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...WGX102 3-10 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility 3-12 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode 3-16 Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password 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... Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point...
...WGX102 3-10 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility 3-12 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode 3-16 Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password 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... Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point...
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...Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content... 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced...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...
...Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content... 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced...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...
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.... Follow these instructions to connect to the location where the WGX102 is installed. 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.
.... Follow these instructions to connect to the location where the WGX102 is installed. 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.
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... wireless range extender. 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 prompts to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Follow the instructions above 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 Configuration Utility...
... wireless range extender. 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 prompts to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Follow the instructions above 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 Configuration Utility...
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... is set according to proceed. 5. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Go to proceed. Click to highlight the wireless network adapter found in your computer.Then, click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 Reference Manual...
... is set according to proceed. 5. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Go to proceed. Click to highlight the wireless network adapter found in your computer.Then, click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 Reference Manual...
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... would update the IP Address of the WGX102 to be made on the bottom of the WGX102 to restore it is best to continue to make configuration changes. You will be informed that it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 If you ever...and password as the password, both in the same subnet as the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. It is easy to log in to use the reset button on the WGX102, and the WGX102 Configuration Utility will get a confirmation message that it to proceed with the update. Click Ok....
... would update the IP Address of the WGX102 to be made on the bottom of the WGX102 to restore it is best to continue to make configuration changes. You will be informed that it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 If you ever...and password as the password, both in the same subnet as the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. It is easy to log in to use the reset button on the WGX102, and the WGX102 Configuration Utility will get a confirmation message that it to proceed with the update. Click Ok....
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... are case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description Disable No wireless security. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGX102 does perform 64- Manually entered keys are...enter a word or group of these standards is available in Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". This field determines which data communications protocol will be used . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. A full explanation of printable characters in the Passphrase ...
... are case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description Disable No wireless security. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGX102 does perform 64- Manually entered keys are...enter a word or group of these standards is available in Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". This field determines which data communications protocol will be used . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. A full explanation of printable characters in the Passphrase ...
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...Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive. In some configuration utilities (such as well and are set to configure the WGX102. Whichever method you use, record the key values in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used instead of SSID. •... Shared Key, the other devices in the network will be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless range extender. - WEP Encryption key size. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to provide this information. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. ...
...Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive. In some configuration utilities (such as well and are set to configure the WGX102. Whichever method you use, record the key values in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used instead of SSID. •... Shared Key, the other devices in the network will be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless range extender. - WEP Encryption key size. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to provide this information. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. ...
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See Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. CONFIGURE YOUR COMPUTER'S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS a. e. Figure 7-4: WGX102 plugged in the WGX102 near a wireless computer c. d. NETGEAR, Inc. Configure the wireless computer to the Properties screen and select TCP/IP Properties. Turn on your computer's wireless utility program. Start your wireless computer. b. On the Settings tab page, NETGEAR is the default Network Name (SSID) and security...
See Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. CONFIGURE YOUR COMPUTER'S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS a. e. Figure 7-4: WGX102 plugged in the WGX102 near a wireless computer c. d. NETGEAR, Inc. Configure the wireless computer to the Properties screen and select TCP/IP Properties. Turn on your computer's wireless utility program. Start your wireless computer. b. On the Settings tab page, NETGEAR is the default Network Name (SSID) and security...
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...card, make sure the SSID of your client card are on for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Troubleshooting Router Mode on a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that the Link LEDs are the same as in your client card is... is made very easy by the IP address of the WGX102, as the WGX102. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Make sure the Wireless port LED is NETGEAR. - Make sure the security settings of your computer or...
...card, make sure the SSID of your client card are on for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Troubleshooting Router Mode on a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that the Link LEDs are the same as in your client card is... is made very easy by the IP address of the WGX102, as the WGX102. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Make sure the Wireless port LED is NETGEAR. - Make sure the security settings of your computer or...
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... keys are 5 MHz apart. Applying two channels that are within the same wireless network as the client's WEP key 3. In general, if your mobile clients will utilize frequency spectrum 12.5 MHz above and below the center channel frequency. Note:... channel will roam between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz. In other . Wireless Channels IEEE 802.11 wireless nodes communicate with minimal channel separation. However, due to transmit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all of channel crosstalk...
... keys are 5 MHz apart. Applying two channels that are within the same wireless network as the client's WEP key 3. In general, if your mobile clients will utilize frequency spectrum 12.5 MHz above and below the center channel frequency. Note:... channel will roam between 2.4 GHz and 2.5 GHz. In other . Wireless Channels IEEE 802.11 wireless nodes communicate with minimal channel separation. However, due to transmit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all of channel crosstalk...