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... 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 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and...
... 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 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and...
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... 4-6 Default Factory Settings 4-7 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 4-7 How to 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...
... 4-6 Default Factory Settings 4-7 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 4-7 How to 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...
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... C-19 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-20 Restarting the Network C-21 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID D-2 Wireless Channels D-2 WEP Wireless Security D-4 WEP Authentication D-4 WEP Open System Authentication D-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication D-6 Key Size and Configuration D-7 How to Use...
... C-19 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-20 Restarting the Network C-21 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID D-2 Wireless Channels D-2 WEP Wireless Security D-4 WEP Authentication D-4 WEP Open System Authentication D-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication D-6 Key Size and Configuration D-7 How to Use...
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... WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase. • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless ...54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGR101 wireless travel router hides computers with Auto Uplink The WGR101 can connect. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN from the local network. Security The WGR101 wireless travel router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless...
... WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase. • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless ...54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGR101 wireless travel router hides computers with Auto Uplink The WGR101 can connect. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN from the local network. Security The WGR101 wireless travel router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless...
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... Manual for multiple computers to share the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101, or to configure WEP security, refer to "Setup Options Overview" in position 1, which is used when connecting to the router as follows: • Switch position 1: single wireless computer only access, no configuration access • Switch position 2: configuration and multiple wireless computer access • Switch position 3: configuration only...
... Manual for multiple computers to share the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101, or to configure WEP security, refer to "Setup Options Overview" in position 1, which is used when connecting to the router as follows: • Switch position 1: single wireless computer only access, no configuration access • Switch position 2: configuration and multiple wireless computer access • Switch position 3: configuration only...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Setup Options Overview Locate the recommended setup for the first computer to select this SSID. One computer working with matching WEP keys. NETGEAR recommends this SSID. First, change to position 3 to configure WEP security, then change to position 1 to the Internet February 2005 (202-10034-03) Or, working in a setting...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Setup Options Overview Locate the recommended setup for the first computer to select this SSID. One computer working with matching WEP keys. NETGEAR recommends this SSID. First, change to position 3 to configure WEP security, then change to position 1 to the Internet February 2005 (202-10034-03) Or, working in a setting...
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... Recommended Setup Application Switch Position on page 3-8 for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 3WITCHPOSITION ,!. user with change to 3 to the Internet 3-3 February 2005 (202-10034-03) position Comment No configuration required. Reference Manual for configuring WEP security settings. then computers with WEP security See instructions "Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration" on Usage the Unit Multiple computers, Quick Installation...
... Recommended Setup Application Switch Position on page 3-8 for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 3WITCHPOSITION ,!. user with change to 3 to the Internet 3-3 February 2005 (202-10034-03) position Comment No configuration required. Reference Manual for configuring WEP security settings. then computers with WEP security See instructions "Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration" on Usage the Unit Multiple computers, Quick Installation...
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... the WGR101 wireless travel router, change the switch position to a switch, router, or cable modem with the switch in the office or hotel, or a broadband router at home • You will not use wireless WEP security • One or more wireless computers will use the wireless travel router. On your computer, set NETGEAR-TRAVEL as the SSID for a single user. c. First, install the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 a. Connect...
... the WGR101 wireless travel router, change the switch position to a switch, router, or cable modem with the switch in the office or hotel, or a broadband router at home • You will not use wireless WEP security • One or more wireless computers will use the wireless travel router. On your computer, set NETGEAR-TRAVEL as the SSID for a single user. c. First, install the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 a. Connect...
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... cord to the wireless travel router before connecting the cable from the computer. Connecting the Router to connect. Warning: Be sure to the wireless travel router. The switch settings enable these procedures to log in to power on page 3-8 below. • Switch position 4: unused. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 How to Log in to the Wireless Travel Router You can always...
... cord to the wireless travel router before connecting the cable from the computer. Connecting the Router to connect. Warning: Be sure to the wireless travel router. The switch settings enable these procedures to log in to power on page 3-8 below. • Switch position 4: unused. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 How to Log in to the Wireless Travel Router You can always...
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..., the wireless travel router displays the home page shown below for basic wireless WEP configuration, or see "Wireless Configuration" on this page. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for a full explanation of all the wireless options. The WGR101 wireless travel router will then display the WGR101 wireless settings page. Figure 3-7: Switch position 3 login result: WGR101 wireless settings...
..., the wireless travel router displays the home page shown below for basic wireless WEP configuration, or see "Wireless Configuration" on this page. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for a full explanation of all the wireless options. The WGR101 wireless travel router will then display the WGR101 wireless settings page. Figure 3-7: Switch position 3 login result: WGR101 wireless settings...
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... Your Network. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration The procedure provides instructions for basic wireless security configuration for DHCP. The Wireless Settings page shows NETGEAR-TRAVEL as shown in below. For full instructions on setting the wireless settings, see the animated tutorials on page 4-1. 1. Figure 3-8: Login result: WGR101 home page Note: If you are located...
... Your Network. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration The procedure provides instructions for basic wireless security configuration for DHCP. The Wireless Settings page shows NETGEAR-TRAVEL as shown in below. For full instructions on setting the wireless settings, see the animated tutorials on page 4-1. 1. Figure 3-8: Login result: WGR101 home page Note: If you are located...
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...Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips Here are typing the SSID, note that will use the WEP keys. 3. b. For instructions on how 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 page 6-1. • Do not connect the WGR101 directly to the Internet 3-9 February 2005 (202-10034-03)...
...Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips Here are typing the SSID, note that will use the WEP keys. 3. b. For instructions on how 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 page 6-1. • Do not connect the WGR101 directly to the Internet 3-9 February 2005 (202-10034-03)...
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... or WEP to reserve the connection for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • If you are set correctly. • The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP settings of password. If the problem persists, configure the router to use...router and wireless computer must change the WGR101 wireless travel router setting so that the wireless feature is turned on according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-4. • If the status lights are normal and there is case sensitive. • If you are a single user and are available on the NETGEAR...
... or WEP to reserve the connection for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • If you are set correctly. • The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP settings of password. If the problem persists, configure the router to use...router and wireless computer must change the WGR101 wireless travel router setting so that the wireless feature is turned on according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-4. • If the status lights are normal and there is case sensitive. • If you are a single user and are available on the NETGEAR...
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... (even if through walls). • Away from sources of your WGR101 wireless travel router in order to the router. The time it takes to establish. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish a wireless connection can result in which your computers will operate. • In... depending on your security settings and placement. In planning your wireless travel router. Wireless Configuration 4-1 February 2005 (202-10034-03) For best results, place your WGR101: • Near the center of your wireless network, you should also select the physical placement of the ...
... (even if through walls). • Away from sources of your WGR101 wireless travel router in order to the router. The time it takes to establish. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish a wireless connection can result in which your computers will operate. • In... depending on your security settings and placement. In planning your wireless travel router. Wireless Configuration 4-1 February 2005 (202-10034-03) For best results, place your WGR101: • Near the center of your wireless network, you should also select the physical placement of the ...
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... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. The WGR101 wireless travel router provides highly effective security features which are several ways you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WGR101. WEP Shared Key authentication...
... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. The WGR101 wireless travel router provides highly effective security features which are several ways you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WGR101. WEP Shared Key authentication...
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... Options Field Description Automatic No wireless security. or 128-bit data encryption). WEP WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- Manually entered keys are...wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Wireless Configuration 4-5 February 2005 (202-10034-03) Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGR101 does perform 64- Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101...
... Options Field Description Automatic No wireless security. or 128-bit data encryption). WEP WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- Manually entered keys are...wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Wireless Configuration 4-5 February 2005 (202-10034-03) Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGR101 does perform 64- Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101...
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...54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless network in the spaces below . • Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must be able to Shared Key as in Windows XP), the term "wireless...printable characters and click the Generate button. Enter a word or group of the wireless travel router. - For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is used instead of 0-9 or a-f). Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 ...
...54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless network in the spaces below . • Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must be able to Shared Key as in Windows XP), the term "wireless...printable characters and click the Generate button. Enter a word or group of the wireless travel router. - For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is used instead of 0-9 or a-f). Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 ...
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... button on the rear panel for 10 seconds. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you have set up to your networking needs. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Default Factory Settings The WGR101 default factory settings are shown below. Wireless Configuration 4-7 February 2005 (202-10034-03) You can enable security settings appropriate...
... button on the rear panel for 10 seconds. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you have set up to your networking needs. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Default Factory Settings The WGR101 default factory settings are shown below. Wireless Configuration 4-7 February 2005 (202-10034-03) You can enable security settings appropriate...
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... in your computer to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: 4-8 February 2005 (202-10034-03) Wireless Configuration Click Apply to the WGR101, then you change the wireless settings of your computers to change the wireless channel unless you configured in the router. You must enter NETGEAR-TRAVEL in the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. Warning: The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is...
... in your computer to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: 4-8 February 2005 (202-10034-03) Wireless Configuration Click Apply to the WGR101, then you change the wireless settings of your computers to change the wireless channel unless you configured in the router. You must enter NETGEAR-TRAVEL in the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. Warning: The Wireless Network Name (SSID) is...
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.... Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you have set up. 2. Figure 4-3. Log in the main menu of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you click on Apply. Click Wireless Settings in to the WGR101 at its default LAN address...
.... Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you have set up. 2. Figure 4-3. Log in the main menu of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you click on Apply. Click Wireless Settings in to the WGR101 at its default LAN address...