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1. For best results place your bridge Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers In an elevated location such as a high shelf keeping the number of walls and ceilings between the wireless range extender and your other devices to a minimum Away from any large metal surfaces such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs Large expanses of other materials such as glass insulated walls fish tanks mirrors brick and concrete can also affect your wireless signal If placing 2 Wireless N AccessPoint Bridges with a direct line of sight between them do not place them closer than 15 feet as the antennas are tuned for this optimum distance Orient the 2 units with the front panels the side with the Power light facing each other Getting Acquainted v1 1 May 2008 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 Attp www wi fi org wifi protected setup This chapter provides instructions for using the WPS push button and the WPS PIN configuration methods See Chapter 4 Se
2. 2 4 Easy Secure Wireless Setup v1 1 May 2008 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 AP Mode Bridge Mode E s f V Gaming console o5 x LEO i S i12 nternet i V9 PEL Lour mf a s Router gateway WNHDE111 WNHDE111 K Digital Media Adapter Figure 2 5 Setting Up a Pair of WNHDE111 Units at Once Follow these steps to set up a pair of WNHDE111 1 Set the switch on the back of each Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge to Auto mode 2 Connect the Ethernet cable from a LAN port in the router or gateway to either LAN port on one Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge 3 Placethe other Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge near the media player game console or switch and connect it with an Ethernet cable 4 To complete installation connect a power adapter to the Wireless N Bridge s Allow a few minutes for your devices to connect to the Internet Note By following the steps in this installation with both Wireless N Bridge units set to Auto mode the Wireless N Bridge connected to your router has set itself to AP mode while the second Wireless N Bridge is set to Bridge mode Easy Secure Wireless Setup 2 5 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5G
3. WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA 202 10300 01 May 2008 v1 1 2008 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Product Registration Support and Documeniation Register your product at http Avww netgear com register Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service Product updates and Web support are always available at http www netgear com support Setup documentation is available on the CD on the support website and on the documentation website When the wireless router is connected to the Internet click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support on the main menu to view support information Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of th
4. May 2008 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 e Using the Network Settings Options on page 5 1 e 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 By default the IP address is assigned dynamically by the DHCP server in the network typically built in to the routers found in home networks Without a router the IP address of the unit operating in AP mode will default to 192 168 0 240 and when the unit is in bridge mode it will default to 192 168 0 241 To configure network settings from the main menu of the browser interface under Advanced click Network Settings then pick Static IP from the drop down list The following screen displays 5 1 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual Network Settings Access Point Settings LAN Connection Type Static IP v Access Point IP Address 10 1 32 45 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 10 1 32 13 Primary DNS Server 10 1 16 Secondary DNS Server 10 1 1 7 Local Domain Name optional DHCP Server Settings Use this section to configure the buil
5. 192 168 0 100 This procedure erases your current configuration including your wireless security settings and restores the factory defaults When you log in after resetting the Smart Wizard configuration assistant prompts you to configure these settings Technical Specifications A 3 v1 1 May 2008 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 A 4 Technical Specifications v1 1 May 2008 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 Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm http doc
6. 2 mintues of completing step 1 WPS button Status Discovery qu Time remaining up to 85 seconds Figure 2 3 Easy Secure Wireless Setup v1 1 May 2008 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 In the future you can add more WPS enabled wireless devices to your network just as easily Repeat this step for each additional WPS push button enabled device you add to your network You are done It was just that easy to set up a secure wireless connection between the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge and your wireless computer WPS PIN Entry Setup of Wireless Clients To enable a WPS enabled wireless client to join your network using a PIN follow these steps 1 Locate the WPS security PIN on the back of the unit NS ze e S COPA S m e Tam 24681353 ase uD i Art Bridge WHHDELTI WPS Security PIN Figure 2 4 2 Follow the instructions in the product documentation of your device for entering the WPS PIN WPS initiates the wireless connection
7. Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption provides moderate data security WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption can be defeated by a determined eavesdropper using publicly available tools WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Mixed mode For more information see Con figuring WPA Wireless Security on page 4 6 Wi Fi Protected Access with Pre Shared Key WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK data encryption provides extremely strong data security very effectively blocking eavesdropping Because WPA and WPA2 are relatively new standards older wireless adapters and devices might not support them Table 4 2 Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Description Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID For more information see View ing Advanced Wireless Settings on page 4 6 Restrict access based on MAC address For more information see Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address on page 4 11 If you disable the broadcast of the SSID only devices that know the correct SSID can connect This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP but your data is still fully exposed to an intruder using available wireless eavesdropping tools You can restrict access to only t
8. Fi Protected Setup Disabled Wireless LAN Computers Logs Statistics WISH Sessions IP Address 10 1 32 13 Unknown Knowledge Base 10 1 1 6 NS1 Documentation 10 1 32 2 Unknown Logout 40 1325 Unknown 10 1 32 21 PRISM Figure 7 6 7 6 v1 1 May 2008 Using Network Management Tools 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 gt 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 Save your configuration file after you complete the configuration If the unit fails or becomes corrupted or an administrator password is lost you can easily re create your configuration by restoring the configuration file Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge are stored within the router in a configuration file You can back up save this file to your computer restore it or reset it to the factory default settings From the main menu of the browser interface under Maintenance select Backup Settings The following sections describe the three available options Backing Up and Res
9. WNHDE111 Laptop with adapter like the NETGEAR Access Point 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 You can leave the mode switch set to the default of Auto or set it to AP mode but not to Bridge mode 2 Connect the power adapter to the unit Verify that the power light is on Ko Note Make sure that the LED on off switch is on When it is off all the status lights on the unit will be off including the power o Power light light the Ethernet port lights and the WPS button will not light when pushed WPS button light EL You are finished with setting up the access point 2 2 Easy Secure Wireless Setup v1 1 May 2008 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 NETGEAR Connecting to your wireless network Step 1 Push the WPS button on your AP router gateway For NETGEAR AP router gateway BUTTON looks like this Step 2 Click the Button below within
10. 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 Refer to the instructions in the product documentation of the wireless device you will add The WNHDEI11 default WPA WPA2 security key is the serial number printed on the back of the unit The default wireless network name SSID is NETGEAR HD Default WPA WPA2 security key Figure 2 7 For wired devices use an Ethernet cable to connect to a free Ethernet port on the WNHDE111 Easy Secure Wireless Setup 2 7 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual 2 8 v1 1 May 2008 Easy Secure Wireless Setup Chapter 3 Making Changes This chapter describes how to connect to your WNHDEI11 view or change its settings and keep its firmware up to date You can use the Smart Wizard or web based GUI manage you WNHDEIII This chapter includes e Viewing or Changing Settings on page 3 1 e 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 e Use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant which is included on the Resource CD that came with your Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge 77 Tip Unlike the we
