NETGEAR WGE101 User manual

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

WGE101 Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1: Preparing To Use the Smart Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Connecting a WGE101 Bridge to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID), IP Address,

and WEP Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2: Configuring Your WGE101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Starting the Smart Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Getting Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Changing the Country/Region Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Selecting a Specific Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Changing the Bridge’s IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Configuring the Bridge for an Ad-Hoc Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Making Advanced Settings Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge.

If the default settings on the bridge do not work, you will need to configure the bridge. If the

default settings do work, you only need to configure the bridge if the network is in a country

or region other than the United States or if there are multiple WGE101 bridges on the

network.

If you have a Windows®computer you may use the NETGEAR Smart Navigator software to

configure basic connection settings on the bridge. This software is included on the WGE101

54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD. Additionally, to make advanced configuration

changes the Windows computer must have Internet browser software installed. This reference

manual gives you the information you need to use the Smart Navigator to configure a

WGE101 bridge.

System Requirements

Before installing the Smart Navigator, please make sure that these minimum requirements have

been met:

•You have a Windows computer with:

—Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP

—CD-ROM drive

—Built-in Ethernet or an Ethernet adapter card

—Microsoft®Internet Explorer 5.0 (or later) or Netscape®6.0 (or later)

WGE101 Operating Modes

The WGE101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode.

•Infrastructure mode is used when you have an access point or wireless router connected to

a wired network. The wireless devices and computers communicate with the wired

network (and other wireless devices) through the wireless router or access point. For

example, with a wireless router multiple computers (both wired and wireless) can share a

single cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.

•You use the bridge in Ad-Hoc mode if you have a small, wireless-only network and all the

devices have wireless transmitters/receivers. In this case, there’s no need for an access point

or a wireless router for the wireless devices communicate directly to one another.

WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings

The factory default settings for your WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge are:

•Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure

•Wireless network name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any

Note: Any means the bridge will connect to the access point or wireless router that has the

strongest signal. This may not be the closest access point or wireless router. For the WGE101

Wireless Ethernet Bridge to communicate with a specific wireless router or access point, both

devices must be configured with the same SSID.

•User ID: admin

•Password: password

•Authentication type: Auto

•WEP security: Disabled

•Country/Region: United States

Warning: Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of

local laws.

WGE101-specific default settings:

•IP address: 192.168.0.201

•Protocol: Static

•Device name: netgearxxxx (where xxxx is the last 4 digits of the MAC address)

•Data rate: b/g combo

Preparing To Use the Smart Navigator

Before you can use the Smart Navigator to configure a WGE101 bridge, you must install the

software on a Windows computer and connect the bridge to that computer.

Installing the Smart Navigator Software

You install the Smart Navigator software from the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Resource CD.

To install from the CD:

1. Insert the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD in the CD-ROM drive

of a Windows computer.

The CD should start up automatically and show a window of the resources available on

the CD.

If this does not happen, go to My Computer, open the CD-ROM drive, and double-click

Setup.exe.

2. Click Install NETGEAR

Smart Navigator.

3. Follow the instructions

on screen to install the

software.

Connecting a WGE101 Bridge to a Computer

To configure the bridge using the Smart Navigator, the bridge must be directly connected or

connected through a switch (or hub) to a Windows computer. For example, if the bridge is

connected to a game box, you’ll have to connect the bridge to a computer to be able to configure

the bridge. To make any advanced settings changes (like changing the bridge’s password or

upgrading the bridge’s firmware), the computer must have an Internet browser installed.

To connect the bridge to a computer:

1. If your network has a wireless router or access point,

make sure it is powered up.

2. Power down the Ethernet-enabled computer.

3. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the

computer and the bridge.

4. Connect the power adapter to the bridge and plug

the power adapter in to a power outlet.

The Power and Wireless LAN lights should light up.

5. After you see the Wireless LAN light light up, turn on the computer.

If the bridge and the Ethernet-enabled device are successfully connected, the Network

light will light up. This light flashes when there is network activity.

To connect the bridge and computer through a switch (or hub):

1. If your network has a wireless router or access

point, make sure it is powered up.

2. Power down the Ethernet-enabled computer.

3. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between

the bridge and the switch (or hub).

4. Connect the computer to the switch (or hub)

using an Ethernet cable.

