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... particular installation. If this document without notice. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemä...;ß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Other brand and product names are designed to correct the interference by NETGEAR,...
... particular installation. If this document without notice. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemä...;ß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Other brand and product names are designed to correct the interference by NETGEAR,...
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... 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 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 Connectivity...
... 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 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 Connectivity...
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...Installation Troubleshooting Tips 3-9 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 3-10 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility 3-12 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode 3-16 Chapter 4 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... Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point...
...Installation Troubleshooting Tips 3-9 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 3-10 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility 3-12 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode 3-16 Chapter 4 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... 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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...Manual 202-10042-02 v1.1 Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in a browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in order to...Manual. Click the print icon in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is available on the browser toolbar to PDF versions of any... navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to a major topic. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • ...
...Manual 202-10042-02 v1.1 Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in a browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in order to...Manual. Click the print icon in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is available on the browser toolbar to PDF versions of any... navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to a major topic. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • ...
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... installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for your local area network (LAN) to PCs in this product may not have all the features presented in other rooms without any additional wiring. And you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
... installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for your local area network (LAN) to PCs in this product may not have all the features presented in other rooms without any additional wiring. And you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
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.... This lets you to easily configure your wireless range extender from almost any type 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 WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based...
.... This lets you to easily configure your wireless range extender from almost any type 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 WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based...
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...; Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Installation Guide for the WGX102. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. 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: - Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02...
...; Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Installation Guide for the WGX102. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. 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: - Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02...
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...: • An 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 wireless range extender. 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 up your...
...: • An 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 wireless range extender. 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 up your...
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... default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is designed for easy installation. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on your networking needs. 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 better meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. •...
... default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is designed for easy installation. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on your networking needs. 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 better meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. •...
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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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... Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102. 2. 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 a LAN port on your network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug...
... Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102. 2. 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 a LAN port on your network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug...
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... you want to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. This completes the powerline installation. You may connect additional XE102 bridges 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...
... you want to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. This completes the powerline installation. You may connect additional XE102 bridges 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...
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... can connect additional XE102 bridges to "Default Factory Settings" on page 4-2. Refer to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to change the default powerline passwords for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1
... can connect additional XE102 bridges to "Default Factory Settings" on page 4-2. Refer to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to change the default powerline passwords for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to the location where the WGX102 is installed. 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...
... interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to the location where the WGX102 is installed. 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...
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...Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You will be disconnected after applying changes to save your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in lower case letters. 5. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your wireless network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102... - A static IP address of the WGX102 main menu. Be sure to click Apply to the...
...Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You will be disconnected after applying changes to save your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in lower case letters. 5. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your wireless network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102... - A static IP address of the WGX102 main menu. Be sure to click Apply to the...
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... Tips Here are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Implement wireless security according to get its original TCP/IP settings. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual ...Setup menu, shown below. You can find your router. Reconfigure your router. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to its settings automatically ...
... Tips Here are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Implement wireless security according to get its original TCP/IP settings. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual ...Setup menu, shown below. You can find your router. Reconfigure your router. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to its settings automatically ...
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... connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its own user name and password. To change the password, see Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" or the animated tutorials on the wireless range extender will be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure...
... connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its own user name and password. To change the password, see Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" or the animated tutorials on the wireless range extender will be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure...
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Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 Once you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you out. If you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below.
Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 Once you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you out. If you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below.
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Insert the 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. 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. Follow the instructions above to begin the configuration utility software installation. Note: This...
Insert the 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. 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. Follow the instructions above to begin the configuration utility software installation. Note: This...
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.... Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to proceed. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 Click to highlight the wireless network adapter found in your wireless adapter, and click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Reference Manual for the...
.... Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to proceed. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 Click to highlight the wireless network adapter found in your wireless adapter, and click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Reference Manual for the...