11. button in the Settings Backup screen To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address you must use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the router see Restoring the Default Configuration and Password on page 8 4 Upgrading the Software The software also called firmware of the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge is stored in flash memory and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software Your unit can download and install the new software or you can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website and manually send the upgrade file to the router using your browser yav Tip To ensure that you are always using the latest router firmware enable the Firmware 9 Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will automatically detect a new version of the firmware on the Internet and alert you to its availability The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears at login unless you clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log in check box A screen is also provided for upgrading the router From the main menu of the browser interface under Maintenance select Router Upgrade to display the Router Upgrade screen 7 8 Using Network Management Tools v1 1 May 2008 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
12. it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and unit placement Click Apply to save your settings Configuring WEP Wireless Security WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption can be defeated by a determined eavesdropper using publicly available tools 1 2 3 4 Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu In the Wireless Security Mode section select WEP The WEP options display Select the encryption strength 64 or 128 bit data encryption Enter the data encryption keys These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network Click Apply to save your settings Securing My Wireless 4 5 v1 1 May 2008 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 LE 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 Check whether newer drivers are available from the manufacturer Wi Fi Protected Access with Pre Shared Key WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK provides extremely strong security very effectively blocking eavesdropping Both methods d
13. no data security WNHDE111 3 WEP security but some performance impact 4 WPA PSK strong security 5 WPA2 PSK very strong security Note Use these with other features that enhance security Table 4 2 on page 4 3 Figure 4 1 To configure the wireless network you can e Manually specify your SSID and your wireless security settings The Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge provides two screens for configuring the wireless settings the basic Wireless Settings screen which you access under Setup in the main menu and the Advanced Wireless Settings screen Use Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA WPA2 security on both the router and the client device If the clients in your network are WPS capable you can use Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA WPA2 security on both the bridge and the client device 4 2 Securing My Wireless v1 1 May 2008 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 WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy For more information see Con figuring WEP Wireless Security on page 4 5 No wireless security Recommended only for troubleshooting wireless connectivity
14. of the WNHDE111 the Configuration Assistant prompts you to change the IP address first Change the IP address for the PC to match the IP network of the Wireless N Bridge Warning Subnet mismatch Your PC s IP address is not in the same subnet as the WNEHD111 s IP address Do you want to change the WNEHD111 s IP address Figure 3 8 By default the IP address is assigned dynamically by the router Without a router the IP address of the Wireless N Bridge in AP mode will default to 192 168 0 240 and the IP address of the Wireless N Bridge in bridge mode will default to 192 168 0 241 3 2 Making Changes v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual The Configuration Assistant lists all the WNHDE111 units it finds NETGEAR 5GHz Wireless N HD Bridge WNHDE111 Configura J X To configure an item on the list right click or double click on the item If WNHDE111 does not appear on the list verify that the Ethernet cable connecting this PC with the WNHDE111 is securely attached at both ends IP Address Device name 192 168 0 240 WNHDE 111 Access Point 00 1B 2F AD E2 60 K 192 168 0 241 WNHDE111 Wireless Bridge 00 18 2F AD E2 9D Names of units discovered Scanprogress 100 Version 2 1 Se Scan Figure 3 9 2 To configure a unit on the list do one of the following e Right click its name to display a menu of settings you can change Set IP address for WNEH
15. on your browser may cause this operation to fail Figure 3 15 3 6 Making Changes v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual AN 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 Firmware Version Check No New Firmware Version Available Figure 3 16 Making Changes 3 7 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual 3 8 v1 1 May 2008 Making Changes 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 This chapter includes the following sections e Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security on page 4 1 e Changing Wireless Security Settings on page 4 4 e Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings on page 4 6 e Using Push N Connect Wi Fi Protected Setup on page 4 7 Enabling Wireless Isolation on page 4 10 e Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address on page 4 11 e Changing the Administrator Password on page 4 12 Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security Unlike wired networks wireless networks allow anyone with a compatible adapter to receive your wireless data transmissions well beyond your walls Operating
16. spectrum and operation of radio devices Failure of the end user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end user by the applicable National regulatory authority v1 1 May 2008 NOTE This product s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options described in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product Europe EU Declaration of Conformity C 4 Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 EN301 489 17 EN60950 A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WNHDEI11 product package Europe Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Cesky Czech NETGEAR Inc timto prohlaSuje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pr slu n mi ustanoven mi smernice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder Danish de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit German den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den b
17. your computer Note If your computer s IP address is shown as 169 254 x x Windows and Mac OS gt generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server These autogenerated addresses are in subnet 169 254 x x If your IP address is in this range check the connection from the computer to the router and reboot your computer e Make sure that your browser has Java JavaScript or ActiveX enabled If you are using Internet Explorer click Refresh to be sure that the Java applet is loaded e Try closing the browser and opening it again or try a different browser e Make sure that you are using the correct login information The factory default login name is admin and the password is password Make sure that Caps Lock is off when entering this information Troubleshooting 8 3 v1 1 May 2008 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 e When entering configuration settings be sure to click Apply before moving to another screen or tab or your changes could be lost e Click Refresh or Reload in the Web browser The changes might have occurred but the Web browser might be caching the old configuration Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings changing the router s administra
18. 08 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual 6 6 v1 1 May 2008 Fine Tuning Your Network 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 This chapter includes the following sections Viewing Status and Log Information on page 7 1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices on page 7 6 Backing Up Your Configuration on page 7 7 Managing the Configuration File on page 7 7 Upgrading the Software on page 7 8 Viewing Status and Log Information To view status and log information From the main menu of the browser interface under Status select Device Info The unit status screen displays NETGEAR SMAR WIZARD Device information Figure 7 1 7 1 v1 1 May 2008 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 th
19. D 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 e Typographical conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italic Emphasis books CDs Bold User input GUI screen text Fixed Command prompt CLI text code Italic URL links e Formats This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources A Warning Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment a breach of security or a loss of data xi v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual AY Danger This is a safety warning Failure to take heed of this notice might result in personal injury or death e Scope This manual is written for the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge according to these specifications Product Version 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge WNHDE111 Manual Publication Date May 2008 For more information about network I
20. D111 Configure Set SSID Set Security PCIP Address Network adapter C Obtain IP address automatic Broadcom Netxtreme Gigal v Use following IP Address IP address 169 254 6 177 Bridge IP Address IP address 169 254 6 176 Subnet mask 255 255 0 0 Subnet mask General Set SSID Firmware Version V2 2 14 1 November 27 2007 LAN SSID NETGEAR HD MAG Nidrens 00182FAD 213 IP Address 1692548177 Set Security Mode Subnet Mask 25525500 Default Gateway 19218801 of OK Security Mode TEES LAN None Wareless Radio Enabled C WEP Status Not associated with any AP WISH Active C WPA Personal MAC Address 00182F AD 213 Network Name 881D NETOEAR HD Channel 161 i Wi Fi Protected Setup Not Configured ad Eu Security Mode WPAMNIPA2 Personat LAN Computers Figure 3 10 Making Changes 3 3 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual e Double click the name of the unit in the discovery list to open the login menu The default password is password NETGEAR SMARTWIZAR 5 bridge meneger 5 Gtr Wslem N HO Accom P 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 WNHDEII1 and view or changes its settings To access the web browser interface 1 When connected dire
