User manual NETGEAR WGE101 SMARTNAV REFERENCE MANUAL

[. . . ] . 1 WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings . . 2 1: Preparing To Use the Smart Navigator . . 3 Connecting a WGE101 Bridge to a Computer . . 4 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID), IP Address, and WEP Security Settings . [. . . ] To communicate to your Ethernet network, each bridge must have a unique address consistent with your network's IP subset address. If you need to change the bridge's IP address, write down the new address. Bridge's IP address: ______________________________ · WEP Security Encryption key: The default WEP encryption mode of the bridge is disabled. If you have set up WEP security on your wireless network (through the router or access point), you'll need to configure the bridge using the same WEP security parameters. WEP Encryption Key Length, circle one: 40/64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase, if used: ___________________ A passphrase is used to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the key. Otherwise, you will have to manually enter up to four hexadecimal numbers. WEP Hexadecimal Numbers: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ 5 This section provides instructions for configuring the WGE101 Bridge using the Smart Navigator. You use the Smart Navigator, itself, to change basic settings: · · · · · Network Name (SSID) Country/Region Network Type (Infrastructure/Ad-Hoc) Security Settings IP Address 2 Configuring Your WGE101 To change more advanced settings, you use the bridge's internal configuration software using an Internet browser. In addition to the basic settings, you can make the following changes using the browser-based software: · · · · Changing the password. Setting the bridge's data rate/channel. Restoring the factory default settings. For details on using the browser-based configuration software see the WGE101 Reference Manual on the WGE101 54 Mbps Wireless Ethernet Bridge Resource CD. Starting the Smart Navigator 1. Choose Programs>NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge>Smart Navigator from the Start menu. When the Smart Navigator opens, it searches for any connected WGE101 Bridge. When located, any bridge appears in the device list at the top. Select the bridge that you want to configure. To configure basic connection settings, click Connection Settings. OR To configure more advanced settings or the IP address, click Advanced Settings. Type admin as the User name and the current password. To refresh the device list, click Scan. 2. 3. 4. 6 Getting Status Information 1. Choose Programs>NETGEAR WGE101 Bridge>Smart Navigator from the Start menu. When the Smart Navigator opens, it searches for any connected WGE101 Bridge. [. . . ] OR If the Ad-Hoc network already exists, select the correct SSID in the Network Name (SSID) list. Select the Channel (with frequency) for this network. Note: If you're setting up a new Ad-Hoc network, select a channel and frequency that isn't being used by other nearby wireless devices. To apply the change, type admin as the User name and the current password. [. . . ]