Netgear WGE101 User Manual

Changing the Country/Region SettingBefore making any other changes you should make sure that the bridge is configured to operatewhere the network is l

Selecting a Specific Wireless NetworkBy default, the WGE101 connects to the wireless router or access point with the strongestsignal. This may not be

Enabling WEP Security on the BridgeTo prevent others from accessing your wireless network, you may want to enable WEP (WiredEquivalent Privacy) securi

Changing the Bridge’s IP Address If your wireless network has an IP address other than 192.168.0.yyy, you need to change the IPaddress on the bridge o

Configuring the Bridge for an Ad-Hoc NetworkYou may use this bridge in a wireless-only network where the wireless devices are all set to Ad-Hoc mode.

Making Advanced Settings ChangesYou can use the bridge’s internal configuration software to make basic settings changes and anyadvanced setting change

Troubleshooting TipsSymptomThe WGE101doesn’t show up inthe device list.CauseThere’s a hardwareproblem.Solution• Check that the bridge’s power lightis

Technical SupportPLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED WITHYOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register,

Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1System Requirements

IntroductionThank you for purchasing a NETGEAR WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge. If the default settings on the bridge do not work, you will ne

WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration SettingsThe factory default settings for your WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge are:• Mode (Infrastructure

Preparing To Use the Smart NavigatorBefore you can use the Smart Navigator to configure a WGE101 bridge, you must install thesoftware on a Windows com

Connecting a WGE101 Bridge to a ComputerTo configure the bridge using the Smart Navigator, the bridge must be directly connected orconnected through a

Identifying Your Wireless Network SettingsYou may want to print this page separately, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it in asafe place

Configuring Your WGE101This section provides instructions for configuring the WGE101 Bridge using the SmartNavigator. You use the Smart Navigator, its

Getting Status Information1. Choose Programs>NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge>Smart Navigator from the Start menu.When the Smart Navigator opens, it search