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... 8 Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network 9 Changing the Password for the Bridge 10 Upgrading the Bridge 10 Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge 11 Using the Browser-based Configuration Software 12 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings 15 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights 15 Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings 15 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings...
... 8 Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network 9 Changing the Password for the Bridge 10 Upgrading the Bridge 10 Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge 11 Using the Browser-based Configuration Software 12 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings 15 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights 15 Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings 15 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings...
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... The product package should contain the following items: • ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge • Power adapter • Ethernet crossover cable • Resource CD for purchasing a NETGEAR ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Setup is easy - Configuration Utility software - This guide shows... you have a hub, you how to communicate with your network will be up and running quickly. User's Guide for the Model ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge in this bridge you for Wireless Ethernet Bridge, including: - follow the instructions in Adobe® Acrobat...
... The product package should contain the following items: • ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge • Power adapter • Ethernet crossover cable • Resource CD for purchasing a NETGEAR ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Setup is easy - Configuration Utility software - This guide shows... you have a hub, you how to communicate with your network will be up and running quickly. User's Guide for the Model ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge in this bridge you for Wireless Ethernet Bridge, including: - follow the instructions in Adobe® Acrobat...
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...; 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, 802.11b wireless devices can connect over 802.11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum range of the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge. However, the operating distance or range of your network, you may use Internet browser software to configure the bridge. 1 Preparing to Install the ME101 Placement and Range Guidelines Computers and other...
...; 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, 802.11b wireless devices can connect over 802.11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum range of the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge. However, the operating distance or range of your network, you may use Internet browser software to configure the bridge. 1 Preparing to Install the ME101 Placement and Range Guidelines Computers and other...
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... router. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use the default address. 3 You will connect to the first access point or wireless router that responds to the wrong country or region may not be configured with a specific wireless router or access point, both devices must have multiple ME101 bridges in the network, only one can...
... router. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use the default address. 3 You will connect to the first access point or wireless router that responds to the wrong country or region may not be configured with a specific wireless router or access point, both devices must have multiple ME101 bridges in the network, only one can...
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... high shelf or on page 7. 1. 2 Installing the ME101 Internet NETGEAR Cable/DSL 3 modem MR814 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Desktop PC with Ethernet connection Macintosh computer with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge family room Gaming console with WEP security, if you are...these guidelines: • Place it is vertical. 4 Lift the bridge's antenna so it away from potential sources of your wireless network with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge This section provides instructions for connecting the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge to the Ethernetenabled device.
... high shelf or on page 7. 1. 2 Installing the ME101 Internet NETGEAR Cable/DSL 3 modem MR814 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Desktop PC with Ethernet connection Macintosh computer with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge family room Gaming console with WEP security, if you are...these guidelines: • Place it is vertical. 4 Lift the bridge's antenna so it away from potential sources of your wireless network with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge This section provides instructions for connecting the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge to the Ethernetenabled device.
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.... 3. This light flashes when there is network activity. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the ME101 Wireless Bridge and the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device. 2. Connect the power adapter to the wireless bridge and plug the power adapter in 5V Antenna ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Gaming console or other If the bridge and the Ethernet-enabled device are...
.... 3. This light flashes when there is network activity. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the ME101 Wireless Bridge and the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device. 2. Connect the power adapter to the wireless bridge and plug the power adapter in 5V Antenna ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Gaming console or other If the bridge and the Ethernet-enabled device are...
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... powered down Ethernet-enabled device(s) to the hub. 4. This light flashes when there is network activity. Turn off the gaming console(s) and other Ethernet-enabled devices. Connecting Multiple Devices Cable or DSL modem Wireless Router MR814 ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Default Ethernet DC in to change the Country/Region setting from the provided CD to...
... powered down Ethernet-enabled device(s) to the hub. 4. This light flashes when there is network activity. Turn off the gaming console(s) and other Ethernet-enabled devices. Connecting Multiple Devices Cable or DSL modem Wireless Router MR814 ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Default Ethernet DC in to change the Country/Region setting from the provided CD to...
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... separately, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it in the router or access point A passphrase is the default ME101 SSID. WEP Hexadecimal Numbers 7 Wireless network name (SSID • Bridge IP Address: Your Ethernet network has an IP subset address given as a set of numbers to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for possible future...
... separately, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it in the router or access point A passphrase is the default ME101 SSID. WEP Hexadecimal Numbers 7 Wireless network name (SSID • Bridge IP Address: Your Ethernet network has an IP subset address given as a set of numbers to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for possible future...
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... the power adapter into a power source. Insert the Resource CD in 5V Antenna ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge 8 b. Default Ethernet DC in a networked computer's CD-ROM drive. directly or through a hub. The NETGEAR software installation utility should start up , unplug it to install the ME101 Configuration Utility. 4. Restart the computer. 6. Follow the instructions on the included Resource...
... the power adapter into a power source. Insert the Resource CD in 5V Antenna ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge 8 b. Default Ethernet DC in a networked computer's CD-ROM drive. directly or through a hub. The NETGEAR software installation utility should start up , unplug it to install the ME101 Configuration Utility. 4. Restart the computer. 6. Follow the instructions on the included Resource...
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... are logged into the Configuration Utility, you can use the bridge with different computer(s) or other Ethernet-enabled device(s), return to Installing the ME101 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 Network Name (SSID) list or type the name. Click Login. 5. Click...
... are logged into the Configuration Utility, you can use the bridge with different computer(s) or other Ethernet-enabled device(s), return to Installing the ME101 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 Network Name (SSID) list or type the name. Click Login. 5. Click...
