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...You'll have a personal computer with Internet browser software installed, such as : • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can vary significantly based on the bridge do not work, you will decrease if such ...more than 500 feet. Placement and Range Guidelines Computers and other wireless devices) through walls. For best results, avoid potential sources of the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Operating Modes The WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. • ...
...You'll have a personal computer with Internet browser software installed, such as : • Large metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can vary significantly based on the bridge do not work, you will decrease if such ...more than 500 feet. Placement and Range Guidelines Computers and other wireless devices) through walls. For best results, avoid potential sources of the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Operating Modes The WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. • ...
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... is powered up the bridge. 5. To connect the bridge to 192.168.0.230. 8 WGE101 54 Mpbs Wireless Ethernet Bridge Checking and Changing the Computer's IP Address If your wireless network without configuration changes, you can access the browser-based configuration software. For example, if the bridge is selected, select Specify an IP Address. If you have NETGEAR wireless products working in...
... is powered up the bridge. 5. To connect the bridge to 192.168.0.230. 8 WGE101 54 Mpbs Wireless Ethernet Bridge Checking and Changing the Computer's IP Address If your wireless network without configuration changes, you can access the browser-based configuration software. For example, if the bridge is selected, select Specify an IP Address. If you have NETGEAR wireless products working in...
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...bridge with a router table, change the IP address for the bridge...ve changed the settings on the bridge, you'll have to reset the...wireless network, click IP Settings. 6. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet... in the Configure list, note the current selection and select Manually. OR If Manually is .) 10 Start your network. Click OK. OR If your system documentation for the bridge...bridge's IP address is assigned dynamically...bridge's current IP address is selected, note the current IP address. 5. Changing the Bridge... changed the settings on the bridge, you'll have to reset...
...bridge with a router table, change the IP address for the bridge...ve changed the settings on the bridge, you'll have to reset the...wireless network, click IP Settings. 6. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet... in the Configure list, note the current selection and select Manually. OR If Manually is .) 10 Start your network. Click OK. OR If your system documentation for the bridge...bridge's IP address is assigned dynamically...bridge's current IP address is selected, note the current IP address. 5. Changing the Bridge... changed the settings on the bridge, you'll have to reset...
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... the configuration software. Note: If you want this bridge used elsewhere on your network and want to use the default IP address of 192.168.0.201, only one bridge can use it in your network, install it now. See Checking and Changing the Computer's IP Address on the bridge's label.....0.yyy, where yyy is found on page 8 for each bridge using a device's NetBIOS name, you may use this default IP address. Make any other configuration changes. 12. You'll have multiple WGE101 bridges in the Internet browser instead of the WGE101 MAC address, which is a unique number for details. 11...
... the configuration software. Note: If you want this bridge used elsewhere on your network and want to use the default IP address of 192.168.0.201, only one bridge can use it in your network, install it now. See Checking and Changing the Computer's IP Address on the bridge's label.....0.yyy, where yyy is found on page 8 for each bridge using a device's NetBIOS name, you may use this default IP address. Make any other configuration changes. 12. You'll have multiple WGE101 bridges in the Internet browser instead of the WGE101 MAC address, which is a unique number for details. 11...
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... changes. Note: The default value is for the bridge. 3. Once you are not in the violation of your browser software. 2. Click OK. Warning: Having the bridge set up on page 4 or Connecting the Bridge to accept the new country or region. 4 Configuring the WGE101 Bridge for Your Wireless Network You use DHCP, check the router table to...
... changes. Note: The default value is for the bridge. 3. Once you are not in the violation of your browser software. 2. Click OK. Warning: Having the bridge set up on page 4 or Connecting the Bridge to accept the new country or region. 4 Configuring the WGE101 Bridge for Your Wireless Network You use DHCP, check the router table to...
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... wireless network (SSID) and make other Ethernet-enabled device, return to Installing the WGE101 Bridge on the Wireless Network Available page instead of the Wireless Settings page. Note: You may also select the SSID on page 4 to find out what the current address is the default password.) 13 Start your browser software. 2. Selecting a Specific Wireless Network On the Wireless...
... wireless network (SSID) and make other Ethernet-enabled device, return to Installing the WGE101 Bridge on the Wireless Network Available page instead of the Wireless Settings page. Note: You may also select the SSID on page 4 to find out what the current address is the default password.) 13 Start your browser software. 2. Selecting a Specific Wireless Network On the Wireless...
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... page 7, you are through making any configuration change the WEP settings, click Wireless Settings. 6. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge as the User ID and type the current password. (password is for the bridge. 3. Re-type the new password in the Old Password box. 7. If... you may enable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security on your browser software. 2. To change . If you 'll need to find out what the current...
... page 7, you are through making any configuration change the WEP settings, click Wireless Settings. 6. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge as the User ID and type the current password. (password is for the bridge. 3. Re-type the new password in the Old Password box. 7. If... you may enable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security on your browser software. 2. To change . If you 'll need to find out what the current...
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... System or Shared as the Key Length. 9. Upgrading the Bridge If there's a firmware upgrade, download the software from www.NETGEAR.com to your computer and then use DHCP, check the router table to upgrade the bridge. 1. Start your wireless router or access point, select a Key and type the ...hexadecimal values that are used with the wireless router or access point. 10....
