Netgear orporated WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter User Manual NETGEAR ME102 QCard

Netgear Incorporated 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter NETGEAR ME102 QCard

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Table of Contents1: Preparing to Install the WGE111 Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Placement and Range Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2WGE111 Default Wireless Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32: Installing the WGE111 Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Connecting the Bridge to a Single Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Connecting the Bridge to Multiple Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53: Preparing to Configure the WGE111 Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Identifying Your Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Connecting the Bridge to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Checking and Changing the Computer’s IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Changing the Bridge’s IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Using the NetBIOS Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114: Configuring the WGE111 Bridge for Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . .12Changing the Country/Region Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Selecting a Specific Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Changing the Bridge’s Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Enabling WEP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Upgrading the Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Configuring the Bridge for Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Setting the Bridge’s Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17WGE111 Bridge Status Lights and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18WGE111 Bridge Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18WGE111 Bridge Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20WGE111 Bridge System Requirements and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Regulatory Approvals FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices). FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Channel The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. •Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference. • In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.) • If using "Ad-hoc" mode (no Access Point), all Wireless stations should be set to use the same Channel. However, most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see if there is an existing "Ad-hoc" group they can join.
Preparing to Install the WGE111 BridgeIntroductionThank you for purchasing a NETGEAR WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge. Withthis bridge you can connect one or more gaming consoles, personal computers, printers, orother Ethernet-enabled devices to communicate with your network. Note: If you have a wired network, you must have a wireless router or access point set up in thenetwork. To connect more than one device to the bridge you must use switch or a hub.This guide shows you how to connect the bridge and configure it for your network — whetherto work with a wireless router or access point, or to work with other wireless devices. Setup iseasy – follow the instructions in this guide and your network will be up and running quickly.Package ContentsThe product package should contain the following items:•WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge•Power adapter•Ethernet cable•WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD, that includes this ReferenceManual for the Model WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge in Adobe®Acrobat®PDF file format•Installation guide•Warranty card•Support information card 1Resource CD for 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge, Installation guide,Support information card, Warranty cardPower adapter100 MbpsEthernet cableWGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge11
System RequirementsBefore installing the WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge, please make sure that theseminimum requirements have been met:•For connecting into a wired network, you must have the network set up and working withan access point or wireless router.•For creating an Ad-Hoc network without an access point, all devices must have areceiver/transmitter. (The receiver/transmitter may be another WGE111 bridge.)If the default settings on the bridge do not work, you will need to configure the bridge. Also, ifyou have more than one WGE111 in the network, only one can use the default IP address.You’ll have to configure the others with unique IP addresses. To configure the bridge with theconfiguration software, you must have a personal computer with Internet browser softwareinstalled, such as Microsoft®Internet Explorer 5.0 (or later) or Netscape®6.0 (or later).Placement and Range GuidelinesComputers and other Ethernet-enabled devices can connect over wireless networks indoors atmore than 500 feet. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection canvary significantly based on the physical location of the WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless EthernetBridge. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as:•Large metal surfaces•Microwaves•2.4 GHz cordless phonesIn general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls areconstructed with concrete or have metal (or metal mesh), the effective range will decrease ifsuch materials are between the wireless devices.Operating ModesThe WGE111 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 toa wired network. The wireless devices and computers communicate with the wirednetwork (and other wireless devices) through the wireless router or access point. Forexample, with a wireless router multiple computers (both wired and wireless) can share asingle cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.•You use the bridge in Ad-Hoc mode if you have a small, wireless-only network and all thedevices have wireless transmitters/receivers. In this case, there’s no need for an access pointor a wireless router for the wireless devices communicate directly to one another.2
