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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
The ME102 802.11b wireless Access Point is the basic building block of a wireless LAN infrastructure. It provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage, interacting with a wireless network interface card (NIC) via an antenna. Typically, individual in-building access point provides a maximum connectivity range of about 300 feet. The ME102 wireless Access Point can support a small group of users in a range of several hundred feet; most access points are rated between 30-70 users simultaneously. The ME102 wireless Access Point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple ME102 Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further lengthen the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one Access Point domain to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network. The auto-sensing capability of the ME102 wireless Access Point allows packet transmission in 11Mbps for maximum throughput, or speed reduction to lower 1Mbps speed for distance or for operating in a noisy environment.

Features

The features supported by the ME102 Wireless Access Point are outlined below: Interfaces directly to 10Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks Supports IEEE 802.11 HR WLAN functions. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded remotely. Configurable through USB and Ethernet ports. Power and wireless activity LED indicators. Dual External antennas supporting diversity.

Related NETGEAR products

MA401 802.11b Wireless PC Card MA301 802.11b Wireless PCI Adapter (requires the MA401 wireless PC Card) MA101 802.11b Wireless USB Adapter MR314 802.11b Wireless Cable/DSL Router
CHAPTER 2: WIRELESS NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS
Wireless Network Configuration
Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standard for wireless LANs (WLANs), 802.11, offers two methods for configuring a wireless network ad hoc and infrastructure. In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no access point involved in this configuration. It enables you to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as supported by Microsoft Networking in the various Windows operating systems. Some vendors also refer to ad hoc networking as Peer-to-Peer group networking. In this configuration, network packets are directly sent and received by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. As long as the stations are within range of one another, this is the easiest and least expansive way to set up a wireless network. To set up an ad hoc workgroup operating with standard protocols, do the following: Set all stations to connect in Ad-hoc mode (or Peer-to-Peer workgroup mode). Set all stations to use the same network name (or SS ID). Set all stations to use no WEP encryption key or an identical WEP encryption key.

Set all stations to use the same wireless channel for communication.

Infrastructure Mode

With a wireless access point, you can put the wireless LAN into the infrastructure mode. It provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage, interacting with wireless nodes via an antenna. In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple ME102 Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another. As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one Access Point domain to another and still maintain seamless network connection. To set up an infrastructure network operating with standard protocols, do the following: Set all wireless stations to connect in infrastructure mode Set all stations to use the same network name (or SS ID). Set all wireless access point to use the same network name ( or ESS ID). Set all stations to use no WEP encryption key or an identical WEP encryption key. Set up wireless channels used by individual access point. (It is not necessary to set channels on the stations as the stations will automatically scan through all channels for the nearest access point.)
Service Set Identification (SS ID)
The Service Set Identification (SS ID) is a thirty-two alphanumeric character (maximum) string identifying the wireless local area network. Some vendors refer to the SS ID as network name. For stations to communicate with each other, all stations must be configured with the same SS ID. A wireless LAN consisting of nodes operating in ad hoc configuration without an access point is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). All nodes in a BSS must use the same Basic Service Set ID (BSS ID). In an infrastructure configuration with access points, multiple BSS can be configured to form an Extended Service Set (ESS). In this configuration, the access points are configured with the same Extended Service Set ID (ESS ID). Wireless clients configured with the same ESS ID can freely roam from one Access Point domain to another and still maintain seamless connection to the network
Authentication and WEP Encryption
The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to information theft. To provide certain level of security, IEEE 802.11 standard has defined two types of authentication methods, Open System and Shared Key. Open System authentication is a null algorithm. Shared Key authentication is an algorithm where both the transmitting node and the receiving node share an authentication key to perform a checksum on the original message. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in an open system network. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption is utilized when the wireless nodes or access points are configured to operate in Shared Key authentication mode. There are two shared key methods implemented in most commercially available products, forty-bit WEP data encryption and 128-bit WEP data encryption. The forty-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (forty-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key. (The 24 factoryset bits are not user configurable.) This encryption key will be used to encrypt/decrypt all data transmitted via the wireless interface. Some vendors may refer to the forty-bit WEP data encryption as 64-bit WEP data encryption since the actual encryption key used in the encryption process is 64 bits wide. The 128-bit WEP data encryption method consists of 104 configurable bits. Similar to the forty-bit WEP data encryption method, the remaining 24 bits are factory set and not user configurable. Some vendors allow passphrases to be entered instead of the cryptic hexadecimal characters to ease encryption key entry.

Wireless Channel Selection
IEEE 802.11 wireless nodes communicate with each other using radio frequency signals in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band between 2.4Ghz and 2.5Ghz. Neighboring channels are 5Mhz apart. However, due to spread spectrum effect of the signals, a node sending signals using a particular channel will utilize frequency spectrum12.5Mhz above and below the center channel frequency. As a result, two separate wireless networks using neighboring channels (for example, channel 1 and channel 2) in the same general vicinity will interfere with each other. Applying two channels that allow the maximum channel separation will decrease the amount of channel cross-talk, and provide a noticeable performance increase over networks with minimal channel separation Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 1 2412Mhz 2399.5Mhz 2424.5Mhz 2 2417Mhz 2404.5Mhz 2429.5Mhz 3 2422Mhz 2409.5Mhz 2434.5Mhz 4 2427Mhz 2414.5Mhz 2439.5Mhz 5 2432Mhz 2419.5Mhz 2444.5Mhz 6 2437Mhz 2424.5Mhz 2449.5Mhz 7 2442Mhz 2429.5Mhz 2454.5Mhz 8 2447Mhz 2434.5Mhz 2459.5Mhz 9 2452Mhz 2439.5Mhz 2464.5Mhz 10 2457Mhz 2444.5Mhz 2469.5Mhz 11 2462Mhz 2449.5Mhz 2474.5Mhz 12 2467Mhz 2454.5Mhz 2479.5Mhz 13 2472Mhz 2459.5Mhz 2484.5Mhz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different. The preferred channel separation between the channels in neighboring wireless networks is 25 MHz (5 channels). This means that you can apply up to three different channels within your wireless network. There are only 11 usable wireless channels in the United States. It is recommended that you start using channel 1 and grow to use channel 6, and 11 when necessary.
CHAPTER 3: Hardware Installation