21. Hz 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 WNHDEI11 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 Connect the power adapter The power light should blink quickly in groups of 3 if the power light is off press the power light on off switch on the back panel to turn it on Figure 2 6 3 On the new WNHDEI11 press the WPS button its WPS light will blink Within 2 minutes press the WPS button on the existing Wireless N Bridge which is operating in AP mode Its WPS light will start to blink After 1 2 minutes the new unit in Bridge mode should be associated with the existing unit in AP mode The WPS light for the Bridge mode unit will turn off On the AP mode unit the WPS light will be on solid for about 6 minutes then turn off The power lights on both units will be steadily on 2 6 Easy Secure Wireless Setup v1 1 May 2008 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
22. Inc could void the user s right to operate the equipment Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate v1 1 May 2008 Product and Publication Details Model Number Publication Date Product Family Product Name Home or Business Product Language Publication Part Number WNHDE 111 May 2008 Wireless N Bridge 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge WNHDE111 Home English 202 10300 01 vi v1 1 May 2008 Contents About This Manual CG nventions Formats and SCOPE ainaiseen e Ra Ek aaa AN AEA ATARA xi How to Use This Manual e xii Howto Prim The Mandal scrcas aae peto xii pica pd t EA xiii Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted Unpacking Your New Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge seene 1 1 Prepare Tor Insisll assess dois base A Fede p ER re ela od ER 1 2 Koy Hac aare FEO Ree P 1 3 Front Panel e 1 3 Back Panel Connectors Buttons and Switches ssseeeseseeenee 1 4 Key Back Panel Label hionmai sesrcsensansminenmensi in R 1 5 FESTOS OUI ucasan 1 6 Chapter 2 Easy Secure Wireless Setup What If Some of My Devices Don t Support WPS esee onto neben ke
23. PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page e Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window e Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window Printing a PDF version of the complete manual Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window e Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window 2t Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can X save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature Revision History NETGEAR Inc is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge was introduced Table 2 1 Publication Revision History Part Number version Date Description Number 202 10300 01 v1 0 January 2008 First publication v1 1 May 2008 Revised to reflect full product feature set About This Manual xiii v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual xiv About This Manual v1 1 May 2008 Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted This chapter describes unpacking the 5 GH
24. access to the following types of traffic e For specific applications by traffic type e For specific online games by port addresses e From a specific device by IP addresses To specify prioritization of traffic you must create a rule for the type of traffic and add the rule to the WISH Rules List in the WISH screen From the main menu of the browser interface under Advanced select WISH WISH WISH Enable WISH v Priority Classifiers HTTP vi Windows Media Center v Automatic default if not matched by anything else Add WISH Rule Enable Name Priority Background BK Protocol Other Host 1 IP Range Host 1 Port Range Host 2 IP Range Host 2 Port Range WISH Rules List Name Priority Host 1 IP Range Host 21P Range Protocol Ports Figure 6 1 Fine Tuning Your Network 6 3 v1 1 May 2008 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 Windows Enables the access point to recognize certain audio a
25. acles 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 Reduce interference Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings Place wireless devices away from various electromagnetic noise sources especially those in the 2400 2500 MHz frequency band Common noise creating sources are e Computers and fax machines no closer than 1 foot e Copying machines elevators and cell phones no closer than 6 feet Microwave ovens no closer than 10 feet e Choose your settings Use a scanning utility to determine what other wireless networks are operating nearby and choose an unused channel Turn off SSID broadcast and change the default SSID Other nearby devices might automatically try to connect to your network several times a second which can cause significant performance reduction e Use WMM to improve the performance of voice and video traffic over the wireless link 6 2 Fine Tuning Your Network v1 1 May 2008 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 You can give prioritized
26. an unsecured wireless network creates an opportunity for outsiders to eavesdrop on your network traffic or to enter your network to access your computers and files Indoors computers can connect over 802 11n a wireless networks at ranges of up to 500 feet Such distances can allow for others outside your immediate area to access your network Use the security features of your wireless equipment that are appropriate to your needs The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and router placement Stronger security methods can entail a cost in terms of throughput latency battery consumption and equipment compatibility In choosing an appropriate security level you can also consider the effort compared to the reward for a hacker to break into your network As a minimum however NETGEAR recommends using WEP with Shared Key authentication Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public 4 1 v1 1 May 2008 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 Wireless data security options Range up to 500 foot radius i L 1 Open system easy but no security s 2 MAC access list
27. ay not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instructions 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 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 methods Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Modifications made to the product unless expressly approved by NETGEAR
28. b browser bridge manager interface this utility will automatically C discover the WNHDE111 units in your network making it the most convenient way to view or change WNHDEI11 settings e Use the web browser bridge manager interface by entering hitp www mywifiext net into the browser of a PC directly connected by Ethernet cable to the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge Follow the steps below to use either of these methods for viewing or changing WNHDEIII settings 3 1 v1 1 May 2008 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 Attp www netgear com support E Tip For convenience and ease of future access to this utility copy it from the Resource ww CD to your PC You use the Configuration Assistant to connect wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable to any Wireless N Bridge that is in AP mode Once connected you can access all of your Wireless N AccessPoint Bridges Otherwise connect directly via an Ethernet cable to a Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge that is in bridge mode To use the Configuration Assistant 1 Run the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant If the PC is directly connected to the WNHDE111 is not in the same range as the IP address
29. cs LAN Statistics Sent 13902 Received 13436 TX Packets Dropped 409 RX Packets Dropped 0 Collisions 0 Errors 0 Wireless Statistics Received 546 RX Packets Dropped 0 Errors 1813 Sent 3181 TX Packets Dropped 0 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 TxPkts Dropped The number of transmitted Ethernet packets dropped Collisions The number of collisions on the Ethernet ports Received The number of packets received on the Ethernet ports RxPkts Dropped The number of received Ethernet packets dropped Errors The number of packets received with errors on the Ethernet ports Wireless Statistics The time elapsed since the router was last restarted Sent The number of wireless packets sent TxPkts Dropped The number of transmitted wireless packets dropped Received The number of wireless packets received RxPkts Dropped The number of received wireless packets dropped Errors The number of wireless packets received with errors Using Network Management Tools v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge U
30. ctly to the unit via an Ethernet cable you can open the web browser interface by typing http www mywifiext net in the address field of your browser and then press Enter The login window above opens 2 Enter password for the password The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check for New Version Firmware Upon Log in check box in the Firmware Update screen If the unit discovers a newer version of software you are asked if you want to upgrade to the new software is available the no new firmware message displays 3 4 Making Changes v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual NETGEAR N SMART WEZ AR D acess point monoger I 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge mode WHHDETIT Setup Wizard Firmware Version Check No New Firmware Version Available 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 If you do not click Logout the unit will wait for 5 minutes after no activity before it automatically logs you out You can adjust this timeout setting on the Tools Admin page Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login The Check
31. curing My Wireless for other wireless setup and security options Note Only wireless devices that support the 5GHz 802 11n or the 802 11a standards can connect to the WNHDEI11 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge product You cannot use the WNHDEI11 with 802 11b g devices This chapter includes the following sections What If Some of My Devices Don t Support WPS on page 2 1 e Access Point Mode WPS Setup on page 2 2 e Setting Up Two WNHDEI11 Units on page 2 5 e Connecting Other Devices to a WNHDE111 on page 2 7 What If Some of My Devices Don t Support WPS Use this chart to identify the setup method you should use My Wireless Devices Setup to Use Comment All my wireless devices Use the WPS automated setup This is the easiest and fastest way support WPS to set up very secure wireless Some of my devices support Use the WPS automated setup for The default WPA security key is WPS and some do not devices that support WPS Then printed on the back of your manually configure the other devices WNHDE111 to use the WPA security key 2 1 v1 1 May 2008 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 amp X x zs pu T FF itt m internet em abs te ru el s ta Router gateway