WGE111 Default Wireless Configuration SettingsNote: If you are setting up a new wireless network, please set up the network and make sure itworks before adding the WGE111 Wireless Ethernet Bridge into the network.You will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined inyour wireless network.Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11g and 802.11b wireless access products use similar factorysettings as the WGE111 and will work without any configuration changes.The factory default settings for your WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge are:•Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure•Wireless network name Service Set Identification (SSID): AnyNote: Any means the bridge will connect to the access point or wireless router that has thestrongest signal. This may not be the closest access point or wireless router. For the WGE111Wireless Ethernet Bridge to communicate with a specific wireless router or access point, bothdevices must be configured with the same SSID.•User ID: admin•Password: password•Authentication type: Auto•WEP security: Disabled•Country/Region: United StatesWarning: Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation oflocal laws.WGE111-specific default settings:•IP address: 192.168.0.202•Protocol: Static•Device name: netgearxxxx (where xxxx is the last 4 digits of the MAC address)•Data rate: b/g combo3
Installing the WGE111 BridgeThis section provides instructions for connecting the WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless EthernetBridge, using the default settings, to either a single Ethernet-enabled device or to multipledevices through a switch or hub. Note: If you find that the default settings don’t work, if you know that you’ve configured yourwireless network with WEP security, if you’re placing more than one WGE111 bridge on thenetwork, or if you are not in the United States, you’ll have to configure the bridge beforeconnecting it to the Ethernet-enabled device(s). To configure the bridge, see Configuring theWGE111 Bridge for Your Wireless Network on page 12.Connecting the Bridge to a Single Device1. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Identify a flat surface where you will put the wireless game adapter. For best results, follow these guidelines:•Place it away from potential sources of interference, such as computers, monitors, TVs, microwaves, cordless phones, or large metal surfaces.Warning: Failure to follow these guidelines can cause intermittent or complete failure of wireless connectivity.•Place it in an elevated location such as a high shelf or on a wall in the center of your wireless access area. If you mount the bridge on a wall, do not place the bridge in such a way that it is vertical with the NETGEAR name upside-down and the power adapter plug hanging from the bottom of the unit. Having the unit in this position violates power adapter regulations.3. Lift the bridge’s antenna so it is vertical.422WGR814 54 MbpsCable/DSLWireless RouterCable/DSLmodemGaming console withWGE111 54 Mbps WirelessEthernet BridgefamilyroomfamilyroomMacintosh computer withWGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet BridgeInternetNETGEAR3Desktop PC withEthernet connection
4. Turn off the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device.5. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and thegaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device.6. 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. 7. After you see the Wireless LAN light light up, turn on the gaming console or otherEthernet-enabled device.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.Note: If your setup works with the default settings, you don’t need to configure the bridgeunless you need to change the Country/Region setting from the default setting (United States)or you need to assign a unique IP address to subsequent WGE111 bridges. See page 12 forinformation on configuring the bridge.Connecting the Bridge to Multiple Devices1. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Identify a flat surface where you will put the wireless game adapter. For best results, follow these guidelines:•Place it away from potential sources of interference, such as computers, monitors, TVs, microwaves, cordless phones, or large metal surfaces.Warning: Failure to follow these guidelines can cause intermittent or complete failure of wireless connectivity.•Place it in an elevated location such as a high shelf or on a wall in the center of your wireless access area. If you mount the bridge on a wall, do not place the bridge in such a way that it is vertical with the NETGEAR name upside-down and the power adapter plug hanging from the bottom of the unit. Having the unit in this position violates power adapter regulations.3. Lift the bridge’s antenna so it is vertical.4. Turn off the gaming consoles or other Ethernet-enabled devices.Gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled deviceWGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge5
5. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and theswitch (or hub).6. Connect each gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device to the switch (or hub)using an Ethernet cable.7. Connect the switch’s (or hub’s) power adapter and plug that power adapter in to a poweroutlet.8. 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. 9. After the Wireless LAN light lights up, turn on any gaming console(s).10. After turning on any gaming consoles, turn on any other Ethernet-enabled device(s).If the bridge, switch, and the Ethernet-enabled devices are successfully connected, theNetwork light will light up. This light flashes when there is network activity.Note: If your setup works with the default settings, you don’t need to configure the bridgeunless you need to change the Country/Region setting from the default setting (United States)or you need to assign a unique IP address to subsequent WGE111 bridges. See page 12 forinformation on configuring the bridge. 6Cable or DSL modemGaming console or other Ethernet-enabled deviceWGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet BridgeWGR614 54 MpbsWireless Router Fast Ethernet Switch FS605Ethernet-enabled computer
