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WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login 3-5 Chapter 4 Securing My Wireless Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security 4-1 Changing Wireless Security Settings 4-4 Viewing Basic Wireless Settings 4-4 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 4-5 Configuring WPA Wireless Security 4-6 Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings 4-6 Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 4-7 Push Button Configuration 4-8 Security PIN Entry ...4-9 Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after...
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login 3-5 Chapter 4 Securing My Wireless Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security 4-1 Changing Wireless Security Settings 4-4 Viewing Basic Wireless Settings 4-4 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 4-5 Configuring WPA Wireless Security 4-6 Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings 4-6 Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 4-7 Push Button Configuration 4-8 Security PIN Entry ...4-9 Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after...
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WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Upgrading the Software 7-8 Upgrading Automatically to New Software 7-9 Upgrading Manually to New Software 7-9 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick Tips 8-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-3 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 8-4 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Restoring the Default User Name and Password A-3 Appendix B Related Documents Index Contents ix v1.1, May 2008
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Upgrading the Software 7-8 Upgrading Automatically to New Software 7-9 Upgrading Manually to New Software 7-9 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick Tips 8-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-3 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 8-4 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Restoring the Default User Name and Password A-3 Appendix B Related Documents Index Contents ix v1.1, May 2008
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...To print this notice might result in Appendix B, "Related Documents." WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Danger: This is dedicated to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. Failure to the NETGEAR website in personal injury or death. • Scope. Double-click... Manual Publication Date 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111 May 2008 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to take heed of this manual, you can choose one page at http://www.netgear.com/support. Each page in...
...To print this notice might result in Appendix B, "Related Documents." WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Danger: This is dedicated to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. Failure to the NETGEAR website in personal injury or death. • Scope. Double-click... Manual Publication Date 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111 May 2008 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to take heed of this manual, you can choose one page at http://www.netgear.com/support. Each page in...
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WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual xiv About This Manual v1.1, May 2008
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... both sides of your bridge Figure 1 Set up your bridge by inserting the tabs of the stand into the slots on its bottom as shown. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Prepare for bridge stability, it is important that you connect the stand, place your wired connections). Then, remove the...
... both sides of your bridge Figure 1 Set up your bridge by inserting the tabs of the stand into the slots on its bottom as shown. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Prepare for bridge stability, it is important that you connect the stand, place your wired connections). Then, remove the...
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... its front and back panels-especially the status light and Push N Connect push button on the front panel. Green The power is on diagnostic tests. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Key Hardware Features Before you install and connect your bridge, take a moment to the unit, the... wireless radio is turned off, or the LED push button switch on the back is off all the LEDs, including the these on the front (Power, ...
... its front and back panels-especially the status light and Push N Connect push button on the front panel. Green The power is on diagnostic tests. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Key Hardware Features Before you install and connect your bridge, take a moment to the unit, the... wireless radio is turned off, or the LED push button switch on the back is off all the LEDs, including the these on the front (Power, ...
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...Mbps Ethernet ports For connecting the unit via an Ethernet cable. • Bridge. The free Ethernet port can be paired with a WNHDE111 working in Bridge mode. • AP. Factory default reset button Restore factory settings button. In Bridge mode, connect devices to it ...the factory default setting. Otherwise, if connected to run as those on the front (Power, and WPS), as well as an AP. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Back Panel Connectors, Buttons, and Switches This illustration identifies the connectors and switches on the rear (Ethernet...
...Mbps Ethernet ports For connecting the unit via an Ethernet cable. • Bridge. The free Ethernet port can be paired with a WNHDE111 working in Bridge mode. • AP. Factory default reset button Restore factory settings button. In Bridge mode, connect devices to it ...the factory default setting. Otherwise, if connected to run as those on the front (Power, and WPS), as well as an AP. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Back Panel Connectors, Buttons, and Switches This illustration identifies the connectors and switches on the rear (Ethernet...
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... example. Description Use this information. Generally, using the NETGEAR setup wizard will only connect you to log in Windows Vista for devices that require manual entry of the unit's Ethernet ports. WPS Security PIN. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Key Back Panel ...Label Information Note: The WNHDE111 comes with this URL, user name and password to the unit when your computer is NETGEAR-HD.
