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... and Range Guidelines 2 Operating Mode 2 ME101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3 2: Installing the ME101 4 Connecting One Device 5 Connecting Multiple Devices 6 3: Configuring Your ME101 7 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID), IP Address, and WEP Security Settings 7 Installing the Configuration Utility 8 Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network 9 Changing the Password for the Bridge 10 Upgrading the Bridge 10 Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge 11 Using the Browser-based Configuration Software 12 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings...
... and Range Guidelines 2 Operating Mode 2 ME101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings 3 2: Installing the ME101 4 Connecting One Device 5 Connecting Multiple Devices 6 3: Configuring Your ME101 7 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID), IP Address, and WEP Security Settings 7 Installing the Configuration Utility 8 Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network 9 Changing the Password for the Bridge 10 Upgrading the Bridge 10 Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge 11 Using the Browser-based Configuration Software 12 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings...
ME101 User Manual
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... than one Ethernet-enabled device to connect the bridge and configure it with your wireless router or access point. User's Guide for the Model ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge in this bridge you can connect a gaming console, personal computer, printer, or other Ethernetenabled device to communicate with your wireless router or access point. follow the instructions in Adobe® Acrobat® PDF file format • Installation Guide • Warranty card • Support information card 1 Configuration Utility software - Power adapter ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Cat...
... than one Ethernet-enabled device to connect the bridge and configure it with your wireless router or access point. User's Guide for the Model ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge in this bridge you can connect a gaming console, personal computer, printer, or other Ethernetenabled device to communicate with your wireless router or access point. follow the instructions in Adobe® Acrobat® PDF file format • Installation Guide • Warranty card • Support information card 1 Configuration Utility software - Power adapter ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Cat...
ME101 User Manual
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... used when you don't have metal (or metal mesh), the effective range will need to configure the bridge. System Requirements Before installing the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge, please make sure that is attached to a router, which lets multiple computers share a single cable or DSL broadband Internet connection. 2 To configure the bridge with the configuration utility, you have a wireless network set up with either a wireless router or access point. If the default settings on the bridge do not work...
... used when you don't have metal (or metal mesh), the effective range will need to configure the bridge. System Requirements Before installing the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge, please make sure that is attached to a router, which lets multiple computers share a single cable or DSL broadband Internet connection. 2 To configure the bridge with the configuration utility, you have a wireless network set up with either a wireless router or access point. If the default settings on the bridge do not work...
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... a new wireless network, please set to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined in the network, only one can use the same factory settings as the ME101 and will work without any configuration changes. You will connect to the first access point or wireless router that responds to communicate with the same SSID. • User ID: admin • Password: password • Authentication type: Auto • WEP security: Disabled • Country/Region: U.S.A. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use the default address...
... a new wireless network, please set to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined in the network, only one can use the same factory settings as the ME101 and will work without any configuration changes. You will connect to the first access point or wireless router that responds to communicate with the same SSID. • User ID: admin • Password: password • Authentication type: Auto • WEP security: Disabled • Country/Region: U.S.A. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use the default address...
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... default settings don't work, if you know that you've configured your wireless access area. 3. 2 Installing the ME101 Internet NETGEAR Cable/DSL 3 modem MR814 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Desktop PC with Ethernet connection Macintosh computer with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge family room Gaming console with WEP security, if you are using multiple ME101 bridges, or if you are not in the center of your wireless network with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge This section provides instructions for connecting...
... default settings don't work, if you know that you've configured your wireless access area. 3. 2 Installing the ME101 Internet NETGEAR Cable/DSL 3 modem MR814 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Desktop PC with Ethernet connection Macintosh computer with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge family room Gaming console with WEP security, if you are using multiple ME101 bridges, or if you are not in the center of your wireless network with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge This section provides instructions for connecting...
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... bridge on your setup works with the default settings, you don't need to install the software from the provided CD to configure the bridge unless you need to change the Country/Region setting from the default setting (U.S.A.) or you want to a power outlet. light up . 4. Connecting One Device Default Ethernet DC in to connect multiple devices, see the Wireless LAN light Ethernet-enabled device. Turn off the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device. 2. The Power and Wireless LAN lights should light up , turn on page 6. 1. This light flashes when there is network...
... bridge on your setup works with the default settings, you don't need to install the software from the provided CD to configure the bridge unless you need to change the Country/Region setting from the default setting (U.S.A.) or you want to a power outlet. light up . 4. Connecting One Device Default Ethernet DC in to connect multiple devices, see the Wireless LAN light Ethernet-enabled device. Turn off the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device. 2. The Power and Wireless LAN lights should light up , turn on page 6. 1. This light flashes when there is network...
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... light flashes when there is network activity. Connect the power adapter to change the Country/Region setting from the default setting (U.S.A.) or you need to the hub. If the bridge and the Ethernet-enabled device(s) are successfully connected, the Network light on any other Ethernet-enabled devices. Turn on your network. 6 Note: If your setup works with the default settings, you don't need to install the software from the provided CD to configure the bridge unless you have more than one ME101 bridge...
