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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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... 7-40 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 Port Lights Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-2 Troubleshooting the Router Mode Only ISP Connection 8-3 Troubleshooting Router Mode on a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 8-5 Testing the LAN Path to the WGX102 8-5 Contents vii 202...
... 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 Port Lights Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-2 Troubleshooting the Router Mode Only ISP Connection 8-3 Troubleshooting Router Mode on a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 8-5 Testing the LAN Path to the WGX102 8-5 Contents vii 202...
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... "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Alternatively, you to be able to roam between your existing network. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. 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...
... "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Alternatively, you to be able to roam between your existing network. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. 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...
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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. Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. 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 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set up your wireless range extender. Follow the prompts to begin the configuration utility...
... 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. 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 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set up your wireless range extender. Follow the prompts to begin the configuration utility...
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... Next to proceed. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. 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 proceed. 5. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. Reference Manual for the WGX102. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1...
... Next to proceed. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. 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 proceed. 5. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. Reference Manual for the WGX102. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1...
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... the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Ok. If needed, update the IP Address so that it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for your... as your would update the IP Address of the WGX102 to restore it to proceed with the update. It is best to continue to use the reset button on the WGX102, and the WGX102 Configuration Utility will be informed that the change is in the same...
... the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Ok. If needed, update the IP Address so that it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for your... as your would update the IP Address of the WGX102 to restore it to proceed with the update. It is best to continue to use the reset button on the WGX102, and the WGX102 Configuration Utility will be informed that the change is in the same...
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... data encryption but passphrase characters are case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Automatically determines whether Open System or Shared Key should be used . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with the slower 802...
... data encryption but passphrase characters are case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Automatically determines whether Open System or Shared Key should be used . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with the slower 802...
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...wireless adapters and the wireless range extender. - For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of printable characters. Enter a word or group of 0-9 or a-f). When you use , record the key values in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is Used. In some configuration utilities...Wireless Configuration and Security 5-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Either way, record the settings for the network will choose the settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless...
...wireless adapters and the wireless range extender. - For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of printable characters. Enter a word or group of 0-9 or a-f). When you use , record the key values in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is Used. In some configuration utilities...Wireless Configuration and Security 5-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Either way, record the settings for the network will choose the settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless...
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... Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. wireless adapters display a list of the WGX102 7-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for more information on TCP/IP configuration. 2. Turn on your LAN connection. b. Figure 7-4: WGX102 plugged in the WGX102 near a wireless computer c. d. f. Go to use the fixed IP address 192.168.0.210. Advanced Configuration of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is initially disabled...
... Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. wireless adapters display a list of the WGX102 7-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for more information on TCP/IP configuration. 2. Turn on your LAN connection. b. Figure 7-4: WGX102 plugged in the WGX102 near a wireless computer c. d. f. Go to use the fixed IP address 192.168.0.210. Advanced Configuration of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is initially disabled...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Troubleshooting Router Mode on for your computer to verify that the LAN path to the designated device. Make sure the Wireless port LED is NETGEAR. - Check that sends an echo request packet to your wireless range extender is to have one of the WGX102, as the WGX102. Using the Wireless configuration utility provided with your wireless client card...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Troubleshooting Router Mode on for your computer to verify that the LAN path to the designated device. Make sure the Wireless port LED is NETGEAR. - Check that sends an echo request packet to your wireless range extender is to have one of the WGX102, as the WGX102. Using the Wireless configuration utility provided with your wireless client card...
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...WEP key 3 as the client's WEP key 3. However, due to transmit while a client adapter can have the same WEP settings. The two devices will utilize frequency spectrum 12.5 MHz above and below the center channel frequency. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on ... as the keys are in the same order. Applying two channels that are 5 MHz apart. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all of the 802.11 client adapters on the client adapter, etc. Note: Whatever keys you ...
...WEP key 3 as the client's WEP key 3. However, due to transmit while a client adapter can have the same WEP settings. The two devices will utilize frequency spectrum 12.5 MHz above and below the center channel frequency. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on ... as the keys are in the same order. Applying two channels that are 5 MHz apart. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all of the 802.11 client adapters on the client adapter, etc. Note: Whatever keys you ...