Netgear orporated WGR101 Users Manual
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10034-01
Version 1.4
May 2004
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© 2004 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Wi ndow s NT are registered trademar ks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 has been suppressed in accordance with the
conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,
test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the
notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver , it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 .
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL)
http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are
required.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio
Frequency Notice
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 frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
1. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user authority to operate the equipment.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
(Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices).
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 is shielded against the generation of radio
interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by
the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. It is the responsibility of the
user to procure the appropriate cables.
Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community
This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor
operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below.
NOTE: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in
conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.
• This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the Radio
Configuration Window as described in the user guide, before operating this device.
• This device will automatically limit the allowable channels of operation applicable to each country. Incorrectly
entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other
system. The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor
restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.
• This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz
band except where noted below.
• In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.
• In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.
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Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for home and office use in EU and EFTA member states. In
some EU / EFTA member states some restrictions may apply. Please contact local spectrum management authorities for
further details before putting this device into operation.
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 is shielded against the generation of radio
interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by
the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. It is the responsibility of the
user to procure the appropriate cables.
Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community
This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor
operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below.
NOTE: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in
conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.
• This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the Radio
Configuration Window as described in the user guide, before operating this device.
• This device will automatically limit the allowable channels of operation applicable to each country. Incorrectly
entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other
system. The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor
restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.
• This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz
band except where noted below.
• In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.
• In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.
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Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish Valmistaja NETGEAR, Inc.vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Dutch Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc.dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Bij deze NETGEAR, Inc.dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de
overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
French Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc.déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Par la présente, NETGEAR, Inc.déclare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables.
Swedish Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc.att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Danish Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc.erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
German Hiermit erklärt [INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE], dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN
device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc.die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
(Wien).
Italian Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc.dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti
Spanish Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc.declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los
Portuguese NETGEAR, Inc.declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/
CE.
outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Channel
The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication.
•Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which
provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using
multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
• In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for a Access Point. If more than
one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.)
• If using "Ad-hoc" mode (no Access Point), all Wireless stations should be set to use the same Channel. However,
most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see if there is an existing "Ad-hoc" group they can join.
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Model Name: 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router
Model No.: WGR101
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rule. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Contact Person: Jimmy Su
Contact Address: 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, California 95054, USA
TEL: +1-408-907-8000
FAX: +1-408-907-8097
E-MAIL: jimmy.su@netgear.com
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1
802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................2-2
Security ....................................................................................................................2-2
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-2
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-3
Maintenance and Support ............... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ............2-4
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-4
The Router’s Switch .................................................................................................2-5
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-6
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Travel Router ...............................................................3-1
Setup Options Overview .................................................................................................3-2
Quick Installation: No Router Configuration or WEP Security ........................................3-4
How to Log in to the Wireless Travel Router ................................ ... ... ............................3-5
Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration ..................................................................3-8
Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................3-9
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .......................... .................. 4-1
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Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-3
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................4-6
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................4-7
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-7
How to Configure WEP ............................................................................................4-8
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ...............................................4-10
Chapter 5
Management
Viewing Wireless Travel Router Status Information ........................................................5-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................5-5
Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................5-6
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................5-6
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ...........................................................5-7
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................5-8
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................5-8
Chapter 6
Network Configuration
Wireless Login to the Wireless Travel Router .................................................................6-1
Configuring Basic Settings Options ................................................................................6-3
Configuring WAN Setup Options ....................................................................................6-4
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...............6-4
Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ...................................................................6-5
Using WAN IP Setup Options .........................................................................................6-6
Using the Router as a DHCP server ........................................................................6-7
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1
Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................7-1
Lights Never Turn Off ...............................................................................................7-2
LAN/ WAN Port Light Not On ...................................................................................7-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................7-3
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................7-4
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-4
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................7-5
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Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ............... .........................................7-5
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
Related Publications ...................................................................................................... B-1
Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1
What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1
Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2
IP Addresses and the Internet ....................................................................................... B-2
Netmask .................................... ................................................................ ..............B-4
Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-4
Private IP Addresses ................................. ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... . B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ....................................................................... B-7
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-8
Related Documents ................................................................................................. B-9
Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9
IP Configuration by DHCP ............................ ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............................... B-10
Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10
What is a Firewall? ................................................................................................ B-10
Stateful Packet Inspection ........................... .... ... ... ..........................................B-11
Denial of Service Attack ..................................................................................B-11
Ethernet Cabling .............................. ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .............................B-11
Category 5 Cable Quality ...................................................................................... B-12
Inside Twisted Pair Cables .................................................................................... B-13
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-14
Appendix C
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ......................................... ... .... ... ... . C-1
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ....................................... C-2
Install or V erify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings .................................C-4
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method .......................................................... C-6
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-6
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................ C-7
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Install or V erify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-7
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 ............................... C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ..................................................... C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ................................................ C-10
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 .................................................. C-13
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 ......................... ... .. C-15
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ...................................................... C-16
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x ............... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ... .... ... .. C-16
MacOS X ...... ... ....................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... .. C-16
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ... .... .................................. C-17
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ....................................................... C-18
Are Login Protocols Used? ................................................................................... C-18
What Is Your Configuration Information? ..............................................................C-18
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers .......................C-19
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers .....................C-20
Restarting the Network ................................................................................................ C-21
Appendix D
Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview .............................. ... .... ... ... .......................................... . D-1
Infrastructure Mode .................................................................................................D-1
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ............................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ...........D-2
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................D-2
Wireless Channels ................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... . D-2
WEP Wireless Security .................... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... . D-4
WEP Authentication ........... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ... ... .... .......D-4
WEP Open System Authentication ......................................................................... D-5
WEP Shared Key Authentication ............................................................................D-6
Key Size and Configuration ..............................................................................D-7
How to Use WEP Parameters .................................................................................D-8
Glossary
List of Glossary Terms ...................................................................................................G-1
Index
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Chapter 1
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial
information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold times roman User input
courier font Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
This manual is written for the WGR101 wireless travel router according to these specifications.:
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
Product Version 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101
Manual Publication Date May 2004
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at
www.netgear.com/support/main.asp.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless T ravel Router WGR101 .
The WGR101 wireless travel router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet
through an RJ45 wall slot or an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem) that is
normally intended for use by a single computer. This chapter describes the features of the
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 .
Key Features
Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of
publication. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in
this manual. Check the NETGEAR We b site at www.netgear.com/support/main.asp
where you will find product firmware updates for your WGR101.
The 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 with 4-port switch connects one or more wireless
computers to the Internet through an RJ45 slot, router, or cable modem.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The WGR101 wireless travel router provides the following features:
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 80 2.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes.
• Easy, web-based setup for installation and management.
• Ethernet connection to an RJ45 wall slot, router, or cable modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support.
• Login capability.
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade.
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802.11g Wireless Networking
The WGR101 wireless travel router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing
continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access
point provides:
• 802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps.
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or
802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicating
the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices.
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
• WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.
• WPA-PSK support. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which
provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network
name (SSID) can connect.
Security
The WGR101 wireless travel router is equipped with several features designed to maintain
security, as described in this section.
• Computers Hidden by NAT
NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from the local network.
Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN
from finding and directly accessing the computers on the LAN.
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
With its internal 8-port 10/100 switch, the WGR101 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard
Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are
autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
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The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense
whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a
computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself
to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables,
as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
Extensive Protocol Support
The WGR101 wireless travel router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to
Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics.”
• IP Address Sharing by NAT
The WGR101 wireless travel router allows several networked computers to share an Internet
account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by
your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an
inexpensive single-user ISP account.
• Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP
The WGR101 wireless travel router dynamically assigns network configuration information,
including IP, gateway , and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the
LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies
configuration of computers on your local network.
• DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own
address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses
from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 within
minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and
management tasks:
• Browser-based management
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type
of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Online help documentation is
built into the browser-based Web Management Interface.
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• Firmware Update
The WGR101 wireless travel router can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available.
This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGR101 as soon as they
become available.
• Visual monitoring
The WGR101 wireless travel router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its
status and activity.
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WGR101 wireless
travel router:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 .
•AC power adapter.
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
• NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD (230-10081-01),
including:
— This guide.
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
•.
• Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.
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The Router’s Switch
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Figure 2-1: WGR101, Side View
The side of the WGR101 Travel Router has a four-position switch. It ships in position 1, which is
used when connecting to the router as a single user. The switch position functions are as follows:
• Switch position 1: single wireless computer only access, no configuration access
• Switch position 2: configuration and multiple wireless computer access
• Switch position 3: configuration only via Ethernet or wirelessly connected computer
• Switch position 4: unused at this time
For information about changing the switch position for multiple computers to share the WGR101
Travel Router, or to configure WEP security, refer to “Setup Options Overview” in Chapter 3.
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The Router’s Front Panel
The front panel of the WGR101 wireless travel router contains the status lights described below.
Power
Wireless Port
Ethernet Port
Figure 2-2: WGR101 Front Panel
You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below
describes the lights on the front panel of the router.
Table 2-1. Status Light Descriptions
Label Activity Description
On Green Solid
Off
Power
On Green Solid
Blink Green
Wireless
Ethernet
Off
On Green Solid
Blink Green
Off
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Power is supplied to the router.
Power is not supplied to the router.
The router has located a wireless connection and is ready for use.
Data is being transmitted or received.
No wireless connection is available.
Ethernet is connected.
Data is being transmitted or received.
No link is detected on this port.
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The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the router is shown below.
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
Power
Reset
Button
Figure 2-3: WGR101 Rear Panel
Ethernet
WAN/LAN Port
• Reset: This push button can reset the router to the last settings, or reset to the factory default
settings.
If you want to: Hold Reset button down Release Reset button
Reset After power-on When power LED is still on
Reset to factory After power-on for about five
seconds
When the Power LED is flashing
• Ethernet: This port is used for Internet (WAN) connection via an RJ45 wall slot, router, or
cable modem. It is also used as a LAN port to connect the router to a local computer.
• Power: The AC power adapter outlet.
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Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. You will find out how to configure your 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101
for Internet access.
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Travel Router
Before proceeding with the wireless travel router installation, familiarize yourself with the
contents of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD
(230-10081-01), especially this manual and the animated tutorials.
For the initial setup of your router, you will need to connect a computer to the router. This
computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router via DHCP.
Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration
Tutorials on the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD
(230-10081-01), or refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network.
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Setup Options Overview
Locate the recommended setup for the WGR101 Travel Router on the chart below.
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Figure 3-1: Single User Scenarios
Ty pe o f Use
One computer access,
casual use, no
sensitive data.
Recommended
Setup
Quick Installation
(No WEP security)
Application
Usage
Exclusive
access for the
first computer
Switch Position on
the Unit
1
(default setting)
Comment
No configuration
required.
to select this
SSID.
One computer working
in a setting such as a
hotel room where
others may abruptly
connect to this SSID.
Or, working with
sensitive data and
needing to encrypt and
Single user with
WEP security .
NETGEAR
recommends this
setup.
Exclusive
access and
reserves the
connection for
you with
matching WEP
keys.
First, change to
position 3 to
configure WEP
security, then
change to position 1
to connect as a
single user with
WEP security .
See instructions in the
User manual for
configuring WEP
security settings.
use a secure wireless
connection.
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Figure 3-2: Multiple User Scenarios
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Type of Use
Multiple computers,
casual use, no
sensitive data.
Multiple computers
working where
others may
accidentally connect
to this SSID.
Working with
sensitive data.
Recommended
Setup
Quick Installation (No
WEP Security),
Multiple user switch
position
Installation with WEP
Security, multiple
user switch position.
Application
Usage
Shared among
computers that
use this SSID.
Shared access,
and reserves
connection for
computers with
matching SSID
and WEP keys.
Switch Position on
the Unit
2 No configuration
First, change to 3 to
configure WEP
security settings; then
change to position 2
to connect as a single
user with WEP
security
Comment
required.
See instructions
below for configuring
WEP security
settings.
