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...the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address Reservation in Router Mode 7-28 Router Mode Dynamic DNS 7-28 Router Mode Static Routes 7-29 Router Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and...IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 7-40 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 8-1 Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power Light Not On 8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless...
...the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address Reservation in Router Mode 7-28 Router Mode Dynamic DNS 7-28 Router Mode Static Routes 7-29 Router Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and...IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 7-40 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 8-1 Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power Light Not On 8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless...
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... Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time 8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-8 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-9 Related...
... Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time 8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-8 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-9 Related...
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... Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. This guide uses... is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the ...
... Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. This guide uses... is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the ...
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...). • Each computer that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. Check that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available 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 customize any security settings that...
...). • Each computer that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. Check that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available 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 customize any security settings that...
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... is powered on. • Wireless: The Wireless 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 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the router, that the router is connected to...
... is powered on. • Wireless: The Wireless 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 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the router, that the router is connected to...
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... WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. 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 network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR)... Custom WGX102 Setup. Refer to your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can connect additional XE102 bridges to "Default Factory Settings" on page 3-2. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of...
... WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. 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 network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR)... Custom WGX102 Setup. Refer to your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can connect additional XE102 bridges to "Default Factory Settings" on page 3-2. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of...
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... a the WEP key. NETGEAR as your existing network. Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. Reconfigure this computer, and the wireless settings -- a. 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...
... a the WEP key. NETGEAR as your existing network. Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. Reconfigure this computer, and the wireless settings -- a. 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...
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....168.0.101 in the address field. You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 wirelessly, you are connected to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Connect to save your...
....168.0.101 in the address field. You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 wirelessly, you are connected to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Connect to save your...
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...address of the WGX102, you will mean setting the computer to your router. Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to the Internet or log in your network. Reference Manual for correcting simple problems you may have. 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 view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Now reconfigure the ...
...address of the WGX102, you will mean setting the computer to your router. Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to the Internet or log in your network. Reference Manual for correcting simple problems you may have. 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 view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Now reconfigure the ...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Turn on page 8-7. Make sure the wireless settings in lower case letters. Check the status lights to Configure the WGX102 1. Connect to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of the router...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Turn on page 8-7. Make sure the wireless settings in lower case letters. Check the status lights to Configure the WGX102 1. Connect to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of the router...
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... in the same subnet as the password, both in to be 192.168.1.101. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Ok. Figure 3-15: Login window 7. Reference Manual for your WGX102 so that it is easy to log in all lower case letters. Click Next to the factory default...
... in the same subnet as the password, both in to be 192.168.1.101. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Ok. Figure 3-15: Login window 7. Reference Manual for your WGX102 so that it is easy to log in all lower case letters. Click Next to the factory default...
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...DHCP server or if you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. If you want the Access Point to update the WGX102 wireless settings so that they match your LAN has a DHCP server... the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. For assistance with this option only if your wireless network. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link ...
...DHCP server or if you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. If you want the Access Point to update the WGX102 wireless settings so that they match your LAN has a DHCP server... the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. For assistance with this option only if your wireless network. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link ...
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... and devices on your LAN If your LAN. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses - 192.168.0.101. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-17 The Subnet Mask specifies the network number portion of addresses allocated by the DHCP server. • IP Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0. It must match the settings of the...
... and devices on your LAN If your LAN. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses - 192.168.0.101. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-17 The Subnet Mask specifies the network number portion of addresses allocated by the DHCP server. • IP Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0. It must match the settings of the...
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...IP address by DHCP from a wired computer to make any further changes. 9. You must then either configure your changes. 10. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click Apply to save your wireless adapter to match the wireless range extender WEP settings or access the wireless range extender... Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your computers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you...
...IP address by DHCP from a wired computer to make any further changes. 9. You must then either configure your changes. 10. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click Apply to save your wireless adapter to match the wireless range extender WEP settings or access the wireless range extender... Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your computers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you...
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... world. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102 in DHCP server is 192.168.0.101 The IP Subnet Mask used on page C-7 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Identifies the wireless channel being used . Reference Manual for the frequencies used by...
... world. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102 in DHCP server is 192.168.0.101 The IP Subnet Mask used on page C-7 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Identifies the wireless channel being used . Reference Manual for the frequencies used by...
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... Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to the Internet. The IP Subnet Mask used on page C-7 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table...
... Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to the Internet. The IP Subnet Mask used on page C-7 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table...
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... v1.1 Figure 6-5: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following fields:. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to renew the DHCP lease. The WAN (Internet) DHCP server IP address. Click the Renew button to display the connection status, as shown below. Connection Status Fields...
... v1.1 Figure 6-5: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following fields:. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to renew the DHCP lease. The WAN (Internet) DHCP server IP address. Click the Renew button to display the connection status, as shown below. Connection Status Fields...
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... of the values shown here. 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 all IP devices that if the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the WGX102 rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless range extender to view the table, shown below. Figure 6-6: Attached...
... of the values shown here. 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 all IP devices that if the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the WGX102 rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless range extender to view the table, shown below. Figure 6-6: Attached...
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... file is released by NETGEAR. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is 192.168.0.101. Reference Manual for at least 15 seconds. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to display the...
... file is released by NETGEAR. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is 192.168.0.101. Reference Manual for at least 15 seconds. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to display the...
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... DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the IP address and other 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...
... DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the IP address and other 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...