Preparing To Configure the WGE111BridgeIf the default settings don’t work in your wireless network, if you are in a country or regionother than the United States, or if you have multiple WGE111 bridges on the network, youneed to configure the bridge.Identifying Your Wireless Network SettingsYou may want to print this page separately, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it in asafe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set upthe network will be able to provide this information.Note: For wireless devices and the bridge to communicate with each other, each must beconfigured with the same SSID, WEP security settings, and the same IP subset address.• Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies thewireless local area network. Any is the default WGE111 SSID. If you have named yourwireless 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 threenumbers plus a last set of unique numbers (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy) to identify each device on thenetwork. The default IP address for the bridge is 192.168.0.201. To communicate to yourEthernet network, each bridge must have a unique address consistent with your network’s IPsubset 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 isdisabled. If you have set up WEP security on your wireless network (through the router oraccess 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: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 733
Connecting the Bridge to a ComputerYou use browser-based configuration software to configure the bridge. To access the software, thebridge must be directly connected or connected through a switch (or hub) to a computer. Thecomputer must have an Internet browser installed. For example, if the bridge is connected to agame box, you’ll have to connect the bridge to a computer to be able to configure the bridge.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 thecomputer and the bridge.4. Power up the bridge.5. Power on the computer.Checking and Changing the Computer’s IP AddressIf your wireless network has an IP address other than 192.168.0.yyy, you need to change the IPaddress on the computer before you can access the browser-based configuration software.Note: All NETGEAR products use 192.168.0.yyy. If you have NETGEAR wireless productsworking in your wireless network without configuration changes, you won’t need to check orchange IP addresses.Windows 98/Me1. Choose Settings>Control Panel from the Start menu.2. Double-click the Network icon.3. Click the Configuration tab.4. In the list of installed networkcomponents, select the TCP/IP entry forthe computer’s Ethernet adapter or NIC.5. Click Properties.6. Click the IP Address tab.7. If Obtain an IP address automatically isselected, select Specify an IP Address.ORIf Specify an IP Address is alreadyselected, note the current IP address.8. Change the IP address to 192.168.0.230.8WGE111 54 MpbsWireless Ethernet Bridge
9. Click OK twice to close the Network control panel and save any changes.10. If you made a change, restart the computer.Note: After you’ve changed the settings on the bridge, you’ll have to reset the TCP/IPProperties: IP Address tab values back to their original state. Windows 2000/XP1. Right-click My Network Place and chooseProperties.2. Double-click Local Area Network Connection andclick Properties.3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and clickProperties.4. If Obtain an IP address automatically is selected,select Use the following IP Address.ORIf Use the following IP Address is selected, notethe current IP address.5. Change the IP address to 192.168.0.230.6. Click OK twice and click Close to save anychanges.7. If you made a change, restart the computer.Note: After you’ve changed the settings on the bridge, you’ll have to reset the Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) Properties dialog box back to its original state.Mac OS®8.6 or 9.x1. Choose Control Panels >TCP/IP from theApple () menu.2. If not already selected, select Ethernet in theConnect via list.3. If Manually isn’t selected in the Configure list,note the current selection and select Manually.ORIf Manually is selected, note the current IPaddress.4. Change the IP address to 192.168.0.230 andclick the close box.5. If asked, click Save.9
Note: After you’ve changed the settings on the bridge, you’ll have to reset the TCP/IP dialogbox back to its original state. Mac OS X1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple() menu.2. Double-click Network.3. If not already selected, select Built-inEthernet in the Configure list.4. If Manually isn’t selected in the Configure list,note the current selection and select Manually.ORIf Manually is selected, note the current IPaddress.5. Change the IP address to 192.168.0.230 andclick Apply Now.Note: After you’ve changed the settings on the bridge, you’ll have to reset the Network: TCP/IPdialog box back to its original state. Linux®and UNIX®If you’re configuring the bridge with a Linux-based or UNIX-based computer see your systemdocumentation for TCP/IP and networking setup information.Changing the Bridge’s IP Address1. Start your browser software.2. Type http://192.168.0.201 as the web address and press Enter (or Return).3. Type admin as the User ID and type password as the Password.4. Click OK.You’ll see the Status page.5. To change the IP address for the bridge to match your wireless network, click IP Settings.6. Select Use this IP address and type a unique IP address for the bridge. The first three setsof numbers (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy) should be the same as your access point or router. The lastset of numbers (.yyy) should be a set of unique numbers on your network. ORIf your network has a router with a router table, change the Protocol to DHCP.(By doing this, the bridge’s IP address is assigned dynamically by the router and you’ll usethe router table to find out what the bridge’s current IP address is.) 10
