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... WGX102 2-5 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 2-5 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge 2-6 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 2-7 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network 3-1 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender 3-2 Default Factory Settings 3-2 First, Set Up the Powerline Network 3-3 Now, Add the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network 3-5 Plug and Play Installation 3-6 Custom WGX102 Setup 3-7 Test Your Wireless...
... WGX102 2-5 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 2-5 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge 2-6 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 2-7 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network 3-1 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender 3-2 Default Factory Settings 3-2 First, Set Up the Powerline Network 3-3 Now, Add the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network 3-5 Plug and Play Installation 3-6 Custom WGX102 Setup 3-7 Test Your Wireless...
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...Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works 4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password 4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point ...
...Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works 4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password 4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point ...
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...NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your WGX102. Earlier versions of status and activity. • Flash memory for your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Now your local area network (LAN) to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102...The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to PCs in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless ...
...NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your WGX102. Earlier versions of status and activity. • Flash memory for your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Now your local area network (LAN) to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102...The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to PCs in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless ...
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...the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front... Power On Green Solid Power is not supplied to the WGX102. HomePlug - Off Power is supplied to the WGX102. There is a problem with an attached device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port...
...the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front... Power On Green Solid Power is not supplied to the WGX102. HomePlug - Off Power is supplied to the WGX102. There is a problem with an attached device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port...
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...You can use the status lights to bottom, the table below . Blink Power on the Powerline network. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Viewed from top to verify connections. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity ...self test. Table 2-1. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he front panel of the XE102 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on device such as...
...You can use the status lights to bottom, the table below . Blink Power on the Powerline network. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Viewed from top to verify connections. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity ...self test. Table 2-1. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he front panel of the XE102 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on device such as...
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... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your electrical power wires. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless...
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your electrical power wires. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless...
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...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 FEATURE IP Address Default type Default 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...any of the unit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1....
...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 FEATURE IP Address Default type Default 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...any of the unit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1....
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Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set...
Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set...
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... v1.1 All three LEDs on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should be lit. 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 the router is connected to connect, and wait one minute. If it does not, see...
... v1.1 All three LEDs on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should be lit. 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 the router is connected to connect, and wait one minute. If it does not, see...
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... for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 4-2. 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 existing network are presented below. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to...
... for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 4-2. 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 existing network are presented below. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to...
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... be configured with - a. NETGEAR as your existing network. 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 "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and...
... be configured with - a. NETGEAR as your existing network. 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 "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and...
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...Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family dwelling unit. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The HomePlug powerline network...
...Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family dwelling unit. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The HomePlug powerline network...
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... the browser interface, under the Setup section, click Wall Plug Settings to display the Wall Plug Settings screen. Powerline devices on different networks will communicate with one another but not with the new password. That is case sensitive. • The password defines a network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the...
... the browser interface, under the Setup section, click Wall Plug Settings to display the Wall Plug Settings screen. Powerline devices on different networks will communicate with one another but not with the new password. That is case sensitive. • The password defines a network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the...
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... reference. Click the Add button to add a HomePlug Station to enter. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. This name is then assigned to other HomePlug Stations: a. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to the list. Example: Device Location: Upstairs...
... reference. Click the Add button to add a HomePlug Station to enter. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. This name is then assigned to other HomePlug Stations: a. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to the list. Example: Device Location: Upstairs...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4-4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4-4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... wireless settings as your WGX102. 1. Wireless Computer Figure 5-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The wireless feature of your existing wireless network. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102...
... wireless settings as your WGX102. 1. Wireless Computer Figure 5-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The wireless feature of your existing wireless network. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102...
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... local powerline port of the WGX102. It may be illegal to the WGX102. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is being used by the local port of the WGX102 in DHCP server is NETGEAR. The IP address used by the local port of the WGX102. Reference Manual for the frequencies used on page C-7 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
... local powerline port of the WGX102. It may be illegal to the WGX102. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is being used by the local port of the WGX102 in DHCP server is NETGEAR. The IP address used by the local port of the WGX102. Reference Manual for the frequencies used on page C-7 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
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.... Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below : Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics Items Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The statistics for the LAN (local powerline) and WLAN (wireless) ports. Figure 6-3: Access...
.... Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below : Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics Items Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The statistics for the LAN (local powerline) and WLAN (wireless) ports. Figure 6-3: Access...
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... address used by the local port of the WGX102. If no address is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The IP Subnet Mask used . The default is 192.168.0.101 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in DHCP server is shown, the wireless range extender cannot connect to the Internet (WAN) port...
... address used by the local port of the WGX102. If no address is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The IP Subnet Mask used . The default is 192.168.0.101 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in DHCP server is shown, the wireless range extender cannot connect to the Internet (WAN) port...
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.... From the main menu of the values shown here. To force the wireless range extender to look for each device attached to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of...
.... From the main menu of the values shown here. To force the wireless range extender to look for each device attached to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of...