Package Contents

The product package should contain: Model ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point Power adapter and cord (5Vdc, 1.0A) 10-ft Category 5 Ethernet Cable 5-ft USB cable MA401/MA301 Wireless Access Point Resource CD Installation Guide Support Information Card Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. Refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support in your area. Keep the Support Information Card, along with the original packing materials. Use the packing materials to repack the Model MA401 Wireless PC Card if you need to return it for repair. To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com.

Hardware Description

The ME102 802.11b Wireless Access Point provides a bridge between Ethernet wired LANs and 802.11b compatible wireless LAN networks. It provides connectivity between Ethernet wired networks and radio-equipped wireless notebook systems, desktop systems, print servers, and other devices. The ME102 access point provides an 11Mbps data transfer rate on the radio network. The ME102 access point supports the following hardware functions: Built-in dual antenna assembly to support antenna diversity on both transmit and receive Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption accomplished on the fly Access Point configuration through USB port or using the SNMP manager through Ethernet or wireless interface. Firmware stored in flash to allow easy firmware upgrade. Additionally, the ME102 access point supports the following wireless features: Distributed coordinated function (CSMA/CA, Back off procedure, ACK procedure, retransmission of unacknowledged frames RTS/CTS handshake Duplicate detection and Recovery Beacon generation Fragmentation and reassembly Authentication Algorithm (Open System, Shared Key) Short or long preamble Roaming among access points on the same subnet
CHAPTER 4: Access Point Configuration
The ME102 Wireless Access Point is configurable through its USB interface or using the SNMP utility through the Ethernet or wireless interface.

Using USB Port

The installation example below illustrates the wireless access point configuration through its USB interface from a connected PC. This PC must be running Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows Millennium.

Connecting the USB Cable

Plug in the power adapter for the ME102 access point to provide power to the unit. Using the provided USB cable, connect the access point to a PC. The USB interface of the ME102 Access point can be connected to the PC either powered on or shut down. The following procedure illustrates connecting the access point to a PC running Microsoft Windows while powered on.
Installing the Access Point USB driver
This section explains how to install the Windows 98 Network Driver. Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows Millennium may respond with different dialog boxes, or the dialog boxes may open in a different sequence than those shown in this guide, but should prompt you for the same information. Note: You also need to have the Windows 98 CD and the ME102 Wireless Access Point Resource CD ready to use in the installation process. Note: If the Insert Disk dialog box opens and the Please insert the disk labeled Windows 98 message appears at any time during the installation process, insert the Windows 98 CD in drive F (or whichever letter represents the CD-ROM drive on you PC) and click OK. Then follow the next step in the instructions. 1. Upon connecting the USB cable, Windows indicates that new hardware is found, and looks for the driver to load. Click Next. 2. In the next Add New Hardware Wizard window, select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended), and then click Next. 3. Click on Specify a location and enter the drive letter for the CD-ROM drive. Insert the MA102 Wireless Access Point Resource CD. Click on Browse. 4. Double-click on the CD-ROM drive letter to show the content of the CD. Click to select the USBDRV folder in the CD-ROM. Click on OK to continue. 5. When Windows returns back to the original Add New Hardware Wizard window, the Specify a location entry field should show D:\USBDRV assuming that D: is the drive letter for the CDROM drive. Click on Next. 6. Windows indicates that the best driver for the device has been found. Click on Next. Windows starts copying files into your system. 7. Windows indicates that it has finished installing the software. Click on Finish. The USB driver for the access point is now installed into your PC. You can check into the Device Manager to see if there is any error in activating the USB driver for the access point.

Installing USB Configuration Utility
The access point USB configuration utility enables you to modify the various configurable parameters of the access point. 1. Insert the ME102 Wireless Access Point Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive. From the Windows 98 desktop, double-click on My Computer. Double-click on the CD-ROM drive to look into the content of the CD. Double-click on the USBMANG folder. Windows displays all of the files in the \USBMANG directory of the CD. Double-click on the SETUP application icon to start the installation procedure. The InstallShields Wizard opens. Click on Next to continue. Click on Browse to change the destination location where the Access Point USB utility is installed. Otherwise, click on Next to continue. Modify the Program Folders entry field if desired. Click on Next to continue. InstallShields starts copying files into your system. Click on Finish to complete the installation of the access point USB utility.

