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... 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 the Powerline Network 3-3 Now, Add the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network 3-5 Plug and Play Installation 3-6 Custom WGX102 Setup 3-7 Test Your Wireless...
... 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 the Powerline Network 3-3 Now, Add the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network 3-5 Plug and Play Installation 3-6 Custom WGX102 Setup 3-7 Test Your Wireless...
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... 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 Mode 7-3 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup 7-4 vi Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
... 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 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...
... 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...
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... close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to operate in every room. The Wireless Range Extender lets you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol...
... close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to operate in every room. The Wireless Range Extender lets you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol...
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... or dedicates the wireless network to the network. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can be turned off...wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. Support 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...
... or dedicates the wireless network to the network. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can be turned off...wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. Support 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...
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... 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 using these two options are presented below. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 4-2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation...
... 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 using these two options are presented below. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 4-2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation...
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... able to roam between your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to the instructions in your existing network. 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...
... able to roam between your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to the instructions in your existing network. 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...
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...WGX102 main menu. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in lower case letters. 5. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 by opening your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender ... Connect to save your wireless network. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - A static IP ...
...WGX102 main menu. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in lower case letters. 5. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 by opening your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender ... Connect to save your wireless network. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - A static IP ...
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... DHCP. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to get its original TCP/IP settings. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in to the wireless range extender from a wired computer to make sure the wireless settings of this Status page is the...
... DHCP. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to get its original TCP/IP settings. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in to the wireless range extender from a wired computer to make sure the wireless settings of this Status page is the...
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... Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in the Setup section of the browser interface, under the...
... Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in the Setup section of the browser interface, under the...
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From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Setup section, click Wall Plug Settings to communicate. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Powerline devices on different networks will communicate ... can change the password for each device, portions of the devices have been set with the new password. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to change either a single or all of your network...
From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Setup section, click Wall Plug Settings to communicate. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Powerline devices on different networks will communicate ... can change the password for each device, portions of the devices have been set with the new password. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to change either a single or all of your network...
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... to the list. In the Wireless Card Access List section, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List. 3. Click Add to go to Wireless Card Access Setup, where you click Apply. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Note: When configuring the WGX102 from a wireless computer that is not in...
... to the list. In the Wireless Card Access List section, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List. 3. Click Add to go to Wireless Card Access Setup, where you click Apply. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Note: When configuring the WGX102 from a wireless computer that is not in...
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..., refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics", to configure the advanced features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode. These features are using the Wireless Range Extender in Access Point Mode, the only Advanced menu option is LAN IP Setup and the configuration options are unfamiliar with the terms and procedures used without configuration in...
..., refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics", to configure the advanced features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode. These features are using the Wireless Range Extender in Access Point Mode, the only Advanced menu option is LAN IP Setup and the configuration options are unfamiliar with the terms and procedures used without configuration in...
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... address and other TCP/IP configuration for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Cable/DSL Modem Internet Access WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 7-2: Router mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the computers that are connected to your entire wireless LAN. • DHCP Server - Advanced Configuration of Access...
... address and other TCP/IP configuration for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Cable/DSL Modem Internet Access WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 7-2: Router mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the computers that are connected to your entire wireless LAN. • DHCP Server - Advanced Configuration of Access...
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... Router Mode Warning: In router mode, you can only use one XE102 bridge. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup This section describes how to set up the WGX102 as the only router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. If you already have any existing...
... Router Mode Warning: In router mode, you can only use one XE102 bridge. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup This section describes how to set up the WGX102 as the only router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. If you already have any existing...
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... own user name and password. Follow the prompts to the Internet. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. The wireless range extender automatically displays the NETGEAR Setup Wizard configuration assistant the first time you connect in the main menu on the CD. c. You are not the same as Internet Explorer...
... own user name and password. Follow the prompts to the Internet. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. The wireless range extender automatically displays the NETGEAR Setup Wizard configuration assistant the first time you connect in the main menu on the CD. c. You are not the same as Internet Explorer...
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..., select "Use this MAC address" and type it also. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. Enter your account is first opened. d. e. Click Apply to access your ISP's services such as that these DNS servers"... settings according to the instructions below. If your ISP assigned. If a Secondary DNS Server address is allowed by the wireless range extender on the Setup menu. 4. Internet IP Address: If your ISP has assigned you are now using the one computer that your Internet connection...
..., select "Use this MAC address" and type it also. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. Enter your account is first opened. d. e. Click Apply to access your ISP's services such as that these DNS servers"... settings according to the instructions below. If your ISP assigned. If a Secondary DNS Server address is allowed by the wireless range extender on the Setup menu. 4. Internet IP Address: If your ISP has assigned you are now using the one computer that your Internet connection...
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... in the corresponding Server IP Address box. 3. The DMZ Server is configured in the WAN Setup menu as discussed in Router Mode" on page 7-28 for instructions on your Wireless Range Extender. See "Using Address Reservation in "Router Mode WAN Setup Options" on your local network. From the Service & Game box, select the service or... Add button. 7-20 Advanced Configuration of the local server in the list, refer to which all other incoming protocols are forwarded. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 menu of your network.
... in the corresponding Server IP Address box. 3. The DMZ Server is configured in the WAN Setup menu as discussed in Router Mode" on page 7-28 for instructions on your Wireless Range Extender. See "Using Address Reservation in "Router Mode WAN Setup Options" on your local network. From the Service & Game box, select the service or... Add button. 7-20 Advanced Configuration of the local server in the list, refer to which all other incoming protocols are forwarded. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 menu of your network.
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... port. The Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall protects your LAN against Denial of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 7-23 Normally, this option should only 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 local computer can run...
... port. The Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) Firewall protects your LAN against Denial of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 7-23 Normally, this option should only 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 local computer can run...
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... a diagnostic tool, since it allows your local computers or a service that server. Click Apply. Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options LAN IP Setup is 1500 Bytes, 1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. This computer is a response to a 'ping' from the Internet. MTU Size...
... a diagnostic tool, since it allows your local computers or a service that server. Click Apply. Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options LAN IP Setup is 1500 Bytes, 1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. This computer is a response to a 'ping' from the Internet. MTU Size...