User manual NETGEAR WGE101 SMARTNAV REFERENCE MANUAL

[. . . ] 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. · 1 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. 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. [. . . ] 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: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ 5 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 2 Configuring Your WGE101 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. 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. OR To configure more advanced settings or the IP address, click Advanced Settings. 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. The Bridge Status window gives you current information about: · · · · · · · · · · · 4. 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 2. Click Close to return to the Smart Navigator device list. 7 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. Choose Programs>NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge>Smart Navigator from the Start menu. 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. 7. To apply the change, type admin as the User name and password as the Password. Click Yes. 8 Selecting a Specific Wireless Network By default, the WGE101 connects to the wireless router or access point with the strongest signal. To have the bridge connect to a specific network, you change the Network Name (SSID) setting. If you filled in the Network Name (SSID) on page 5, you may want to refer to it for this procedure. [. . . ] If operating through a switch (or hub), check that the bridge's and the switch's (or hub's) power lights are on. If operating through a switch (or hub), check the Ethernet cable connections between the computer and the switch (or hub) and between the bridge and switch (or hub). · · 14 Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www. NETGEAR. com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (for US & Canada only), available 24x7. [. . . ]