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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10034-01 Version 1.6 February 2005 February 2005 (202-10034-03)
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10034-01 Version 1.6 February 2005 February 2005 (202-10034-03)
WGR101 Reference Manual
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... you can access at preventing radio interference in accordance with the conditions set by NETGEAR, Inc. The operation of Netgear, Inc. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is a trademark of some equipment (for compliance with your 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are required. ii February 2005...
... you can access at preventing radio interference in accordance with the conditions set by NETGEAR, Inc. The operation of Netgear, Inc. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is a trademark of some equipment (for compliance with your 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are required. ii February 2005...
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... sont applicables. Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc.déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Requirements for a license from the national spectrum authority to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 is shielded against the generation of radio interference...
... sont applicables. Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc.déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Requirements for a license from the national spectrum authority to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 is shielded against the generation of radio interference...
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... and Management 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-4 Package Contents ...2-4 The Router's Switch 2-5 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-7 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Wireless Travel Router 3-1 Setup Options Overview 3-2 Quick Installation: No Router Configuration or WEP Security 3-4 How to Log in to the Wireless Travel Router 3-5 Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration 3-8 Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips 3-9 Chapter...
... and Management 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-4 Package Contents ...2-4 The Router's Switch 2-5 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-7 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Wireless Travel Router 3-1 Setup Options Overview 3-2 Quick Installation: No Router Configuration or WEP Security 3-4 How to Log in to the Wireless Travel Router 3-5 Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration 3-8 Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips 3-9 Chapter...
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... Configure WEP 4-8 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 4-10 Chapter 5 Management Viewing Wireless Travel Router Status Information 5-1 Viewing 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...
... Configure WEP 4-8 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 4-10 Chapter 5 Management Viewing Wireless Travel Router Status Information 5-1 Viewing 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...
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... formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used 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...
... formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used 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...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the ...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the ...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 4 About This Manual February 2005 (202-10034-03)
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 4 About This Manual February 2005 (202-10034-03)
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...; Extensive protocol support. • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. Introduction 2-1 February 2005 (202-10034-03) Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as a cable modem) that is normally intended for installation and management...
...; Extensive protocol support. • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. Introduction 2-1 February 2005 (202-10034-03) Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as a cable modem) that is normally intended for installation and management...
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... to the Internet for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGR101 wireless travel router hides computers with NAT. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to...modes, providing backwards compatibility with Auto Uplink The WGR101 can connect. Security The WGR101 wireless travel router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. Reference Manual for requests ...
... to the Internet for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGR101 wireless travel router hides computers with NAT. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to...modes, providing backwards compatibility with Auto Uplink The WGR101 can connect. Security The WGR101 wireless travel router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. Reference Manual for requests ...
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... actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from almost any type of product enhancements for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Extensive Protocol Support The WGR101 wireless travel router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based...
... actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from almost any type of product enhancements for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Extensive Protocol Support The WGR101 wireless travel router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based...
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... of the WGR101 wireless travel router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day for repair. 2-4 Introduction February 2005 (202-10034-03) Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. • AC power adapter. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource...
... of the WGR101 wireless travel router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day for repair. 2-4 Introduction February 2005 (202-10034-03) Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. • AC power adapter. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource...
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... access • Switch position 3: configuration only via Ethernet or wirelessly connected computer • Switch position 4: unused at this time For information about changing the switch position for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The Router's Switch Figure 2-1: WGR101, Side View The side of the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 has a four-position switch. Introduction 2-5 February 2005 (202-10034-03) It ships in Chapter...
... access • Switch position 3: configuration only via Ethernet or wirelessly connected computer • Switch position 4: unused at this time For information about changing the switch position for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The Router's Switch Figure 2-1: WGR101, Side View The side of the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 has a four-position switch. Introduction 2-5 February 2005 (202-10034-03) It ships in Chapter...
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Table 2-1. Data is ready for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGR101 wireless travel router contains the status lights described below describes the lights on this port. 2-6 Introduction February 2005 (202-10034-03) Reference Manual for use the status lights to verify connections. The router has located a wireless connection and is being transmitted or...
Table 2-1. Data is ready for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGR101 wireless travel router contains the status lights described below describes the lights on this port. 2-6 Introduction February 2005 (202-10034-03) Reference Manual for use the status lights to verify connections. The router has located a wireless connection and is being transmitted or...
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...left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: Power Reset Button Ethernet WAN/LAN Port Figure 2-3: WGR101 Rear Panel • Reset: This push button can reset the router to the last settings, or reset to a local computer. • Power: The AC power adapter outlet.... is flashing • Ethernet: This port is also used for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the router is shown below. It is used as a LAN port to connect the router to the factory default settings. Reference Manual for Internet (WAN) connection...
...left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: Power Reset Button Ethernet WAN/LAN Port Figure 2-3: WGR101 Rear Panel • Reset: This push button can reset the router to the last settings, or reset to a local computer. • Power: The AC power adapter outlet.... is flashing • Ethernet: This port is also used for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the router is shown below. It is used as a LAN port to connect the router to the factory default settings. Reference Manual for Internet (WAN) connection...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 2-8 Introduction February 2005 (202-10034-03)
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... of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD (230-10081-02), especially this manual and the animated tutorials. Connecting the Router to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router via DHCP. This computer should be set up the router on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD (230-10081-02), or refer to the router. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Travel Router Before...
... of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD (230-10081-02), especially this manual and the animated tutorials. Connecting the Router to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router via DHCP. This computer should be set up the router on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD (230-10081-02), or refer to the router. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Travel Router Before...
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One computer working with WEP security. NETGEAR recommends this SSID. Exclusive access and reserves the connection for the first computer to the Internet February 2005 (202-10034-03) Or, ...connect as a hotel room where others may abruptly connect to encrypt and use , no sensitive data. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Setup Options Overview Locate the recommended setup for the WGR101 wireless travel router on the Unit 1 (default setting) Comment No configuration required. Figure 3-1: Single User Scenarios Type of Use Recommended Setup Application...
One computer working with WEP security. NETGEAR recommends this SSID. Exclusive access and reserves the connection for the first computer to the Internet February 2005 (202-10034-03) Or, ...connect as a hotel room where others may abruptly connect to encrypt and use , no sensitive data. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Setup Options Overview Locate the recommended setup for the WGR101 wireless travel router on the Unit 1 (default setting) Comment No configuration required. Figure 3-1: Single User Scenarios Type of Use Recommended Setup Application...
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...to position 2 matching SSID to this SSID. then computers with sensitive data. Connecting the Router to and reserves configure WEP connection for security settings; Installation with WEP security See instructions "Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration" on Usage the Unit Multiple computers, Quick Installation (No Shared among... settings. Figure 3-2: Multiple User Scenarios Type of Use Recommended Setup Application Switch Position on page 3-8 for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 3WITCHPOSITION ,!. position Comment No configuration required.
...to position 2 matching SSID to this SSID. then computers with sensitive data. Connecting the Router to and reserves configure WEP connection for security settings; Installation with WEP security See instructions "Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration" on Usage the Unit Multiple computers, Quick Installation (No Shared among... settings. Figure 3-2: Multiple User Scenarios Type of Use Recommended Setup Application Switch Position on page 3-8 for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 3WITCHPOSITION ,!. position Comment No configuration required.