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Table of Contents 1: Preparing to Install the WGE101 Bridge 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Placement and Range Guidelines 2 Operating Modes 2 WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3 2: Installing the WGE101 Bridge 4 Connecting the Bridge to a Single Device 4 Connecting the Bridge to Multiple Devices 5 3: Preparing to Configure the WGE101 Bridge 7 Identifying Your Wireless Network Settings 7 Connecting the Bridge to a Computer 8 Checking and Changing the Computer's IP...
Table of Contents 1: Preparing to Install the WGE101 Bridge 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Placement and Range Guidelines 2 Operating Modes 2 WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3 2: Installing the WGE101 Bridge 4 Connecting the Bridge to a Single Device 4 Connecting the Bridge to Multiple Devices 5 3: Preparing to Configure the WGE101 Bridge 7 Identifying Your Wireless Network Settings 7 Connecting the Bridge to a Computer 8 Checking and Changing the Computer's IP...
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... following items: WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge • WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge • Power adapter • Ethernet cable • WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD, that includes this Reference Manual for the Model WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge in the network. Note: If you have a wired network, you can connect one device to the bridge you for purchasing a NETGEAR WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Setup is...
... following items: WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge • WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge • Power adapter • Ethernet cable • WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD, that includes this Reference Manual for the Model WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge in the network. Note: If you have a wired network, you can connect one device to the bridge you for purchasing a NETGEAR WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Setup is...
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...best results, avoid potential sources of the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge. For example, with concrete or have an access point or wireless router connected to a wired network. In this case, there's no need to one another WGE101 bridge.) If the default settings on the ...have a personal computer with the wired network (and other Ethernet-enabled devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at more than 500 feet. Operating Modes The WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge operates in the network, only one WGE101 in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. • ...
...best results, avoid potential sources of the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge. For example, with concrete or have an access point or wireless router connected to a wired network. In this case, there's no need to one another WGE101 bridge.) If the default settings on the ...have a personal computer with the wired network (and other Ethernet-enabled devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at more than 500 feet. Operating Modes The WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge operates in the network, only one WGE101 in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. • ...
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...WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge into the network. WGE101-specific default settings: • IP address: 192.168.0.201 • Protocol: Static • Device name: netgearxxxx (where xxxx is the last 4 digits of local laws. You will work without any configuration changes. The factory default settings for your wireless network. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11g and 802.11b wireless... access products use similar factory settings as the WGE101 and will need to the wrong country...
...WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge into the network. WGE101-specific default settings: • IP address: 192.168.0.201 • Protocol: Static • Device name: netgearxxxx (where xxxx is the last 4 digits of local laws. You will work without any configuration changes. The factory default settings for your wireless network. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11g and 802.11b wireless... access products use similar factory settings as the WGE101 and will need to the wrong country...
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... it is vertical. 4 Warning: Failure to the Ethernet-enabled device(s). 2 Installing the WGE101 Bridge family Internet room NETGEAR Cable/DSL 3 modem WGR814 54 Mbps Cable/DSL Wireless Router Desktop PC with Ethernet connection Macintosh computer with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Gaming console with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge This section provides instructions for Your Wireless Network on a wall, do not place the...
... it is vertical. 4 Warning: Failure to the Ethernet-enabled device(s). 2 Installing the WGE101 Bridge family Internet room NETGEAR Cable/DSL 3 modem WGR814 54 Mbps Cable/DSL Wireless Router Desktop PC with Ethernet connection Macintosh computer with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Gaming console with WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge This section provides instructions for Your Wireless Network on a wall, do not place the...
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... or on the gaming console or other If the bridge and the Ethernet-enabled device are successfully connected, the Network light will put the wireless bridge. The Power and Wireless LAN lights should light up , turn on a wall in the center of your setup works with the NETGEAR name upside-down and the power adapter plug...
... or on the gaming console or other If the bridge and the Ethernet-enabled device are successfully connected, the Network light will put the wireless bridge. The Power and Wireless LAN lights should light up , turn on a wall in the center of your setup works with the NETGEAR name upside-down and the power adapter plug...
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... on any gaming console(s). 10. WGR614 54 Mpbs Wireless Router Cable or DSL modem WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Fast Ethernet Switch FS605 Gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device(s). Connect the bridge's power adapter and plug the power adapter in to...switch (or hub) using an Ethernet cable. 7. After the Wireless LAN light lights up, turn on configuring the bridge. 6 Connect each gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device to subsequent WGE101 bridges. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the WGE101 Wireless Bridge and the switch (or hub). ...
... on any gaming console(s). 10. WGR614 54 Mpbs Wireless Router Cable or DSL modem WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Fast Ethernet Switch FS605 Gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device(s). Connect the bridge's power adapter and plug the power adapter in to...switch (or hub) using an Ethernet cable. 7. After the Wireless LAN light lights up, turn on configuring the bridge. 6 Connect each gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device to subsequent WGE101 bridges. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the WGE101 Wireless Bridge and the switch (or hub). ...
