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... Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 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...
... Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 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...
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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-10...
... 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-10...
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... broadcast can be updated if a newer version of product enhancements for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and wall-plugged devices. Provides backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicates the wireless network to monitor its status and activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1...
... broadcast can be updated if a newer version of product enhancements for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and wall-plugged devices. Provides backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicates the wireless network to monitor its status and activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1...
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.... 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 and you have a wireless card installed and configured. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page 5-1. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC...
.... 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 and you have a wireless card installed and configured. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page 5-1. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC...
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Once you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3.
Once you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3.
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... is no activity before it automatically logs you want the Access Point to "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the browser interface, under the Advanced heading on both the Access Point Mode and Router Mode menus. Configuring the LAN IP...
... is no activity before it automatically logs you want the Access Point to "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the browser interface, under the Advanced heading on both the Access Point Mode and Router Mode menus. Configuring the LAN IP...
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... to operate the wireless features of the wireless range extender in a region other than one of the SSID, only devices that network. For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu •... wireless network will be used . This field identifies the region where the WGX102 can connect. The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Broadcast of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. The WGX102 ...
... to operate the wireless features of the wireless range extender in a region other than one of the SSID, only devices that network. For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu •... wireless network will be used . This field identifies the region where the WGX102 can connect. The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Broadcast of up to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. The WGX102 ...
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... C-3 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-4. enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). Choices are automatically populated with key values. • Manual - The four key boxes are Disable, 64-bit, or 128-bit: • 64-bit - These entries are Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. Automatic is the same as nETgear. These values...
... C-3 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-4. enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). Choices are automatically populated with key values. • Manual - The four key boxes are Disable, 64-bit, or 128-bit: • 64-bit - These entries are Automatic, Open System, or Shared Key. Automatic is the same as nETgear. These values...
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... menu of the browser interface, select Access Point Status to view the Access Point Status screen. The Access Point Status menu provides status and usage information. If you are in Router Mode, see "Viewing Router Status Information" on page 6-5 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing Access Point Status Information Note: You must be in Access Point Mode to view the status screen, shown...
... menu of the browser interface, select Access Point Status to view the Access Point Status screen. The Access Point Status menu provides status and usage information. If you are in Router Mode, see "Viewing Router Status Information" on page 6-5 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing Access Point Status Information Note: You must be in Access Point Mode to view the status screen, shown...
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... wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the local port of the WGX102 in DHCP server is 192.168.0.101 The IP Subnet Mask used . These parameters apply to the Wireless port of the WGX102. The default is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Access Point...
... wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the local port of the WGX102 in DHCP server is 192.168.0.101 The IP Subnet Mask used . These parameters apply to the Wireless port of the WGX102. The default is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Access Point...
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...screen fields are updated in the table 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 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to freeze the display. The...WLAN and LAN ports. The time elapsed since this port since reset or manual clear. Click Stop to display access point usage statistics, as shown below. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WLAN and LAN ports. The number of the...
...screen fields are updated in the table 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 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to freeze the display. The...WLAN and LAN ports. The time elapsed since this port since reset or manual clear. Click Stop to display access point usage statistics, as shown below. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WLAN and LAN ports. The number of the...
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The Router Status screen provides status and usage information. Figure 6-4: Router Status screen Maintenance 6-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 If you are in Access Point Mode, see "Viewing Access Point Status Information" on page 6-2 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing Router Status Information Note: You must be in Router Mode to view the status screen, shown below. From the Maintenance section of the main menu of the browser interface, select Router Status to view the Router Status Mode. Reference Manual for status information instead.
The Router Status screen provides status and usage information. Figure 6-4: Router Status screen Maintenance 6-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 If you are in Access Point Mode, see "Viewing Access Point Status Information" on page 6-2 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing Router Status Information Note: You must be in Router Mode to view the status screen, shown below. From the Maintenance section of the main menu of the browser interface, select Router Status to view the Router Status Mode. Reference Manual for status information instead.
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... of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in the following sections. Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes The WGX102 can be immediately used in this chapter. • If you are described in Router Mode. Note: If you are different than the Router Mode options. These features can perform more familiar with the terms and procedures used without configuration in Access Point Mode...
... of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in the following sections. Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes The WGX102 can be immediately used in this chapter. • If you are described in Router Mode. Note: If you are different than the Router Mode options. These features can perform more familiar with the terms and procedures used without configuration in Access Point Mode...
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... device such as an Access Point for your existing wireless network. Wireless Computer Figure 7-1: Access Point mode In Access Point Mode, the WGX102 acts as a router with the same wireless settings as your wireless devices. Reference Manual 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...
... device such as an Access Point for your existing wireless network. Wireless Computer Figure 7-1: Access Point mode In Access Point Mode, the WGX102 acts as a router with the same wireless settings as your wireless devices. Reference Manual 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...
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... TCP/IP configuration 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 your entire wireless LAN. • DHCP Server - Advanced Configuration of Access Point Mode, plus the following...
... TCP/IP configuration 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 your entire wireless LAN. • DHCP Server - Advanced Configuration of Access Point Mode, plus the following...
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... ready to the modem b. You will need to reconnect to locate the LAN port. CONNECT THE WIRELESS WALL-PLUGGED BRIDGE AND THE MODEM a. Securely insert the Ethernet cable from Access Point Mode to a power outlet. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. From the main menu, select AP/Router Mode to change from your network. c. Advanced Configuration of...
... ready to the modem b. You will need to reconnect to locate the LAN port. CONNECT THE WIRELESS WALL-PLUGGED BRIDGE AND THE MODEM a. Securely insert the Ethernet cable from Access Point Mode to a power outlet. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. From the main menu, select AP/Router Mode to change from your network. c. Advanced Configuration of...
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.... Respond to be a Default DMZ server, follow these steps: 1. Any packets sent through the wireless range extender that you have configured in Access Point Mode" on page 3-16 for configuration information. 7-24 Advanced Configuration of discarding this is necessary for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. Under MTU Size, enter a new size between 64...
.... Respond to be a Default DMZ server, follow these steps: 1. Any packets sent through the wireless range extender that you have configured in Access Point Mode" on page 3-16 for configuration information. 7-24 Advanced Configuration of discarding this is necessary for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. Under MTU Size, enter a new size between 64...
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... is ratified. Infrastructure Mode With a wireless Access Point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. The 802.11g auto rate sensing rates are 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. This mode provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of Wireless networking. ad hoc and infrastructure. The...
... is ratified. Infrastructure Mode With a wireless Access Point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. The 802.11g auto rate sensing rates are 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. This mode provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of Wireless networking. ad hoc and infrastructure. The...
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... and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as peer-to-peer group networking. As long as SSID. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into the range of one Access Point domain to another , this is the easiest and least expensive way to set up...
... and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as peer-to-peer group networking. As long as SSID. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into the range of one Access Point domain to another , this is the easiest and least expensive way to set up...
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... can associate with the access point or communicate with an Ethernet network through the access point. The station listens for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Authentication and WEP The absence of authentication methods, Open System and Shared Key. The access point authenticates the station. 6. Reference Manual for messages from an access point that the device SSID matches the access point SSID. The station sends...
... can associate with the access point or communicate with an Ethernet network through the access point. The station listens for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Authentication and WEP The absence of authentication methods, Open System and Shared Key. The access point authenticates the station. 6. Reference Manual for messages from an access point that the device SSID matches the access point SSID. The station sends...