32. d operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed Note Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation Es or inability to wirelessly connect to the router For complete range and performance specifications click the link to the online document Wireless Networking Basics in Appendix B The following list describes how to optimize wireless router performance Identify critical wireless links If your network has several wireless devices decide which wireless devices need the highest data rate and locate the router near them Many wireless products have automatic data rate fallback which allows increased distances without loss of connectivity This also means that devices that are farther away might be slower Therefore the most critical links in your network are those where the traffic is high and the distances are great Optimize those first Choose placement carefully For best results place your router Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate 6 1 v1 1 May 2008 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 obst
33. dmin Time System Firmware Figure 7 3 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge mode WNHDETIT Logs Log Options What to View M System v Status View Levels v Critical v warning v Informational Apply Log Settings Now Log Details l Refresh Clear Save Log 32 Log Entries Priority Time Message INFO Tue Apr 08 09 39 44 2008 Wireless system with MAC address 001DE0534015 associated INFo Tue Apr 08 09 32 59 2008 Allowed configuration authentication by IP address 10 1 32 47 INFO Tue Apr 08 09 28 49 2008 Tue Apr 08 09 13 51 2008 INFO Tue Apr 08 09 06 12 2008 Administrator logout Allowed configuration authentication by IP address 10 1 32 47 Time synchronized Table 7 3 describes the traffic statistics Tue Apr 08 09 06 12 2008 Requesting time from 10 1 0 71 Tue Anr 8 09 06 12 2008 Time server time h netaear cam is at IP address 101074 Table 7 2 Logs Description Item 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 Using Network Management Tools v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual Click Statistics to display traffic statistics Traffic Statistics Refresh Statistics Clear Statisti
34. e different wireless network names provide a way to separate the traffic For a wireless device to participate in a particular wireless network it must be configured with the SSID for that network The default SSID is NETGEAR HD e 802 11 Mode You can choose from Mixed 802 11n and 802 11a 802 11n only or 802 11a only 4 4 Securing My Wireless v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual 3 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 It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless network The WNHDEI11 uses channel bonding technology to extend the bandwidth for data transmission Enable SSID Broadcast Clear this check box to disable broadcast of the SSID so that only devices that know the correct SSID can connect Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP Wireless Security Mode WEP or WPA The selection of wireless security options can significantly affect your network performance The time
35. e product s or circuit layout s described herein Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge WNHDE111 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsbIVfg 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 Bestatigung des Herstellers Importeurs Es wird hiermit best tigt daB das 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge WNHDE111 gem der im BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 und Vfg 46 1992 aufgef hrten Bestimmungen entst rt ist Das vorschriftsm fige Betreiben einiger Ger te z B Testsender kann jedoch gewissen Beschr nkungen unterliegen Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung Das Bundesamt f r Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet da dieses Ger t auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt die Serie auf die Erf llung der Vorschriften hin zu berpr fen Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio
36. e unit obtains an IP address dynamically from DHCP MAC Address The Media Access Control address This is the unique physical address being used by the Ethernet ports of the unit IP Address The IP address being used by the Ethernet port of the unit IP Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask For an explanation of subnet masks and subnet addressing click the link to the online document TCP IP Networking Basics in Appendix B Default Gateway The IP address of the router in your network Primary DNS Server The Primary Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs such as www netgear com into IP addresses DHCP Server The Secondary Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router Domain Name Server The Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs such as www netgear com into IP addresses Using Network Management Tools v1 1 May 2008 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 Ether
37. e wireless connection Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup You can add WPS enabled and non WPS enabled client devices Adding Additional WPS Enabled Clients To add an additional wireless client device that is WPS enabled follow the procedures in WPS Push Button Client Setup on page 2 3 or WPS PIN Entry Setup of WIreless Clients on page 2 4 Adding Additional Non WPS Enabled Clients If you are connecting a combination of WPS enabled clients and clients that are not WPS enabled you cannot use the WPS setup procedures to add clients that are not WPS enabled You need to record and then manually enter your security settings To connect non WPS enabled and WPS enabled clients to the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge use the default security key on the back label of the unit and configure the client for WPA2 using this key Enabling Wireless Isolation Wireless isolation prevents wireless clients from communication with one another However this does not prevent wireless clients from communicating with other computers connected via Ethernet cables or computers on the Internet Note Do not use this feature if you will use wireless connections for such things as multi m d user gaming or transferring files from one computer to another over a wireless connection 4 10 Securing My Wireless v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual To enable
38. ed device If any of the above conditions does not occur see the appropriate following section The Power light is not on or is blinking If the Power and other lights are off when your unit is turned on 8 2 Troubleshooting v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual e Make sure that the power cord is properly connected and that the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet e 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 If either the Ethernet port lights or the wireless light does not come on when the Ethernet connection is made check the following e Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the computer and at the unit e Make sure that power is turned on to the connected router or computer Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router s Web Configuration Interface from a computer on your local network check the following e If you are connecting from a wireless computer try connecting from a wired computer e Make sure that your computer s IP address is on the same subnet as the router For instructions click the link to the online document Preparing Your Network in Appendix B to configure
39. eless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual range router 6 reducing interference 6 2 reference documents B region of operation 4 5 registering product ii restarting network 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 S security options compared 4 2 setting up 4 1 security PIN 4 9 settings default A password A 3 A 4 restoring factory settings A 3 A 4 software push button configuration WPS 4 8 software upgrading 7 8 SSID 4 4 SSID broadcast 4 5 statistics usage 7 2 7 4 7 5 7 6 status viewing 7 subnet mask 5 2 7 2 system up time 6 4 7 4 7 5 T trademarks ii traffic prioritizing 6 3 troubleshooting 8 typographical conventions xi 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 advanced wireless settings 4 6 attached devices 7 6 basic security settings 4 4 status 7 1 W Web Configuration Interface troubleshooting 8 3 WEP encryption 4 3 4 5 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 4 7 Wireless Card Access List 4 17 wireless client PIN 4 9 wireless clients adding 4 7 4 10 Wireless Distribution System WDS 5 3 wireless network name 4 4 wireless port settings 7 3 wireless radio 4 7 7 3 wireless repeating function 5 3 wireless security s
40. er and the client establish a wireless connection e The 2 minute window period expires for establishing a WPS connection If the connection is not established no WPS security settings will be specified in the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge Using the Software Button in the Add WPS Client Screen 1 Log in to the router as described in Viewing or Changing Settings on page 3 1 2 Select Add WPS Client in the main menu and click Next 3 Select the Push Button setup method Add WPS Client Select a setup method Push Button recommended You can either press the Push Button physically on the router or press the Button below soft Push Button A l 7 Smm Figure 4 3 4 8 Securing My Wireless v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual 4 Click the button in the Add WPS Client screen The following screen displays Connecting to New Wireless Client Please click the software or hardware button on the client to start the WPS process e NAAEALEAERLERILUHTTITUTI Cancel 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 In the wireless client follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS to allow it to connect to the router The Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge s g
