NETGEAR ME101 - Wireless EN Bridge Network Converter User Manual Download

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Connecting One Device

Note:

If you want to connect multiple devices, see the procedure on page 6.

Turn off the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device.

Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the ME101 Wireless Bridge and the gaming
console or other Ethernet-enabled device.

Connect the power adapter to the wireless bridge and plug the power adapter in to a
power outlet. The Power and Wireless LAN lights should light up.

After you see the Wireless LAN light light up, turn on the gaming console or other
Ethernet-enabled device.

If the bridge and the Ethernet-enabled device are successfully connected, the Network
light will light up. This light flashes when there is network activity.

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 need to change the
Country/Region setting from the default setting (

U.S.A.

) or you have more than one

ME101 bridge on your network.

Default

Ethernet

Antenna

DC in 5V

Gaming console or other
Ethernet-enabled device

ME101 Wireless
Ethernet Bridge

Summary of Contents for ME101 - Wireless EN Bridge Network Converter

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Page 2: ...he 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 15 ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights 15 Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings 15 ME101 802 ...

Page 3: ...outer or access point Setup is easy follow the instructions in this guide and your network will be up and running quickly Package Contents The product package should contain the following items ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Power adapter Ethernet crossover cable Resource CD for Wireless Ethernet Bridge including Configuration Utility software User s Guide for the Model ME101 802 11b Wirel...

Page 4: ... networks indoors at a maximum range of approximately 500 feet However the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of the ME101 802 11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge For best results avoid potential sources of interference such as Large metal surfaces Microwaves 2 4 GHz cordless phones In general 802 11b wireless devices can communic...

Page 5: ...Wireless network name Service Set Identification SSID Any Note Any means the bridge will connect to the first access point or wireless router that responds to the bridge s request for connection This may not be the strongest signal or the closest access point or router For the ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge to communicate with a specific wireless router or access point both devices must be configu...

Page 6: ...tents 2 Identify a flat surface where you will put the wireless bridge For best results follow these guidelines Place it away from potential sources of interference such as computers monitors TVs microwaves cordless phones or large metal surfaces Warning Failure to follow these guidelines can cause intermittent or complete failure of wireless connectivity Place it in an elevated location such as a...

Page 7: ... you see the Wireless LAN light light up turn on the gaming console or other Ethernet enabled device If the bridge and the Ethernet enabled device are successfully connected the Network light will light up This light flashes when there is network activity 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 yo...

Page 8: ...hts up turn on any game console s 7 Turn on any other Ethernet enabled devices If the bridge and the Ethernet enabled device s are successfully connected the Network light on the bridge will light up This light flashes when there is network activity 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 need...

Page 9: ...t network has an IP subset address given as a set of three numbers xxx xxx xxx yyy plus a last set of numbers to identify each device on the network The default IP address for the bridge is 192 168 0 200 To communicate to your Ethernet network the bridge must have a unique address consistent with your network s IP address If you need to change the bridge s IP address write down the new address Bri...

Page 10: ...ion utility should start up automatically 2 Click Install Utility 3 Follow the instructions on screen to install the ME101 Configuration Utility 4 Click Finish 5 Restart the computer 6 If you had the bridge connected to another device you must connect it to the computer where you installed the Configuration Utility Note If the bridge and the computer are connected to the same hub you don t need to...

Page 11: ...u are not in the United States select the correct country or region from the Country Region list Click Yes to accept the new country or region Warning Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of local laws 8 If you have a router that assigns IP addresses dynamically DHCP select Obtain an IP Address Automatically Otherwise if your network uses static addresse...

Page 12: ...he password 4 Click Login 5 Click the Configuration tab 6 Type the old password in the Old Password box 7 Type a new password in the New Password box 8 Re type the new password in the Confirm Password box 9 Click Apply 10 If you are through making changes click Exit Upgrading the Bridge If there s a firmware upgrade download the software from www NETGEAR com to your computer and then use the confi...

Page 13: ...security setting has WEP security disabled 1 Choose Programs NETGEAR ME101 Bridge ME101 Configuration Utility from the Start menu 2 If the bridge s name doesn t appear in the Bridge Name list select Browse to have the utility search for an active bridge 3 Type the password password is the default 4 Click Login 5 Click the Security tab 6 Select the type of security you have set in your wireless rou...

Page 14: ...68 0 200 as the web address and press Return You ll see the Information page 4 To change the IP address for the bridge to match your wireless network click IP Settings 5 Type admin as the User ID and type password as the Password 6 Click OK 7 If you have a router that uses DHCP to assign addresses dynamically select Obtain IP address automatically Otherwise select Use the following IP address and ...

Page 15: ...gion from the Country Region list Click Yes to accept the new country or region Warning Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of local laws 7 Click Apply and if you re through making changes click Logout 8 To use the bridge with one or more different Ethernet enabled devices see Installing the ME101 on page 4 Changing the password 1 Start your browser sof...

Page 16: ...refer to them for this procedure 1 Start your browser software 2 Type http followed by the IP address for the bridge as the Web address and press Return The default is 192 168 0 200 You ll see the Information page 3 To change the password click Security Settings 4 Type admin as the User ID and type the current password as the Password password is the default 5 Click OK 6 Select an Encryption Lengt...

Page 17: ...ffic Flashing Wired Ethernet traffic ON Connected to the Ethernet Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings There are two ways to return the bridge to its default factory settings Using the Default button Press the Default button with the point of a pen or pencil for at least 6 seconds until the WLAN light flashes Then release the button The LAN light and then the WLAN light should each flash a...

Page 18: ...tus tab of the Configuration Utility shows The network SSID and the wireless router s or access point s media access control MAC address The type of network The channel and frequency of the bridge The type of encryption currently active The bridge s IP address Transmitted and received data amounts A signal strength indicator The Stations tab lists all active wireless access points and routers with...

Page 19: ... specific information about the bridge like the model name MAC address and current firmware version The Information page of the browser based configuration software shows the same settings as the Status and About tabs 17 ...

Page 20: ... bridge to verify that the SSID country and WEP settings match those of the router or access point Make sure that the bridge s IP subset address matches the IP subset address of the router or access point 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 ga...

Page 21: ...s on the same wireless network as the computer using the bridge Make sure the Network Name SSID WEP key if WEP is enabled and country region selection are the same for all devices connected to the same wireless network If the computer is connected to a hub disconnect all the devices from the hub and connect the computer directly to the bridge to see if it works when directly connected If the wirel...

Page 22: ...SE T WLAN 802 11b Power Adapter 5V AC 2A with localized plug for North America UK Europe or Australia Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 10 to 55 C 14 to 131 F Operating humidity 85 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Electromagnetic Emissions CE LVD EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 CE EMC EN 301489 17 V1 1 1 09 2000 EN 301489 1 V1 3 1 09 2001 CE Radio EN 300328 1 V1 3 1 12 2001 E...

Page 23: ...es législations des États Membres relatives à la compatibilité électromagnétique 89 336 CEE la Directive sur les basses tensions 73 23 CEE et la Directive d amendement 93 68 CEE Les normes suivantes ont été appliquées pour évaluer la conformité à ces Directives EN 60950 1992 A1 A2 A3 A4 A11 EN 300328 1 V1 3 1 12 2001 EN 301489 17 V1 1 1 09 2000 EN 300328 2 V1 2 1 12 2001 EN 301489 1 V1 3 1 09 2001...

Page 24: ...any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequenc...

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