Netgear WE102 Installation Guide

Typical Network Setup

Connect the Ethernet Device to the WE102 Bridge

Connect the Ethernet port of the WE102Bridge to any Ethernet device, such as a hub, switch, or router.

After the connection has been made and power has been applied to both devices, make sure that the

Link LED is active.

Share Your Cable or DSL Modem

You can connect the WE102Bridge directly to a cable or DSL modem. Combined with a RT314Router,

this will allow you to share your Internet connection with multiple PCs in your home.

3.TEST YOUR NETWORK CONNECTION [BAR HEADING]

Authenticate the WE102 Bridge into the Wireless Network

Note:

“Authenticate means” to verify that the network operating system has successfully sent

a message.

The following instructions apply to a PC installed with a WA301 PCI Network Card or a WA101USB

Adapter.This installation assumes that the WA301 or the WA101 has been properly installed into your

system. For instructions on the correct installation of these two products, please refer back to the

WA301 or WA101 installation guide.

If there is more than one WA301 or WA101 installed on different systems,please ensure that the PCs

with WA301 and WA101 are fully connected, wirelessly, before authenticating the WE102 Bridge into

your Wireless

11X

network.

Note:

In a Wireless

11X

network, one PC must be designated as the master station.The master

station is used to manage the overall network.This master PC must be operational before

installing the WE102 Bridge.

This procedure can be conducted on either a wireless master PC or a wireless client PC. On the lower

right-hand corner (SysTray area) of the Windows 98 or Window 95 desktop of your PC,there should be

one of the two wireless connection icons shown below.

Note:

The SysTray (System Tray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Microsoft Windows

desktop.It displays interface icons for memory-resident applications that execute in the back-

ground continuously, such as the clock, speaker volume, and virus detection.

The icon on the left indicates that there is

more than

one system with a WA301 or WA101 installed.

The icon on the right indicates that there is

only

one PC with a WA301 or WA101 installed. If there

is more than one PC in your wireless network,recheck the installation of the WA301 and WA101.

You may need to go through the installation process again.

Double-click the Offline or Online icon in the SysTray.

Introduction

NETGEAR

’

s Wireless

11X

Solution brings you a richer Internet experience! Now you can enjoy multi-

media audio and video streaming uninterrupted by simultaneous streaming from other PCs on your net-

work. And you can finally take full advantage of your cable or DSL connection. Relax on the deck, and

watch an Internet broadcast of a sports event from overseas while your kids are in their bedrooms,

streaming MP3 audio from the Internet. Ever on the alert,Wireless

11X

continuously monitors perform-

ance,correcting and avoiding interference problems as it provides you with protection from eavesdrop-

pers and hackers.All of the performance benefits apply to standard file and resource sharing.

The

WE102 Ethernet to Wireless Bridge

lets you seamlessly extend your high-speed Internet connection

or your existing Ethernet network from anywhere in your home without the installation of expensive

cabling.Today your whole family can enjoy streaming audio and video from the Internet with high-

quality reception.

>START HERE [BAR HEADING]

The instructions in this guide are for installing the WE102Bridge in a PC equipped with Microsoft

®

Windows

®

98.

Plan Your Time

Estimated setup time for this product is only

minutes to

minutes.

1. OPEN BOX AND VERIFY CONTENTS [BAR HEADING]

Verify that your package contains the following:

2. CONNECT NETGEAR TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT[BAR HEADING]

Before you begin installing the WE102Bridge, prepare the installation site. Make sure the site meets the

following operating environment requirements:

Characteristic Requirement

Temperature

Ambient temperature between 0 and 40

º

C (32 and 104

º

F).

No nearby heat sources, such as direct sunlight, warm air exhausts,

or heaters.

Humidity

90% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing.

Ventilation

Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for cooling.

Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet.

Operating conditions

At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of electromagnetic noise

(such as photocopy machine or arc welder).

Service access

Minimum 12 inches (19.68 cm) front and back for service access

and maintenance.

Front and back clearance for cables and wiring hardware,

such as punchdown blocks.

Power

Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m).

Wiring hardware

Wiring hardware, such as punchdown blocks or patch panels, complete

before installing the WE102.

WE

102

MODEL

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR

www.NETGEAR.com

Support Information

See Support Information Card for phone numbers.

Internet / World Wide Web

Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com for the NETGEAR Web page.

Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-sale representative.

IMPORTANT!

Please register online.YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT.PLEASE

RETAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE and this warranty information.To register your product,get product

support, or to obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation, direct your Web

browser to the

http://www.NETGEAR.com

Web page.If you do not have access to the World Wide

Web,you can register your product using the enclosed registration card and mail it to NETGEAR

customer service.

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START HERE

1

OPEN BOX AND VERIFY PACKAGE CONTENTS

3

TEST YOUR NETWORK CONNECTION

Home Network Ethernet to Wireless Bridge

Installation Guide

Wireless

11X

2

CONNECT NETGEAR TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT

WE102 Bridge

Warranty & Owner

Registration Card

Support Information Card

Category 5

Ethernet cable

Power adapter

and cord

,

RT314 Router

Cable or DSL modem

Internet

PC with WA301 Wireless

11X

PCI Network Card installed

PC

PC with WA101 Wireless

11X

USB Adapter

WE102 Bridge

RT314 Router

WE102 Bridge

RT314 Router

Cable or DSL modem

Internet

WE102 Bridge

1. Open the box

and verify its contents

2. Connect NETGEAR

to your environment

4. Adjust your antenna

3. Test your network connection

5. Enjoy being connected!

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