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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 server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. 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. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. This...
... and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. 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. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. This...
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... printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe Web site at the top left of any page in the manual. 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: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of any page. - How.... - Click the print icon in a browser window. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
... printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe Web site at the top left of any page in the manual. 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: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of any page. - How.... - Click the print icon in a browser window. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
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... status and activity. • Flash memory for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to operate in this manual. The Wireless Range Extender lets you will find product firmware updates for your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented...
... status and activity. • Flash memory for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to operate in this manual. The Wireless Range Extender lets you will find product firmware updates for your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented...
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....11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys 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. Reference Manual for your WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux.
....11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys 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. Reference Manual for your WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux.
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... 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: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity 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...
... 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: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity 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...
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...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. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. HomePlug - Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is being transmitted or received by the wireless...a link with important information. There is not supplied to the WGX102. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Data is enabled. Familiarize yourself with ...
...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. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. HomePlug - Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is being transmitted or received by the wireless...a link with important information. There is not supplied to the WGX102. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Data is enabled. Familiarize yourself with ...
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...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 shown below. If you press the reset button for 15 seconds or more, the WGX102 resets to unplugging and then plugging the device in again. Reference Manual ...for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to the factory defaults, as described in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom...
...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 shown below. If you press the reset button for 15 seconds or more, the WGX102 resets to unplugging and then plugging the device in again. Reference Manual ...for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to the factory defaults, as described in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom...
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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. Viewed from top to ... as a switch, router, or computer. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port.
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. Viewed from top to ... as a switch, router, or computer. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port.
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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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...wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Check that will use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender... that you use the Wireless Range Extender must have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. Reference Manual 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 and...
...wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Check that will use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender... that you use the Wireless Range Extender must have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. Reference Manual 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 and...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set Up the Powerline Network Internet Access Powerline Network (always encrypted) Wireless Router XE102 Ethernet Network WGX102 Figure 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. 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...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set Up the Powerline Network Internet Access Powerline Network (always encrypted) Wireless Router XE102 Ethernet Network WGX102 Figure 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. 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...
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... or switch in your router b. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box...
... or switch in your router b. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box...
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Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your network. 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 connect,.... This completes the powerline installation. If the Wireless light is powered on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should be lit. Now, Add the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your network. 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 connect,.... This completes the powerline installation. If the Wireless light is powered on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should be lit. Now, Add the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1
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These procedures for increased security on 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 option works when the wireless settings of your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your...
These procedures for increased security on 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 option works when the wireless settings of your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your...
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... addresses in the illustration) must be configured with - a. 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 in "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. of this computer to...
... addresses in the illustration) must be configured with - a. 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 in "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. of this computer to...
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... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - 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 A static IP address of the WGX102 main menu. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Reference Manual for your wireless...
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - 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 A static IP address of the WGX102 main menu. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Reference Manual for your wireless...