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Configuring Access Point
From the Windows desktop, select Start Program NETGEAR ME102 AP Access Point USB Manager. The opening screen opens showing the firmware version of the access point and the access point USB utility software version. Click on Configure to go into the main USB management window. Click on the Get Value button to retrieve the current configurable settings from the access point. To modify the access point parameters, first click on the intended parameter to select the parameter. And click on Modify. A pop-up window appears inquiring for changes to the parameter. Enter any desired changes and click OK to accept the changes. After making modification to all of the parameters, click on Set to send the changes to the access point. It is recommended to make all intended changes prior to clicking Set to configure the access point all at once. When configuration is done. Click on Exit on the device window and click on Exit at the main window to quit the USB configuration utility.
Changing Wireless Parameters

The following table explains each of the configurable parameters of the ME102 Wireless Access Point. General Specifications Access Point Name IP Address Subnet Mask MAC Address ESSID Model ME102 Wireless Access Point Assign name to the access point. Assign Internet Protocol (IP) address to the access point. Assign IP Subnet Mask to the access point. Displays the six-byte MAC address of the access point. This parameter is not changeable by the user. Enter a 32-character (maximum) extended service set ID in this field. The characters are case sensitive. With an access point, the wireless network always functions in infrastructure mode. The ESS ID assigned to the wireless nodes in the same network is required to match the access point ESS ID. The default ESS ID is Wireless. Only valid in ad-hoc mode, this field defines the wireless channel to use. In infrastructure mode, the wireless node automatically searches through all available wireless channels for an access point to be associated with. It is not necessary to select the wireless channel when operating in infrastructure mode. The default wireless channel is 6. The ME102 Wireless access point supports 40-bit WEP data encryption. (40-bit WEP data encryption is also called 64-bit WEP data encryption by some vendors.) This parameter enables/disables encryption and select the 40-bit WEP data encryption key to use. Up to four keys can be defined in the access point. The possible values for this parameter are Disable, Key1, Key2, Key3, and Key4. For more explanation on data encryption, please refer to the wireless network fundamental chapter at the beginning of this reference guide. The WEP data encryption method and the key used must be the same for all wireless nodes and access points in the same network. Note: the present version of the USB Configuration Utility software does not support WEP Passphrase. One of the four data encryption keys defined in the access point. Each data encryption key contains five hexadecimal numbers, making it 40 bits wide. Together with the twenty-four factory-set bits to make up a 64-bit encryption key. One of the four data encryption keys defined in the access point. One of the four data encryption keys defined in the access point. One of the four data encryption keys defined in the access point.

Channel

Key2 Key3 Key4
Authentication Preamble Mode
Configurable between Open System (WEP disabled), Shared Key (40bit WEP data encryption), and both. A long transmit preamble allows the receiver to lock into the received bit patterns more easily. A short transmit preamble provides better performance. The default value is Long Tx Preamble. Enables or disables automatic negotiation of wireless transmit data rate. This is the packet length used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value must be larger than RTS Threshold value. The default value for Fragment Threshold is 2346. The packet size that the wireless node uses to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission. With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period. With the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out a RTS packet to the receiving station, waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS packet before sending the actual packet data. The default value for RTS Threshold is 2346.
Auto Rate Fragment Threshold

RTS Threshold

Using Ethernet/Wireless Port
The installation below illustrates the wireless access point configuration through its Ethernet/Wireless interface from a connected PC.
Installing SNMP Configuration Utility
The access point SNMP configuration utility enables you to modify the various configurable parameters of the access point. This utility must be running Windows 98 or Windows Millennium. The following steps illustrate the installation of the utility in Windows 98. 1. Insert the ME102 Wireless Access Point Resource CD into the CD-ROM drive. From the Windows 98 desktop, double-click on My Computer. Double-click on the CD-ROM drive to look into the content of the CD. Double-click on the SNMPMANG folder. Windows displays all of the files in the \SNMPMANG directory of the CD. Double-click on the SETUP application icon to start the installation procedure. The InstallShields Wizard opens. Click on Next to continue. Click on Browse to change the destination location where the Access Point SNMP utility is installed. Otherwise, click on Next to continue. Modify the Program Folders entry field if desired. Click on Next to continue. InstallShields starts copying files into your system. Click on Finish to complete the installation of the access point SNMP utility.

Assigning IP Address

In order to set the access point IP address you need to know the access point MAC address. Follow the steps below to give the access point a temporary address at the beginning and save the IP address permanently through the SNMP Configuration Utility. Assigning temporary IP address 1. Connect an Ethernet station and the access point on the same subnet. The simplest way to accomplish this is to connect the access point and the Ethernet station to the same hub. You need to make sure that the station IP address and the Subnet Mask are configured properly. Also the new IP address for the access point must correspond to the same Subnet Mask. 2. From the Ethernet station, open an MS-DOS prompt window and enter a static route in the ARP table for the new IP address you want to assign. Use the arp s command to do that: arp s new-ip-address AP-MAC-address Note: The MAC address of the access point is indicated on the bottom label of the access point. 3. Ping the access point, using the new IP address, to confirm the IP address assignment.
Saving the temporary IP address
Select an Ethernet/wireless station on the same subnet to install the access point SNMP utility. From the windows desktop of the station, select Start Program NETGEAR ME102 AP Access Point SNMP Manager. You should be able to see the device that is configured with the new IP address. Connect to the access point by selecting the access point and click on Configure. Click on the IP Address folder tab. You might see a different IP address setting. Modify the IP address and Subnet Mask. Click on Upgrade to permanently save the new setting into the access point.
From the Windows desktop, select Start Program NETGEAR ME102 AP Access Point SNMP Manager. All accessible access points from this system are shown in a table. Select the access point, and click on Configure. The configurable parameters are categorized into folders and are accessible by clicking on the folder tabs. The definitions of the parameters are explained in the following table. General ESS ID MODEL ME102 WIRELESS ACCESS POINT Enter a 32-character (maximum) extended service set ID in this field. The characters are case sensitive. With an access point, the wireless network always functions in infrastructure mode. The ESS ID assigned to the wireless nodes in the same network is required to match the access point ESS ID. The default ESS ID is Wireless. Only valid in ad-hoc mode, this field defines the wireless channel to use. In infrastructure mode, the wireless node automatically searches through all available wireless channels for an access point to be associated with. It is not necessary to select the wireless channel when operating in infrastructure mode. The default wireless channel to use is 6. The Rate field allows you to define the data transfer rate. The default value is Auto. In this case, the best transfer rate is negotiated between the wireless node and the device it is communicating with. The highest possible wireless data transfer rate is 11Mbps. The other possible value for this entry field is 1-2Mbps, which means that the access point will only negotiate up to the wireless data transfer rate of 2Mbps.

IP Address IP Address Netmask MAC Address Assign Internet Protocol (IP) address to the access point. Assign IP Subnet Mask to the access point. Displays the six-byte MAC address of the access point. This parameter is not changeable by the user.
Encryption Default Key The ME102 Wireless access point supports 40-bit WEP data encryption. (40-bit WEP data encryption is also called 64-bit WEP data encryption by some vendors.) This parameter enables/disables encryption and select the 40-bit WEP data encryption key to use. Up to four keys can be defined in the access point. The possible values for this parameter are Disable, Key1, Key2, Key3, and Key4. For more explanation on data encryption, please refer to the wireless network fundamental chapter at the beginning of this reference guide. The WEP data encryption method and the key used must be the same for all wireless nodes and access points in the same network. Note: the present version of the USB Configuration Utility software does not support WEP Passphrase. One of the four data encryption keys defined in the access point. Each data encryption key contains five hexadecimal numbers, making it 40 bits wide. Together with the twenty-four factory-set bits to make up a 64-bit encryption key. One of the four data encryption keys defined in the access point. One of the four data encryption keys defined in the access point. One of the four data encryption keys defined in the access point. Configurable between Open System (WEP disabled), Shared Key (40bit WEP data encryption), and Both.
Key2 Key3 Key4 Authentication
Operational Setting Fragmentation Setting This is the packet length used for fragmentation. Packets larger than the size programmed in this field will be fragmented. The Fragment Threshold value must be larger than RTS Threshold value. The default value for Fragment Threshold is 2346. The packet size that the wireless node uses to determine if it should use the CSMA/CD mechanism or the CSMA/CA mechanism for packet transmission. With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out the actual packet as soon as it has waited for the silence period. With the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out a RTS packet to the receiving station, waits for the receiving station to send back a CTS packet before sending the actual packet data. The default value for RTS Threshold is 2346. A long transmit preamble allows the receiver to lock into the received bit patterns more easily. A short transmit preamble provides better performance. The default value is Long Preamble.

Preamble Type

Ethernet Statistics Received Packets Transmitted Packets Reports the various receive packet statistics on the Ethernet interface of the access point. Reports the various transmit packet statistics on the Ethernet interface of the access point.

Wireless Statistics Received Packets Transmitted Packets Reports the various receive packet statistics on the wireless interface of the access point. Reports the various transmit packet statistics on the wireless interface of the access point.
Version Version Information The software version number of the access point SNMP configuration utility.
APPENDIX A: HARDWARE SPECIFICATION
General Specifications Radio Data Rate Frequency Range Model ME102 802.11 Wireless Access Point 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing) 2.4Ghz to 2.5Ghz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Outdoor environment 1Mbps - 1650 ft (503 m) 2Mbps - 1320 ft (402 m) 5.5Mbps - 1155 ft (352 m) 11Mbps 835 ft (255 m) Indoor environment 1Mbps - 500 ft (152 m) 2Mbps - 400 ft (122 m) 5.5Mbps - 270 ft (82 m) 11Mbps 175 ft (53 m)
Encryption Maximum computers per network Ethernet Interface USB Driver/Utility Platform SNMP Utility Platform Dimensions
40-bit (also called 64-bit) WEP data encryption Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node; typically 30 to 70 nodes. IEEE 802.3i 10Mbps Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, Millennium Microsoft Windows 98, Millennium L: 6.4 in (163 mm) W: 5.6 in (143 mm) H: 1.1 in (27 mm) 0.171 kg (0.076 lb) Power, Wireless Link/Activity, Ethernet Link/Act. 5Vdc, 1.0A (customized plug for individual countries) Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degree C FCC Part 15 class B Limited 5-year warranty Microsoft Windows 95/B, 98, NT, 2000, Millennium L: 145 mm (5.7 in.) W: 97 mm (3.8 in.) H: 14 mm (0.56 in.) 44.5 g (1.5 oz) Wireless Link Operating temperature: 0 to 55 degree C Limited 5-year warranty
Weight Status LED Power Adapter Environment Specifications Electromagnetic Compliance Warranty Provided drivers Dimensions
Weight Status LED Environment Specifications Warranty

Table of Contents

Introduction.1 Package Contents.1 System Requirements.2 1: Preparing to Install the ME101.2 Placement and Range Guidelines.2 Operating Mode.2 ME101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings.3 2: Installing the ME101.4 Connecting One Device.5 Connecting Multiple Devices.6 3: Configuring Your ME101.7 Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID), IP Address, and WEP Security Settings.7 Installing the Configuration Utility.8 Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network.9 Changing the Password for the Bridge.10 Upgrading the Bridge.10 Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge.11 Using the Browser-based Configuration Software.12 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings.15 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights.15 Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings.15 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings.16 Troubleshooting Tips.18 ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Specifications.20 System Requirements.20 Bridge Specifications.20 Environmental Specifications.20

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge. With this bridge you can connect a gaming console, personal computer, printer, or other Ethernetenabled device to communicate with your wireless router or access point. If you have a hub, you can connect more than one Ethernet-enabled device to communicate with your wireless router or access point through the bridge. This guide shows you how to connect the bridge and configure it with your wireless router or access point. Setup is easy follow the instructions in this guide and your network will be up and running quickly.

Power adapter

Cat 5 crossover Ethernet cable
Resource CD for Wireless Ethernet Bridge, Installation Guide, Support information card, Warranty card
ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items: ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Power adapter Ethernet crossover cable Resource CD for Wireless Ethernet Bridge, including: Configuration Utility software Users Guide for the Model ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format
Installation Guide Warranty card Support information card

System Requirements

Before installing the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: You must have a wireless network set up with either a wireless router or access point. If the default settings on the bridge do not work or if you have multiple ME101 bridges in your network, you will need to configure the bridge. To configure the bridge with the configuration utility, you must have a personal computer with: Windows 98 or 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP. A CD-ROM drive. 2 Megabytes of free hard disk space.
If you dont have a Windows-based computer or a CD-ROM drive, you may use Internet browser software to configure the bridge.
Preparing to Install the ME101
Placement and Range Guidelines
Computers and other Ethernet-enabled devices can connect over 802.11b wireless networks indoors at a maximum range of approximately 500 feet. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: Large metal surfaces Microwaves 2.4 GHz cordless phones
In general, 802.11b wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete or have metal (or metal mesh), the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the wireless devices.

Operating Mode

The ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge operates only in infrastructure mode. In this mode devices and computers communicate with each other by first going through a wireless router or access point. For example, infrastructure mode is used when you have computers in a house connected to an access point that is attached to a router, which lets multiple computers share a single cable or DSL broadband Internet connection.

ME101 Default Wireless Configuration Settings
Note: If you are setting up a new wireless network, please set up the network and make sure it works before adding the ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge into the network. You will need to identify the wireless configuration and security parameters already defined in your wireless network. Note: All NETGEAR, Inc. 802.11b wireless access products use the same factory settings as the ME101 and will work without any configuration changes. The factory default settings for your ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge are: Mode (Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc): Infrastructure Wireless network name Service Set Identification (SSID): Any Note: Any means the bridge will connect to the first access point or wireless router that responds to the bridges request for connection. This may not be the strongest signal or the closest access point or router. For the ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge to communicate with a specific wireless router or access point, both devices must be configured with the same SSID. User ID: admin Password: password Authentication type: Auto WEP security: Disabled Country/Region: U.S.A. Warning: Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of local laws. IP address: 192.168.0.200 Note: Each device in the network must have a unique IP address. If you have multiple ME101 bridges in the network, only one can use the default address.

Internet

Installing the ME101

family room

Macintosh computer with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge

R G E A N E T

Cable/DSL modem
MR814 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Desktop PC with Ethernet connection
Gaming console with ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge
This section provides instructions for connecting the ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge to one or more Ethernet-enabled devices using the default settings. Note: If you find that the default settings dont work, if you know that youve configured your wireless network with WEP security, if you are using multiple ME101 bridges, or if you are not in the United States, youll have to configure the bridge before connecting it to the Ethernetenabled device. To configure the bridge, see Configuring Your ME101 on page 7. 1. 2. Unpack the box and verify the contents. Identify a flat surface where you will put the wireless bridge. For best results, follow these guidelines: Place it away from potential sources of interference, such as computers, monitors, TVs, microwaves, cordless phones, or large metal surfaces. Warning: Failure to follow these guidelines can cause intermittent or complete failure of wireless connectivity. Place it in an elevated location such as a high shelf or on a wall in the center of your wireless access area. 3. Lift the bridges antenna so it is vertical.

Connecting One Device

Default

Ethernet

DC in 5V

Antenna

Gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device
Note: If you want to connect multiple devices, see the procedure on page 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn off the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device. Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the ME101 Wireless Bridge and the gaming console or other Ethernet-enabled device. Connect the power adapter to the wireless bridge and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet. The Power and Wireless LAN lights should light up. After you see the Wireless LAN light Ethernet-enabled device. light up, turn on the gaming console or other
If the bridge and the Ethernet-enabled device are successfully connected, the Network light will light up. This light flashes when there is network activity. Note: If your setup works with the default settings, you dont need to install the software from the provided CD to configure the bridge unless you need to change the Country/Region setting from the default setting (U.S.A.) or you have more than one ME101 bridge on your network.
Connecting Multiple Devices

Cable or DSL modem

Wireless Router MR814

10 BASE-T HUB

Default Ethernet DC in 5V Antenna

Normal / Uplink

EN104TP Ethernet Hub

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Turn off the gaming console(s) and other Ethernet-enabled device(s). Connect the provided Ethernet cable between the ME101 Wireless Bridge and a hub. Connect the powered down game console(s) and the powered down Ethernet-enabled device(s) to the hub. Connect the power adapter to the wireless bridge and plug the power adapter in to a power outlet. The Power and Wireless LAN lights should light up. Connect the power adapter to the hub. Plug the hubs power adapter in to a power outlet. After the Wireless light on the bridge lights up, turn on any game console(s). Turn on any other Ethernet-enabled devices. If the bridge and the Ethernet-enabled device(s) are successfully connected, the Network light on the bridge will light up. This light flashes when there is network activity. Note: If your setup works with the default settings, you dont need to install the software from the provided CD to configure the bridge unless you need to change the Country/Region setting from the default setting (U.S.A.) or you have more than one ME101 bridge on your network.
If the default settings dont work in your wireless network, you need to configure the bridge.

