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...Works 4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password 4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... 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...
...Works 4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password 4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... 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...
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... Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have the Network Name (SSID) and any security settings that you first receive your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless...
... Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have the Network Name (SSID) and any security settings that you first receive your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to your network. 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 different from...
... security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to your network. 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 different from...
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... your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to either, be configured with - Now, take this computer to your existing wireless network. NETGEAR as your ...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...
... your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to either, be configured with - Now, take this computer to your existing wireless network. NETGEAR as your ...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...
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... only works with wireless computers. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Follow the instructions above to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2.... Follow the prompts to begin the configuration utility software installation. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102...
... only works with wireless computers. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Follow the instructions above to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2.... Follow the prompts to begin the configuration utility software installation. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102...
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Understanding How the Powerline Network Password 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. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. You should...
Understanding How the Powerline Network Password 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. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. You should...
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...-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of the wireless range extender. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following sections to provide... use , record the key values in a safe place. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will be the same for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to 32 alphanumeric characters.
...-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of the wireless range extender. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following sections to provide... use , record the key values in a safe place. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will be the same for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to 32 alphanumeric characters.
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... another device such as a router with the same wireless settings as an Access Point for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default: Access Point Mode Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Router Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with DHCP enabled and a working Internet connection in Access Point Mode, you will need...
... another device such as a router with the same wireless settings as an Access Point for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default: Access Point Mode Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Router Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with DHCP enabled and a working Internet connection in Access Point Mode, you will need...
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... 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 or Netscape® Navigator. If you set in the wireless range extender. For information about configuring the WGX102 to use security settings, see "Changing the Administrator Password...
... 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 or Netscape® Navigator. If you set in the wireless range extender. For information about configuring the WGX102 to use security settings, see "Changing the Administrator Password...
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... connection works. Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect. • Click Apply to save your settings. • Click Test to verify that your ISP uses PPTP, select PPTP for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure ...7-10: PPPoE menu • If you will see the following menu: Advanced Configuration of your ISP's Primary DNS Server. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to the wireless range extender during login,...
... connection works. Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect. • Click Apply to save your settings. • Click Test to verify that your ISP uses PPTP, select PPTP for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure ...7-10: PPPoE menu • If you will see the following menu: Advanced Configuration of your ISP's Primary DNS Server. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to the wireless range extender during login,...
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...Address box. 6. Click the button of the additional computer in this example) will fail. Click Apply. For these applications and to work properly with NAT. Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with them, but there are : • If your account's ... KALI or Quake III: 1. For example, if you typed in the table. 2. In some of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 In order for a remote user to access this server from the Services/Games list. 3. Type the IP address...
...Address box. 6. Click the button of the additional computer in this example) will fail. Click Apply. For these applications and to work properly with NAT. Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with them, but there are : • If your account's ... KALI or Quake III: 1. For example, if you typed in the table. 2. In some of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 In order for a remote user to access this server from the Services/Games list. 3. Type the IP address...
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... in places in special circumstances. If disabled, you configure a DMZ server, change the MTU size and enable the wireless range extender to respond to work properly with NAT. This should be disabled in Europe for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you must connect manually, using some cases, one...
... in places in special circumstances. If disabled, you configure a DMZ server, change the MTU size and enable the wireless range extender to respond to work properly with NAT. This should be disabled in Europe for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you must connect manually, using some cases, one...
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... service will not work because private addresses will not be routed on your network. Advanced Configuration of the dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in resolving your URL, you do not need to many popular dynamic DNS services. Register for an account with them. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If...
... service will not work because private addresses will not be routed on your network. Advanced Configuration of the dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in resolving your URL, you do not need to many popular dynamic DNS services. Register for an account with them. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If...
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... Type the Destination IP Address of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 7-31 This represents the number of 1 will work since the ISDN router is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 7. A default route was created to your wireless range extender that all traffic for all 134.177....0.100. • A Metric value of routers between 1 and 15 as the Metric value. Type the IP Subnet Mask for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. Type the Gateway IP Address, which must define a static route, telling your local network for these addresses should be reported in RIP...
... Type the Destination IP Address of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 7-31 This represents the number of 1 will work since the ISDN router is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 7. A default route was created to your wireless range extender that all traffic for all 134.177....0.100. • A Metric value of routers between 1 and 15 as the Metric value. Type the IP Subnet Mask for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. Type the Gateway IP Address, which must define a static route, telling your local network for these addresses should be reported in RIP...
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...the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 ...WGX102. To ping the wireless range extender from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working , you could have WEP and WPA-PSK disabled. Make sure the Wireless... port LED is to have one : Pinging with 32 bytes of data If the path is working...Wireless configuration utility provided with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is...
...the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 ...WGX102. To ping the wireless range extender from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working , you could have WEP and WPA-PSK disabled. Make sure the Wireless... port LED is to have one : Pinging with 32 bytes of data If the path is working...Wireless configuration utility provided with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is...
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...LAN path works correctly, test... on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant interface. • Wrong network configuration - Check that your workstation are on page C-10. - If you must configure your WGX102 to ...see that the network address of your broadband modem, but one of your computer's Network Control Panel. Verify that the addresses are correct and that the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
...LAN path works correctly, test... on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant interface. • Wrong network configuration - Check that your workstation are on page C-10. - If you must configure your WGX102 to ...see that the network address of your broadband modem, but one of your computer's Network Control Panel. Verify that the addresses are correct and that the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
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In order for this range. always follow the guidelines explained here. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for example, when using NAT), you can assign ... the same netmask for the following three blocks of the Wireless Range Extender is isolated from this scheme to work, all devices on the segment must agree on which are remote Private IP Addresses If your private network number from the Internet (for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table B-2. Netmask Formats 255.255.255.252 /30 255.255...
In order for this range. always follow the guidelines explained here. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for example, when using NAT), you can assign ... the same netmask for the following three blocks of the Wireless Range Extender is isolated from this scheme to work, all devices on the segment must agree on which are remote Private IP Addresses If your private network number from the Internet (for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table B-2. Netmask Formats 255.255.255.252 /30 255.255...
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... 802.11 WEP, all of WEP. A major problem with the 802.11 standard is that the keys are cumbersome to work with existing 802.11 products and offers forward compatibility with a new encryption algorithm that is designed to change. For WPA, ...authentication mechanism. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on EAP specifically, refer to WEP? In response to update the keys. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to perform encryption...
... 802.11 WEP, all of WEP. A major problem with the 802.11 standard is that the keys are cumbersome to work with existing 802.11 products and offers forward compatibility with a new encryption algorithm that is designed to change. For WPA, ...authentication mechanism. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on EAP specifically, refer to WEP? In response to update the keys. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to perform encryption...
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...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component). C-18 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wireless Networking Basics The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless... visit the Microsoft Web site. Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is loaded...
...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component). C-18 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wireless Networking Basics The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless... visit the Microsoft Web site. Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to embed the WPA firmware update in Windows. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is loaded...