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... 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 Mode 7-2 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode 7-3 Router Mode...
... 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 Mode 7-2 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode 7-3 Router Mode...
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...7-23 Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options 7-24 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address ...Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Services 7-36 Configuring a User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range... NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 8-1 Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power Light Not On 8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless Port Lights Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface...
...7-23 Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options 7-24 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address ...Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Services 7-36 Configuring a User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range... NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 8-1 Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power Light Not On 8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless Port Lights Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface...
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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, ... Twisted Pair 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 v1.1
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, ... Twisted Pair 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 v1.1
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C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via ... Glossary Terms G-1 Index Contents ix 202-10042-02 v1.1 802.11 Authentication C-3 Open System Authentication C-4 Shared Key Authentication 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...
C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via ... Glossary Terms G-1 Index Contents ix 202-10042-02 v1.1 802.11 Authentication C-3 Open System Authentication C-4 Shared Key Authentication 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...
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... and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. Provides backwards compatibility with...
... and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. Provides backwards compatibility with...
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...seconds or more, the WGX102 resets to push in the reset button. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below . Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine .... • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) The WGX102 Bottom Panel The factory default reset push button is located on the bottom panel of the WGX102, as described in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page 8-7.
...seconds or more, the WGX102 resets to push in the reset button. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below . Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine .... • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) The WGX102 Bottom Panel The factory default reset push button is located on the bottom panel of the WGX102, as described in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page 8-7.
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... meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed 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 with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. Default ... receive your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up and you use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. You can...
... meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed 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 with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. Default ... receive your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up and you use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. You can...
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... Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port 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...
... Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port 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...
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... these two options are presented below. These procedures for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing network are different from the default WGX102. You can connect additional XE102 bridges to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If you do not use security settings, then the...
... these two options are presented below. These procedures for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing network are different from the default WGX102. You can connect additional XE102 bridges to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If you do not use security settings, then the...
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... settings. 1. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to be configured with - 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. 1. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to be configured with - 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...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your network in this . Turn on the router and wait one minute 5. Turn on the modem, wait two minutes 3. Plug in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. The Internet status light on the wireless range extender will be configured to log in securely and the modem and router are...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your network in this . Turn on the router and wait one minute 5. Turn on the modem, wait two minutes 3. Plug in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. The Internet status light on the wireless range extender will be configured to log in securely and the modem and router are...
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.... 1. Follow the instructions above to the WGX102 and configure it. Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. Follow the prompts to begin the configuration utility software installation. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set...
.... 1. Follow the instructions above to the WGX102 and configure it. Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. Follow the prompts to begin the configuration utility software installation. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set...
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... utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. If it does not find the WGX102, make sure your wireless adapter is set according to the instructions on the screen regarding the settings of your computer.Then, click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Reference Manual...
... utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. If it does not find the WGX102, make sure your wireless adapter is set according to the instructions on the screen regarding the settings of your computer.Then, click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Reference Manual...
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... be informed that it is in all lower case letters. Figure 3-15: Login window 7. Click Ok to proceed. Click Next to make configuration changes. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. When prompted, enter admin as the user name, and password as the password, both in the same subnet as the address for your...
... be informed that it is in all lower case letters. Figure 3-15: Login window 7. Click Ok to proceed. Click Next to make configuration changes. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. When prompted, enter admin as the user name, and password as the password, both in the same subnet as the address for your...
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... Manual for configuration information. Figure 3-17: LAN IP Setup menu DHCP If selected, the WGX102 will wait five minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you are using the WGX102 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 in...
... Manual for configuration information. Figure 3-17: LAN IP Setup menu DHCP If selected, the WGX102 will wait five minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you are using the WGX102 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 in...
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However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security features of this security are always enabled. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 The HomePlug powerline network always encrypts the data sent over the electrical power wires. You should...
However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security features of this security are always enabled. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 The HomePlug powerline network always encrypts the data sent over the electrical power wires. You should...
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... v1.1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password You can change the password for each device, portions of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is , if there are four powerline devices in use in the powerline network must have the same password. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 •...
... v1.1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password You can change the password for each device, portions of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is , if there are four powerline devices in use in the powerline network must have the same password. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 •...
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...Password to enter. Click Add. 3. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Example: Device Location: Upstairs Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB c. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 This ... is only used for your network, write this password to the list. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. For example, a location identifier can also assign this number down.
...Password to enter. Click Add. 3. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Example: Device Location: Upstairs Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB c. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 This ... is only used for your network, write this password to the list. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. For example, a location identifier can also assign this number down.
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..., and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on both your Wireless Range Extender. In planning your configuration choices. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can consume more battery power on wireless networking, refer to Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your security settings and...
..., and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on both your Wireless Range Extender. In planning your configuration choices. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can consume more battery power on wireless networking, refer to Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your security settings and...