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..., Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless Unit 2-4 The Label on the Rear Panel of the 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...
..., Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless Unit 2-4 The Label on the Rear Panel of the 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...
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...capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring 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 operate in this manual. ...XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. And you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Now your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender lets you completely network your home by simply plugging...
...capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring 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 operate in this manual. ...XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. And you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Now your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender lets you completely network your home by simply plugging...
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... for repair. 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. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for...
... for repair. 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. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for...
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...-10042-02 v1.1 Viewed from top to verify connections. Table 2-1. 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 self test. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to bottom, the table below . Blink Power...
...-10042-02 v1.1 Viewed from top to verify connections. Table 2-1. 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 self test. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to bottom, the table below . Blink Power...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) Introduction 2-7 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) Introduction 2-7 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... Ethernet portion where the devices are connected with cables. • A wireless portion where the devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your electrical power wires. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set...
... Ethernet portion where the devices are connected with cables. • A wireless portion where the devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your electrical power wires. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set Up the Powerline Network Internet Access Powerline Network (always encrypted) Wireless Router XE102 Ethernet Network WGX102 Figure 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 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...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set Up the Powerline Network Internet Access Powerline Network (always encrypted) Wireless Router XE102 Ethernet Network WGX102 Figure 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 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...
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... blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your network. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a.
... blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your network. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a.
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... step is securely attached to the XE102 and the router, that you want to connect, and wait one minute. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
... step is securely attached to the XE102 and the router, that you want to connect, and wait one minute. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
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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 existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. These procedures for your network. You can connect additional XE102 bridges to "Default Factory Settings" on page 3-2. If you do not...
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 the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. These procedures for your network. You can connect additional XE102 bridges to "Default Factory Settings" on page 3-2. If you do not...
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...) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Now, take this computer to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to roam between your existing wireless 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...
...) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Now, take this computer to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to roam between your existing wireless 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...
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... page 6-1. Connect to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Plug in the address field of the router and wireless computer must be lit if the Ethernet cable from the XE102 to your router is securely plugged into the XE102. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your...
... page 6-1. Connect to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Plug in the address field of the router and wireless computer must be lit if the Ethernet cable from the XE102 to your router is securely plugged into the XE102. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your...
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... 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. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. Follow the prompts to the WGX102 and configure...
... 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. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. Follow the prompts to the WGX102 and configure...
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... Network Password Works 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.
... Network Password Works 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.
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... address of http://192.168.0.101 with the same wireless settings as your existing wireless network. 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 with its default user name of admin and default...
... address of http://192.168.0.101 with the same wireless settings as your existing wireless network. 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 with its default user name of admin and default...
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... order to have another device such as an Access Point for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default: Access Point Mode Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Router Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with DHCP enabled and a working Internet connection in Access Point Mode, you will need to access the...
... order to have another device such as an Access Point for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default: Access Point Mode Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Router Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with DHCP enabled and a working Internet connection in Access Point Mode, you will need to access the...
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...; Shared Internet Access - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Cable/DSL Modem Internet Access WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 7-2: Router mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the computers that are connected to the wireless range extender through an XE102, the WGX102 can act as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration...
...; Shared Internet Access - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Cable/DSL Modem Internet Access WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 7-2: Router mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the computers that are connected to the wireless range extender through an XE102, the WGX102 can act as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration...
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... can only use one XE102 bridge. The figure below illustrates the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode: Figure 7-3: WGX102 in Router Mode Warning: In router mode, you do not need to configure the WGX102 in Router Mode and do not need to read this section. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup This section...
... can only use one XE102 bridge. The figure below illustrates the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode: Figure 7-3: WGX102 in Router Mode Warning: In router mode, you do not need to configure the WGX102 in Router Mode and do not need to read this section. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup This section...
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... the diagram below. You will need to reconnect to the modem b. Figure 7-7: XE102 and WGX102 directly connected to power outlets Your network cables are connected and you are ready to a power outlet. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. Securely insert the Ethernet cable from Access Point Mode to Router Mode, as shown in securely...
... the diagram below. You will need to reconnect to the modem b. Figure 7-7: XE102 and WGX102 directly connected to power outlets Your network cables are connected and you are ready to a power outlet. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. Securely insert the Ethernet cable from Access Point Mode to Router Mode, as shown in securely...
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... light is on the XE102 light is lit. b. Product updates and Web support are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. The power light is lit. Troubleshooting 8-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 The Wireless port on the WGX102 or Ethernet port on . 2. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The HomePlug port...
... light is on the XE102 light is lit. b. Product updates and Web support are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. The power light is lit. Troubleshooting 8-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 The Wireless port on the WGX102 or Ethernet port on . 2. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The HomePlug port...