Configuring Your ME101

Identifying the Wireless Network Name (SSID), IP Address, and WEP Security Settings
You may want to print this page separately, fill in the configuration parameters, and put it in a safe place for possible future reference. For an existing wireless network, the person who set up the network will be able to provide this information. Note: For the access point or router and the bridge to communicate with each other, both must be configured with the same SSID, WEP security settings, and the same IP subset address. Wireless Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Any is the default ME101 SSID. If you have named your wireless network with a different SSID, write your networks SSID on the line below. Wireless network name (SSID): ______________________________ Bridge IP Address: Your Ethernet network has an IP subset address given as a set of three numbers (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy) plus a last set of numbers to identify each device on the network. The default IP address for the bridge is 192.168.0.200. To communicate to your Ethernet network, the bridge must have a unique address consistent with your networks IP address. If you need to change the bridges IP address, write down the new address. Bridges IP address: ______________________________ WEP Security Encryption key: The default WEP encryption mode of the bridge is disabled. If you have set up WEP security on your wireless network (through the router or access point), youll need to configure the bridge using the same WEP security parameters. WEP Encryption Key Size, circle one: 40/64 or 128 bits WEP Encryption Passphrase, if used in the router or access point: ___________________ A passphrase is used to automatically generate the WEP hexadecimal numbers for the key. Otherwise, you will have to manually enter up to four hexadecimal numbers. WEP Hexadecimal Numbers: ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________
Installing the Configuration Utility
To configure the bridge you use the configuration utility on the included Resource CD. Note: To run the configuration utility, you must have the bridge connected using the provided Ethernet crossover cable to a computer running Windows 98 or 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP directly or through a hub. If you have a Macintosh computer, use the browser-based configuration procedure on page 12. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Insert the Resource CD in a networked computers CD-ROM drive. The NETGEAR software installation utility should start up automatically. Click Install Utility. Follow the instructions on screen to install the ME101 Configuration Utility. Click Finish. Restart the computer. If you had the bridge connected to another device, you must connect it to the computer where you installed the Configuration Utility. Note: If the bridge and the computer are connected to the same hub, you dont need to directly connect them. a. b. c. If you had the bridge powered up, unplug it. Connect the provided Ethernet crossover cable between the computer and the bridge. Plug the power adapter into the bridge and then plug the power adapter into a power source.

Configuring the Bridge for Your Wireless Network
Once you are logged into the Configuration Utility, you can view the status of your home wireless network and current configuration of the bridge, change the password, enable WEP security (if you have it set up on your wireless network), select a specific network for the wireless connection, or make other configuration changes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from the Start menu. If the bridges name doesnt appear in the Bridge Name list, select Browse to have the utility search for an active bridge. Type password as the password. Click Login. Click the Configuration tab. Either select a name assigned to the wireless router or access point from the Network Name (SSID) list or type the name. Note: If you have NETGEAR wireless devices, the default SSID is Wireless or NETGEAR. 7. If you are not in the United States, select the correct country or region from the Country/Region list. Click Yes to accept the new country or region. Warning: Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of local laws. 8. If you have a router that assigns IP addresses dynamically (DHCP) select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. Otherwise, if your network uses static addresses, select Use the Following IP Address and type an IP address for the bridge. The first three sets of numbers (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy) should be the same as your access point or router. The last set of numbers (.yyy) should be a unique set of numbers on your network. For example, if the router uses 192.168.1.1, then 192.168.1.25 is a possible IP address for the bridge. Note: If you have more than one ME101 on the network, only one can use the default address of 192.168.0.200. 9. Click Apply and, if you are through making changes, click Exit.
10. To use the bridge with different computer(s) or other Ethernet-enabled device(s), return to Installing the ME101 on page 4 to connect the bridge.
Changing the Password for the Bridge
You can use the configuration utility to change the password for the bridge. To do so, you must have the bridge connected to a computer either directly or through a hub. See Installing the ME101 on page 4 and Installing the Configuration Utility on page 8. Note: If you reset the bridge by pressing the Default button on the bridge, the password reverts to the default password: password. 1. 2. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from the Start menu. If the bridges name doesnt appear in the Bridge Name list, select Browse to have the utility search for an active bridge. Type password as the password. Click Login. Click the Configuration tab. Type the old password in the Old Password box. Type a new password in the New Password box. Re-type the new password in the Confirm Password box. Click Apply.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10. If you are through making changes, click Exit.