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Quick Installation: No Router Configuration or WEP Security
These instructions assume the following:
• You will connect the WGR101 wireless travel router to an RJ45 wall slot in the office or hotel,
or a broadband router at home
• You will not use wireless WEP security
• One or more wireless computers will connect to the WGR101 wireless travel router.
Use WEP (“Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration” on page 3-8) to protect sensitive data.
1. First, install the Travel Router
a. Connect an Ethernet cable to the port on the WGR101 Travel Router. If you are traveling,
connect the other end of the cable to an RJ45 slot in the wall. If you are 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
Figure 3-3: Switch position 3
b.
The WGR101 wireless travel router ships with the switch in position 1 for a single user. If
multiple computers will use the travel router, change the switch position to 2.
c. Connect the power cord to the Travel Router and plug it into an outlet. The Power LED
lights up. The Travel Router automatically broadcasts a wireless signal.
2. Now, configure your wireless computer(s)
a. On your computer, set NETGEAR-TRAVEL as the SSID for each computer that will use
the Travel Router.
Tip: If you are typing the SSID, note that it is case sensitive and must match the WGR101
Travel Router SSID exactly.
b. The Wireless LED on the Travel Router is on when a wireless connection is availab le.
This LED flashes during data transfer.
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How to Log in to the Wireless Travel Router
You can always connect to the router to change its settings. These two switch settings enable you
to log in:
• Switch position 1: single wireless computer only access, no configuration access
• Switch position 2: configuration and multiple wireless computer access as explained in
“Network Configuration” on page 6-1.
• Switch position 3: configuration only via Ethernet or wirelessly connected computer as
explained in “Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration” on page 3-8 below
• Switch position 4: unused at this time
Follow these procedures to log in to the wireless travel router.
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Figure 3-4: Switch position 3
1.
Set the switch to position 3.
2. Connect the power cord to the wireless travel router and plug it into an outlet. The Power LED
lights up.
Warning: Be sure to power on the wireless travel router before connecting the cable from the
computer. If you do not observe this sequence, you computer may time out and fail to connect.
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Figure 3-5: Computer connected via Ethernet cable to WGR101 wireless travel router
Connect an Ethernet cable to the wireless travel router.
3.
Check the status lights and verify the following:
Power: When you first turn on the router, the power light blinks during the
diagnostic self test, then turns solid green.
Ethernet: The Ethernet port light on the wireless travel router should be lit. If not,
make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached.
Wireless: The Wireless light should be lit. If the Wireless light is not lit, see the
Basic Setup Troublesho oting Tips below.
4. Open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer on the computer to connect to the wireless
travel router. The wireless travel router will automatically connecting to the browser.
A login window like the one shown below opens:
Figure 3-6: Login window
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When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password,
both in lower case letters.
The WGR101 wireless travel router and display the home page as shown in below.
Figure 3-7: Switch position 3 login result: WGR101 wireless settings p age
The browser will then display the WGR101 wireless settings page.
You can set the wireless security options on this page. Use the procedure below for basic
wireless WEP configuration, or see “Wireless Configuration” on page 4-1 for a full
explanation of all the wireless options.
If you do not click Logout, the wireless travel router will wait 5 minutes after there is no
activity before it automatically logs you out.
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Basic Wireless Security WEP Configuration
The procedure provides instructions for basic wireless security configuration for single or multiple
users. For full instructions on setting the wireless settings, see “Wireless Configuration” on
page 4-1.
1. LOG IN TO THE WGR101 WIRELESS TRAVEL ROUTER (SEE PAGE 3-5)
The WGR101 wireless travel router and display the wireless settings page as shown in below.
Figure 3-8: Login result: WGR101 home page
Note: If you did not connect to the router, verify that your computer is set up for DHCP. For
help with this, please see the animated tutorials on the CD or Appendix C, “Preparing Your
Network.
2. CUSTOMIZE THE WEP WIRELESS SECURITY SETTINGS
a. The Wireless Settings page shows NETGEAR-TRAVEL as the Name (SSID).
b. In the Region field, choose the country where you are located.
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