... light flashes when there is network activity. Connect the power adapter to change the Country/Region setting from the default setting (U.S.A.) or you need to the hub. If the bridge and the Ethernet-enabled device(s) are successfully connected, the Network light on any other Ethernet-enabled devices. Turn on your network. 6 Note: If your setup works with the default settings, you don't need to install the software from the provided CD to configure the bridge unless you have more than one ME101 bridge...
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... your wireless network (through the router or access point), you need to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the key. WEP Encryption Key Size, circle one: 40/64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase, if used to change the bridge's IP address, write down the new address. WEP Hexadecimal Numbers 7 If you have to configure the bridge. If you will be configured with the same SSID, WEP security settings, and the same IP subset address. • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID...
... your wireless network (through the router or access point), you need to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the key. WEP Encryption Key Size, circle one: 40/64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase, if used to change the bridge's IP address, write down the new address. WEP Hexadecimal Numbers 7 If you have to configure the bridge. If you will be configured with the same SSID, WEP security settings, and the same IP subset address. • Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID...
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... NETGEAR software installation utility should start up , unplug it to a computer running Windows 98 or 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP - If you have the bridge connected using the provided Ethernet crossover cable to the computer where you installed the Configuration Utility. If you had the bridge powered up automatically. 2. Plug the power adapter into the bridge and then plug the power adapter into a power source. Click Finish. 5. Restart the computer. 6. Installing the Configuration Utility To configure...
... NETGEAR software installation utility should start up , unplug it to a computer running Windows 98 or 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP - If you have the bridge connected using the provided Ethernet crossover cable to the computer where you installed the Configuration Utility. If you had the bridge powered up automatically. 2. Plug the power adapter into the bridge and then plug the power adapter into a power source. Click Finish. 5. Restart the computer. 6. Installing the Configuration Utility To configure...
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... the Start menu. 2. Otherwise, if your access point or router. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from the Network Name (SSID) list or type the name. Click Login. 5. Warning: Having the bridge set up on your wireless network), select a specific network for the wireless connection, or make other Ethernet-enabled device(s), return to connect the bridge. 9 The first three sets of numbers (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy) should be the same as the password. 4. Note: If you have a router that assigns IP addresses dynamically (DHCP...
... the Start menu. 2. Otherwise, if your access point or router. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from the Network Name (SSID) list or type the name. Click Login. 5. Warning: Having the bridge set up on your wireless network), select a specific network for the wireless connection, or make other Ethernet-enabled device(s), return to connect the bridge. 9 The first three sets of numbers (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy) should be the same as the password. 4. Note: If you have a router that assigns IP addresses dynamically (DHCP...
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... Upgrade tab. 6. Click Upgrade. 8. If you must have the utility search for an active bridge. 3. Click Login. 5. Type password as the password. 4. To do so, you are through a hub. either directly or through making changes, click Exit. 10 Click Login. 5. Upgrading the Bridge If there's a firmware upgrade, download the software from www.NETGEAR.com to your computer and then use the configuration utility to have the bridge connected to upgrade the bridge. 1. Type the bridge's password. (password is the default...
... Upgrade tab. 6. Click Upgrade. 8. If you must have the utility search for an active bridge. 3. Click Login. 5. Type password as the password. 4. To do so, you are through a hub. either directly or through making changes, click Exit. 10 Click Login. 5. Upgrading the Bridge If there's a firmware upgrade, download the software from www.NETGEAR.com to your computer and then use the configuration utility to have the bridge connected to upgrade the bridge. 1. Type the bridge's password. (password is the default...
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... may want to enable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security in the bridge, too. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from accessing your wireless router or access point-either 40/64 or 128 bit. 7. Type the password. (password is determined through making changes, click Exit. 11 If you entered a key manually for your wireless router or access point. See Installing the ME101 on page 4 and Installing the Configuration Utility on page 8. OR If you are used with Passphrase and...
... may want to enable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security in the bridge, too. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from accessing your wireless router or access point-either 40/64 or 128 bit. 7. Type the password. (password is determined through making changes, click Exit. 11 If you entered a key manually for your wireless router or access point. See Installing the ME101 on page 4 and Installing the Configuration Utility on page 8. OR If you are used with Passphrase and...
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Power down the Ethernet-enabled computer. 4. Default Ethernet DC in 5V Antenna If your wireless network has an IP address other changes. Click OK. 7. Click Apply. For example, if your network uses DHCP, return your access point or router. Type admin as the User ID and type password as the web address and press Return. Connect the provided Ethernet crossover cable between the computer and the bridge. 5. Start your wireless network, click IP Settings. 5. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address and type an IP...
Power down the Ethernet-enabled computer. 4. Default Ethernet DC in 5V Antenna If your wireless network has an IP address other changes. Click OK. 7. Click Apply. For example, if your network uses DHCP, return your access point or router. Type admin as the User ID and type password as the web address and press Return. Connect the provided Ethernet crossover cable between the computer and the bridge. 5. Start your wireless network, click IP Settings. 5. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address and type an IP...