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3 Preparing To Configure the WGE101 Bridge If the default settings don't work in your wireless network (through the router or access point), you'll need to configure the bridge using the same WEP security parameters. To communicate to your Ethernet network, each device on the network, you have a unique ... circle one: 40/64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase, if used to change the bridge's IP address, write down the new address. Wireless network name (SSID • Bridge IP Address: Your Ethernet network has an IP subset address given as a set of three numbers plus a last ...
3 Preparing To Configure the WGE101 Bridge If the default settings don't work in your wireless network (through the router or access point), you'll need to configure the bridge using the same WEP security parameters. To communicate to your Ethernet network, each device on the network, you have a unique ... circle one: 40/64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase, if used to change the bridge's IP address, write down the new address. Wireless network name (SSID • Bridge IP Address: Your Ethernet network has an IP subset address given as a set of three numbers plus a last ...
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...Configuration tab. 4. Change the IP address to configure the bridge. Connecting the Bridge to a Computer You use 192.168.0.yyy. To access the software, the bridge must have NETGEAR wireless products working in your wireless network has an IP address other than 192.168.0.yyy..., select the TCP/IP entry for the computer's Ethernet adapter or NIC. 5. Power down the Ethernet-enabled computer. 3. Power up . 2. WGE101 54 Mpbs Wireless Ethernet Bridge Checking and Changing the Computer's IP Address If your wireless network without configuration changes, you won't need to ...
...Configuration tab. 4. Change the IP address to configure the bridge. Connecting the Bridge to a Computer You use 192.168.0.yyy. To access the software, the bridge must have NETGEAR wireless products working in your wireless network has an IP address other than 192.168.0.yyy..., select the TCP/IP entry for the computer's Ethernet adapter or NIC. 5. Power down the Ethernet-enabled computer. 3. Power up . 2. WGE101 54 Mpbs Wireless Ethernet Bridge Checking and Changing the Computer's IP Address If your wireless network without configuration changes, you won't need to ...
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... Start your network. Type admin as the User ID and type password as your wireless network, click IP Settings. 6. To change the Protocol to DHCP. (By doing this IP address and type a unique IP address for the bridge to match your access point or router. Linux® and UNIX® If you... 'll have to reset the Network: TCP/IP dialog box back to its original state. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the Configure list, note the ...
... Start your network. Type admin as the User ID and type password as your wireless network, click IP Settings. 6. To change the Protocol to DHCP. (By doing this IP address and type a unique IP address for the bridge to match your access point or router. Linux® and UNIX® If you... 'll have to reset the Network: TCP/IP dialog box back to its original state. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the Configure list, note the ...
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..., enable WEP security (if you 've set up on page 8. See Installing the WGE101 Bridge on page 4 or Connecting the Bridge to a Computer on your browser software. 2. Start your wireless network), select a specific network for the wireless connection, or make other configuration changes. Click Wireless Settings. 6. You'll see the Status page. 5. If you have the...
..., enable WEP security (if you 've set up on page 8. See Installing the WGE101 Bridge on page 4 or Connecting the Bridge to a Computer on your browser software. 2. Start your wireless network), select a specific network for the wireless connection, or make other configuration changes. Click Wireless Settings. 6. You'll see the Status page. 5. If you have the...
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...use the bridge with a different computer or other configuration changes. 1. Selecting a Specific Wireless Network On the Wireless Settings page, you 've set the bridge to use DHCP, check the router table to Installing the WGE101 Bridge on the Wireless Network Available page instead of the Wireless Settings page.... (password is the default password.) 4. If you can select a specific wireless network (SSID) and make other Ethernet-enabled device, return to find out what the current address is for the bridge. 3. Click OK. Start your browser software. 2. Type admin as the ...
...use the bridge with a different computer or other configuration changes. 1. Selecting a Specific Wireless Network On the Wireless Settings page, you 've set the bridge to use DHCP, check the router table to Installing the WGE101 Bridge on the Wireless Network Available page instead of the Wireless Settings page.... (password is the default password.) 4. If you can select a specific wireless network (SSID) and make other Ethernet-enabled device, return to find out what the current address is for the bridge. 3. Click OK. Start your browser software. 2. Type admin as the ...
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... Password box. 7. Note: By default, WEP security is the default.) 4. If you are through making any configuration change the WEP settings, click Wireless Settings. 6. Select Web Data Encryption to find out what the current address is 192.168.0.201. Click Change Password. 6. Type the old password ... you 'll need to that page before making changes, click Logout. If you 've set the bridge to use DHCP, check the router table to enable WEP security. 14 Start your wireless network. Type admin as the web address and press Enter (or Return). Click Apply. 10. If...
