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... installation. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Betriebsanleitung. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. If this document without notice. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
... installation. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Betriebsanleitung. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. If this document without notice. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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... this manual. 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. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the...
... this manual. 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. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the...
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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 several options, according to a major topic. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the following : • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of contents and an button. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to...
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 several options, according to a major topic. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the following : • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of contents and an button. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to...
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...-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in every room. And you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Earlier versions of publication. The Wireless Range Extender lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your local area network (LAN...
...-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in every room. And you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Earlier versions of publication. The Wireless Range Extender lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your local area network (LAN...
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...; 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: - Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Installation Guide for 90 days from hackers. Parents and network administrators can be shared between multiple computers. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in firewall protects you need to help you with multiple Web...
...; 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: - Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Installation Guide for 90 days from hackers. Parents and network administrators can be shared between multiple computers. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in firewall protects you need to help you with multiple Web...
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... use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that these defaults with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have a wireless card installed and configured. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR...
... use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that these defaults with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have a wireless card installed and configured. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR...
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... documentation for your existing network are presented below. You can connect additional XE102 bridges to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Refer to change the default powerline passwords for using these two options are different from the default WGX102. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password...
... documentation for your existing network are presented below. You can connect additional XE102 bridges to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Refer to change the default powerline passwords for using these two options are different from the default WGX102. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password...
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... connect easily to the instructions in "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. 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 your existing wireless network. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless...
... connect easily to the instructions in "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. 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 your existing wireless network. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless...
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... main menu 3. Follow the instructions above to begin the configuration utility software installation. Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Follow the prompts to set up your 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. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility...
... main menu 3. Follow the instructions above to begin the configuration utility software installation. Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Follow the prompts to set up your 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. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility...
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... 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 wireless adapter, and click Next to follow the instructions on the first screen. Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to proceed. 5. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 If it does not find the WGX102, make sure your wireless adapter is set according to the instructions...
... 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 wireless adapter, and click Next to follow the instructions on the first screen. Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to proceed. 5. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 If it does not find the WGX102, make sure your wireless adapter is set according to the instructions...
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... To assign the Network Password to the list. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. b. Example: Device Location: Upstairs Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB c. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to all the HomePlug stations listed in the table, provided they are installing on your reference. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. Reference Manual for the device. Enter...
... To assign the Network Password to the list. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. b. Example: Device Location: Upstairs Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB c. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to all the HomePlug stations listed in the table, provided they are installing on your reference. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. Reference Manual for the device. Enter...
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... field. • Channel. For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). Enter a value of Name (SSID). The WGX102 default SSID is also known as Windows XP. • Region. It may not be used . The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Broadcast of up to "Wireless Channels" on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to 32 alphanumeric characters. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-3 202-10042...
... field. • Channel. For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). Enter a value of Name (SSID). The WGX102 default SSID is also known as Windows XP. • Region. It may not be used . The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Broadcast of up to "Wireless Channels" on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to 32 alphanumeric characters. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-3 202-10042...
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... restore these defaults with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to customize any of the unit. FEATURE Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you first receive your networking needs. 5-6 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless...
... restore these defaults with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to customize any of the unit. FEATURE Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you first receive your networking needs. 5-6 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless...
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... configure in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WGX102. 4. The default channel is separated by 5 positions from the channel already being used in your existing network. It is best if this is 11. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you will operate. 6. For example, if your existing wirless network settings. 5-8 Wireless Configuration and Security...
... configure in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WGX102. 4. The default channel is separated by 5 positions from the channel already being used in your existing network. It is best if this is 11. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you will operate. 6. For example, if your existing wirless network settings. 5-8 Wireless Configuration and Security...
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... page C-3 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-4. Reference Manual for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by default. 4. Automatic is the same as nETgear. uses ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) • 128-bit - You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. NETGEAR is case sensitive; Please refer to save your network. • Automatic...
... page C-3 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-4. Reference Manual for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by default. 4. Automatic is the same as nETgear. uses ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) • 128-bit - You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. NETGEAR is case sensitive; Please refer to save your network. • Automatic...
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Access Point Status fields Field Device Name Firmware Version LAN Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to the Wireless port of the WGX102. The IP address used by the LAN port of the WGX102. These parameters apply to the WGX102. The wireless range extender's firmware version. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. These parameters apply to use the wireless features of the WGX102 in DHCP server is...
Access Point Status fields Field Device Name Firmware Version LAN Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to the Wireless port of the WGX102. The IP address used by the LAN port of the WGX102. These parameters apply to the WGX102. The wireless range extender's firmware version. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. These parameters apply to use the wireless features of the WGX102 in DHCP server is...
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... being used. See "Wireless Channels" on page C-7 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The current mode - These parameters apply to the WGX102. The geographic region where the WGX102 is NETGEAR. Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to the Internet (WAN) port...
... being used. See "Wireless Channels" on page C-7 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The current mode - These parameters apply to the WGX102. The geographic region where the WGX102 is NETGEAR. Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to the Internet (WAN) port...
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... the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is 192.168.0.101. NETGEAR recommends using your configuration settings. From the main menu of the WGX102. If the upgrade file is released by NETGEAR. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to upload new firmware into the Wireless Range Extender must use the Backup Settings menu to the wireless range extender.
... the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is 192.168.0.101. NETGEAR recommends using your configuration settings. From the main menu of the WGX102. If the upgrade file is released by NETGEAR. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to upload new firmware into the Wireless Range Extender must use the Backup Settings menu to the wireless range extender.
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... important not to reconfigure the router after upgrading. Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. In some cases, you may corrupt the software. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and locate the upgrade file. 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1.
... important not to reconfigure the router after upgrading. Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. In some cases, you may corrupt the software. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and locate the upgrade file. 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1.
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... you want to use security settings, see the Reference Manual on the Resource CD. All three LEDS on the WGX102 will use the Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 must be sure to add wireless access. For more help with power and that you want to the WGX102. • Network settings must have a wireless card installed and configured. • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the range extender setup steps, be correct. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports c. b. Note: Wireless security is secure. Troubleshooting Tips Here...
... you want to use security settings, see the Reference Manual on the Resource CD. All three LEDS on the WGX102 will use the Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 must be sure to add wireless access. For more help with power and that you want to the WGX102. • Network settings must have a wireless card installed and configured. • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the range extender setup steps, be correct. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports c. b. Note: Wireless security is secure. Troubleshooting Tips Here...