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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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...user is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das ... or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. All rights reserved. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device,...
...user is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das ... or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. All rights reserved. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device,...
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..., and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications. 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. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special...
..., and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications. 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. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special...
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... print. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of contents and an button. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to view and print PDF files. Click the print icon in the manual. •A button to a major topic. Tip: If your printer supports printing... the complete manual opens in the HTML version of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
... print. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of contents and an button. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to view and print PDF files. Click the print icon in the manual. •A button to a major topic. Tip: If your printer supports printing... the complete manual opens in the HTML version of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
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... protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for firmware upgrades. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of status and activity. • Flash memory for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your local area network (LAN) to operate in this...
... protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for firmware upgrades. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of status and activity. • Flash memory for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your local area network (LAN) to operate in this...
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... 90 days from hackers. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • A 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used...
... 90 days from hackers. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • A 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used...
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... requirements are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to customize any security settings that...
... requirements are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to customize any security settings that...
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...wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 3-2. 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. If this option when the wireless...section, Custom WGX102 Setup. These procedures for your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you ...
...wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 3-2. 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. If this option when the wireless...section, Custom WGX102 Setup. These procedures for your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you ...
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... Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 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. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you...
... Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 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. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you...
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... your wireless range extender. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Follow the instructions above to the WGX102 and configure it. 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...
... your wireless range extender. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Follow the instructions above to the WGX102 and configure it. 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...
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... screen regarding the settings of your computer.Then, click Next to proceed. 5. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Go to follow the instructions on the first screen.
... screen regarding the settings of your computer.Then, click Next to proceed. 5. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Go to follow the instructions on the first screen.
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...-02 v1.1 Enter the desired HomePlug Network Password in the table, provided they are installing on your powerline network. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to other HomePlug ...To assign the Network Password to enter. This name is then assigned to the list. b. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Click the Add button to add a HomePlug Station to all the HomePlug stations listed in the field provided. Click Add. 3.
...-02 v1.1 Enter the desired HomePlug Network Password in the table, provided they are installing on your powerline network. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to other HomePlug ...To assign the Network Password to enter. This name is then assigned to the list. b. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Click the Add button to add a HomePlug Station to all the HomePlug stations listed in the field provided. Click Add. 3.
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... unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. The WGX102 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Broadcast of those identified in this SSID for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). If you want to "Wireless Channels" on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to participate in a region other than one of Name...
... unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. The WGX102 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Broadcast of those identified in this SSID for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). If you want to "Wireless Channels" on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to participate in a region other than one of Name...
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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 . FEATURE Wireless 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...
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 . FEATURE Wireless 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...
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... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Figure 5-3: Wireless Settings menu 3. The default channel is case sensitive; Set the Security Options to the WGX102. 4. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) of the Wireless Range Extender. Set the Region. Set the Channel. Select Enable to "Wireless Channels" on page C-7. 7. If they do not match, you configure in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection...
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Figure 5-3: Wireless Settings menu 3. The default channel is case sensitive; Set the Security Options to the WGX102. 4. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) of the Wireless Range Extender. Set the Region. Set the Channel. Select Enable to "Wireless Channels" on page C-7. 7. If they do not match, you configure in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection...
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... hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). These values must be active. NETGEAR is case sensitive; Please refer to save your network. • Automatic - The passphrase is not the same as nETgear. Select which of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) • 128-bit - Choices are Automatic... keys. AA is selected by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 6. uses ten 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. Reference Manual for a full explanation of each...
... hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). These values must be active. NETGEAR is case sensitive; Please refer to save your network. • Automatic - The passphrase is not the same as nETgear. Select which of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) • 128-bit - Choices are Automatic... keys. AA is selected by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 6. uses ten 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. Reference Manual for a full explanation of each...
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... the world. Reference Manual for the frequencies used on page C-7 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the local port of the WGX102. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is broadcasting its name. The IP address used by the LAN port of...
... the world. Reference Manual for the frequencies used on page C-7 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the local port of the WGX102. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is broadcasting its name. The IP address used by the LAN port of...
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... being used on each channel. g and b, g only, or b only. If no address is NETGEAR. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the Internet (WAN) port of network resources to the WGX102. Indicates whether the WGX102 is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The default is 192.168.0.101 Identifies if...
... being used on each channel. g and b, g only, or b only. If no address is NETGEAR. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the Internet (WAN) port of network resources to the WGX102. Indicates whether the WGX102 is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The default is 192.168.0.101 Identifies if...
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... 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 upload new firmware into the Wireless Range Extender must first extract the file before sending it to save your configuration settings. Any wireless range extender upgrade reverts the WGX102 settings back to display the menu...
... 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 upload new firmware into the Wireless Range Extender must first extract the file before sending it to save your configuration settings. Any wireless range extender upgrade reverts the WGX102 settings back to display the menu...
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... takes about one minute. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and locate the upgrade file. 3. In some cases, you may corrupt the software. 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...
... takes about one minute. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and locate the upgrade file. 3. In some cases, you may corrupt the software. 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...