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... 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 WGX102 Internet Connection Setup 7-4 vi Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
... 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 WGX102 Internet Connection Setup 7-4 vi Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... 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...
... 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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...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 Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet..., 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 ...
...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 Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet..., 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 ...
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... the following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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...
... the following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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...
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... to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. Now your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to operate in this manual. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to PCs in every room. The Wireless Range Extender lets you will...
... to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. Now your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to operate in this manual. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to PCs in every room. The Wireless Range Extender lets you will...
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.... • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - In addition to return the wireless range extender for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in firewall protects you from the date of purchase. Installation Guide for 90 days from hackers. Parents and network administrators can be shared between multiple computers. High-speed cable/DSL Internet access lines...
.... • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - In addition to return the wireless range extender for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in firewall protects you from the date of purchase. Installation Guide for 90 days from hackers. Parents and network administrators can be shared between multiple computers. High-speed cable/DSL Internet access lines...
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... described below. 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. No devices are attached on self test. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has...
... described below. 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. No devices are attached on self test. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has...
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... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your electrical power wires. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless...
... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your electrical power wires. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless...
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... you first receive your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to customize any security settings that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on page 5-1. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID...
... you first receive your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to customize any security settings that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on page 5-1. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID...
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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 Access Powerline Network (always encrypted) Wireless Router XE102 Ethernet Network WGX102 Figure 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 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...
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 Access Powerline Network (always encrypted) Wireless Router XE102 Ethernet Network WGX102 Figure 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 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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... Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. c. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet...
... Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. c. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet...
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... the modem is connected to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. 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 powered on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power...
... the modem is connected to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. 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 powered on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power...
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... IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 (SSID) Note: The...
... IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 (SSID) Note: The...
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... the address of any further changes. 8. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the WGX102, you will mean setting the computer to the Internet! You can find your router. Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips Here are now wirelessly connected to get its original TCP/IP settings. Reference Manual for correcting...
... the address of any further changes. 8. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the WGX102, you will mean setting the computer to the Internet! You can find your router. Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips Here are now wirelessly connected to get its original TCP/IP settings. Reference Manual for correcting...
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... 3. Make sure the network settings of your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Please see "Changing the Administrator Password" on the wireless range extender will be configured to your network in securely and the modem and router are turned on the CD for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your router is...
... 3. Make sure the network settings of your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Please see "Changing the Administrator Password" on the wireless range extender will be configured to your network in securely and the modem and router are turned on the CD for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your router is...
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... Works Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family dwelling unit. The HomePlug powerline network always encrypts the data sent over the electrical power wires. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include...
... Works Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family dwelling unit. The HomePlug powerline network always encrypts the data sent over the electrical power wires. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include...
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... to match the settings of your existing wireless network. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with its default user name of admin and...
... to match the settings of your existing wireless network. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with its default user name of admin and...
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... IP addresses. The IP Subnet Mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. If set to None, the WGX102 is configured to the wireless port of the WGX102. The Domain Name Servers (DNS) mapping descriptive names of the WGX102. The default is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The default...
... IP addresses. The IP Subnet Mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. If set to None, the WGX102 is configured to the wireless port of the WGX102. The Domain Name Servers (DNS) mapping descriptive names of the WGX102. The default is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The default...
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... the Release button to renew the DHCP lease. Maintenance 6-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 6-5: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following fields:. The WAN (Internet) DHCP server IP address. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to your...
... the Release button to renew the DHCP lease. Maintenance 6-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 6-5: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following fields:. The WAN (Internet) DHCP server IP address. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to your...
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...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is released by NETGEAR. Warning: Do not turn off the power to save your configuration settings. See "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102. From the main menu of the Wireless Range Extender... the login password or IP address, you must support HTTP uploads. Any wireless range extender upgrade reverts the WGX102 settings back to the router using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above. The Erase function restores all factory...
...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is released by NETGEAR. Warning: Do not turn off the power to save your configuration settings. See "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102. From the main menu of the Wireless Range Extender... the login password or IP address, you must support HTTP uploads. Any wireless range extender upgrade reverts the WGX102 settings back to the router using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above. The Erase function restores all factory...
