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... 5-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access Point Status Information 6-2 Viewing Router Status Information 6-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-8 Configuration File Management 6-9 Backing Up the Configuration 6-9 Erasing the Configuration 6-10 Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point Mode 7-2 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode 7-3 Router Mode...
... 5-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access Point Status Information 6-2 Viewing Router Status Information 6-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-8 Configuration File Management 6-9 Backing Up the Configuration 6-9 Erasing the Configuration 6-10 Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point Mode 7-2 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode 7-3 Router Mode...
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...7-23 Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options 7-24 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address ...Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Services 7-36 Configuring a User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range... NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 8-1 Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power Light Not On 8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless Port Lights Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface...
...7-23 Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options 7-24 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address ...Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Services 7-36 Configuring a User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range... NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 8-1 Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power Light Not On 8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless Port Lights Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface...
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Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time 8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, ... Twisted Pair Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview C-1 Infrastructure Mode C-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup C-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID C-2 Authentication and WEP C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time 8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, ... Twisted Pair Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview C-1 Infrastructure Mode C-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup C-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID C-2 Authentication and WEP C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... C-4 Overview of WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-7 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs C-18 Glossary List of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i...
... C-4 Overview of WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-7 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs C-18 Glossary List of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i...
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... be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. This lets you to easily...
... be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. This lets you to easily...
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...WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to unplugging and then plugging the device in again. Introduction 2-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102..., as described in the reset button. Figure 2-2: WGX102... number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) The WGX102 Bottom Panel The factory default reset push button is located ...
...WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to unplugging and then plugging the device in again. Introduction 2-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102..., as described in the reset button. Figure 2-2: WGX102... number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) The WGX102 Bottom Panel The factory default reset push button is located ...
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.... • Your Ethernet network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is set up and you have a wireless card installed and configured. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on the bottom of the unit. Default...
.... • Your Ethernet network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is set up and you have a wireless card installed and configured. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on the bottom of the unit. Default...
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...WGX102 to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for adding the WGX102... minute. Figure 3-6: Powerline and wireless network interconnections There are two scenarios for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Plug the WGX102 into an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that you connected in the...
...WGX102 to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for adding the WGX102... minute. Figure 3-6: Powerline and wireless network interconnections There are two scenarios for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Plug the WGX102 into an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that you connected in the...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 4-2. Plug and Play Installation If your...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 4-2. Plug and Play Installation If your...
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... the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to the instructions in your existing wireless network. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily 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...
... the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to the instructions in your existing wireless network. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily 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...
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... turning the wireless range extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the router and wait one minute 5. Note: The wireless range extender user name and password are correct. Plug in the computer and router match exactly. Please see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 6-1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be...
... turning the wireless range extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the router and wait one minute 5. Note: The wireless range extender user name and password are correct. Plug in the computer and router match exactly. Please see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 6-1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be...
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... NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set up your wireless range extender...
... NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set up your wireless range extender...
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... 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. Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to proceed. 5. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Go to proceed. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13
... 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. Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to proceed. 5. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Go to proceed. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13
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... use the reset button on the WGX102, and the WGX102 Configuration Utility will get a confirmation message that it is best to continue to proceed with the update. If needed, update the IP Address so that the change is in the same subnet as the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Ok. You will automatically reconnect...
... use the reset button on the WGX102, and the WGX102 Configuration Utility will get a confirmation message that it is best to continue to proceed with the update. If needed, update the IP Address so that the change is in the same subnet as the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Ok. You will automatically reconnect...
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... "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Select this page to use a fixed IP address. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in the Setup section of the browser...
... "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Select this page to use a fixed IP address. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in the Setup section of the browser...
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... Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family dwelling unit. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security features of this security are always enabled. However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
... Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family dwelling unit. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security features of this security are always enabled. However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
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... powerline network. • The password is case sensitive. • The password defines a network. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 You assign a Network Password using the WGX102 Wall Plug Settings screen. 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to communicate...
... powerline network. • The password is case sensitive. • The password defines a network. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 You assign a Network Password using the WGX102 Wall Plug Settings screen. 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to communicate...
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...your reference. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Enter the desired HomePlug Network Password in the table, provided they are installing on the base or rear. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. For example, ... then assigned to other HomePlug Stations: a. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to the list. Click Add. 3. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password.
...your reference. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Enter the desired HomePlug Network Password in the table, provided they are installing on the base or rear. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. For example, ... then assigned to other HomePlug Stations: a. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to the list. Click Add. 3. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password.
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...Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of the wireless range extender. Also, WEP and WPA encryption can vary significantly based on the physical placement of your Wireless Range Extender. The time it takes to configure the wireless features of security required.... Connections using WEP or WPA can result in order to the wireless range extender. For further information on a notebook computer...
...Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of the wireless range extender. Also, WEP and WPA encryption can vary significantly based on the physical placement of your Wireless Range Extender. The time it takes to configure the wireless features of security required.... Connections using WEP or WPA can result in order to the wireless range extender. For further information on a notebook computer...