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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10042-02 v1.1 Version 1.0 March 2007 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10042-02 v1.1 Version 1.0 March 2007 202-10042-02 v1.1
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...223; das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the ... ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 All rights reserved. However, there is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in a residential installation. Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
...223; das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the ... ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 All rights reserved. However, there is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in a residential installation. Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that interference will not occur in this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
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... the reader has basic to these specifications. About This Manual 1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server...
... the reader has basic to these specifications. About This Manual 1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server...
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... dedicated to a major topic. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the ...of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - The Acrobat reader is described in a browser window. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual you can choose one of the following : • Buttons, and , for the...
... dedicated to a major topic. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the ...of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - The Acrobat reader is described in a browser window. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual you can choose one of the following : • Buttons, and , for the...
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... electrical outlet. Now your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to operate in other rooms without any additional wiring. This chapter describes the features 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 http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you will find product firmware updates...
... electrical outlet. Now your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to operate in other rooms without any additional wiring. This chapter describes the features 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 http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you will find product firmware updates...
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..., twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from hackers. Installation Guide for the WGX102. - Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 In addition to return the wireless range extender 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: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in...
..., twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from hackers. Installation Guide for the WGX102. - Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 In addition to return the wireless range extender 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: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in...
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...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR... default reset button on page 5-1. 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 the Network Name ...
...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR... default reset button on page 5-1. 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 the Network Name ...
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Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 4-2. Reference Manual for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...5-2, and the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your network. These ...
Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 4-2. Reference Manual for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...5-2, and the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your network. These ...
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... 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...
... 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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... the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Follow the instructions above to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
... the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Follow the instructions above to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
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... sure your computer.Then, click Next to proceed. 5. Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Reference Manual for the WGX102. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. Go to follow the instructions on the first screen.
... sure your computer.Then, click Next to proceed. 5. Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Reference Manual for the WGX102. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. Go to follow the instructions on the first screen.
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... Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Click Add. 3. You can be useful such as Downstairs, Upstairs, or Garage. b. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. Reference Manual for the device. Click the...
... Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Click Add. 3. You can be useful such as Downstairs, Upstairs, or Garage. b. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. Reference Manual for the device. Click the...
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...nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of those identified in a particular wireless network will be used . 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 ...NETGEAR. • Broadcast of up to "Wireless Channels" on page C-7. It may not be necessary to operate the wireless features of the SSID, only devices that network. It should not be legal to change the wireless channel unless you disable broadcast of the wireless range extender...
...nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of those identified in a particular wireless network will be used . 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 ...NETGEAR. • Broadcast of up to "Wireless Channels" on page C-7. It may not be necessary to operate the wireless features of the SSID, only devices that network. It should not be legal to change the wireless channel unless you disable broadcast of the wireless range extender...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below . FEATURE Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you first receive your networking...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below . FEATURE Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you first receive your networking...
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... will operate. 6. NETGEAR is separated by 5 positions from the channel already being used in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to "Wireless Channels" on page C-7. 7. Set the Region. Figure 5-3: Wireless Settings menu 3. Select the region in your existing network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) of the Wireless Range Extender. For more...
... will operate. 6. NETGEAR is separated by 5 positions from the channel already being used in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to "Wireless Channels" on page C-7. 7. Set the Region. Figure 5-3: Wireless Settings menu 3. Select the region in your existing network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) of the Wireless Range Extender. For more...
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...-bit, or 128-bit: • 64-bit - Select which of the four keys will be identical on page C-3 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-4. Reference Manual for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by default. 4. Choices are automatically populated with...passphrase is selected by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 6. Please refer to save your network. • Automatic - You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. NETGEAR is the same as nETgear. These entries are Automatic, Open System,...
...-bit, or 128-bit: • 64-bit - Select which of the four keys will be identical on page C-3 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-4. Reference Manual for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by default. 4. Choices are automatically populated with...passphrase is selected by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 6. Please refer to save your network. • Automatic - You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. NETGEAR is the same as nETgear. These entries are Automatic, Open System,...
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... the frequencies used by the wireless port of the WGX102. The default is broadcasting its name. See "Wireless Channels" on each channel. The wireless range extender's firmware version. The geographic region where the wireless range extender is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. Reference Manual for the...
... the frequencies used by the wireless port of the WGX102. The default is broadcasting its name. See "Wireless Channels" on each channel. The wireless range extender's firmware version. The geographic region where the wireless range extender is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. Reference Manual for the...
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... LAN attached devices. These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) 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. These parameters apply to the local powerline...WGX102. g and b, g only, or b only. If set to None, the WGX102 is configured to use a fixed IP address on page C-7 for the frequencies used by the wireless port of the WGX102. The wireless range extender firmware version. The default is being used. The geographic region where the WGX102 is NETGEAR...
... LAN attached devices. These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) 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. These parameters apply to the local powerline...WGX102. g and b, g only, or b only. If set to None, the WGX102 is configured to use a fixed IP address on page C-7 for the frequencies used by the wireless port of the WGX102. The wireless range extender firmware version. The default is being used. The geographic region where the WGX102 is NETGEAR...
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...v1.1 Maintenance NETGEAR recommends using your configuration settings. The Erase function restores all factory settings. 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 the wireless range extender. Note:... and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is 192.168.0.101. See "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102. Warning: Do not turn off the power...
...v1.1 Maintenance NETGEAR recommends using your configuration settings. The Erase function restores all factory settings. 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 the wireless range extender. Note:... and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is 192.168.0.101. See "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102. Warning: Do not turn off the power...
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Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and locate the upgrade file. 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the...
Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and locate the upgrade file. 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the...