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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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... registered trademarks of their respective holders. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by...interference in a particular installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist....
... registered trademarks of their respective holders. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by...interference in a particular installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist....
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: WGX102 March 2007 router 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 home English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 The operation of some equipment (for compliance with the regulations. Please refer to... BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the operating instructions.
Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: WGX102 March 2007 router 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 home English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 The operation of some equipment (for compliance with the regulations. Please refer to... BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the operating instructions.
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... in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. 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. Audience, Scope, Conventions...v1.1 This guide uses the following format to highlight information of this manual. This manual is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope...
... in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. 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. Audience, Scope, Conventions...v1.1 This guide uses the following format to highlight information of this manual. This manual is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope...
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.... • Flash memory for your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as the nearest 110...
.... • Flash memory for your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as the nearest 110...
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...) can be restricted by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. This lets you to the network. Reference Manual 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 WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The access point provides: • 802.11g...
...) can be restricted by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. This lets you to the network. Reference Manual 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 WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The access point provides: • 802.11g...
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... and address keywords. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. 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: - Package Contents The product package should contain the following features to help you with multiple Web content...
... and address keywords. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. 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: - Package Contents The product package should contain the following features to help you with multiple Web content...
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... Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature 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...
... Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature 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...
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...WGX102, as described in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page 8-7. Introduction 2-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 When you press the reset button for 15 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 .
...WGX102, as described in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page 8-7. Introduction 2-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 When you press the reset button for 15 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 .
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... The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Blink Power on device such as a switch, router, or computer. 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 lights on the Powerline network. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front...
... The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Blink Power on device such as a switch, router, or computer. 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 lights on the Powerline network. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front...
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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
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... where the devices are connected with cables. • A wireless portion where the devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to...
... where the devices are connected with cables. • A wireless portion where the devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to...
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...NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to customize any security settings that you use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102... Prepare to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. ...
...NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to customize any security settings that you use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102... Prepare to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. ...
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...) /. /&& 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. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set Up the Powerline Network Internet...
...) /. /&& 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. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set Up the Powerline Network Internet...
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... Ethernet cable that came in your router b. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a.
... Ethernet cable that came in your router b. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a.
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... XE102 bridges to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 the router is connected to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be configured...
... XE102 bridges to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 the router is connected to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be configured...
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..." on page 3-2. 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 presented below. Refer to "Default Factory Settings" on page 4-2. Plug and Play Installation If your network. These ... from the default WGX102. You can connect additional XE102 bridges to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If this option when the wireless settings or IP ...
..." on page 3-2. 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 presented below. Refer to "Default Factory Settings" on page 4-2. Plug and Play Installation If your network. These ... from the default WGX102. You can connect additional XE102 bridges to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If this option when the wireless settings or IP ...
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... Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 of this computer to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. Now, take this computer, and the wireless settings -- 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...
... Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 of this computer to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. Now, take this computer, and the wireless settings -- 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...