NETGEAR WGE101 Status Information

Status Information

In the browser-based configuration software, you can get certain status information about the

bridge and your wireless network.

The Status page of the configuration software shows:

•Connection status

•A signal strength indicator

•Network name SSID

•Current country or region setting

•Channel and frequency of the bridge

•Type of encryption currently active

•Transmitted and received data amounts

•The bridge’s IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and the source of the IP address

•NETBIOS name

•Media access control (MAC) address

•Firmware version

Contents

Main Table of Contents Preparing to Install the WGE101 Bridge Introduction Package Contents System Requirements Placement and Range Guidelines Operating Modes WGE101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings Installing the WGE101 Bridge Connecting the Bridge to a Single Device family room Connecting the Bridge to Multiple Devices Page Preparing To Configure the WGE101 Bridge Identifying Your Wireless Network Settings Connecting the Bridge to a Computer Checking and Changing the Computers IP Address Page Changing the Bridges IP Address Using the NetBIOS Name Configuring the WGE101 Bridge for Your Wireless Network Changing the Country/Region Setting Selecting a Specific Wireless Network Changing the Bridges Password Enabling WEP Security Upgrading the Bridge Configuring the Bridge for Ad-Hoc Mode Setting the Bridges Data Rate WGE101 Bridge Status Lights and Settings Status Lights Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings Status Information Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Cause Solution Symptom Cause Solution WGE101 System Requirements and Specifications System Requirements for the Bridge Bridge Specifications Environmental Specifications Page Technical Support 0560 !