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... page 4 and Installing the Configuration Utility on the bridge, the password reverts to a computer - Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from the Start menu. 2. If the bridge's name doesn't appear in the Bridge Name list, select Browse to have the utility search for the bridge. 3. Type a new password in the Confirm Password box. 9. Click the Upgrade...
... page 4 and Installing the Configuration Utility on the bridge, the password reverts to a computer - Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from the Start menu. 2. If the bridge's name doesn't appear in the Bridge Name list, select Browse to have the utility search for the bridge. 3. Type a new password in the Confirm Password box. 9. Click the Upgrade...
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... a computer. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from accessing your wireless router or access point. Click Login. 5. Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge To prevent others from the Start menu. 2. If the bridge's name doesn't appear in the Bridge Name list, select Browse to enable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security in your wireless network, you may want to...
... a computer. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from accessing your wireless router or access point. Click Login. 5. Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge To prevent others from the Start menu. 2. If the bridge's name doesn't appear in the Bridge Name list, select Browse to enable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security in your wireless network, you may want to...
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... an IP address other than 192.168.0.yyy, you use browser-based configuration software to match your browser software. 3. ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge 1. Start your wireless network, click IP Settings. 5. Type http://192.168.0.200 as the Password. 6. To change the IP address on the computer. If you have a Windows-based computer, ...
... an IP address other than 192.168.0.yyy, you use browser-based configuration software to match your browser software. 3. ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge 1. Start your wireless network, click IP Settings. 5. Type http://192.168.0.200 as the Password. 6. To change the IP address on the computer. If you have a Windows-based computer, ...
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... or region. Changing the password: 1. To select a Wireless Network Name (SSID) for the bridge as the Password. (password is 192.168.0.200.) You'll see Installing the ME101 on page 4. Click OK. 5. Configuring the bridge settings: 1. If you 're through making changes, click Logout. 8. To use the bridge with one or more different Ethernet-enabled devices...
... or region. Changing the password: 1. To select a Wireless Network Name (SSID) for the bridge as the Password. (password is 192.168.0.200.) You'll see Installing the ME101 on page 4. Click OK. 5. Configuring the bridge settings: 1. If you 're through making changes, click Logout. 8. To use the bridge with one or more different Ethernet-enabled devices...
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...them for this procedure. 1. If you entered a key manually for the bridge as the Password. (password is 192.168.0.200.) You'll see the Information page. 3. Type http:// followed by the IP address for your wireless router or access point, select a Key and type the hexadecimal values that... Settings. 4. 5. Click OK. 6. If you may use the browser-based configuration software to have the bridge work on page 7, you are used with the wireless router or access point. 8. You may want to refer to enable WEP security. 7. Start your network, its security settings must match those of the...
...them for this procedure. 1. If you entered a key manually for the bridge as the Password. (password is 192.168.0.200.) You'll see the Information page. 3. Type http:// followed by the IP address for your wireless router or access point, select a Key and type the hexadecimal values that... Settings. 4. 5. Click OK. 6. If you may use the browser-based configuration software to have the bridge work on page 7, you are used with the wireless router or access point. 8. You may want to refer to enable WEP security. 7. Start your network, its security settings must match those of the...
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... Default button: Press the Default button with the point of your wireless connection: PWR Green OFF: No power to the unit. ON: Connected to a wireless LAN. Click Restore. 5. 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...
... Default button: Press the Default button with the point of your wireless connection: PWR Green OFF: No power to the unit. ON: Connected to a wireless LAN. Click Restore. 5. 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...
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ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings In the Configuration Utility and in the browser-based configuration software, you can view certain status information about your bridge and your wireless network. The Status tab of the Configuration Utility shows: • The network SSID and the wireless router's or access point's media access control (MAC) address • The type...
ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings In the Configuration Utility and in the browser-based configuration software, you can view certain status information about your bridge and your wireless network. The Status tab of the Configuration Utility shows: • The network SSID and the wireless router's or access point's media access control (MAC) address • The type...
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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. 17
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. 17
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...the configuration utility for the network • • Move bridge and the wireless router or access point closer together. the Internet. Check that the bridge's IP subset address matches the IP subset address of the router or access point. If it lists the ME101. point) and power on... or access point. Symptom Cause Solution The WLAN light flashes and I can't connect to recognize the bridge. Connect the problem device directly to your wireless network, check these tips. Finally, connect the other device(s). • If the device is connected to a hub, ...
...the configuration utility for the network • • Move bridge and the wireless router or access point closer together. the Internet. Check that the bridge's IP subset address matches the IP subset address of the router or access point. If it lists the ME101. point) and power on... or access point. Symptom Cause Solution The WLAN light flashes and I can't connect to recognize the bridge. Connect the problem device directly to your wireless network, check these tips. Finally, connect the other device(s). • If the device is connected to a hub, ...
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...OR I cannot access the browser-based configuration software. • Check that the wireless-enabled computer or printer is on the same wireless network as the computer using the bridge. • Make sure the Network Name (SSID), WEP key (if WEP is enabled) and country/region selection...network. • Make sure the crossover cable that connects your computer and the bridge is the right cable type. • Make sure the Ethernet cable connectors are plugged into the computer and bridge securely. • Reset to the NETGEAR, Inc. The Configuration This could not communicate with my wireless...
...OR I cannot access the browser-based configuration software. • Check that the wireless-enabled computer or printer is on the same wireless network as the computer using the bridge. • Make sure the Network Name (SSID), WEP key (if WEP is enabled) and country/region selection...network. • Make sure the crossover cable that connects your computer and the bridge is the right cable type. • Make sure the Ethernet cable connectors are plugged into the computer and bridge securely. • Reset to the NETGEAR, Inc. The Configuration This could not communicate with my wireless...