User's Manual

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101
3-4 Connecting the Router to the Internet
May 2004 (202-10034-01)
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.
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 available.
This LED flashes during data transfer.
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Position 1: Single User
Position 2: Multiple Users