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... Address 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...
... Address 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...
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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, and Basics ...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...
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, and Basics ...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...
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... below . When 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 the rear panel of the WGX102, as described in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page 8-7. Reference Manual for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to unplugging and then...
... below . When 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 the rear panel of the WGX102, as described in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page 8-7. Reference Manual for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to unplugging and then...
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... If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This...
... If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This...
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... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 2. Turn off the modem, router, wireless range extender, and computers 2. To change the password, see Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" or the animated tutorials on the wireless range extender will be configured to verify correct wireless range extender operation.
... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 2. Turn off the modem, router, wireless range extender, and computers 2. To change the password, see Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" or the animated tutorials on the wireless range extender will be configured to verify correct wireless range extender operation.
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If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 Once you out. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below.
If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 Once you out. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below.
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...your would update the IP Address of the WGX102 to be made on the bottom of the WGX102 to restore it to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. For example, if your existing network uses 192.168.1.1 as the password, both in all lower case letters. ...101. Figure 3-15: Login window 7. Reference Manual for your WGX102 so that it is easy to log in the same subnet as your existing network. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Next to proceed. Click Ok to proceed with the ...
...your would update the IP Address of the WGX102 to be made on the bottom of the WGX102 to restore it to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. For example, if your existing network uses 192.168.1.1 as the password, both in all lower case letters. ...101. Figure 3-15: Login window 7. Reference Manual for your WGX102 so that it is easy to log in the same subnet as your existing network. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Next to proceed. Click Ok to proceed with the ...
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However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. You should do so, especially if you can change the default password. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security ...
However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. You should do so, especially if you can change the default password. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security ...
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... Wireless Range Extender at its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you can set to match the settings of your existing wireless network. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Log in to set up . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless...
... Wireless Range Extender at its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you can set to match the settings of your existing wireless network. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Log in to set up . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless...
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... the default password of password. Click Apply. Change this password to bring up the menu shown below. From the main menu of your configuration settings. Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the backup feature to save your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. This means you will have to restore all the wireless range extender configuration settings. Changing the Administrator Password Note...
... the default password of password. Click Apply. Change this password to bring up the menu shown below. From the main menu of your configuration settings. Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the backup feature to save your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. This means you will have to restore all the wireless range extender configuration settings. Changing the Administrator Password Note...
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... at least 15 seconds. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is released by NETGEAR. See "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the Wireless Range Extender is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is sometimes desirable to...
... at least 15 seconds. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is released by NETGEAR. See "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the Wireless Range Extender is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is sometimes desirable to...
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... browser, then click Enter. To change the password, see Chapter 5, "Wireless Configuration and Security". 3. For information about configuring the WGX102 to the wireless range extender by default on page 6-7. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 7-5: NETGEAR Adapter screen, Settings page c. Note: The wireless range extender's user name and password are not the same as Internet Explorer...
... browser, then click Enter. To change the password, see Chapter 5, "Wireless Configuration and Security". 3. For information about configuring the WGX102 to the wireless range extender by default on page 6-7. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 7-5: NETGEAR Adapter screen, Settings page c. Note: The wireless range extender's user name and password are not the same as Internet Explorer...
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...ISP's router to the wireless range extender by default. These parameters may also be necessary to access your wireless range extender to the wireless range extender during login, select "Use these settings take effect. e. For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its MAC address.... enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. If your ISP's Primary DNS Server. Connect to which your wireless range extender will be using . Reference Manual for the password, both in lower case letters. 3....
...ISP's router to the wireless range extender by default. These parameters may also be necessary to access your wireless range extender to the wireless range extender during login, select "Use these settings take effect. e. For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its MAC address.... enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. If your ISP's Primary DNS Server. Connect to which your wireless range extender will be using . Reference Manual for the password, both in lower case letters. 3....
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... Only this computer. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to define the allowed range. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Private is selected only as practical. Router Mode Remote Management Access Using the...number. The ideal password should be up to access the wireless range extender's remote management. To configure your changes take effect. a. b. Specify the Port Number to a very secure password. For greater security, change the wireless range extender's default configuration password to use the ...
... Only this computer. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to define the allowed range. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Private is selected only as practical. Router Mode Remote Management Access Using the...number. The ideal password should be up to access the wireless range extender's remote management. To configure your changes take effect. a. b. Specify the Port Number to a very secure password. For greater security, change the wireless range extender's default configuration password to use the ...
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....0.254. When connecting the router's Internet port to 192.168.0.101. Note: If your computer. Follow the instructions in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page C-9 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are off when your computer. • If the...
....0.254. When connecting the router's Internet port to 192.168.0.101. Note: If your computer. Follow the instructions in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page C-9 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are off when your computer. • If the...
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... should first determine whether the WGX102 is password. Unplug the WGX102. 3. If you are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to the cable or DSL modem. Make sure that an IP address is shown for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Make sure your browser and select an external site such as http://www.netgear.com. 2. You can determine...
... should first determine whether the WGX102 is password. Unplug the WGX102. 3. If you are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to the cable or DSL modem. Make sure that an IP address is shown for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Make sure your browser and select an external site such as http://www.netgear.com. 2. You can determine...
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... sense Daylight Savings Time. Reference Manual for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known. Use this method for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the wireless range extender's administration password to password and the IP address to blink, the unit may be...
... sense Daylight Savings Time. Reference Manual for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known. Use this method for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the wireless range extender's administration password to password and the IP address to blink, the unit may be...
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... B-5 subnet mask B-5 T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 8-5 time of day 8-7 time zone 7-41 time-stamping 7-41 troubleshooting 8-1 Trusted Host 7-35 U Uplink switch B-14 W WAN 7-23 WEP C-3 WGX102 default login IP address 3-8 Wi-Fi C-1 Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Ethernet C-1 Wireless Performance 5-1 Wireless Range Guidelines 5-1 Wireless Security 5-2 Index WPA-PSK 5-4 WPA-PSK Password Phrase 5-4 3
... B-5 subnet mask B-5 T TCP/IP network, troubleshooting 8-5 time of day 8-7 time zone 7-41 time-stamping 7-41 troubleshooting 8-1 Trusted Host 7-35 U Uplink switch B-14 W WAN 7-23 WEP C-3 WGX102 default login IP address 3-8 Wi-Fi C-1 Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Ethernet C-1 Wireless Performance 5-1 Wireless Range Guidelines 5-1 Wireless Security 5-2 Index WPA-PSK 5-4 WPA-PSK Password Phrase 5-4 3