 Configuring WAN Setup Options 6-4 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 6-5 Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port 6-5 Using WLAN IP Setup Options 6-6 Using the Router as a DHCP server 6-7 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...7-1 Power Light Not...
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..., and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications.: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 February 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Typographical Conventions italics bold times roman courier font Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table...
..., and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications.: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 February 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Typographical Conventions italics bold times roman courier font Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table...
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... in 802.11b+g modes, 802.11g-only, or 802.11b-only. • Easy, web-based setup for installation and management. • Ethernet connection to the Internet through an RJ45 port, router, or cable modem. The WGR101 wireless travel router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to the Internet through an RJ45 wall port or an external broadband access device (such as of the date of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101.
... in 802.11b+g modes, 802.11g-only, or 802.11b-only. • Easy, web-based setup for installation and management. • Ethernet connection to the Internet through an RJ45 port, router, or cable modem. The WGR101 wireless travel router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to the Internet through an RJ45 wall port or an external broadband access device (such as of the date of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101.
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... SSID. Single user with matching WEP keys. First, change to position 3 to configure WEP security, then change to position 1 to connect as a hotel room where others may abruptly connect to encrypt and use , no sensitive data. Switch Position on the chart below. 3WITCHPOSITION ,!. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Setup Options Overview Locate the recommended setup for the first computer to the Internet February 2005 (202-10034-03) Quick Installation (No WEP security) Exclusive access...
... SSID. Single user with matching WEP keys. First, change to position 3 to configure WEP security, then change to position 1 to connect as a hotel room where others may abruptly connect to encrypt and use , no sensitive data. Switch Position on the chart below. 3WITCHPOSITION ,!. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Setup Options Overview Locate the recommended setup for the first computer to the Internet February 2005 (202-10034-03) Quick Installation (No WEP security) Exclusive access...
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... Multiple User Scenarios Type of Use Recommended Setup Application Switch Position on page 3-8 for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 3WITCHPOSITION ,!. Working with WEP Security, multiple user switch position. Shared access, First, change to position 2 matching SSID to the Internet 3-3 February 2005 (202-10034-03) then computers with WEP security See instructions "Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration" on Usage the Unit Multiple computers, Quick Installation (No Shared among 2 casual use this SSID. Reference Manual for configuring WEP...
... Multiple User Scenarios Type of Use Recommended Setup Application Switch Position on page 3-8 for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 3WITCHPOSITION ,!. Working with WEP Security, multiple user switch position. Shared access, First, change to position 2 matching SSID to the Internet 3-3 February 2005 (202-10034-03) then computers with WEP security See instructions "Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration" on Usage the Unit Multiple computers, Quick Installation (No Shared among 2 casual use this SSID. Reference Manual for configuring WEP...
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... computer, set NETGEAR-TRAVEL as the SSID for each wireless computer a. Position 1: Single User Figure 3-3: Switch position 3 Position 2: Multiple Users b. If you are traveling, connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 port in the wall. First, install the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 a. The WGR101 automatically broadcasts a wireless signal. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Quick Installation: No Router Configuration or WEP Security These instructions assume the following: • You will connect the WGR101 wireless travel router to...
... computer, set NETGEAR-TRAVEL as the SSID for each wireless computer a. Position 1: Single User Figure 3-3: Switch position 3 Position 2: Multiple Users b. If you are traveling, connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 port in the wall. First, install the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 a. The WGR101 automatically broadcasts a wireless signal. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Quick Installation: No Router Configuration or WEP Security These instructions assume the following: • You will connect the WGR101 wireless travel router to...
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... user or in position 2 for each computer that it down the WEP number. Reference Manual for the Security Encryption (WEP) key. Tip: If you to configure your computer to do this, please see the animated tutorials on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD (230-10081-02) or Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network." • The switch on how to work with multiple computers, you from connecting to the Internet or connecting to...
... user or in position 2 for each computer that it down the WEP number. Reference Manual for the Security Encryption (WEP) key. Tip: If you to configure your computer to do this, please see the animated tutorials on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD (230-10081-02) or Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network." • The switch on how to work with multiple computers, you from connecting to the Internet or connecting to...
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... connection for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • If you are using WEP security, another router that also is set as a secondary router. If the problem persists, configure the router to use an Ethernet cable to connect the PC directly to the instructions in the wall. Make sure the wireless settings in position 1), only one connection to the Internet, this SSID. The primary router may be set up to this indicates a problem with the user name of admin and the password...
... connection for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • If you are using WEP security, another router that also is set as a secondary router. If the problem persists, configure the router to use an Ethernet cable to connect the PC directly to the instructions in the wall. Make sure the wireless settings in position 1), only one connection to the Internet, this SSID. The primary router may be set up to this indicates a problem with the user name of admin and the password...
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... data communications protocol will need to communicating with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Enable Wireless Access Point. For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • Name (SSID). "g only" dedicates the WGR101 to use this field. • Channel. If you notice interference problems with the slower bandwidth 802.11b wireless devices exclusively. It may not...
... data communications protocol will need to communicating with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Enable Wireless Access Point. For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • Name (SSID). "g only" dedicates the WGR101 to use this field. • Channel. If you notice interference problems with the slower bandwidth 802.11b wireless devices exclusively. It may not...
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...54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Default Factory Settings The WGR101 default factory settings are shown below. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless travel router, use a wireless computer to make any of the settings to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Wireless Configuration 4-7 February 2005 (202-10034-03) FEATURE Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR-TRAVEL...
