NETGEAR WGR101 Installation Manual

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Use this guide to quickly set up your router. For advanced options, see the latest
manual at http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WGR101.asp.
Quick Plug and Play Installation
These instructions assume the following:
• You will connect the WGR101 wireless travel router to an RJ45 wall port in an
office or hotel, or a broadband router at home.
• Wireless WEP security is disabled.
• One or more wireless computers will connect to the WGR101 wireless travel
router.
Use WEP to protect sensitive data, according to the instructions in the Reference
Manual on the CD.
1. First, install the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101
a. Connect an Ethernet cable to the port on the WGR101 wireless travel router.
If you are traveling, connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 port in the
wall. If you are at home or in an office, connect the other end of the cable to
a switch, router, or cable modem with a broadband Internet connection.
Position 1: Single User
Position 2: Multiple Users
Position 3: Configuration
Position 4: Unused
b. The WGR101 wireless travel router ships with the switch in position 1 for a
single user. If multiple computers will use the wireless travel router, change
the switch position to 2.
c. Connect the power cord to the WGR101 and plug it into an outlet. The
Power LED lights up. The WGR101 automatically broadcasts a wireless
signal.
Power
Wireless Port
Ethernet Port
d. Check the WGR101 wireless travel router status lights to verify the
following:
• Power: The power light should turn solid green. When you first turn on
the router, the power light blinks during its self test, then turns solid
green. If it does not, see the Troubleshooting Tips in the manual.
• Wireless: The wireless light should be lit. If the Wireless light is not lit,
see the Troubleshooting Tips in the manual.
• Ethernet: The Ethernet light should only be lit when an Ethernet cable is
connected to the unit and is also connected to a powered on computer or
network device at the other end.
2. Now, configure each wireless computer
a. On your computer, set NETGEAR-TRAVEL as the SSID for each
computer that will use the WGR101.
Tip: If you are typing the SSID, note that it is case sensitive and must match
the WGR101 SSID exactly.
b. The wireless LED on the WGR101 is on when wireless communication is
enabled. This LED flashes during data transfer.

Troubleshooting Tips

Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.
Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly.
The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP security settings of the router and
wireless computer must match exactly.
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
Ethernet cable and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain IP
and DNS addresses automatically via DHCP. For help with this, please see the
animated tutorials on the CD or the Reference Manual Appendix C on the CD.
Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation.
If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes of turning the router on,
reset the router as described in the Reference Manual on the CD.
Do not connect the WGR101 directly to a DSL modem.
Connecting the WGR101 directly to a DSL modem is not supported.
When connecting to a router that uses 192.168.0.x, avoid address conflicts.
In single user mode, this is not a problem. In multi-user mode, you need to change
the WGR101 LAN IP address and DHCP server pool according to the instructions in
the help screens or Reference Manual.