... System or Shared as the Key Length. 9. Upgrading the Bridge If there's a firmware upgrade, download the software from www.NETGEAR.com to your computer and then use DHCP, check the router table to upgrade the bridge. 1. Start your wireless router or access point, select a Key and type the ...hexadecimal values that are used with the wireless router or access point. 10....
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... Network Type. 8. Note: You may use DHCP, check the router table to AdHoc mode. Configuring the Bridge for Ad-Hoc Mode You may also select the SSID on the Wireless Settings page. Start your browser software. 2. Note: In an Ad-Hoc network, all set to find out what the current address is set... to change the Network Type on the Wireless Network Available page. 7. Click OK. OR If the Ad-Hoc...
... Network Type. 8. Note: You may use DHCP, check the router table to AdHoc mode. Configuring the Bridge for Ad-Hoc Mode You may also select the SSID on the Wireless Settings page. Start your browser software. 2. Note: In an Ad-Hoc network, all set to find out what the current address is set... to change the Network Type on the Wireless Network Available page. 7. Click OK. OR If the Ad-Hoc...
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... 8. The 802.11g standard supports data rates up to connect at either B only (802.11b) or G only (802.11g) as the Data Rate. 7. Start your browser software. 2. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge. 3. Note: The default value is for the bridge as the ... lower than the maximum depending on the Wireless Settings page. Click Wireless Settings. 6. Setting the Bridge's Data Rate The wireless Ethernet standard, 802.11, supports several data rates - If you are the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. By default the WGE101 bridge is slower with a maximum data rate ...
... 8. The 802.11g standard supports data rates up to connect at either B only (802.11b) or G only (802.11g) as the Data Rate. 7. Start your browser software. 2. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge. 3. Note: The default value is for the bridge as the ... lower than the maximum depending on the Wireless Settings page. Click Wireless Settings. 6. Setting the Bridge's Data Rate The wireless Ethernet standard, 802.11, supports several data rates - If you are the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. By default the WGE101 bridge is slower with a maximum data rate ...
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... light flashes. 2. Click Restore Factory Default in the navigation bar on Using the browser-based software: To use this procedure the bridge must be connected to the unit. WGE101 Bridge Status Lights and Settings Status Lights The WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge has the following three lights, which give you information about the status of a pen or...
... light flashes. 2. Click Restore Factory Default in the navigation bar on Using the browser-based software: To use this procedure the bridge must be connected to the unit. WGE101 Bridge Status Lights and Settings Status Lights The WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge has the following three lights, which give you information about the status of a pen or...
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... can get certain status information about the bridge and your wireless network. The Status page of the configuration software shows: • Connection status • A signal strength indicator • Network name SSID • Current country or region setting • Channel and frequency of the bridge • Type of encryption currently active • Transmitted and received...
... can get certain status information about the bridge and your wireless network. The Status page of the configuration software shows: • Connection status • A signal strength indicator • Network name SSID • Current country or region setting • Channel and frequency of the bridge • Type of encryption currently active • Transmitted and received...
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...of the router or access point. • Make sure WLAN light is too far away from the wireless router or access point. If it lists the WGE101 bridge. • Use the configuration software for the gaming console or remote computer. • Turn off and then back on the gaming ...console or remote computer. 20 OR The bridge is not configured correctly for the network There is a problem connecting to the wireless router or access...
...of the router or access point. • Make sure WLAN light is too far away from the wireless router or access point. If it lists the WGE101 bridge. • Use the configuration software for the gaming console or remote computer. • Turn off and then back on the gaming ...console or remote computer. 20 OR The bridge is not configured correctly for the network There is a problem connecting to the wireless router or access...
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... utility to the NETGEAR, Inc. web site. 21 Re-connect the WGE101, then connect the game console(s). The computer connects to factory defaults. Finally, connect the other Ethernet-enabled devices. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all devices connected to the bridge. I can 't open the configuration software with my wireless-enabled computer or...
... utility to the NETGEAR, Inc. web site. 21 Re-connect the WGE101, then connect the game console(s). The computer connects to factory defaults. Finally, connect the other Ethernet-enabled devices. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all devices connected to the bridge. I can 't open the configuration software with my wireless-enabled computer or...
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WGE101 System Requirements and Specifications System Requirements for North America, UK, Europe or Australia Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: -10° to 55° C (14° to ... (0.7 lbs.) LAN: 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T WLAN: 802.11g or 802.11b Power Adapter: 12V AC, 1.2A with localized plug for the Bridge To use the bridge in your network you must have: • Wireless router or access point (Infrastructure mode) or a network of wireless devices (Ad-Hoc mode) • Network software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, or UNIX) •...
WGE101 System Requirements and Specifications System Requirements for North America, UK, Europe or Australia Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: -10° to 55° C (14° to ... (0.7 lbs.) LAN: 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T WLAN: 802.11g or 802.11b Power Adapter: 12V AC, 1.2A with localized plug for the Bridge To use the bridge in your network you must have: • Wireless router or access point (Infrastructure mode) or a network of wireless devices (Ad-Hoc mode) • Network software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, or UNIX) •...
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...and The Gear Guy are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. July 2003 Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (for US & Canada only), available 24x7. Information is operating (important due to change without notice. Due to EU-law, ...States and/or other countries see your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you configure the wireless settings of product and software upgrades. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION...
...and The Gear Guy are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. July 2003 Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (for US & Canada only), available 24x7. Information is operating (important due to change without notice. Due to EU-law, ...States and/or other countries see your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you configure the wireless settings of product and software upgrades. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION...