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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)
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... to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Security ...2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-2 Extensive Protocol Support 2-3 Easy Installation 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...
... to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Security ...2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-2 Extensive Protocol Support 2-3 Easy Installation 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...
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..., file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 February 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. Audience...
..., file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 February 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. Audience...
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... browser with JavaScript enabled. 2. Use the right pane to navigate, print pages, and more. 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 full... manual and individual chapters. 1 2 3 Figure 1 -1: HTML version of this button when a step-by-step ...
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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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... by a single computer. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your WGR101. Earlier versions of this manual. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as a cable modem) that is normally intended for your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. The WGR101 wireless travel router provides connection for multiple computers to the...
... by a single computer. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your WGR101. Earlier versions of this manual. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as a cable modem) that is normally intended for your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. The WGR101 wireless travel router provides connection for multiple computers to the...
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Reference Manual for requests originating from finding and directly accessing the computers on the LAN. 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. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. •...
Reference Manual for requests originating from finding and directly accessing the computers on the LAN. 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. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. •...
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...only a single IP address, which may be updated if a newer version of product enhancements for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Extensive Protocol Support The WGR101 wireless travel router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Introduction 2-3 February 2005 (202-10034-03) This... on your local network. • DNS Proxy When DHCP is available. Reference Manual for your WGR101 as soon as they become available. • Visual monitoring The WGR101 wireless travel router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its own address as ...
...only a single IP address, which may be updated if a newer version of product enhancements for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Extensive Protocol Support The WGR101 wireless travel router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Introduction 2-3 February 2005 (202-10034-03) This... on your local network. • DNS Proxy When DHCP is available. Reference Manual for your WGR101 as soon as they become available. • Visual monitoring The WGR101 wireless travel router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its own address as ...
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..., twenty-four hours a day for 90 days Package Contents The product package should contain the following features to help you need to return the router 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 CD (230-10081-02), including: -
..., twenty-four hours a day for 90 days Package Contents The product package should contain the following features to help you need to return the router 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 CD (230-10081-02), including: -
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... a single user. It ships in position 1, which is used when connecting to "Setup Options Overview" in Chapter 3. Reference Manual for multiple computers to share the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101, or to configure WEP security, refer to the router as follows: • Switch position 1: single wireless computer only access, no configuration access • Switch position 2: configuration and multiple...
... a single user. It ships in position 1, which is used when connecting to "Setup Options Overview" in Chapter 3. Reference Manual for multiple computers to share the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101, or to configure WEP security, refer to the router as follows: • Switch position 1: single wireless computer only access, no configuration access • Switch position 2: configuration and multiple...
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... on the front panel of the router. Data is being transmitted or received. No wireless connection 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...
... on the front panel of the router. Data is being transmitted or received. No wireless connection 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...
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... 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... port is used for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the router is also used as a LAN port to connect the router to the factory default settings. Introduction 2-7 February 2005 (202-10034-03) It is shown below. Reference Manual for Internet (WAN) connection ...
... 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... port is used for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the router is also used as a LAN port to connect the router to the factory default settings. Introduction 2-7 February 2005 (202-10034-03) It is shown below. 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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... to connect a computer to the router. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Travel Router Before proceeding with the wireless travel router installation, familiarize yourself with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on your 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 for Internet access. For the initial setup of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD (230-10081-02), especially this manual and the animated tutorials. Note...
... to connect a computer to the router. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Travel Router Before proceeding with the wireless travel router installation, familiarize yourself with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on your 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 for Internet access. For the initial setup of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD (230-10081-02), especially this manual and the animated tutorials. Note...
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...) Exclusive access for you with WEP security. Switch Position on the chart below. 3WITCHPOSITION ,!. See instructions "Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration" on page 3-8 for the WGR101 wireless travel router on the Unit 1 (default setting) Comment No configuration required. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Setup Options Overview Locate the recommended setup for configuring WEP security settings. 3-2 Connecting the...
...) Exclusive access for you with WEP security. Switch Position on the chart below. 3WITCHPOSITION ,!. See instructions "Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration" on page 3-8 for the WGR101 wireless travel router on the Unit 1 (default setting) Comment No configuration required. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Setup Options Overview Locate the recommended setup for configuring WEP security settings. 3-2 Connecting the...
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Reference Manual for configuring WEP security settings. Working with change to 3 to connect as a single and WEP keys. user with WEP Security, multiple user switch position. 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. Connecting the Router to this...
Reference Manual for configuring WEP security settings. Working with change to 3 to connect as a single and WEP keys. user with WEP Security, multiple user switch position. 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. Connecting the Router to this...
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... with the switch in position 1 for each wireless computer a. The WGR101 wireless travel router. The Wireless LED on the WGR101 is on page 3-8) to the WGR101 and plug it is available. 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 an RJ45 wall port in the...
... with the switch in position 1 for each wireless computer a. The WGR101 wireless travel router. The Wireless LED on the WGR101 is on page 3-8) to the WGR101 and plug it is available. 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 an RJ45 wall port in the...
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..." on page 6-1. • Switch position 3: configuration only via Ethernet or wirelessly connected computer as explained in "Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration" on the wireless travel router before connecting the cable from the computer. Set the switch to connect. Connect...the Router to the wireless travel router and plug it into an outlet. The switch settings enable these procedures to log in to the Wireless Travel Router You can always connect to the router to change its settings. Figure 3-4: Switch position 3 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 How...
..." on page 6-1. • Switch position 3: configuration only via Ethernet or wirelessly connected computer as explained in "Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration" on the wireless travel router before connecting the cable from the computer. Set the switch to connect. Connect...the Router to the wireless travel router and plug it into an outlet. The switch settings enable these procedures to log in to the Wireless Travel Router You can always connect to the router to change its settings. Figure 3-4: Switch position 3 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 How...
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... Setup Troubleshooting Tips below. 4. Wireless: The Wireless light should be lit. Check the status lights and verify the following: Power: When you first turn on the wireless travel router should be lit. If the Wireless light is securely attached. The wireless travel router 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 3WITCHPOSITION Figure 3-5: Computer connected via Ethernet cable to WGR101 wireless travel router will automatically connecting to the...
... Setup Troubleshooting Tips below. 4. Wireless: The Wireless light should be lit. Check the status lights and verify the following: Power: When you first turn on the wireless travel router should be lit. If the Wireless light is securely attached. The wireless travel router 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 3WITCHPOSITION Figure 3-5: Computer connected via Ethernet cable to WGR101 wireless travel router will automatically connecting to the...