41. etting up 4 wireless settings advanced 4 6 basic 4 4 WMM Wi Fi Multimedia 6 5 WPA2 PSK encryption 4 3 4 6 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK encryption 4 3 4 6 WPA PSK encryption 4 3 4 6 Index 3 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual Index 4 v1 1 May 2008
42. f time you can clear this check box and disable all wireless connectivity e WPS Settings For information about these settings see the following section Using Push N Connect Wi Fi Protected Setup on page 4 7 e Wireless Card Access List For information about this list see Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address on page 4 11 Note The Fragmentation Threshold CTS RTS Threshold and Preamble Mode ES options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only Do not change these settings Using Push N Connect Wi Fi Protected Setup If your wireless clients support Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS you can use this feature to configure the router s network name SSID and security settings and at the same time connect a wireless client securely and easily to the router Look for the 7 symbol on your client device WPS automatically configures the network name SSID and wireless security settings for the router if the router is in its default state and broadcasts these settings to the wireless client Note NETGEAR s Push N Connect feature is based on the Wi Fi Protected Setup gt WPS standard for more information see http www wi fi org All other Wi Fi certified and WPS capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push N Connect When you add wireless clients whether or not they are WPS enabled the added devices must share the same ne
43. factory settings restoring A 3 A 4 firmware update 3 5 Firmware Upgrade Assistant 3 4 7 8 firmware version 7 2 fixed font text xi Index 1 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual Fragmentation Threshold 4 7 frequency channel 4 5 G generating encryption keys 4 5 H host name 7 7 HTML version printing xii interference reducing 6 2 interval poll 6 4 7 5 IP addresses autogenerated 5 3 current 7 2 LAN 5 2 IP subnet mask 5 2 7 2 italic text xi J Java and JavaScript 5 5 K keys encryption 4 5 knowledge base 3 5 L LAN IP setup 5 7 LAN port settings 7 3 Legacy mode 4 4 logout automatic 3 5 MAC addresses attached devices 7 7 current 7 2 restricting access by 4 11 manually upgrading software 7 9 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 P passphrases 4 6 password A 4 changing 4 2 restoring 8 4 PDF printing xiii Performance mode 4 4 performance optimizing 6 physical push button WPS 4 8 PIN 4 9 placement router 6 poll interval 6 4 7 5 Power light troubleshooting and 8 2 Preamble mode 4 7 printing manual xii prioritizing traffic 6 3 Push N Connect 4 7 push button configuration WPS 4 8 Q QoS Quality of Service 6 3 R radio wireless 4 7 7 3 Index 2 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wir
44. grading 7 10 Using Network Management Tools v1 1 May 2008 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 o Tip NETGEAR provides helpful articles documentation and the latest software updates at http www netgear com support This chapter includes the following sections e Troubleshooting Quick Tips e Troubleshooting Basic Functions on page 8 2 e Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface on page 8 3 e Restoring the Default Configuration and Password on page 8 4 Troubleshooting Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems Be sure to restart your network in this sequence Turn off and unplug the modem Turn off the router Turn off the WNHDE111 units and computers Plug in the modem and turn it on Wait 2 minutes Turn on the router and wait 1 minute Turn on the WNHDE111 units and wait 1 minute 7a A ID Rr LB Turn on the computers 8 1 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in e The Internet status light on the wireless range extender is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless range exte
45. he port ranges specified here Ranges between the corresponding host computers identified by their IP address the ranges Wish Rules List This section lists the defined WISH Rules Click the Enable checkbox at the left to directly activate or de activate the entry An entry can be changed by clicking the Edit icon or can be deleted by clicking the Delete icon When you click the Edit icon the item is highlighted and the Edit WISH Rule section is activated for editing 6 4 Fine Tuning Your Network v1 1 May 2008 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 For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS both it and the client running that application must be WMM enabled Legacy applications that do not support WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category which receives a lower priority than voice and video WMM Qos is disabled by default You can enable it in the Advanced Wireless screen by checking the Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply Fine Tuning Your Network 6 5 v1 1 May 20
46. ing for Firmware Updates screen appears when you log in unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log in check box For information about checking for new firmware through the main menu see Firmware Update on page 3 13 Making Changes 3 5 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual SMART WIZARD video monoger 5 Gite Woslew N HO Access Point feidge sodel HH nn Checking for Firmware Updates The bridge i checi ng re NETORAR tvi to Sn updated ema aafabre for your brpa Tra codd take up fo Fevers seconds please wat 9 Check fer New Version Upan Log i enn 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 Firmware Upgrade Assistant A New Firmware Version is Found Do You Want to Upgrade to the New Version Now Current Version V10 2 1 1 0RC4 New Version V103 1 1 1 fs s Figure 3 14 2 To download and install a newer version click Yes The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware Upload Succeeded The access point will now be reprogrammed using the uploaded firmware file Please wait 68 seconds for this process to complete after which you may access these web pages again Pressing reload or back
47. 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 Note To ensure proper heat dissipation and for bridge stability it is important that you connect the stand place your bridge in an upright position and do not block the vent holes at the top 1 2 Getting Acquainted v1 1 May 2008 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 NETGEAR 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 Fast blink Green A software update is in progress Slow blink Green There is a problem with the wireless router software Off Power is not being supplied to the unit the wireless radio is turned off or the LED push button switch on the back is off Illuminated WPS Push N Connect Button d On Amber The unit is performing the power on diagnostic tests On Gree
48. lative humidity noncondensing vi Technical Specifications 1 May 2008 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 Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Radio Data Rates 1 2 5 5 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 22 Data Encoding 802 11n 802 11a Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node Typically 30 70 nodes Operating Frequency Ranges 802 11 Security 40 bit also called 64 bit and 128 bit WEP WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK Restoring the Default User Name and Password You can restore the factory default configuration settings to reset the bridge s user name to admin the password to password and the IP address to
49. ly You must then access the unit from a wired computer or from a wireless computer that is on the access control list to make any further changes 8 Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings Now only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge network by the general public However your trusted MAC addresses appear in your wireless transmissions so an intruder can read them and impersonate them Do not rely on MAC address filtering alone to secure your network Warning MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router s Web Configuration Manager is password NY M gt I Tip Before changing the router password back up your configuration settings with the default password of password If you save the settings with a new password and then you later forget the new password you will have to reset the router back to the factory defaults and log in using the default password of password This means you will have to re enter all the router configuration settings To change the administrator password 1 On the main menu under Maintenance select Set Password to display the Set Password screen 2 To change the password first enter the old password then enter the new password twice 3 Click Apply 4 12 Securing My Wireless v1 1
50. n The wireless range extender has acquired an Internet fi M address E i Blink Green Data is being communicated with the Internet Off Power is not being supplied to the unit or the LED push button switch on the back is off REVIEWERS PLEASE VERIFY Figure 1 1 Note Pressing the LED On Off button on the back of the unit turns off all the LEDs including the these on the front Power and WPS as well as those on the rear Ethernet status Getting Acquainted 1 3 v1 1 May 2008 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 Power Reset Button LED on off switch Ethernet ports 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 Two 10 100 Mbps Ethernet ports For connecting the unit via Ethernet cables to other equipment like switches game consoles media adapters print servers or a router Factory default reset button Restore factory settings button Use a paper clip to press this button for about 10 seconds to reset the unit to its factory default settings Mode switch settings Auto Auto is the factory default setting In Auto mode if it senses it is connected to a router or gateway it aut