8. Click Apply.9. Click Logout.10. Restore the computer to its previousnetwork settings. See Checking andChanging the Computer’s IP Addresson page 8 for details.11. Make any other configurationchanges.12. If you want this bridge usedelsewhere on your network, install it now.Note: If you have multiple WGE111 bridges in your network and want to use the default IPaddress of 192.168.0.201, only one bridge can use this default IP address. You’ll have to createIP addresses for each bridge using 192.168.0.yyy, where yyy is a unique number for eachdevice.Using the NetBIOS NameIf you’re familiar with using a device’s NetBIOS name, you may use it in the Internet browserinstead of the IP address to access the configuration software. The WGE111 NetBIOS name isnetgearxxxx, where xxxx stands for the last four digits of the WGE111 MAC address, which isfound on the bridge’s label.11
Configuring the WGE111 Bridge for YourWireless NetworkYou use browser-based configuration software to configure the bridge. To do so, you must havethe bridge connected to a computer (either directly or through a switch or hub) that has anInternet browser installed. See Installing the WGE111 Bridge on page 4 or Connecting the Bridgeto a Computer on page 8.Once you are logged into the configuration software, you can view the status of your wirelessnetwork and the bridge’s current configuration, change the password, enable WEP security (ifyou have it set up on your wireless network), select a specific network for the wirelessconnection, or make other configuration changes.Changing the Country/Region SettingIf you are not in the United States, you must first change the Country/Region selection.1. Start your browser software.2. Type http:// followed by the bridge’s IP address as the web address and press Enter (orReturn).Note: The default value is 192.168.0.201. If you’ve set the bridge to use DHCP, check therouter table to find out what the current address is for the bridge.3. Type admin as the User ID and typepassword as the Password.4. Click OK.You’ll see the Status page.5. Click Wireless Settings.6. Select the correct country or regionfrom the Country/Region list. ClickYes to accept the new country orregion.Warning: Having the bridge set to thewrong country or region may result inthe violation of local laws.7. Click Apply.8. Click OK.9. If you are through making changes, click Logout.1244
10. To use the bridge with a different computer or other Ethernet-enabled device, return toInstalling the WGE111 Bridge on page 4 to connect the bridge.Selecting a Specific Wireless NetworkOn the Wireless Settings page, you can select a specific wireless network (SSID) and makeother configuration changes. 1. Start your browser software.2. Type http:// followed by the bridge’s IP address as the web address and press Enter (orReturn).Note: The default value is 192.168.0.201. If you’ve set the bridge to use DHCP, check therouter table to find out what the current address is for the bridge.3. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password.(password is the default password.)4. Click OK.You’ll see the Status page.5. Click Wireless Settings.6. To connect to a specific wirelessrouter or access point, select thecorrect one from the SSID (Existingnetworks) list.7. Click Apply.8. Click OK.9. Click Logout.Note: You may also select the SSID on the Wireless Network Available page instead of theWireless Settings page.Changing the Bridge’s Password1. Start your browser software.2. Type http:// followed by the bridge’s IP address as the web address and press Enter (orReturn).Note: The default value is 192.168.0.201. If you’ve set the bridge to use DHCP, check therouter table to find out what the current address is for the bridge.3. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password. (password is the defaultpassword.) 13
4. Click OK.You’ll see the Status page.5. Click Change Password.6. Type the old password in the OldPassword box.7. Type a new password in the NewPassword box.8. Re-type the new password in theConfirm Password box.9. Click Apply.10. If you are through making changes,click Logout.Enabling WEP SecurityTo prevent others from accessing your wireless network, you may enable WEP (WiredEquivalent Privacy) security on your wireless network. If you do so, you’ll need to enable WEPsecurity in all the devices. If you filled in the parameters on page 7, you may want to refer tothat page before making any configuration change.Note: By default, WEP security is disabled.1. Start your browser software.2. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge as the web address and press Enter(or Return).Note: The default value is192.168.0.201. If you’ve set the bridgeto use DHCP, check the router table tofind out what the current address is forthe bridge.3. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password.(password is the default.)4. Click OK.You’ll see the Status page.5. To change the WEP settings, clickWireless Settings.6. Select Web Data Encryption to enable WEP security. 14