Upgrading the Bridge

If theres a firmware upgrade, download the software from www.NETGEAR.com to your computer and then use the configuration utility to upgrade the bridge. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from the Start menu. If the bridges name doesnt appear in the Bridge Name list, select Browse to have the utility search for the bridge. Type the bridges password. (password is the default.) Click Login. Click the Upgrade tab. Click Browse and locate the downloaded software. Click Upgrade. If you are through making changes, click Exit.
Enabling WEP Security on the Bridge
To prevent others from accessing your wireless network, you may want to enable WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) security in your wireless router or access point. If you do so, youll need to enable WEP security in the bridge, too. You use the configuration utility to change the security setting for the bridge. To do so, you must have the bridge directly connected to a computer. See Installing the ME101 on page 4 and Installing the Configuration Utility on page 8. If you filled in the parameters on page 7, you may want to refer to them for this procedure. Note: The default security setting has WEP security disabled. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Choose Programs>NETGEAR ME101 Bridge>ME101 Configuration Utility from the Start menu. If the bridges name doesnt appear in the Bridge Name list, select Browse to have the utility search for an active bridge. Type the password. (password is the default.) Click Login. Click the Security tab. Select the type of security you have set in your wireless router or access pointeither 40/64 or 128 bit. If the key is determined through software, select Create with Passphrase and type the phrase in the Passphrase box. OR If you entered a key manually for your wireless router or access point, select Manual Entry and type the encryption keys that are used with the wireless router or access point. 8. 9. Click Apply. If you are through making changes, click Exit.
Using the Browser-based Configuration Software
If you dont have a Windows-based computer, you use browser-based configuration software to configure the bridge. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the router or access point is powered up. Power up the bridge. Power down the Ethernet-enabled computer. Connect the provided Ethernet crossover cable between the computer and the bridge.

Power on the computer.

If your wireless network has an IP address other than 192.168.0.yyy, youll need to change the IP address on the bridge before making any other changes. 1.
On a Macintosh computer open the Network control panel (OS X) or the TCP/IP control panel (OS 9.x). Note the current setting and manually change the IP address of your computer to 192.168.0.50. Start your browser software. Type http://192.168.0.200 as the web address and press Return. Youll see the Information page. To change the IP address for the bridge to match your wireless network, click IP Settings. Type admin as the User ID and type password as the Password. Click OK. If you have a router that uses DHCP to assign addresses dynamically, select Obtain IP address automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address and type an IP address for the bridge. The first three sets of numbers (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy) should be the same as your access point or router. The last set of numbers (.yyy) should be a set of unique numbers on your network. For example, if the router uses 192.168.1.1, then 192.168.1.25 is a possible IP address for the bridge. Click Apply. and then click Logout. Restore the computer to its previous network settings. For example, if your network uses DHCP, return your computer to that setting instead of the manual setting.

5. 6. 7.

Configuring the bridge settings: 1. Type http:// and the IP address of the bridge as the web address in the browser and press Return. (The default is 192.168.0.200.) Youll see the Information page. 2. To select a Wireless Network Name (SSID) for the bridge to connect to, click Wireless Settings. Type admin as the User ID and type password as the Password. Click OK. Type the Wireless Network Name (SSID) of the wireless router or access point. If youre not in the United States, select the correct country or region from the Country/Region list. Click Yes to accept the new country or region. Warning: Having the bridge set to the wrong country or region may result in the violation of local laws. 7. 8. Click Apply and if youre through making changes, click Logout. To use the bridge with one or more different Ethernet-enabled devices, see Installing the ME101 on page 4. Start your browser software. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge as the web address and press Return. (The default is 192.168.0.200.) Youll see the Information page. 3. 4. To change the password, click Change Password. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password as the Password. (password is the default.)

3. 4. 5.

Changing the password: 1. 2.

5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Click OK. Type the old password in the Old Password box. Type a new password in the New Password box. Re-type the new password in the Confirm Password box. Click Apply.
10. If you are through making changes, click Logout. Changing the Security Settings: To have the bridge work on your network, its security settings must match those of the wireless access point or router. You may use the browser-based configuration software to change the WEP security settings. The default setting is to have WEP disabled. If you filled in the parameters on page 7, you may want to refer to them for this procedure. 1. 2. Start your browser software. Type http:// followed by the IP address for the bridge as the Web address and press Return. (The default is 192.168.0.200.) Youll see the Information page. 3. 4. To change the password, click Security Settings. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password as the Password. (password is the default.) Click OK. Select an Encryption Length to enable WEP security. If the key is determined through software, type the phrase in the Passphrase box and click Generate. OR If you entered a key manually for your wireless router or access point, select a Key and type the hexadecimal values that are used with the wireless router or access point. Click Apply. If you are through making changes, click Logout.
ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights and Settings
ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Lights
The ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge has the following three lights, which give you feedback on the status of your wireless connection:

Green Green

OFF: No power to the unit. ON: Power applied to the unit. OFF: No wireless LAN activity. Flashing: Searching for an access point or wireless router. ON: Connected to a wireless LAN. OFF: No Ethernet traffic. Flashing: Wired Ethernet traffic. ON: Connected to the Ethernet.
Restoring the Bridge to the Default Settings
There are two ways to return the bridge to its default factory settings. Using the Default button: Press the Default button with the point of a pen or pencil for at least 6 seconds until the WLAN light flashes. Then release the button. The LAN light and then the WLAN light should each flash and then come on steadily. Using the browser-based software: 1. 2. 3. Open the browser-based configuration software. Click Restore Factory Default. Type admin as the User ID and type the current password as the Password. (password is the default.) Click Restore. Click Logout.