51. nd video streams gen Media Center erated by a Windows Media Center PC and to prioritize these above other traffic Such streams are used by systems known as Windows Media Extend ers such as the Xbox 360 Automatic When enabled this option causes the access point to automatically attempt to prioritize traffic streams that it doesn t otherwise recognize based on the behavior that the streams exhibit This acts to deprioritize streams that exhibit bulk transfer characteristics such as file transfers while leaving interactive traffic such as gaming or VoIP running at a normal priority Add Wish Rule A WISH Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns a priority to that flow For most applications the priority classifiers ensure the right priorities and specific WISH Rules are not required WISH supports overlaps between rules If more than one rule matches for a specific message flow the rule with the highest priority will be used Enable Specifies whether the entry will be active or inactive Name Create a name for the rule that is meaningful to you Priority Choose one for each rule Background Best Effort Video and Voice Protocol Pick from the list Any TCPIP UDP Both ICMP Other or specify another Host 1 amp 21P The rule applies to a flow of messages between computers that have IP Ranges address within the ranges set here Host 1 amp 2 Port The rule applies to a flow of messages using t
52. nder and the network is plugged in securely and the WNHDE111 is turned on e 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 e Fora wirelessly connected computer the wireless network name SSID and WEP or WPA security settings of the WNHDEI11 and wireless computer must match exactly e Ifyou have enabled the wireless range extender to restrict wireless access by MAC address you must add the wireless computer s MAC address to the router s wireless card access list Make sure that the network settings of the computer are correct Wired and wirelessly connected computers must have network IP addresses on the same network as the WNHDE111 The simplest way to do this is to configure each computer to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP Click the link to the online document Preparing Your Network in Appendix B or see the documentation that came with your computer Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on power to the unit the following sequence of events should occur 1 When power is first applied verify that the LED push button is set to on and the Power light Wis on 2 After approximately 10 seconds verify that a The Power light is solidly on b The status lights of any in use Ethernet LAN port are on This indicates that a link has been established to the connect
53. net ports of the wireless interface Network Name SSID The wireless network name SSID being used by the wireless port of the router The default is NETGEAR HD Channel Identifies the channel of the wireless port being used Click the link to the online document Wireless Networking Basics in Appendix B for the frequencies used on each channel In Up to 300 Mbps mode there are two channels a primary channel P and a secondary channel S Security Mode Wi Fi Protected Setup Indicates the wireless security mode None WEP WPA WPA2 the default Indicates whether the radio feature of the router is enabled If not enabled the Wireless LED on the front panel is off LAN Computers The names and address of devices in the network Click Wireless to display wireless client address mode rate and signal strength status Wireless Number Of Wireless Clients 1 MAC Address IP Address Mode Rate Signal Strength 001DE0534015 10 1 32 58 802 11n 5GHz 54 100 Figure 7 2 Table 7 3 describes the traffic statistics Using Network Management Tools 7 3 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual Click Logs to display log information NETGEAR MAR TWIZARD access point manager SMARTWIZARD Setup Wizard Wireless Settings Network Settings MAC Address Filter Advanced Wireless WISH Wi Fi Protected Setup A
54. nn 2 1 Access Point Mode WPS Selup cxiisascbiipent tee nea tI Fr e ae ha t cameraman 2 2 WPS Push Button Client Geli uus epe rere EuEE Mei becuep se ki Eb Sui aie eoo rap eika annin 2 3 WPS PIN Entry Setup of Wireless Clients eeeeeeeeeeeee ccena nnnc 2 4 Setha Lb TWO VENHDETIT UMIS sccesocasakispoi dona due gau rbnt vesdnkkcieiiq aU Terrence EID Id RU rmrerrr Tr 2 5 Setting Up a Pair of WNHDE111 Units at ONCS orco tre orae 2 5 Adding a Second WNHDE 111 to Your Network Later sseeee 2 6 Connecting Other Devices to a VINHDETT1 iecore eiecti tnnt 2 7 Chapter 3 Making Changes Viewing OF Changing Settings er 3 1 Using the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant ssseseene 3 2 Using the Web Browser Interface duiiadixsspumenddatiueqa a ns qNSAE ER duae Ep TM SAE E GrH d aa ES 3 4 vii v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login ccsccciice cse erreur teer eei 3 5 Chapter 4 Securing My Wireless Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security cire Ehre et aid Si o eei eb ad RR rd Su n 4 1 Changing Wireless Security Settings eeeeseseiseeceeieieee een natnnna haha tena nana dtd 4 4 Viewing Basic Wireless SODIFIge iius eee te esti etta urec tutta YEREc bh ta yy ER bad Y Y eR pe L2 VE VR 4 4 Contig ring WEF Wireless SEDUITIy iuueni rer rr er e a Cr RA raa 4 5 Co
55. nng nng WPA Wireless SECUTI 1iiiciseakepevisexkee rece ee UVEQHU ERR PXng EeFATHSNEEKCpdd qn qE Efe 4 6 Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings iiuuocsesccsesss sescevere reato v Va bad eve s Pas v ia Saab e E vive aaa MU pd 4 6 Using Push N Connect Wi Fi Protected Setup eeeeeeeeeenee 4 7 wociul he meii m 4 8 Ec rms uisu neasi 4 9 Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup 4 10 Enabling Wireless ISOIBHOR 1iicecuu sseceico to sessnodur eraat etr da niena iv p E Flea vix ra debe rre Va LEA 4 10 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address esee enne 4 11 Changing the Administrator PASSWOrd 1csesicctt eeceiia tdt Pei de edet etu eR cere bcn eub Sh 4 12 Chapter 5 Customizing Your Wireless Network Using the Network Settings OpliOlg 1c cesi cese sesuceetnt ente eater ema Seer epu ka sake ep X pap E RES 5 1 Configuring the Access Point Parameters rn d d a Rid d ed RR 5 2 A QpiLiBumeE iw 5 3 Wireless Repeating Also Called WDS seeiieseeeceieene centnm 5 3 Chapter 6 Fine Tuning Your Network Opt mizing Veireless POITOFUDGUIGE 15 e enn cde bunc t Dad d RR 6 1 Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling WISH eeseeseeeeecee eene 6 3 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications ssssssssessssss 6 5 Chapter 7 Using Network Management Tools Viewing Status and Log InforfmDori isis caesus see ceeta pr
56. nternet firewall and VPN technologies click the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B Related Documents eS Note Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc website at http www netgear com support How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following e Buttons gt and lt for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page at a time e A button that displays the table of contents and an button that displays an index Double click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual A A button to access the full NETGEAR Inc online knowledge base for the product model e Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters How to Print This Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following options according to your needs Printing a page from HTML Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic Select File Print from the browser menu to print the page contents Xii About This Manual v1 1 May 2008 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
57. omatically sets itself to run as an AP Otherwise if connected to any other wired device it automatically sets itself to run in Bridge mode AP When switched to AP access point mode it acts as an access point In this mode connect it to a router The free Ethernet port can be used to connect other equipment to your network via an Ethernet cable Bridge In Bridge mode connect devices to it via Ethernet cables and they will connect to your wireless network Typically when a unit is set to bridge mode it will be paired with a WNHDE111 working in AP mode LED On Off button Press this button to turn off all the LEDs including the those on the front Power and WPS as well as those on the rear Ethernet status 1 4 Getting Acquainted v1 1 May 2008 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 Default Access Address User Name WPS m and Password Security Pin en NETGEAR Serial number which is also the MAC default WPA WPA2 security key Address Figure 1 3 Table 1 2 Product label information Item Description Defa
58. process typically takes about 1 minute Read the new software release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the bridge after upgrading Upgrading Manually to New Software To manually select download and install new software to your router 1 Under Maintenance on the main menu select Status Note the version number of your router firmware 2 Go to the WNHDE111 support page on the NETGEAR website at http www netgear com support Using Network Management Tools 7 9 v1 1 May 2008 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 AN Warning When uploading software to the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window clicking a link or loading a new page If the browser is interrupted it could corrupt the software When the upload is complete your bridge automatically restarts The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute Read the new software release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the bridge after up
59. ption is enabled the WDS Enable checkbox is hidden To use WDS the following conditions must be met for all APs e The APs must use the same SSID wireless channel and encryption mode The APs must be on the same LAN IP subnet That is all the AP LAN IP addresses are in the same network Customizing Your Wireless Network 5 3 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual e All LAN devices wired and wireless computers must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the APs e 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 1 May 2008 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 This chapter includes the following sections e Optimizing Wireless Performance on page 6 1 e Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling WISH on page 6 3 e Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications on page 6 5 Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed an
