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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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... Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless Unit 2-4 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 2-5 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 2-5 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge 2-6 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 2-7 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network 3-1 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender 3-2 Default Factory Settings 3-2 First, Set Up...
... Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless Unit 2-4 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 2-5 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 2-5 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge 2-6 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 2-7 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network 3-1 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender 3-2 Default Factory Settings 3-2 First, Set Up...
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...Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring the WGX102...29 Router Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview ...User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 ...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 ...
...Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring the WGX102...29 Router Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview ...User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 ...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 ...
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... and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. This manual is used to highlight information of this manual. Table 1-2. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that 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...
... and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. This manual is used to highlight information of this manual. Table 1-2. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that 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...
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... of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in order to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the HTML...
... of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in order to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the HTML...
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... as the nearest 110-volt electrical outlet. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Earlier versions of publication. And you can be available in this manual. Introduction 2-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Go to PCs in 802.11g-only, or...
... as the nearest 110-volt electrical outlet. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Earlier versions of publication. And you can be available in this manual. Introduction 2-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Go to PCs in 802.11g-only, or...
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...Manual for your WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to the network. Provides backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicates the wireless network to easily configure your wireless and wall-plugged... of product enhancements for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless range extender from almost any type of ...
...Manual for your WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to the network. Provides backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicates the wireless network to easily configure your wireless and wall-plugged... of product enhancements for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless range extender from almost any type of ...
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...four hours a day, for 90 days from hackers. 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: - This guide. - Package Contents The product package... reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you from the date of purchase. High...
...four hours a day, for 90 days from hackers. 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: - This guide. - Package Contents The product package... reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you from the date of purchase. High...
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.... Blink Power on the Powerline network. AP Mode On Internet - Data is enabled. Off Power 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 with an attached device. Familiarize yourself with the ...
.... Blink Power on the Powerline network. AP Mode On Internet - Data is enabled. Off Power 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 with an attached device. Familiarize yourself with the ...
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... paper clip to push in the reset button. If you press the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on page 8-7. Reference Manual for 15 seconds or more, the WGX102 resets to the factory defaults, as shown below . • MAC address • Model number •...
... paper clip to push in the reset button. If you press the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on page 8-7. Reference Manual for 15 seconds or more, the WGX102 resets to the factory defaults, as shown below . • MAC address • Model number •...
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... Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Viewed from top to the XE102. Data is supplied to verify connections. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he front panel of the XE102 contains the status lights described below describes the...
... Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Viewed from top to the XE102. Data is supplied to verify connections. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he front panel of the XE102 contains the status lights described below describes the...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) Introduction 2-7 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) Introduction 2-7 202-10042-02 v1.1
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2-8 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2-8 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines"...wireless network is designed for easy installation. 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 Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender...
... All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines"...wireless network is designed for easy installation. 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 Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender...
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Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set...
Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set...
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... Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your network. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. c. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router b. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
... Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your network. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. c. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router b. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
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... 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 the router is connected to the modem, and the modem is powered on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should be... Tips" on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should turn solid green. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 You may connect additional XE102 bridges to your 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 the router is connected to the modem, and the modem is powered on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should be... Tips" on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should turn solid green. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 You may connect additional XE102 bridges to your network.
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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 existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. Refer to your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of...
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 existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. Refer to your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of...
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... this computer with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
... this computer with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 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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... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. A static IP address of the WGX102 main menu. Connect to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless...
... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. A static IP address of the WGX102 main menu. Connect to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless...