WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10300-01 May 2008 v1.
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: WNHDE111 Publication Date: May 2008 Product Family: Wireless-N Bridge Product Name: 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111 Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10300-01 vi v1.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii Revision History .................................................................................................
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login ..............................................................3-5 Chapter 4 Securing My Wireless Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................4-1 Changing Wireless Security Settings .............................................................................4-4 Viewing Basic Wireless Settings ................................................
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Upgrading the Software ..................................................................................................7-8 Upgrading Automatically to New Software ...............................................................7-9 Upgrading Manually to New Software ......................................................................7-9 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick Tips ..........................................................
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About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the . You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical conventions.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice might result in personal injury or death. • Scope.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for you to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. – – Printing a PDF chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print.
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Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted This chapter describes unpacking the 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111, its key hardware features, and positioning the unit. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Unpacking Your New Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge” on page 1-1 • “Key Hardware Features” on page 1-3 • “Positioning Your Unit” on page 1-6 Before you begin installing your bridge, check the package contents.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Prepare for Installation Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides of your bridge Figure 1 Set up your bridge by inserting the tabs of the stand into the slots on its bottom as shown. Then, remove the protective film covering the status light panel. Figure 2 Place your bridge in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your wired connections).
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Key Hardware Features Before you install and connect your bridge, take a moment to become familiar with its front and back panels—especially the status light and Push N Connect push button on the front panel. Front Panel The lights on the front panel indicate the operating status of the bridge. Illuminated Power LED On – Amber The unit is performing the power-on diagnostic tests. On – Green The power is on and the router is ready.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Back Panel Connectors, Buttons, and Switches This illustration identifies the connectors and switches on the back of the unit. Factory Default Reset Button Power Ethernet ports LED on/off switch Mode switch Figure 1-2 Table 1-1. Connectors, Buttons, and Switches Connector, Button, or Switch Description Power connector Port for connecting the AC power adapter.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Key Back Panel Label Information Note: The WNHDE111 comes with a WPA/WPA2 security key enabled by default. This key is the serial number printed on the label on the back of on the unit. The default wireless network name (SSID) is NETGEAR-HD. This illustration identifies key information printed on the back panel label of the unit.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Table 1-2. Product label information Item Description Serial Number which is also default WPA/WPA2 security key. The serial number is also the factory default WPA/WPA2 security key. This enables easy automated WPS Push 'N' Connect setup. MAC Address. The Media Access Control (MAC) address of this unit, which will be visible in status monitoring screens on the unit or on a router.
Chapter 2 Easy Secure Wireless Setup This chapter describes how to easily and securely set up your Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). WPS is a standard for easy and secure setup of wireless home networks, created by the Wi-Fi Alliance and launched in January, 2007. For more information on WPS, go to http://www.wi-fi.org/wifi-protected-setup. This chapter provides instructions for using the WPS push button and the WPS PIN configuration methods.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Access Point Mode WPS Setup These instructions will guide you through connecting the access point to a router. Then, you will connect wirelessly using WPS technology. Internet Router/gateway WNHDE111 Access Point Laptop with adapter like the NETGEAR WNDA3100 USB Adapter Figure 2-1 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN port on your existing router or gateway to either Ethernet port on the Wireless-N Access Point.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual WPS Push Button Client Setup 1. On the WNHDE111, press the NETGEAR Push 'N' Connect WPS push button. Figure 2-2 The WPS button will blink for no more than 2 minutes. 2. Now, activate the WPS push button feature on your wireless client computer. For example, using the NETGEAR WNDA3100 USB Adapter, within the 2-minute period, push the picture of this button that the Smart Wizard displays.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual The WPS button on the Wireless-N Access Point blinks while the two devices are connecting and exchanging the security key. Upon successfully connecting, WPS button on the AP will be on solid for about 6 minutes and then turn off. The settings page of the Wireless-N Bridge confirms your connection. On a NETGEAR adapter, you will notice on its settings page that WPS sent the security key from the access point to the USB adapter.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Setting Up Two WNHDE111 Units You can set up a pair of WNHDE111 units, for example if you purchase them as a bundle. Or, you can set up one unit as an access point, then add a second unit as a bridge. Follow the instructions below for either of these scenarios.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Adding a Second WNHDE111 to Your Network Later Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridges, if purchased as a kit, are pre-configured to securely connect to each other automatically, according to the instructions above. To add a second WNHDE111, simply use the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) push button. 1. Make sure the WNHDE111 you are adding is set to Auto or Bridge mode but not set to AP mode, and place it near the devices you will connect to it. 2.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Connecting Other Devices to a WNHDE111 There are three ways you can connect other devices to the access point: • For wireless devices that support the WPS automated method, repeat the steps above for the WPS setup method. WPS will automatically transfer the security settings from the Wireless-N Access Point to the device you are adding. • For wireless devices that do not support WPS, manually configure them.
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Chapter 3 Making Changes This chapter describes how to connect to your WNHDE111, view or change its settings, and keep its firmware up to date. You can use the Smart Wizard or web-based GUI manage you WNHDE111. This chapter includes: • “Viewing or Changing Settings” on page 3-1 • “Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login” on page 3-5 Viewing or Changing Settings There are two ways you can view or change configuration settings on your WNHDE111.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Using the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant The Configuration Assistant is included on the Resource CD that came with your Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge. It can be run from a PC or the Resource CD that came with the unit. You can downloaded it from http://www.netgear.com/support. Tip: For convenience, and ease of future access to this utility, copy it from the Resource CD to your PC.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual The Configuration Assistant lists all the WNHDE111 units it finds. Names of units discovered Figure 3-9 2. To configure a unit on the list, do one of the following: • Right-click its name to display a menu of settings you can change. Figure 3-10 Making Changes 3-3 v1.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • Double-click the name of the unit in the discovery list to open the login menu. The default password is password. Figure 3-11 Refer to the topics in this guide, or the online help pages for further information about settings. Using the Web Browser Interface You can use a web browser to log in to a WNHDE111 and view or changes its settings. To access the web browser interface: 1.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Figure 3-12 Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home page is the Firmware Version Check screen. Otherwise, it is the Setup Wizard screen. If the unit is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support information or the user manual.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Figure 3-13 1. Allow the update feature to check for firmware updates more recent than the firmware currently installed in your Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge. If the update feature discovers a newer version of software, you are asked if you want to upgrade to the new software. Figure 3-14 2. To download and install a newer version, click Yes. The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Warning: Do not try to go online, turn off the bridge, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the bridge until the bridge finishes downloading! If no new firmware is available, the following message appears. Figure 3-16 Making Changes 3-7 v1.
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Chapter 4 Securing My Wireless The 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111 provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in this chapter.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer, and can cause significant performance degradation with a slow computer.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Basic security options are listed in order of increasing effectiveness below. For more details on wireless security methods, “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B. Table 4-1. Wireless Security Options Security Type Description None. No wireless security. Recommended only for troubleshooting wireless connectivity. Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public. WEP.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Changing Wireless Security Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and configure in the Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Setup in the main menu. Viewing Basic Wireless Settings To specify the wireless security settings of your router: 1. Log in to the router as described in “Viewing or Changing Settings” on page 3-1. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • Enable Auto Channel Scan. The unit automatically finds the channel with least interference and uses that channel. This is enabled by default. If you disable this feature, you can use the Wireless Channel option to manually pick a channel. • Wireless Channel. When Auto Channel Scan is disabled, use this option to manually pick a channel. • Channel Width. This field determines which operating frequency is used.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Configuring WPA Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP with Service Pack 2 does include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs (personal digital assistants) for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product you are using.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge. If you will not be using your wireless network for a period of time, you can clear this check box and disable all wireless connectivity. • WPS Settings. For information about these settings, see the following section, “Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)” on page 4-7.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • • “Push Button Configuration” “Security PIN Entry” on page 4-9 Push Button Configuration There are two methods to enable a wireless client to join a network using a push button on the router: using the physical push button or using the software button in the Add WPS Client screen. Using the Physical Push Button 1. Press the button on the Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge for over 5 seconds. For information about the WPS button light, see the .
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual 4. Click the button in the Add WPS Client screen. The following screen displays: Figure 4-4 The green button light on the Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge begins to blink in a regular pattern. While the button light is blinking, you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the device you are trying to connect to the router. 5. In the wireless client, follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS, to allow it to connect to the router.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual 2. Select Add WPS Client in the main menu, and click Next. 3. Select the PIN Number setup method. 4. On the wireless client, obtain its security PIN, or follow its specific networking instructions to generate a client security PIN. 5. In the Add WPS Client screen of the Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge, enter the client security PIN in the Enter Client’s PIN field. 6. Click Next.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual To enable wireless isolation, go to the Advanced Wireless menu and check the “Wireless Isolation” checkbox, and click Apply to save your changes. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address When a Wireless Card Access List is configured and enabled, the router checks the MAC address of any wireless device attempting a connection and allows only connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual 5. Click Add to add this wireless device to the Wireless Card Access List. The screen changes back to the list screen. 6. Repeat step 3 through step 5 for each additional device you want to add to the list. 7. Select the Turn Access Control On check box.
Chapter 5 Customizing Your Wireless Network This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • “Using the Network Settings Options” on page 5-1” • “Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS)” on page 5-3 Using the Network Settings Options Use the Network Settings screen to configure LAN IP services such as IP address of the unit, and the optional DHCP server.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual . Figure 5-1 Configuring the Access Point Parameters The Access Point Settings are: • Access Point IP Address. The LAN IP address of the WNHDE111. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the router. Combined with the IP address, the IP subnet mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or router.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Using the DHCP Server Warning: If two DHCP servers in a network are configured to give out conflicting addresses, the network will crash an none of the devices on the network will be able to use it until one of the DHCP servers is removed from the network. Be sure to avoid DHCP server conflicts with the DHCP server in your router by having them manage different address ranges in the same subnet.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the APs. • The wireless MAC address of each target AP must be entered in Advanced Wireless menu WDS AP MAC Address field. One WNHDE111 can connect to 5 other units. Once you have input the WDS configuration settings, be sure to click Apply to save your changes. 5-4 Customizing Your Wireless Network v1.
Chapter 6 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111 to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and how to make adjustments to enhance your network’s performance.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • • • – In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). – Avoid obstacles to wireless signals. – Keep wireless devices at least 2 feet from large metal fixtures such as file cabinets, refrigerators, pipes, metal ceilings, reinforced concrete, and metal partitions. – Keep away from large amounts of water such as fish tanks and water coolers.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling (WISH) WISH is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. WISH prioritization applies to the wireless link only.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual This table below describes the WISH options. Table 6-1. WISH Options Item Description Enable WISH Enables WISH prioritization. Priority Classifiers Applies WISH prioritization to different categories of traffic. HTTP Allows the access point to recognize HTTP transfers for many common audio and video streams and prioritize them above other traffic. Such streams are frequently used by digital media players.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background.