60. r verensst mmelse med de Swedish v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG slenska H r me l sir NETGEAR Inc yfir pvi a Radiolan er samr mi vi grunnkr fur og a rar Icelandic kr fur sem ger ar eru tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de Norwegian grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter v1 1 May 2008 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 declare under our sole responsibility that the model WNHDE111 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge WNHDE111 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device m
61. reen button light ceases blinking and remains on when one of these conditions occurs The router and the client establish a wireless connection e The 2 minute window period expires for establishing a WPS connection If the connection is not established no WPS security settings will be specified in the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge Security PIN Entry There are two ways to enable a wireless client to join a network using a PIN using the unit s security PIN or using the wireless client s security PIN Using the Unit s Security PIN 1 Obtain your unit s security PIN from the rear panel of the router or from the Advanced Wireless Settings screen On the wireless client follow its specific networking instructions to enter the router s security PIN and to establish a wireless connection with the router Using the Wireless Client s Security PIN 1 Log in to the WNHDEIII Securing My Wireless 4 9 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual 2 Select Add WPS Client in the main menu and click Next 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 Inthe 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 The following screen displays and the Smart Wizard initiates th
62. rigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU Estonian p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el Radiolan cumple con los Spanish requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvIKI ME THN lIAPOY2A NETGEAR Inc ANHAONEI OTI Radiolan 2YMMOP ONETAI Greek MPO TI OYZIOAEIZ ATIAITHZEIZ KAI TI2 AOINES ZXETIKEZ AIATA EIZ TH OAHIMAZ 1999 5 EK Fran ais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil Radiolan est conforme aux French exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Italiano Italian Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklar ka Radiolan atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m Latvian pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem Lietuvi iuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad is Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas Lithuanian 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuo
63. rusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed This data includes your trusted MAC addresses which can be read and impersonated by a hacker Use the Push N Connect feature Wi Fi Protected Setup For more information see Using Push N Connect Wi Fi Protected Setup on page 4 7 Wi Fi Protected Setup provides easy setup by means of a push button Older wireless adapters and devices might not support this Check whether devices are WPS enabled Securing My Wireless 4 3 v1 1 May 2008 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 Wireless Settings Figure 4 2 The available settings in this screen are e Wireless Network Name SSID Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters When more than one wireless network is activ
64. s v1 1 May 2008 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 Auto 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 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols TCP IP Power Adapter North America 120V 60 Hz input United Kingdom Australia 240V 50 Hz input Europe Japan 230V 50 Hz input 100V 50 60 Hz input All regions output 12 V DC 1 5A output 22W maximum Physical Specifications Dimensions 28 x 175x119 mm 1 1 x 6 89 x 4 68 in Weight 0 3kg 0 66 Ib Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating humidity 90 maximum re
65. ser Manual Click WISH Sessions to display WISH session status showing the originator target protocol state priority and time out NETGEAR r S M A R T WwW I Z A R D access point manage 5 GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge model WNHDE1 1 Setup Wizard WISH Sessions Wireless WISH Sessions Settings a T Network Settings Ee E d C MER i Protocol Brosi Lind ies d a 10 1 32 58 49152 40 1 1 23 161 UDP BE 288 E L 4 L MAC Address 10 1 32 41 138 10 1 32 58 138 UDP BE 202 Filter 10 1 32 58 54400 79 131 3 84 34208 UDP BE 146 Advanced 11325949325 101325264321 ToP SS BE 4 Wireless 10 1 32 58 54400 69 28 124 2 13851 UDP BE 7T WISH 10 1 32 58 49324 69 212 44 209 16325 TCP EST BE 7780 Wi Fi Protected 10 1 32 58 49323 69 138 95 20 63591 TCP EST BE 7788 Setup 10 1 32 58 54400 69 215 21 226 25691 UDP BE 66 Figure 7 5 Viewing a List of Attached Devi ces 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 From the main menu of the browser interface under Status select Device Info and scroll down to view the table Name if any MAC 00 14 6c e9 e5 af 00 14 6c e9 e5 af 00 0f b5 4e 30 e4 00 a0 69 01 39 33 00 14 38 9fe8 69 TuS Wi
66. statas v1 1 May 2008 Nederlands Dutch Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza ze Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostalymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais Portuguese e outras disposic es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi Slovenian relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje e Radiolan sp a z kladn po_iadavky a v etky Slovak pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY Finnish oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan st
67. t in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range to DHCP Lease Time minutes Always broadcast compatibility for some DHCP Clients Figure 5 1 Configuring the Access Point Parameters The Access Point Settings are e Access Point IP Address The LAN IP address of the WNHDE111 e P 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 gt Note If you change the LAN IP address of the unit while connected through the browser you will be disconnected You must then open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again and your computer must be in the same range of addresses as the unit is Default Gateway The LAN IP address of the router Primary and Secondary DNS Servers The DNS addresses the WNHDEI11 will use 5 2 Customizing Your Wireless Network v1 1 May 2008 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 A 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 ser
68. tion password back to password You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways e Use the Erase function e Use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the unit Use this method for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the administration password or IP address you must use the restore settings button on the rear panel of the router 1 Press and hold the restore settings button for 10 seconds 2 Release the restore settings button and wait for the router to reboot 8 4 Troubleshooting v1 1 May 2008 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 com Login Name admin Login Password case sensitive printed password on product label Local Network Default LAN IP address when not AP mode 192 168 0 240 connected to a DHCP enabled network Bridge mode 192 168 0 241 Subnet 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Disabled Time Zone GMT Greenwich Mean Time Time Zone Enabled for Daylight Saving Disabled Time Wireles
69. toring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your bridge s configuration settings To save your settings click Back Up Your browser extracts the configuration file from the bridge and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file You can give the file a meaningful name at this time such as comcast cfg v Tip Before saving your configuration file change the administrator password to the 9 default password Then change it again after you have saved the configuration file If you forget the password you will need to reset the configuration to factory defaults Using Network Management Tools 7 7 v1 1 May 2008 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 A Warning Do not interrupt the reboot process Erasing the Configuration Under some circumstances for example if you move the router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings After an erase the unit s password is password To erase the configuration click the Erase
70. ts citate ttd icteemaawuetedamniers 7 1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices uius aaeceniki dada h EX a dada REX add kil LE dra ak Rb d EXE Lad daa 7 6 Backing Up Your Comiguir alol f Ea 7 7 Managing the Configuration FIS 3c Fa en laa A 7 7 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration sse 7 7 Erasing the COMIQUPALION e 7 8 viii Contents v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual Upgrading Ripe sur C X 7 8 Upgrading Automatically to New Software ssssssssssssss 7 9 Upgrading Manually to New Software esses 7 9 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick TIPS ee M 8 1 Troubleshooting Basie Functions eT 8 2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface cccccseccccceeeneecceeeeeneneneeeeenenenes 8 3 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password sse 8 4 Appendix A Technical Specifications Deraul Coniguration GOLFO uu cueste m d cdd d tree pe oben uc edens Heb ee ce d A 1 Restoring the Default User Name and Password ssssssssseeeee A 3 Appendix B Related Documents Index Contents v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual E Contents v1 1 May 2008 About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR 5 GHz Wireless N H