5. Connect the switch’s (or hub’s) power adapter

and plug that power adapter in to a power

outlet.

6. Connect the bridge’s power adapter and plug

the power adapter in to a power outlet.

The Power and Wireless LAN lights should light up.

7. After the Wireless LAN light lights up, turn on the computer.

If the bridge, switch, and the computer are successfully connected, the Network light

will light up. This light flashes when there is network activity. 4

WGE101 54 Mpbs

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Ethernet-enabled

Windows computer

WGE101 54 Mbps

Wireless Ethernet Bridge Fast Ethernet

Switch FS605

Ethernet-enabled

Windows computer

Identifying Your Wireless Network Settings

You may want to print this page separately, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it in a

safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up

the network will be able to provide this information.

Note: For wireless devices and the bridge to communicate with each other, each must be

configured with the same SSID, WEP security settings, and the same IP subset address.

•Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the

wireless local area network. Any is the default WGE101 SSID. If you have named your

wireless network with a different SSID, write your network’s SSID on the line below.

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 set of unique numbers (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy) to identify each device on the

network. The default IP address for the bridge is 192.168.0.201. To communicate to your

Ethernet network, each bridge must have a unique address consistent with your network’s IP

subset address. If you need to change the bridge’s IP address, write down the new address.

Bridge’s IP address: ______________________________

•WEP Security Encryption key: The default WEP encryption mode of the bridge is

disabled. If you have set up WEP security on your wireless network (through the router or

access point), you’ll need to configure the bridge using the same WEP security parameters.

WEP Encryption Key Length, circle one: 40/64 or 128 bits

WEP Encryption Passphrase, if used: ___________________

A passphrase is used to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the key.

Otherwise, you will have to manually enter up to four hexadecimal numbers.

WEP Hexadecimal Numbers: ______________________________

______________________________

Configuring Your WGE101

This section provides instructions for configuring the WGE101 Bridge using the Smart

Navigator. You use the Smart Navigator, itself, to change basic settings:

•Network Name (SSID)

•Country/Region

•Network Type (Infrastructure/Ad-Hoc)

•Security Settings

•IP Address

To change more advanced settings, you use the bridge’s internal configuration software using an

Internet browser. In addition to the basic settings, you can make the following changes using

the browser-based software:

•Changing the password.

•Setting the bridge’s data rate/channel.

•Upgrading the bridge’s firmware.

•Restoring the factory default settings.

For details on using the browser-based configuration software see the WGE101 Reference

Manual on the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD.

Starting the Smart Navigator

1. Choose Programs>NETGEAR WGE101

Bridge>Smart Navigator from the Start menu.

When the Smart Navigator opens, it searches

for any connected WGE101 Bridge. When

located, any bridge appears in the device list at

the top.

2. Select the bridge that you want to configure.

3. To configure basic connection settings, click

Connection Settings.

To configure more advanced settings or the IP

address, click Advanced Settings. Type admin

as the User name and the current password.

(password is the default.) Click OK.

4. To refresh the device list, click Scan.6

Getting Status Information

1. Choose Programs>NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge>Smart Navigator from the Start menu.

When the Smart Navigator opens, it searches for any connected WGE101 Bridge. When

located, any bridge appears in the Smart Navigator device list at the top of the window.

2. Select the bridge about which you want status information.

3. Click Status.

The Bridge Status window gives you current information about:

•Network Name (SSID)

•Connection Status

•Country/Region

•Channel

•Security

•Transmitted and received data packets

•Signal Strength

•Bridge IP Settings

•Bridge NetBIOS Name

•MAC Address

•Firmware version number

4. Click Refresh to update the status

information.

5. Click Close to return to the Smart Navigator device list.

Changing the Country/Region Setting

Before making any other changes you should make sure that the bridge is configured to operate

where the network is located.

1. Choose Programs>NETGEAR WGE101

Bridge>Smart Navigator from the Start menu.

2. Select the bridge in the device list.

3. Click Connection Settings.

4. To change the Country/Region, select a different

country or region and click OK.

Note: Having the wrong Country/Region setting may

violate local laws.

5. To apply the change, type admin as the User

name and password as the Password.

6. Click OK.

7. Click Yes.

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