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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10042-02 v1.1 Version 1.0 March 2007 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10042-02 v1.1 Version 1.0 March 2007 202-10042-02 v1.1
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...help. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 All rights reserved. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to radio communications. These limits are registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. ...
...help. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 All rights reserved. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to radio communications. These limits are registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. However, there is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. ...
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..., IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Table 1-2. This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to...
..., IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Table 1-2. This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to...
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... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual you can choose one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the following : • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - The PDF version...
... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual you can choose one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the following : • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - The PDF version...
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... Extender WGX102. Now your purchase of publication. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge...
... Extender WGX102. Now your purchase of publication. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge...
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...A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - This guide. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Installation Guide for repair. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to help you with multiple...
...A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - This guide. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Installation Guide for repair. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to help you with multiple...
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... address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to customize any of the unit. Check that will use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your router. • Your Internet connection...
... address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to customize any of the unit. Check that will use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your router. • Your Internet connection...
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... connect additional XE102 bridges to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your existing network are presented below. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 3-2. Reference Manual for using these two options are different from the default WGX102. These procedures for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works...
... connect additional XE102 bridges to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your existing network are presented below. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 3-2. Reference Manual for using these two options are different from the default WGX102. These procedures for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works...
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Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. of this computer to the location where the WGX102 is installed. Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Custom WGX102 Setup Internet Access Wireless Network Name (SSID) XE102 Wireless IP Address Router #.#.#.# IP Address 192.168.0.101 Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Name (SSID) Note: The WGX102 must match exactly those settings in your existing ...
Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. of this computer to the location where the WGX102 is installed. Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Custom WGX102 Setup Internet Access Wireless Network Name (SSID) XE102 Wireless IP Address Router #.#.#.# IP Address 192.168.0.101 Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Name (SSID) Note: The WGX102 must match exactly those settings in your existing ...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to the WGX102 and configure it. Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. Follow the prompts to set up your wireless range extender. Follow the instructions above to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to the WGX102 and configure it. Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. Follow the prompts to set up your wireless range extender. Follow the instructions above to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer...
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... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Click to highlight the wireless network adapter found in your wireless adapter, and click Next to follow the instructions on the first screen. If it does not find the WGX102, make sure your wireless adapter is set according to the instructions on the screen regarding the settings of your computer.Then, click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Click to highlight the wireless network adapter found in your wireless adapter, and click Next to follow the instructions on the first screen. If it does not find the WGX102, make sure your wireless adapter is set according to the instructions on the screen regarding the settings of your computer.Then, click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
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... powerline network. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. Enter the desired HomePlug Network Password in the format xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx, usually shown on a label on your reference. For example, a location identifier can also assign this number down. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Reference Manual for the device. b. Click the Add button to add a HomePlug...
... powerline network. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. Enter the desired HomePlug Network Password in the format xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx, usually shown on a label on your reference. For example, a location identifier can also assign this number down. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Reference Manual for the device. b. Click the Add button to add a HomePlug...
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... will need to participate in a region other than one of those identified in this SSID for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Any device you want to use this field. • Channel. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of the SSID, only devices that network...
... will need to participate in a region other than one of those identified in this SSID for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Any device you want to use this field. • Channel. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of the SSID, only devices that network...
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... Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you first receive your networking needs. 5-6 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below to customize any of the unit. You can restore these defaults with the factory default reset...
... Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you first receive your networking needs. 5-6 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below to customize any of the unit. You can restore these defaults with the factory default reset...
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... SSID of the Wireless Range Extender. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to broadcast the SSID. 5. Set the Region. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Click Wireless Settings in your existing wirless network uses channel 11, then set to channel 6. Select Enable to "Wireless Channels" on page C-7. 7. It is best if this is not the same as nETgear. For example, if your existing wireless network. For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set the WGX102...
... SSID of the Wireless Range Extender. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to broadcast the SSID. 5. Set the Region. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Click Wireless Settings in your existing wirless network uses channel 11, then set to channel 6. Select Enable to "Wireless Channels" on page C-7. 7. It is best if this is not the same as nETgear. For example, if your existing wireless network. For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set the WGX102...
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.... The four key boxes are Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. Please refer to save your network. • Automatic - Reference Manual for a full explanation of each of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) 5. WEP settings section 3. Choices are automatically populated with key values. • Manual - uses twenty-six hexadecimal digits (any combination of the four keys will be identical on page C-3 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-4. NETGEAR is selected...
.... The four key boxes are Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. Please refer to save your network. • Automatic - Reference Manual for a full explanation of each of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) 5. WEP settings section 3. Choices are automatically populated with key values. • Manual - uses twenty-six hexadecimal digits (any combination of the four keys will be identical on page C-3 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-4. NETGEAR is selected...
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... Media Access Control address used by the wireless port of the WGX102. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102. Maintenance 6-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Access Point Status fields Field Device Name Firmware Version LAN Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to the local powerline port of the WGX102. The default is active for the powerline attached devices. The wireless range extender's firmware version...
... Media Access Control address used by the wireless port of the WGX102. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102. Maintenance 6-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Access Point Status fields Field Device Name Firmware Version LAN Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to the local powerline port of the WGX102. The default is active for the powerline attached devices. The wireless range extender's firmware version...
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... the WGX102. The IP address used . Indicates whether the WGX102 is NETGEAR. The IP address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. The Media Access Control address used by the local port of network resources to the WGX102. Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to IP addresses. The wireless range extender firmware version. The...
... the WGX102. The IP address used . Indicates whether the WGX102 is NETGEAR. The IP address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. The Media Access Control address used by the local port of network resources to the WGX102. Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to IP addresses. The wireless range extender firmware version. The...
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...WGX102 until the power LED has turned solid green. Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software Note: Before upgrading the WGX102 software, use the default reset button on page 8-7. If the upgrade file is stored in FLASH memory, and can restore your configuration settings. The Erase function restores all factory settings. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is 192.168.0.101. Warning: Do not turn off the power to the wireless range extender. Note: The Web browser used...
...WGX102 until the power LED has turned solid green. Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software Note: Before upgrading the WGX102 software, use the default reset button on page 8-7. If the upgrade file is stored in FLASH memory, and can restore your configuration settings. The Erase function restores all factory settings. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is 192.168.0.101. Warning: Do not turn off the power to the wireless range extender. Note: The Web browser used...
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... some cases, you may corrupt the software. Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 6-11 Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and locate the upgrade file. 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. If the browser is interrupted, it...
... some cases, you may corrupt the software. Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 6-11 Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and locate the upgrade file. 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. If the browser is interrupted, it...