... example. Description Use this information. Generally, using the NETGEAR setup wizard will only connect you to log in Windows Vista for devices that require manual entry of the unit's Ethernet ports. WPS Security PIN. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Key Back Panel ...Label Information Note: The WNHDE111 comes with this URL, user name and password to the unit when your computer is NETGEAR-HD.
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...in status monitoring screens on the unit or on the physical placement of walls and ceilings between the wireless range extender and your wireless signal. • If placing 2 Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridges with the Power light) facing each other materials such as a solid metal door ...example, the thickness and number of other . 1-6 Getting Acquainted v1.1, May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Table 1-2. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of your wireless connection can also affect your other devices to the bridge. Large expanses of walls...
...in status monitoring screens on the unit or on the physical placement of walls and ceilings between the wireless range extender and your wireless signal. • If placing 2 Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridges with the Power light) facing each other materials such as a solid metal door ...example, the thickness and number of other . 1-6 Getting Acquainted v1.1, May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Table 1-2. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of your wireless connection can also affect your other devices to the bridge. Large expanses of walls...
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...off switch is on /off , including the power light, the Ethernet port lights, and the WPS button will connect wirelessly using WPS technology. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Access Point Mode WPS Setup These instructions will guide you will not light when pushed... Verify that the LED on . Internet Router/gateway WNHDE111 Access Point Laptop with setting up the access point. 2-2 Easy Secure Wireless Setup v1.1, May 2008 Power light WPS button/light You are finished with adapter like the NETGEAR WNDA3100 USB Adapter Figure 2-1 1. When it to...
...off switch is on /off , including the power light, the Ethernet port lights, and the WPS button will connect wirelessly using WPS technology. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Access Point Mode WPS Setup These instructions will guide you will not light when pushed... Verify that the LED on . Internet Router/gateway WNHDE111 Access Point Laptop with setting up the access point. 2-2 Easy Secure Wireless Setup v1.1, May 2008 Power light WPS button/light You are finished with adapter like the NETGEAR WNDA3100 USB Adapter Figure 2-1 1. When it to...
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Figure 2-2 The WPS button will blink for no more than 2 minutes. 2. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual WPS Push Button Client Setup 1. On the WNHDE111, press the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect WPS push button. Now, activate the WPS push button feature on your wireless client computer. WPS button Figure 2-3 Easy Secure Wireless Setup 2-3 v1.1, May 2008 For example, using the NETGEAR WNDA3100 USB Adapter, within the 2-minute period, push the picture of this button that the Smart Wizard displays.
Figure 2-2 The WPS button will blink for no more than 2 minutes. 2. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual WPS Push Button Client Setup 1. On the WNHDE111, press the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect WPS push button. Now, activate the WPS push button feature on your wireless client computer. WPS button Figure 2-3 Easy Secure Wireless Setup 2-3 v1.1, May 2008 For example, using the NETGEAR WNDA3100 USB Adapter, within the 2-minute period, push the picture of this button that the Smart Wizard displays.
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... for entering the WPS PIN. Follow the instructions in the product documentation of the Wireless-N Bridge confirms your connection. You are connecting and exchanging the security key. On a NETGEAR adapter, you add to your network just as easily. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual The WPS button on its settings page that...
... for entering the WPS PIN. Follow the instructions in the product documentation of the Wireless-N Bridge confirms your connection. You are connecting and exchanging the security key. On a NETGEAR adapter, you add to your network just as easily. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual The WPS button on its settings page that...
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... of these steps to set to Bridge mode. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Setting Up Two WNHDE111 Units You can set up a pair of WNHDE111 units, for example if you can set up a pair of WNHDE111 1. AP Mode Internet Router/gateway WNHDE111 Bridge Mode Gaming console WNHDE111 Digital Media Adapter Figure 2-5 Setting Up a Pair...
... of these steps to set to Bridge mode. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Setting Up Two WNHDE111 Units You can set up a pair of WNHDE111 units, for example if you can set up a pair of WNHDE111 1. AP Mode Internet Router/gateway WNHDE111 Bridge Mode Gaming console WNHDE111 Digital Media Adapter Figure 2-5 Setting Up a Pair...