... Password box. 7. Note: By default, WEP security is the default.) 4. If you are through making any configuration change the WEP settings, click Wireless Settings. 6. Select Web Data Encryption to find out what the current address is 192.168.0.201. Click Change Password. 6. Type the old password ... you 'll need to that page before making changes, click Logout. If you 've set the bridge to use DHCP, check the router table to enable WEP security. 14 Start your wireless network. Type admin as the web address and press Enter (or Return). Click Apply. 10. If...
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...IP address for your browser software. 2. If you are through making changes, click Logout. To upgrade the bridge, click Upgrade Firmware. 6. If the key is for the bridge. 3. Start your wireless router or access point, select a Key and type the hexadecimal values that are through software, type the ... Key Length. 9. If you entered a key manually for the bridge as the User ID and type the current password. (password is 192.168.0.201. 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...
...IP address for your browser software. 2. If you are through making changes, click Logout. To upgrade the bridge, click Upgrade Firmware. 6. If the key is for the bridge. 3. Start your wireless router or access point, select a Key and type the hexadecimal values that are through software, type the ... Key Length. 9. If you entered a key manually for the bridge as the User ID and type the current password. (password is 192.168.0.201. 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...
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...the default.) 4. You'll see the Status page. 5. If you are setting up the Ad-Hoc network, type a SSID for the bridge. 3. Click Wireless Settings. 6. If you are all devices must have the same SSID, WEP settings, and IP network subset address with a unique identifying number ...the current address is set the bridge to use this bridge in a wireless-only network where the wireless devices are through making changes, click Logout. 16 Select the correct channel/frequency for the bridge as the Network Type. 8. Click OK. By default, the bridge is for the network in the ...
...the default.) 4. You'll see the Status page. 5. If you are setting up the Ad-Hoc network, type a SSID for the bridge. 3. Click Wireless Settings. 6. If you are all devices must have the same SSID, WEP settings, and IP network subset address with a unique identifying number ...the current address is set the bridge to use this bridge in a wireless-only network where the wireless devices are through making changes, click Logout. 16 Select the correct channel/frequency for the bridge as the Network Type. 8. Click OK. By default, the bridge is for the network in the ...
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...interference. 1. The 802.11b standard is 192.168.0.201. Click OK. Click Wireless Settings. 6. The 802.11g standard supports data rates up to connect using the 802.11g standard. If you are the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge. 3. Note:...the User ID and type the current password. (password is for the bridge as the Data Rate. 7. If you want to force the bridge to 54 Mbps. Setting the Bridge's Data Rate The wireless Ethernet standard, 802.11, supports several data rates - Select either standard, but it tries...
...interference. 1. The 802.11b standard is 192.168.0.201. Click OK. Click Wireless Settings. 6. The 802.11g standard supports data rates up to connect using the 802.11g standard. If you are the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge. 3. Note:...the User ID and type the current password. (password is for the bridge as the Data Rate. 7. If you want to force the bridge to 54 Mbps. Setting the Bridge's Data Rate The wireless Ethernet standard, 802.11, supports several data rates - Select either standard, but it tries...
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...Default Settings There are two ways to return the bridge to a wireless LAN. 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 Ethernet. When the Status page appears, click Logout. ... for at least 6 seconds until the WLAN light flashes. 2. When the warning appears, click OK. 5. 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 pencil for an ...
...Default Settings There are two ways to return the bridge to a wireless LAN. 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 Ethernet. When the Status page appears, click Logout. ... for at least 6 seconds until the WLAN light flashes. 2. When the warning appears, click OK. 5. 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 pencil for an ...
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..., you 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...
..., you 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...
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... the gaming console or remote computer has a correct IP address with the same IP subset address as the wireless router or access point. • Turn the bridge off all devices. If it lists the WGE101 bridge. • Use the configuration software for the network There is flashing and I can't connect to the Internet. The...
... the gaming console or remote computer has a correct IP address with the same IP subset address as the wireless router or access point. • Turn the bridge off all devices. If it lists the WGE101 bridge. • Use the configuration software for the network There is flashing and I can't connect to the Internet. The...
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...sure all devices connected to the same wireless network. • If the computer is connected to change the bridge's IP address. Finally, connect the other Ethernet-enabled devices. • If the wireless LAN setting are plugged into the computer and bridge securely. • You may need to...My bridge-enabled computer could be powered on the same wireless network as the computer using a switch or hub with my wireless-enabled computer or printer. See page 8. • Reset to the NETGEAR, Inc. I can't open the configuration software with my browser. Re-connect the WGE101, then...
...sure all devices connected to the same wireless network. • If the computer is connected to change the bridge's IP address. Finally, connect the other Ethernet-enabled devices. • If the wireless LAN setting are plugged into the computer and bridge securely. • You may need to...My bridge-enabled computer could be powered on the same wireless network as the computer using a switch or hub with my wireless-enabled computer or printer. See page 8. • Reset to the NETGEAR, Inc. I can't open the configuration software with my browser. Re-connect the WGE101, then...