Netgear WGE101 WGE101 Reference Manual - Page 2

Table of Contents 1: Preparing to Install the WGE101 Bridge 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 System Requirements 2 Placement and Range Guidelines 2 Operating Modes 2 WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3 2: Installing the WGE101 Bridge 4 Connecting the Bridge to a Single Device 4 Connecting the Bridge to Multiple Devices 5 3: Preparing to Configure the WGE101 Bridge 7 Identifying Your Wireless Network Settings 7 Connecting the Bridge to a Computer 8 Checking and Changing the Computer's IP Address 8 Changing the Bridge's IP Address 10 Using the NetBIOS Name 11 4: Configuring the WGE101 Bridge for Your Wireless Network 12 Changing the Country/Region Setting 12 Selecting a Specific Wireless Network 13 Changing the Bridge's Password 13 Enabling WEP Security 14 Upgrading the Bridge 15 Configuring the Bridge for Ad Hoc Mode 16 Setting the Bridge's Data Rate 17 WGE101 Bridge Status Lights and Settings 18 WGE101 Bridge Status Lights 18 Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings 18 WGE101 Bridge Status Information 19 Troubleshooting Tips 20 WGE101 Bridge System Requirements and Specifications 22