71. tup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List 3 Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses 4 Ifthe computer you want appears in the Available Wireless Cards list you can select the radio button of that computer to capture its MAC address otherwise you can manually enter a name and the MAC address of the authorized computer You can usually find the MAC address on the bottom of the wireless device v Tip You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the router s Attached Devices CX screen into the MAC Address field of this screen To do this configure each wireless computer to obtain a wireless link to the router The computer should then appear in the Attached Devices screen Securing My Wireless 4 11 v1 1 May 2008 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 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 gt Note When configuring the unit from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the Trusted PC list if you select Turn Access Control On you lose your wireless connection when you click App
72. twork name SSID and security passphrase For more information see Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup on page 4 10 Note If you choose to use WPS the only security methods supported are WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK WEP security is not supported by WPS gt The Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge provides two methods for connecting to a wireless client that supports WPS described in the following sections Securing My Wireless 4 7 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual e Push Button Configuration e 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 The green button light begins to blink in a regular pattern While the light is blinking you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the client that you are trying to connect to the router 2 Onthe wireless client follow its specific networking instructions to enable WPS to allow it to connect to the router The Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge s green button light ceases blinking and remains on when one of these conditions occurs The rout
73. ult Access Use this URL user name and password to log in to the unit Note During initial setup the URL will only connect you to the unit when your computer is attached directly to one of the unit s Ethernet ports Tip Generally using the NETGEAR setup wizard will be more convenient than logging in to the unit with this information WPS Security PIN This PIN is used for devices that require manual entry of the WPS PIN or with WPS registrar discovery services found in Windows Vista for example Getting Acquainted 1 5 v1 1 May 2008 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual Table 1 2 Product label information Item Description Serial Number which is also The serial number is also the factory default WPA WPA2 security key default WPA WPA2 security This enables easy automated WPS Push N Connect setup key 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 Positioning Your Unit The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your unit For example the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal must pass through might limit the range nw Note Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to the bridge
74. umentation netgear com reference enu glossary index htm In addition you can find initial setup instructions for your wireless range extender in the Related Documents v1 1 May 2008 B 1 WNHDE111 5GHz Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge User Manual B 2 v1 1 May 2008 Related Documents A access restricting by MAC address 4 11 access control turning on 4 2 access points 5 3 ActiveX 8 3 adding wireless clients 4 7 4 10 administrator password changing 4 2 advanced wireless settings 4 6 attached devices 7 6 autogenerated IP addresses 8 3 automatic logout 3 5 automatic software upgrade 7 9 backing up configuration file 7 7 basic settings 4 4 bold text xi C cables checking 8 2 channel frequency 4 5 channel wireless port 7 3 clients adding 4 7 4 10 communication mode 4 4 7 3 configuration file backing up 7 7 erasing 7 8 managing 7 7 configuration erasing A 3 A 4 Index configuring advanced security 4 6 basic security 4 4 WPA security 4 6 CTS RTS Threshold 4 7 customer support ii D default factory settings restoring 8 4 deleting configuration 7 8 DHCP server 5 3 Documentation Web page 3 5 documents reference B Domain Name Server DNS addresses current 7 2 E encryption 4 encryption keys 4 5 erasing configuration 7 8 Ethernet light troubleshooting and 8 2 8 3 Ethernet MAC address 7 7 F factory default settings restoring 8 4
75. ver in your router by having them manage different address ranges in the same subnet For most applications the default DHCP and TCP IP settings of the WNHDE111 are satisfactory Click the link to the online document TCP IP Networking Basics in Appendix B for an explanation of DHCP and information about how to assign IP addresses for your network By default the DHCP server of WNHDE111 is disabled You can enable it to assign IP DNS server and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router The router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router s LAN IP address Wireless Repeating Also Called WDS The Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge can be used with a wireless access point AP to build large bridged wireless networks Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System WDS Warning If you use the wireless repeating function your options for wireless security A are limited to None or WEP For more information about wireless security see Chapter 4 Securing My Wireless Also if the WPA security o
76. 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 The Wireless Card Access List displays a list of wireless computers that you allow to connect to the router based on their MAC addresses These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and wireless security settings to access the wireless router The MAC address is a network device s unique 12 character physical address containing the hexadecimal characters 0 9 a f or A F only and separated by colons for example 00 09 AB CD EF 01 It can usually be found on the bottom of the wireless card or network interface device If you do not have access to the physical label you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of the computer In WindowsXP for example typing the ipconfig all command in an MSDOS command prompt window displays the MAC address as Physical Address You might also find the MAC addresses in the router s Attached Devices screen To restrict access based on MAC addresses 1 Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu 2 Inthe Advanced Wireless Settings screen click Se
77. ynamically change the encryption keys making them nearly impossible to circumvent WPA2 adds support for hardware based AES which adds improved performance and the strongest data encryption Mixed mode allows clients using either WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES This provides the most reliable security and is easiest to implement but it might not be compatible with older adapters To configure WPA PSK WPA2 PSK or WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 1 Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu 2 Select one of the WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK options for the security type The WPA WPA2 options the most flexible since it allows clients using either one 3 In the Passphrase field enter a word or group of 8 63 printable characters The passphrase is case sensitive 4 Click Apply to save your settings Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and specify in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen which you access under Advanced in the main menu 1 Log in to the unit 2 Select Advanced Wireless under Advanced in the main menu The available settings in this screen are 4 6 Securing My Wireless v1 1 May 2008 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 o
78. 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 v Tip Before upgrading the router software use the router Settings Backup screen to save 9 your configuration settings A router upgrade might cause the router settings to _ revert to the factory defaults If this happens after completing the upgrade you can restore your settings from the backup Upgrading Automatically to New Software If you have selected Check for New Version Upon Log in your router alerts you to the new software when you log in Otherwise you can click the Check button in the Firmware Upgrade screen to search for new software If the unit discovers a newer version of software the message on the left displays when you log in If no new software is available the message on the right displays To automatically upgrade to the new software click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new software file from NETGEAR Warning When uploading software to the Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window clicking a link or loading a new page If the browser is interrupted it could corrupt the software When the upload is complete your bridge automatically restarts The upgrade
79. z Wireless N HD Access Point Bridge WNHDE111 its key hardware features and positioning the unit This chapter includes the following sections e Unpacking Your New Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge on page 1 1 e Key Hardware Features on page 1 3 e Positioning Your Unit on page 1 6 Before you begin installing your bridge check the package contents Become familiar with the front and back panels of your bridge especially the status lights and the important information on the bridge label Then read the section on positioning your to ensure that you have selected the best location to install your bridge Unpacking Your New Wireless N AccessPoint Bridge Your product package should contain the following items e The bridge e A snap on stand for your bridge e An AC power adapter varies by region e A blue Ethernet cable The Resource CD which includes The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant A link to the online User Manual e Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect missing or damaged contact your NETGEAR dealer Keep the carton including the original packing materials in case you need to return the product for repair 1 1 v1 1 May 2008 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

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