7. Select Open System or Shared as the Authentication Type.8. Select 64 bits or 128 bits as the Key Length.9. If the key is determined through software, type the phrase in the Passphrase box and clickGenerate.ORIf you entered a key manually for your wireless router or access point, select a Key andtype the hexadecimal values that are used with the wireless router or access point.10. Click Apply.11. If you are through making changes, click Logout.Upgrading the BridgeIf there’s a firmware upgrade, download the software from www.NETGEAR.com to yourcomputer and then use the browser-based configuration software to upgrade the bridge.1. Start your browser software.2. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge as the web address and press Enter(or Return).Note: The default value is 192.168.0.201. If you’ve set the bridge to use DHCP, check therouter table to find out what the current address is for the bridge.3. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password.(password is the default.)4. Click OK.You’ll see the Status page.5. To upgrade the bridge, clickUpgrade Firmware.6. Click Browse and locate thedownloaded software.7. Click Upload.8. If you are through making changes,click Logout.15
Configuring the Bridge for Ad-Hoc ModeYou may use this bridge in a wireless-only network where the wireless devices are all set to Ad-Hoc mode. By default, the bridge is set to Infrastructure mode; therefore, you’ll need to changethe Network Type on the Wireless Settings page.Note: In an Ad-Hoc network, all devices must have the same SSID, WEP settings, and IPnetwork subset address with a unique identifying number (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy).1. Start your browser software.2. Type http:// followed by the IPaddress for the bridge as the webaddress and press Enter (or Return).Note: The default value is192.168.0.201. If you’ve set the bridgeto use DHCP, check the router table tofind out what the current address is forthe bridge.3. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password.(password is the default.)4. Click OK.You’ll see the Status page.5. Click Wireless Settings.6. If you are setting up the Ad-Hoc network, type a SSID for the network in the SSID(Service Set Identifier) box.ORIf the Ad-Hoc network already exists, select the correct SSID in the SSID (Existingnetwork) list.Note: You may also select the SSID on the Wireless Network Available page.7. Select Ad-Hoc as the Network Type.8. Select the correct channel/frequency for the Ad-Hoc network.9. Click Apply.10. If you are through making changes, click Logout.16
Setting the Bridge’s Data RateThe wireless Ethernet standard, 802.11, supports several data rates — the most common arethe 802.11b and the 802.11g standards. The 802.11b standard is slower with a maximum datarate of 11 Mbps. The 802.11g standard supports data rates up to 54 Mbps. By default theWGE111 bridge is set to connect at either standard, but it tries first using the 802.11gstandard. If you want to force the bridge to connect using a specific standard, you can set theData Rate on the Wireless Settings page.Note: The actual data rates achieved can be much lower than the maximum depending on thedevices, distances, and any interference.1. Start your browser software.2. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge as the web address and press Enter(or Return).Note: The default value is 192.168.0.201. If you’ve set the bridge to use DHCP, check therouter table to find out what the current address is for the bridge.3. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password.(password is the default.)4. Click OK.You’ll see the Status page.5. Click Wireless Settings.6. Select either B only (802.11b) or G only (802.11g) as the Data Rate.7. Click Apply.8. If you are through making changes,click Logout.17
WGE111 Bridge Status Lights and SettingsStatus LightsThe WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge has the following three lights, which give youinformation about the status of your wireless connection:PWR Green OFF: No power to the unit.ON: Power applied to the unit.WLAN Green OFF: No wireless LAN activity.Flashing: Searching for an access point or wireless router.ON: Connected to a wireless LAN.LAN Green OFF: No Ethernet traffic.Flashing: Wired Ethernet traffic.ON: Connected to the Ethernet.Restoring the Bridge to the Default SettingsThere are two ways to return the bridge to its default factory settings.Using the Default button:1. Press the Default button with the point of a pen or pencil for at least 6 seconds until theWLAN light flashes. 2. Then release the button. The LAN light and then the WLAN light should each flash and then come onsteadily.Using the browser-based software:To use this procedure the bridge must be connected to a computer — eitherdirectly or through a switch or hub —that has an Internet browser installed.1. Open and log into the browser-basedconfiguration software.2. Click Restore Factory Default in thenavigation bar on the left.3. Click Restore.4. When the warning appears, click OK.5. When the Status page appears, clickLogout.18
Status InformationIn the browser-based configuration software, you can get certain status information about thebridge 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 data amounts•The bridge’s IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and the source of the IP address•NETBIOS name•Media access control (MAC) address•Firmware version19
Troubleshooting TipsIf you have problems connecting to your wireless network, check these tips.The bridge is too far awayfrom the wireless router oraccess point.ORThe bridge is notconfigured correctly for the network•Move the bridge and the wirelessrouter or access point closertogether.OR•Check the configuration utility forthe router or access point, to see ifit lists the WGE111 bridge.•Use the configuration software forthe bridge to verify that the WEPsettings, Network Name (SSID),and country/region settings matchthose of the router or access point.•Make sure WLAN light is onsolidly. If not, see the previoussymptom/solution.•Make sure the gaming console orremote computer has a correct IPaddress with the same IP subsetaddress as the wireless router oraccess point.•Turn the bridge off and then backon. Recheck the IP address for thegaming console or remotecomputer.•Turn off all devices. Then, poweron the wireless router (or accesspoint), wait, and then power onthe bridge. Check that the bridgeconnects to the wireless router oraccess point. If it connects, poweron the gaming console or remotecomputer.SymptomThe WLAN light isflashing and I can’tconnect to therouter or accesspoint.My gaming consoleor remotecomputer could notconnect to theInternet.Cause SolutionThere is a problemconnecting to the wirelessrouter.20