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The power lights on both units will be steadily on ). Figure 2-6 3. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Adding a Second WNHDE111 to Your Network Later Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridges, if purchased as a kit, are adding is set to Auto or Bridge mode but not set to AP mode, and ...turn it . 2. On the AP mode unit, the WPS light will start to the instructions above. Make sure the WNHDE111 you will connect to it on . 2-6 Easy Secure Wireless Setup v1.1, May 2008 Its WPS light will be associated with the existing unit in AP mode. Connect the power ...
The power lights on both units will be steadily on ). Figure 2-6 3. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Adding a Second WNHDE111 to Your Network Later Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridges, if purchased as a kit, are adding is set to Auto or Bridge mode but not set to AP mode, and ...turn it . 2. On the AP mode unit, the WPS light will start to the instructions above. Make sure the WNHDE111 you will connect to it on . 2-6 Easy Secure Wireless Setup v1.1, May 2008 Its WPS light will be associated with the existing unit in AP mode. Connect the power ...
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WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Connecting Other Devices to a WNHDE111 There are adding. • For wireless devices that support the WPS automated method, repeat the steps above for the WPS setup method. The default wireless network name (SSID) is the serial number printed on the back of the wireless... device you can connect other devices to a free Ethernet port on the WNHDE111. The WNHDE111 default WPA/WPA2 security key is NETGEAR-HD. 1TX18149020CB Default WPA/WPA2 security key Figure 2-7 •...
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Connecting Other Devices to a WNHDE111 There are adding. • For wireless devices that support the WPS automated method, repeat the steps above for the WPS setup method. The default wireless network name (SSID) is the serial number printed on the back of the wireless... device you can connect other devices to a free Ethernet port on the WNHDE111. The WNHDE111 default WPA/WPA2 security key is NETGEAR-HD. 1TX18149020CB Default WPA/WPA2 security key Figure 2-7 •...
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WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual 2-8 Easy Secure Wireless Setup v1.1, May 2008
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WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Using the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant The Configuration Assistant is assigned dynamically by the router. You can downloaded it from the Resource CD to your PC. Run the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. If the PC is directly connected to the WNHDE111... the IP network of the Wireless-N Bridge. Tip: For convenience, and ease of the WNHDE111, the Configuration Assistant prompts you can be run from http://www.netgear.com/support. Without a router, the IP address of the Wireless-N Bridge in the same range...
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Using the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant The Configuration Assistant is assigned dynamically by the router. You can downloaded it from the Resource CD to your PC. Run the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. If the PC is directly connected to the WNHDE111... the IP network of the Wireless-N Bridge. Tip: For convenience, and ease of the WNHDE111, the Configuration Assistant prompts you can be run from http://www.netgear.com/support. Without a router, the IP address of the Wireless-N Bridge in the same range...
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Figure 3-10 Making Changes 3-3 v1.1, May 2008 To configure a unit on the list, do one of the following: • Right-click its name to display a menu of units discovered Figure 3-9 2. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual The Configuration Assistant lists all the WNHDE111 units it finds. Names of settings you can change.
Figure 3-10 Making Changes 3-3 v1.1, May 2008 To configure a unit on the list, do one of the following: • Right-click its name to display a menu of units discovered Figure 3-9 2. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual The Configuration Assistant lists all the WNHDE111 units it finds. Names of settings you can change.
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If the unit discovers a newer version of your browser, and then press Enter. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • Double-click the name of the unit in the discovery list to open the web browser interface by ... Browser Interface You can open the login menu. The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you can use a web browser to log in to a WNHDE111 and view or changes its settings. The login window above opens: 2. Enter password for New Version Firmware Upon Log-in check box in this guide...
If the unit discovers a newer version of your browser, and then press Enter. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • Double-click the name of the unit in the discovery list to open the web browser interface by ... Browser Interface You can open the login menu. The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you can use a web browser to log in to a WNHDE111 and view or changes its settings. The login window above opens: 2. Enter password for New Version Firmware Upon Log-in check box in this guide...