...54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Default Factory Settings The WGR101 default factory settings are shown below. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless travel router, use a wireless computer to make any of the settings to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Wireless Configuration 4-7 February 2005 (202-10034-03) FEATURE Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR-TRAVEL...
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...configure the advanced wireless security functions of your wireless travel router, you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Entering nETgear-tRAVEL, for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Note: The SSID is case sensitive. This field determines which the wireless interface will be necessary to match the WGR101's new settings. 8. Configure and test your changes. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to save your computers for wireless connectivity. Warning: The Wireless Network Name (SSID...
...configure the advanced wireless security functions of your wireless travel router, you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Entering nETgear-tRAVEL, for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Note: The SSID is case sensitive. This field determines which the wireless interface will be necessary to match the WGR101's new settings. 8. Configure and test your changes. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to save your computers for wireless connectivity. Warning: The Wireless Network Name (SSID...
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... further changes. 2. Note: When configuring the WGR101 from a wireless computer which of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you click on Apply. These values must also select the key number. Select which is the same as nETgear. Click Wireless Station Access List to the WGR101 at its default user name of admin and default password of the four keys will lose your wireless connection when you have set up. You can manually or automatically...
... further changes. 2. Note: When configuring the WGR101 from a wireless computer which of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you click on Apply. These values must also select the key number. Select which is the same as nETgear. Click Wireless Station Access List to the WGR101 at its default user name of admin and default password of the four keys will lose your wireless connection when you have set up. You can manually or automatically...
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Wireless Travel Router Status Fields Field Hardware version Firmware Version Wireless Access Point Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wireless LAN (multi-user mode only) MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Description This field displays the hardware version of the world. These parameters apply to the wireless LAN (WLAN) port of the router. See "Wireless Channels" on page D-2 for the frequencies used by the wireless port of the router. b only. This field displays the Media Access Control address being used . This field displays the ...
Wireless Travel Router Status Fields Field Hardware version Firmware Version Wireless Access Point Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Wireless LAN (multi-user mode only) MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Description This field displays the hardware version of the world. These parameters apply to the wireless LAN (WLAN) port of the router. See "Wireless Channels" on page D-2 for the frequencies used by the wireless port of the router. b only. This field displays the Media Access Control address being used . This field displays the ...
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... secure password. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Your browser will then reboot automatically. From the Main Menu of the router. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the rear panel of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to the factory default settings. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101...
... secure password. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Your browser will then reboot automatically. From the Main Menu of the router. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the rear panel of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to the factory default settings. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101...
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... DNS servers" and enter the IP address of the network interface card in the settings according to the router during login, select "Use these settings take effect. Internet IP Address: If your ISP has assigned you enter an address here, restart the computers on the WAN port. Also enter the netmask and the Gateway IP address. e. Configuring WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you know that will connect. b. Note: If you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101...
... DNS servers" and enter the IP address of the network interface card in the settings according to the router during login, select "Use these settings take effect. Internet IP Address: If your ISP has assigned you enter an address here, restart the computers on the WAN port. Also enter the netmask and the Gateway IP address. e. Configuring WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you know that will connect. b. Note: If you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101...
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... 'Use router as the router's LAN IP address. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be assigned to the attached computers from the range you have defined • Subnet Mask • Gateway IP Address (the router's LAN IP address) • Primary DNS Server (if you entered a Primary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu Network Configuration 6-7 February 2005 (202-10034-03) The router will manually configure...
... 'Use router as the router's LAN IP address. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be assigned to the attached computers from the range you have defined • Subnet Mask • Gateway IP Address (the router's LAN IP address) • Primary DNS Server (if you entered a Primary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu Network Configuration 6-7 February 2005 (202-10034-03) The router will manually configure...
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... connected to your 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are using the 5 V DC 2A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this will be amber. If the error persists, you diagnose and solve the problem. Basic Functioning After you are off when your router is turned on . 2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that you turn on which switch position is selected this product. b. Troubleshooting...
... connected to your 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are using the 5 V DC 2A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this will be amber. If the error persists, you diagnose and solve the problem. Basic Functioning After you are off when your router is turned on . 2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that you turn on which switch position is selected this product. b. Troubleshooting...
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... web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers. DSLAM DSL Access Multiplexor. For example, the domain name www.example.com might translate to a WLAN through an AP, which then requests the identity of the user and Glossary 3 February 2005 (202-10034-03) ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP. The assigned information includes IP addresses, DNS addresses, and gateway (router) addresses. Typically, the DMZ contains devices accessible...
... web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers. DSLAM DSL Access Multiplexor. For example, the domain name www.example.com might translate to a WLAN through an AP, which then requests the identity of the user and Glossary 3 February 2005 (202-10034-03) ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP. The assigned information includes IP addresses, DNS addresses, and gateway (router) addresses. Typically, the DMZ contains devices accessible...
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... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 LDAP A set of Internet access. This wiring is sometimes called X.500-lite. Glossary 5 February 2005 (202-10034-03) MDI/MDIX In cable wiring, the concept of transmit and receive are from the perspective of protocols for accessing information directories. Because it's a simpler version of a building. In MDI wiring, a computer transmits on pins 1 and 2. A communications network serving users...
... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 LDAP A set of Internet access. This wiring is sometimes called X.500-lite. Glossary 5 February 2005 (202-10034-03) MDI/MDIX In cable wiring, the concept of transmit and receive are from the perspective of protocols for accessing information directories. Because it's a simpler version of a building. In MDI wiring, a computer transmits on pins 1 and 2. A communications network serving users...