4
4
Configure the Bridge
Once you are logged into the Configuration Utility, you can view the
status of your home wireless network and current configuration of the
bridge, change the password, enable WEP security (if you have it set
up on your wireless network), select a specific network for the wireless
connection, or make other configuration changes.
a. Choose
Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101
Configuration Utility
from the
Start
menu.
b. If the bridge’s name doesn’t appear in the Bridge Name list, select
Browse
to have the utility search for an active bridge.
c. Type
password
as the password.
d. Click
Login
.
e. Click the
Configuration
tab.
f. Either select an
SSID
name
assigned to the wireless router
from the list or type the SSID
name.
g. If you are not in the United
States, select the correct country
or region from the
Country/Region
list.
h. Type the correct IP address for
the bridge. The first three sets
of numbers (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy)
should be the same as your
access point or router. The last number (.yyy) should be a unique
number on your network.
i. Click
Apply
.
j. If you are through making changes, click
Exit
.
k. To use the bridge with a different computer or other Ethernet-
enabled device, return to procedure
1
to connect the bridge.
March 2003
ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights
PWR
Green
OFF: No power to the unit.
ON: Power applied to the unit.
WLAN
Green
OFF: No wireless LAN activity.
Flashing: Searching for an access point or
wireless router.
ON: Communicating to a wireless LAN.
LAN
Green
OFF: No Ethernet traffic.
Flashing: Wired Ethernet traffic.
ON: Connected to the Ethernet.
Reset to Factory Defaults
Hold the
Default
button for at least 6 seconds and then release the
button. This reboots the ME101 Bridge and reverts all the current settings
to the factory defaults.
Troubleshooting
If you have trouble setting up your ME101, check these tips.
The Wireless light is off and I can’t connect to the router or access
point.
•
Check the configuration utility for the router or access point to see if
it lists ME101 Bridge.
•
Use the configuration utility for the bridge to verify that the SSID,
Country/Region, and WEP settings match those of the router or
access point.
My gaming console or remote computer could not connect to the
Internet.
•
Turn off
all
devices. Then, power on the wireless router (or access
point) and power on the bridge. Check that the bridge connects to
the wireless router or access point. If it connects, power on the
gaming console or remote computer.
My bridge-enabled computer could not communicate with my wireless-
enabled computer or printer.
•
Check that the wireless-enabled computer or printer is on the same
wireless network as the computer using the bridge.
•
Check that the Wireless light is on steadily.
•
Make sure the SSID, WEP key (if WEP is enabled), and
Country/Region selection are the same for all devices connected to
the same wireless network.
The Configuration Utility cannot see any bridge even when I click
Browse.
•
Verify that the crossover cable connecting your computer and the
bridge is the correct cable.
•
Make sure the cable’s RJ-45 connectors are securely plugged in.
Note:
For other troubleshooting information, please see the User Guide
on the GearBox CD or at the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site.
Technical Support
PLEASE REFER TO THE SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT SHIPPED
WITH YOUR PRODUCT.
By registering your product at www.NETGEAR.com/register, we can provide
you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and
software upgrades.
NETGEAR, INC.
Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (For US & Canada only)
For other countries see your Support information card.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.NETGEAR.com
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