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Chapter 7 Using Network Management Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111. You can access these features by selecting the items under Maintenance in the main menu of the browser interface.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Table 7-1 describes the router status fields. Table 7-1. Device Info Status Fields Field Description General Time The current time. System up time How long the unit has been running since its last restart. Firmware Version The version of the firmware running in the unit. LAN Connection Type If set to None, the unit has a fixed IP address. If set to DHCP Client, the unit obtains an IP address dynamically from DHCP.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Table 7-1. Device Info Status Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless LAN Wireless Radio Indicates whether the radio feature of the router is enabled. If not enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off. WISH Identifies if WISH is active or not. MAC Address This is the unique physical address being used by the Ethernet ports of the wireless interface.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • Click Logs to display log information. Figure 7-3 Table 7-3 describes the traffic statistics. Table 7-2. Logs Item Description Log Options What to view Log types: system, status, or both. View Levels Log categories: Any combination of Critical, Warning, or Informational Log Details Priority, time, and messages. 7-4 Using Network Management Tools v1.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • Click Statistics to display traffic statistics. Figure 7-4 Table 7-3 describes the traffic statistics. Table 7-3. Traffic Statistics Item Description Refresh Statistics Refresh the statistics on this screen. Clear Statistics Clear the statistics on this screen. LAN Statistics All statistics displayed are since the unit was last restarted. Sent The number of packets sent on the Ethernet ports.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • Click WISH Sessions to display WISH session status showing the originator, target, protocol, state, priority and time out. Figure 7-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the unit has discovered on the local network, including both those connected wirelessly and via Ethernet cables.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet MAC address. To force the unit to look for attached devices, click Refresh. Note: If the bridge is rebooted, the table data is lost until it rediscovers the devices. Backing Up Your Configuration The configuration settings are stored in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file and retrieve it later.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer, or click Browse to browse to the file. When you have located it, click Restore to send the file to the router. The router then reboots automatically. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual From this screen, you can check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. If a new version is found, you can download and install it in one step. To enable the Smart Wizard to automatically check for a new software version upon login, select the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box. Alternatively, you can manually install an upgrade file stored on your computer.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual 3. Check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your Router Status screen. 4. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file to your computer. 5. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Firmware Upgrade. 6. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in .bin). 7. Click Upload to send the firmware to the unit.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless range extender is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless range extender and the network is plugged in securely and the WNHDE111 is turned on. • Be sure the LED on/off button on the back panel is set to on so that you can monitor the status lights. Make sure that the wireless settings in the computer and WNHDE111 match exactly.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected and that the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. The Wireless or Ethernet port lights are not on.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual If the unit does not save changes you have made in the Web Configuration Interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, be sure to click Apply before moving to another screen or tab, or your changes could be lost. • Click Refresh or Reload in the Web browser. The changes might have occurred, but the Web browser might be caching the old configuration.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the 5 GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge WNHDE111. Table A-1. Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Login Login URL http://www. mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Table A-1. Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Wireless Communication Enabled SSID Name NETGEAR-HD Security WPA2 Enabled (key is serial number printed on back label) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Autoa Country/Region United States in the U.S., otherwise varies by region RF Channel Auto Operating Mode 802.11 n/a mixed mode Data Rate Best Output Power Full a.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual Table A-1. Wireless-N AccessPoint/Bridge Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947 ??? Interface Specifications LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 Internet 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 Wireless Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard. Actual throughput will vary.
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual To restore the factory default configuration settings: 1. Use a sharp object such as a pen or a paper clip to press and hold the restore factory settings button, located on the rear panel of the bridge, for about 20 seconds. 2. Release the restore factory settings button, and wait for the bridge to reboot. The factory default settings are restored so that you can access the bridge from your Web browser using the factory defaults.
Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
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Index A access restricting by MAC address 4-11 access control turning on 4-12 access points 5-3 ActiveX 8-3 adding wireless clients 4-7, 4-10 configuring advanced security 4-6 basic security 4-4 WPA security 4-6 CTS/RTS Threshold 4-7 customer support ii D administrator password, changing 4-12 default factory settings restoring 8-4 advanced wireless settings 4-6 deleting configuration 7-8 attached devices 7-6 DHCP server 5-3 autogenerated IP addresses 8-3 Documentation Web page 3-5 automatic logo
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual current 7-2 restricting access by 4-11 Fragmentation Threshold 4-7 frequency, channel 4-5 manually upgrading software 7-9 G generating encryption keys 4-5 H host name 7-7 HTML version, printing xii I interference, reducing 6-2 interval, poll 6-4, 7-5 IP addresses autogenerated 8-3 current 7-2 LAN 5-2 mixed mode encryption 4-3 mode, communication 4-4, 7-3 N Neighbor Friendly mode 4-4 NetBIOS host name 7-7 O optimizing performance 6-1 P pass
WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless-N HD Access Point/Bridge User Manual range, router 6-1 reducing interference 6-2 reference documents B-1 region of operation 4-5 registering product ii restarting network 8-1 restoring configuration 7-7 default factory settings 8-4 restricting access by MAC address 4-11 revision history xiii router PIN 4-9 router status, viewing 7-1 U up time, system 6-4, 7-4, 7-5 updating firmware 3-5 upgrading router software 7-8 URLs typography for xi usage statistics 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-6 V viewing
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