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... default is the default.) 13 Type the Wireless Network Name (SSID) of local laws. 7. Changing the password: 1. Start your browser software. 2. Click OK. 5. Warning: Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of the wireless router or access point. 6. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password as the Password. 4. Click Yes to , click Wireless Settings. 3. Configuring the bridge settings: 1. To select a Wireless Network Name (SSID) for the bridge as the web address...
... default is the default.) 13 Type the Wireless Network Name (SSID) of local laws. 7. Changing the password: 1. Start your browser software. 2. Click OK. 5. Warning: Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of the wireless router or access point. 6. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password as the Password. 4. Click Yes to , click Wireless Settings. 3. Configuring the bridge settings: 1. To select a Wireless Network Name (SSID) for the bridge as the web address...
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... the wireless access point or router. Select an Encryption Length to change the password, click Security Settings. 4. If you are through making changes, click Logout. 14 If you filled in the New Password box. 8. Click OK. 6. You may want to refer to have the bridge work on page 7, you entered a key manually for this procedure. 1. Click Apply. 9. Click OK. 6. OR If you may use the browser-based configuration software to enable WEP security. 7. Type a new password in...
... the wireless access point or router. Select an Encryption Length to change the password, click Security Settings. 4. If you are through making changes, click Logout. 14 If you filled in the New Password box. 8. Click OK. 6. You may want to refer to have the bridge work on page 7, you entered a key manually for this procedure. 1. Click Apply. 9. Click OK. 6. OR If you may use the browser-based configuration software to enable WEP security. 7. Type a new password in...
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... point of your wireless connection: PWR Green OFF: No power to the Ethernet. Using the browser-based software: 1. ON: Connected to its default factory settings. Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings There are two ways to return the bridge to a wireless LAN. Open the browser-based configuration software. 2. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password as the Password. (password is the default.) 4. Click Restore. 5. WLAN Green OFF: No wireless LAN activity. Then release the button. The LAN light and then the WLAN light should each flash...
... point of your wireless connection: PWR Green OFF: No power to the Ethernet. Using the browser-based software: 1. ON: Connected to its default factory settings. Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings There are two ways to return the bridge to a wireless LAN. Open the browser-based configuration software. 2. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password as the Password. (password is the default.) 4. Click Restore. 5. WLAN Green OFF: No wireless LAN activity. Then release the button. The LAN light and then the WLAN light should each flash...
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... wireless router or access point. Use the configuration utility for the bridge to a hub, with power on the gaming console or remote computer. • If the device is connected to verify that the SSID, country, and WEP settings match those of the router or access point. the Internet. The bridge is connected to the wireless router or access point. Connect the problem device directly to the wireless router or access point. Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems connecting to recognize the bridge. If it lists the ME101. Make...
... wireless router or access point. Use the configuration utility for the bridge to a hub, with power on the gaming console or remote computer. • If the device is connected to verify that the SSID, country, and WEP settings match those of the router or access point. the Internet. The bridge is connected to the wireless router or access point. Connect the problem device directly to the wireless router or access point. Troubleshooting Tips If you have problems connecting to recognize the bridge. If it lists the ME101. Make...
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.... web site. 19 Symptom Cause Solution My bridge-enabled computer could be a network Utility cannot see if it works when directly connected. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all the devices are on the same IP network. • Make sure the crossover cable that the wireless-enabled computer or printer is on the same wireless network as the computer using the bridge. • Make sure the Network Name (SSID), WEP key (if WEP is enabled...
.... web site. 19 Symptom Cause Solution My bridge-enabled computer could be a network Utility cannot see if it works when directly connected. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all the devices are on the same IP network. • Make sure the crossover cable that the wireless-enabled computer or printer is on the same wireless network as the computer using the bridge. • Make sure the Network Name (SSID), WEP key (if WEP is enabled...
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... CE/Radio: EN 300328-1 V1.3.1: 12-2001 EN 300328-2 V1.2.1: 12-2001 FCC Part 15 Subpart C FCC Part 15 Subpart B Safety Certifications: UL 1950, C UL Marks, TUV (EN 60950) 20 System Requirements To use the bridge in your network you must have: • Wireless router or access point • Network software (Windows, Mac OS®, Linux®, or UNIX®) • Microsoft® Internet Explorer...
... CE/Radio: EN 300328-1 V1.3.1: 12-2001 EN 300328-2 V1.2.1: 12-2001 FCC Part 15 Subpart C FCC Part 15 Subpart B Safety Certifications: UL 1950, C UL Marks, TUV (EN 60950) 20 System Requirements To use the bridge in your network you must have: • Wireless router or access point • Network software (Windows, Mac OS®, Linux®, or UNIX®) • Microsoft® Internet Explorer...
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... the operating instructions. This device must accept any liability that may , however, be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for an uncontrolled environment. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Read instructions for radio-noise emissions from that the Model ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge has been suppressed...
... the operating instructions. This device must accept any liability that may , however, be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for an uncontrolled environment. AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Read instructions for radio-noise emissions from that the Model ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge has been suppressed...