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Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote 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 ... Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview C-1 Infrastructure Mode C-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup C-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID C-2 Authentication and WEP C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1...
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote 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 ... Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview C-1 Infrastructure Mode C-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup C-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID C-2 Authentication and WEP C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1...
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...port in Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. AP Mode On Internet - Data is supplied to the WGX102. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label ... Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. There is a problem with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. No devices are attached on self test. Figure...
...port in Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. AP Mode On Internet - Data is supplied to the WGX102. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label ... Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. There is a problem with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. No devices are attached on self test. Figure...
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... some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the IP address in the Network Properties Status page of your router. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can find your router. Now reconfigure the computer you used in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 5-2. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting...
... some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the IP address in the Network Properties Status page of your router. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can find your router. Now reconfigure the computer you used in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 5-2. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting...
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...Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. You will get a confirmation message that the change is in the same subnet as your existing network. Click Next to proceed with the update. You will be informed that the changes you have a problem, you ever have requested ...default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. Reference Manual for your WGX102 so that it is easy to log in to make configuration changes. If needed, update the IP Address so that it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For example...
...Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. You will get a confirmation message that the change is in the same subnet as your existing network. Click Next to proceed with the update. You will be informed that the changes you have a problem, you ever have requested ...default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. Reference Manual for your WGX102 so that it is easy to log in to make configuration changes. If needed, update the IP Address so that it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For example...
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... of the SSID, only devices that network. The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Broadcast of the wireless range extender in this SSID for separating the traffic. The WGX102 default SSID is also known as Windows XP. • Region. This...wireless network 'discovery' feature of those identified in a region other than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for that have the correct SSID can be used . It should not be legal to 32 alphanumeric characters. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless...
... of the SSID, only devices that network. The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Broadcast of the wireless range extender in this SSID for separating the traffic. The WGX102 default SSID is also known as Windows XP. • Region. This...wireless network 'discovery' feature of those identified in a region other than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for that have the correct SSID can be used . It should not be legal to 32 alphanumeric characters. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless...
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... to correct basic problems. You can also manually configure your Internet settings, as described in "Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration" on TCP/IP configuration. Click OK again to save your LAN connection. CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS COMPUTERS TO OBTAIN IP ADDRESSES DYNAMICALLY a. c. Note: See Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If...
... to correct basic problems. You can also manually configure your Internet settings, as described in "Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration" on TCP/IP configuration. Click OK again to save your LAN connection. CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS COMPUTERS TO OBTAIN IP ADDRESSES DYNAMICALLY a. c. Note: See Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If...
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... light is solid green. The power light is lit. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Basic Functioning After you turn on . 2. Product updates... and Web support are provided to help you can use our telephone support service. If any of events should occur: 1. The HomePlug port (called the Internet port in Router Mode) light is required before you diagnose and solve the problem...
... light is solid green. The power light is lit. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Basic Functioning After you turn on . 2. Product updates... and Web support are provided to help you can use our telephone support service. If any of events should occur: 1. The HomePlug port (called the Internet port in Router Mode) light is required before you diagnose and solve the problem...
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... on page C-9 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are off when your wireless range extender is turned on, make sure that the WGX102 and XE102 are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer's ... DSL modem. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you have a hardware problem and should be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. Follow the instructions in the range of 192.168.0.2 to a functioning power outlet. This cable could be...
... on page C-9 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are off when your wireless range extender is turned on, make sure that the WGX102 and XE102 are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer's ... DSL modem. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you have a hardware problem and should be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. Follow the instructions in the range of 192.168.0.2 to a functioning power outlet. This cable could be...
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...WGX102. 5. Assign the computer Host Name of the following: • Your ISP may be one of your ISP account as explained in the Basic Settings menu. Typically your ISP provides the addresses of login. • If your ISP requires a login, you have the wireless range extender configured as its information from the ISP, the problem... an IP address from the WGX102 by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address as described in the Basic Settings menu. • Your ISP only allows one or two DNS servers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4.