Note: For more troubleshooting information, go to the NETGEAR, Inc. web site.•If the wireless LAN setting arecorrect, make sure all the devicesare on the same IP network.•Make sure the Ethernet cableconnectors are plugged into thecomputer and bridge securely.•You may need to change the IPaddress of your computertemporarily to change the bridge’sIP address. See page 8.•Reset to factory defaults. See pg.18.I can’t get theconfiguration utilityto show the bridge. orI can’t open theconfigurationsoftware with mybrowser.This could be a networkconfiguration problem or a hardware connectionproblem.My bridge-enabledcomputer could notcommunicate withmy wireless-enabledcomputer or printer.This most likely is anetwork configurationproblem.Symptom Cause Solution•Check that the wireless-enabledcomputer or printer is on the samewireless network as the computerusing the bridge.•Make sure the Network Name(SSID), WEP key (if WEP isenabled), and country/regionselection are the same for all devicesconnected to the same wirelessnetwork.•If the computer is connected to thebridge through a switch or hub, tryconnecting it directly to the bridge.21I have a gamingconsole, computer,and the bridgeconnected through aswitch. Thecomputer connectsto the Internet butthe gaming consolecan’t.If using a switch or hubwith an Ethernet-enabledgaming console, thegaming console must bepowered on before theother Ethernet-enableddevices. •With power on, disconnecteverything from the switch or hub.Re-connect the WGE111, thenconnect the game console(s).Finally, connect the otherdevice(s).
WGE111 System Requirements andSpecificationsSystem Requirements for the BridgeTo 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)•Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; Netscape 6.0 or laterBridge SpecificationsDimensions: W: 175 mm (6.9") D: 118 mm (4.7") H: 28 mm (1.1")Weight: 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs.)LAN: 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TWLAN: 802.11g or 802.11bPower Adapter:5V DC, 2A with localized plug for North America, UK, Europeor AustraliaEnvironmental SpecificationsOperating temperature: –10° to 55° C (14° to 131° F)Operating humidity: 85% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingElectromagnetic Emissions: CE/LVD: EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11CE/EMC: EN301489-17 (2002-08)EN301489-1 (2002-08)CE/Radio: EN 300328-1 V1.3.1: 12-2001EN 300328-2 V1.2.1: 12-2001FCC Part 15 Subpart CFCC Part 15 Subpart BSafety Certifications: UL 1950, CUL, TUV licensed (EN 60950)22
Statement of ConditionsIn the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right tomake changes to the products described in this document without notice.NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuitlayout(s) described herein.Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterIt is hereby certified that the Model WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge has been suppressed in accordancewith the conditions set out in the BMPT- AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment(for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market andhas been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.VCCI StatementThis equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent areathereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data ProcessingEquipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When usednear a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency NoticeThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference.2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2) Increase theseparation between the equipment and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fromthat to which the receiver is connected, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure StatementThis equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order toavoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall notbe less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference RegulationsThis digital apparatus (Model WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge) does not exceed the Class B limits forradio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the CanadianDepartment of Communications.FOR HOME OR OFFICE USETested to Complywith FCC StandardsNETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Ethernet Bridge
Technical SupportPLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITHYOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide you with fasterexpert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades.NETGEAR, INC.Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (for US & Canada only), available 24x7. For other countries see your Support Information card.E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com (24x7 online support)www.NETGEAR.com©2003 by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, Everybody’s Connecting, Auto Uplink and The Gear Guyare trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft andWindows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or othercountries. Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.July 20030560 !Attention: When you configure the wireless settings of this deviceplease make sure to select the correct country settings. Due to EU-law,the country settings must be identical to the country where the deviceis operating (important due to non-harmonized frequencies in the EU).

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