ME101 802.11b Wireless Ethernet Bridge Status Settings
In the Configuration Utility and in the browser-based configuration software, you can view certain status information about your bridge and your wireless network. The Status tab of the Configuration Utility shows: The network SSID and the wireless routers or access points media access control (MAC) address The type of network The channel and frequency of the bridge The type of encryption currently active The bridges IP address Transmitted and received data amounts A signal strength indicator
The Stations tab lists all active wireless access points and routers within range of the bridge.
The About tab gives specific information about the bridge like the model name, MAC address, and current firmware version.
The Information page of the browser-based configuration software shows the same settings as the Status and About tabs.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, check these tips.

Symptom

The WLAN light flashes and I cant connect to the wireless router or access point.
The bridge is too far away from the wireless router or access point. OR The bridge is not configured correctly for the network

Solution

Move bridge and the wireless router or access point closer together. Check the configuration utility for the router or access point, to see if it lists the ME101. Use the configuration utility for the bridge to verify that the SSID, country, and WEP settings match those of the router or access point. Make sure that the bridges IP subset address matches the IP subset address of the router or access point. Turn off all devices. Then, power on the wireless router (or access point) and power on the bridge. Check that the bridge connects to the wireless router or access point. If it connects, power on the gaming console or remote computer. If the device is connected to a hub, with power on, disconnect everything from the hub. Reconnect the ME101, then the game console(s). Finally, connect the other device(s). If the device is connected to a hub, disconnect all the devices from the hub. Connect the problem device directly to the bridge.
My gaming console or remote computer could not connect to the Internet.
The wireless access point or router needs to be reset to recognize the bridge.
My bridge-enabled computer could not communicate with my wireless-enabled computer or printer.
This most likely is a network configuration problem.
Check that the wireless-enabled computer or printer is on the same wireless network as the computer using the bridge. Make sure the Network Name (SSID), WEP key (if WEP is enabled) and country/region selection are the same for all devices connected to the same wireless network. If the computer is connected to a hub, disconnect all the devices from the hub and connect the computer directly to the bridge to see if it works when directly connected. If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all the devices are on the same IP network. Make sure the crossover cable that connects your computer and the bridge is the right cable type. Make sure the Ethernet cable connectors are plugged into the computer and bridge securely. Reset to factory defaults. See page 15.

The Configuration Utility cannot see any bridge even when I click Browse. OR I cannot access the browser-based configuration software.
This could be a network configuration problem or a hardware connection problem.
Note: For more troubleshooting information, go to the NETGEAR, Inc. web site.
To use the bridge in your network you must have: Wireless router or access point Network software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, or UNIX) Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; Netscape 4.7 or later
W: 108.2 mm (4.26") D: 62.31 mm (2.45") H: 27.51 mm (1.08") 0.099 kg (0.219 lbs.) 10BASE-T 802.11b 5V AC, 2A with localized plug for North America, UK, Europe or Australia

Bridge Specifications

Dimensions: Weight: LAN: WLAN: Power Adapter:
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Electromagnetic Emissions: 10 to 55C (14 to 131F) 85% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing CE/LVD: EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 CE/EMC: EN 301489-17 V1.1.1: 09-2000 EN 301489-1 V1.3.1: 09-2001 CE/Radio: EN 300328-1 V1.3.1: 12-2001 EN 300328-2 V1.2.1: 12-2001 FCC Part 15 Subpart C FCC Part 15 Subpart B UL 1950, C UL Marks, TUV (EN 60950)

Safety Certifications:

CE Declaration of Conformity
For the following equipment: Wireless Ethernet Bridge ME101 is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EEC), Low-voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) and the Amendment Directive (93/68/EEC). For the evaluation regarding the Directives, the following standards were applied: EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 EN 301489-17 V1.1.1: 09-2000 EN 301489-1 V1.3.1: 09-2001 EN 300328-1 V1.3.1: 12-2001 EN 300328-2 V1.2.1: 12-2001

0560 !

Dclaration de conformit CE
Il est certifi que lquipement suivant : Wireless Ethernet Bridge ME101 est conforme aux exigences dfinies par la Directive du Conseil concernant le rapprochement des lgislations des tats Membres relatives la compatibilit lectromagntique (89/336/CEE), la Directive sur les basses tensions (73/23/CEE) et la Directive damendement (93/68/CEE). Les normes suivantes ont t appliques pour valuer la conformit ces Directives : EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 EN 301489-17 V1.1.1: 09-2000 EN 301489-1 V1.3.1: 09-2001 EN 300328-1 V1.3.1: 12-2001 EN 300328-2 V1.2.1: 12-2001

CE-Konformittserklrung

Fr folgendes Gert: Wireless Ethernet Bridge ME101 wird hiermit besttigt, dass das Gert den Anforderungen der Richtlinie zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten in Bezug auf Elektromagnetische Vertrglichkeit (89/336/EEC), Niederspannung (73/23/EEC) und der abgenderten Verordnung (93/68/EEC) entspricht. Fr die Bewertung der Richtlinien wurden folgende Standards angewandt: EN 60950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4+A11 EN 301489-17 V1.1.1: 09-2000 EN 301489-1 V1.3.1: 09-2001 EN 300328-1 V1.3.1: 12-2001 EN 300328-2 V1.2.1: 12-2001
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 Model ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge 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. VCCI Statement This equipment is in the Class B 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. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the NETGEAR ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge following two conditions: Tested to Comply 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. with FCC Standards 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE may cause undesired operation. Note: 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: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Model ME101 Wireless Ethernet Bridge) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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