...WGX102. 5. Assign the computer Host Name of the following: • Your ISP may be one of your ISP account as explained in the Basic Settings menu. Typically your ISP provides the addresses of login. • If your ISP requires a login, you have the wireless range extender configured as its information from the ISP, the problem... an IP address from the WGX102 by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address as described in the Basic Settings menu. • Your ISP only allows one or two DNS servers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4.
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...the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - To ping the wireless range extender from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is set up correctly. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. Make sure the Wireless port LED is NETGEAR. -...: Request timed out If the path is to have one : Pinging with 32 bytes of your client card are on for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Troubleshooting Router Mode on a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that...
...the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - To ping the wireless range extender from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is set up correctly. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. Make sure the Wireless port LED is NETGEAR. -...: Request timed out If the path is to have one : Pinging with 32 bytes of your client card are on for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Troubleshooting Router Mode on a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that...
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... address, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Check that your Internet access settings are configured correctly. You can include: • Date shown is off by one of several Network Time Servers on the bottom panel of day. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This...
... address, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Check that your Internet access settings are configured correctly. You can include: • Date shown is off by one of several Network Time Servers on the bottom panel of day. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This...
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You can resolve this problem by using a technique known as IP network address 172.16, subnet number 97, ...below. For example, the IP address of 172.16.97.235 would have that many devices. In addition to extending the number of a routed link requires a different network number. To create more network numbers, you shift one...address, note that even with hosts 192.68.135.129 to 192.68.135.254. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Subnet Addressing By looking at the addressing structures, you can see that you are not restricted to octet boundaries in...
You can resolve this problem by using a technique known as IP network address 172.16, subnet number 97, ...below. For example, the IP address of 172.16.97.235 would have that many devices. In addition to extending the number of a routed link requires a different network number. To create more network numbers, you shift one...address, note that even with hosts 192.68.135.129 to 192.68.135.254. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Subnet Addressing By looking at the addressing structures, you can see that you are not restricted to octet boundaries in...
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... isolated from this scheme to work, all ones for Management of IP Address Space. Regardless of IP addresses specifically for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table B-2. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Netmask Formats 255.255.255.252 /30 255.255....Choose your private network number from the Internet (for example, when using NAT), you can assign any IP addresses to the hosts without problems. However, the IANA has reserved the following reasons: • So that a local router or bridge recognizes which addresses are local and...
... isolated from this scheme to work, all ones for Management of IP Address Space. Regardless of IP addresses specifically for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table B-2. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Netmask Formats 255.255.255.252 /30 255.255....Choose your private network number from the Internet (for example, when using NAT), you can assign any IP addresses to the hosts without problems. However, the IANA has reserved the following reasons: • So that a local router or bridge recognizes which addresses are local and...
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... WEP keys often, an unauthorized person with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. Wireless Networking Basics C-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to secure 802.11b (Wi-Fi... addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on existing wireless devices to change. For 802.11, WEP encryption is that remedies the shortcomings of known WEP vulnerabilities. A major problem with 802.11i, the new wireless security architecture being defined in the ...
... WEP keys often, an unauthorized person with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. Wireless Networking Basics C-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to secure 802.11b (Wi-Fi... addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on existing wireless devices to change. For 802.11, WEP encryption is that remedies the shortcomings of known WEP vulnerabilities. A major problem with 802.11i, the new wireless security architecture being defined in the ...
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... using the calculation facilities available on existing wireless devices. With WPA, a method known as the optimal choice for security conscience organizations, but the problem with AES is that allows organizations to provide... important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with WEP. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10042-02 v1.1 C-15 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
... using the calculation facilities available on existing wireless devices. With WPA, a method known as the optimal choice for security conscience organizations, but the problem with AES is that allows organizations to provide... important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with WEP. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10042-02 v1.1 C-15 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...