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... Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 7-40 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...
... Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 7-40 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...
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...a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-8 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-9 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP B-10 Internet Security ...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 ...
...a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-8 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-9 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP B-10 Internet Security ...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 ...
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... Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available...
... Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available...
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... Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . You can restore these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is...
... Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . You can restore these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is...
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... 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 connected to the modem, and the modem is not lit, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as...
... 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 connected to the modem, and the modem is not lit, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as...
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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 the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is ... the Powerline Network Password" on page 4-2. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your network. If you do ...
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 the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is ... the Powerline Network Password" on page 4-2. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your network. If you do ...
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... 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 WGX102 must match exactly those settings in your existing wireless network. Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to the WGX102 and...
... 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 WGX102 must match exactly those settings in your existing wireless network. Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to the WGX102 and...
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... the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 A static IP address of your changes. Since you are connected to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in the address field. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
... the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 A static IP address of your changes. Since you are connected to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in the address field. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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... change the first three positions of the IP Address to match the first three positions of the IP address in to make sure the wireless settings of this will be disconnected when you used in step 1 back to get its original TCP/IP settings. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of...
... change the first three positions of the IP Address to match the first three positions of the IP address in to make sure the wireless settings of this will be disconnected when you used in step 1 back to get its original TCP/IP settings. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of...
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... Enter. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. If the Power light does not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to the instructions in...
... Enter. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. If the Power light does not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to the instructions in...
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... have requested will be informed that it to proceed. It is easy to log in all lower case letters. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Ok. Click Next to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. Reference Manual for your existing network.
... have requested will be informed that it to proceed. It is easy to log in all lower case letters. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Ok. Click Next to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. Reference Manual for your existing network.
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...Wireless Connectivity" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 5-7. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender... Logout, the wireless range extender will obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. Select this page to use a fixed IP address. From the main menu of this option only if your wireless network. Reference ...
...Wireless Connectivity" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 5-7. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender... Logout, the wireless range extender will obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. Select this page to use a fixed IP address. From the main menu of this option only if your wireless network. Reference ...
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... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses - 192.168.0.101. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to it, and which other PCs and devices on your LAN If your LAN. The LAN IP address must be an unused IP address from the IP address range used on your LAN has a DHCP server, this IP address should be outside the range of the IP address...
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses - 192.168.0.101. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to it, and which other PCs and devices on your LAN If your LAN. The LAN IP address must be an unused IP address from the IP address range used on your LAN has a DHCP server, this IP address should be outside the range of the IP address...
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... can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the wireless range extender. Click Apply to save your computers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Once your wireless adapter to match the wireless range extender WEP settings or access the wireless range extender from the wireless range extender. From the Security...
... can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the wireless range extender. Click Apply to save your computers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Once your wireless adapter to match the wireless range extender WEP settings or access the wireless range extender from the wireless range extender. From the Security...
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...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Identifies the wireless channel being used by the local port of the world. See "Wireless Channels" on each channel. 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 use the wireless features of the WGX102 in DHCP server is NETGEAR. The IP address used . ...
...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Identifies the wireless channel being used by the local port of the world. See "Wireless Channels" on each channel. 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 use the wireless features of the WGX102 in DHCP server is NETGEAR. The IP address used . ...
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...Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The wireless range extender firmware version. If set to None, the WGX102 is configured to the local powerline port of the WGX102. These parameters apply to obtain an IP address dynamically from the...-02 v1.1 Indicates whether the WGX102 is NETGEAR. The IP Subnet Mask used by the local port of the WGX102. The geographic region where the WGX102 is shown, the wireless range extender cannot connect to the wireless port of the WGX102. The Domain Name ...
...Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. The wireless range extender firmware version. If set to None, the WGX102 is configured to the local powerline port of the WGX102. These parameters apply to obtain an IP address dynamically from the...-02 v1.1 Indicates whether the WGX102 is NETGEAR. The IP Subnet Mask used by the local port of the WGX102. The geographic region where the WGX102 is shown, the wireless range extender cannot connect to the wireless port of the WGX102. The Domain Name ...
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... below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to renew the DHCP lease. The WAN (Internet) default gateway the WGX102 communicates with. The WAN (Internet) DHCP server IP address. The length of time the wireless range extender has been connected to the wireless range extender. Figure 6-5: Connection Status screen This...
... below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to renew the DHCP lease. The WAN (Internet) default gateway the WGX102 communicates with. The WAN (Internet) DHCP server IP address. The length of time the wireless range extender has been connected to the wireless range extender. Figure 6-5: Connection Status screen This...
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...Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that if the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the ...shown here. To force the wireless range extender to look for each device attached to the WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. The second table shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address and Data Rate for attached ...
...Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that if the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the ...shown here. To force the wireless range extender to look for each device attached to the WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. The second table shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address and Data Rate for attached ...
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...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to the factory defaults. Reference Manual for at least 15 seconds. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address... an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is released by NETGEAR. See "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102. Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software Note: Before upgrading...
...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to the factory defaults. Reference Manual for at least 15 seconds. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address... an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is released by NETGEAR. See "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102. Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software Note: Before upgrading...
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... can act as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the IP 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...
... can act as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the IP 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...