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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer .... Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: WGX102 March 2007 router 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 home English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of some equipment (for...
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer .... Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: WGX102 March 2007 router 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 home English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of some equipment (for...
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... Filtering in Router Mode 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-3 Package Contents ...2-3 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless Unit 2-4 The Label on the Rear Panel of the 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...
... Filtering in Router Mode 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-3 Package Contents ...2-3 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless Unit 2-4 The Label on the Rear Panel of the 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...
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... Chapter 6 Maintenance Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access Point Status 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...
... Chapter 6 Maintenance Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access Point Status 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...
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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 Not...
... 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 Not...
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...the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time 8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and ..., Crossover 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 C-3 viii ...
...the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time 8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and ..., Crossover 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 C-3 viii ...
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... cable/DSL Internet access lines can establish restricted access policies based on time of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you maximize your NETGEAR dealer.
... cable/DSL Internet access lines can establish restricted access policies based on time of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you maximize your NETGEAR dealer.
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... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label with the device. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is supplied to the WGX102. AP Mode On Internet - Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless...
... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label with the device. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is supplied to the WGX102. AP Mode On Internet - Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he front panel of the XE102 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the front panel. Table 2-1. Blink Power on ... Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to a powered on device such as a switch, router, or computer. There is not supplied to bottom, the table below . On Blink Off The ...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he front panel of the XE102 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the front panel. Table 2-1. Blink Power on ... Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to a powered on device such as a switch, router, or computer. There is not supplied to bottom, the table below . On Blink Off The ...
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... where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN...
... where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN...
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... All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to customize any security settings that you use the Wireless Range Extender must...Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and 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 networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
... All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to customize any security settings that you use the Wireless Range Extender must...Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and 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 networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
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... strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
... strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
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... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. c. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your network. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet...
... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. c. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your network. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet...
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... should turn solid green. Figure 3-6: Powerline and wireless network interconnections There are two scenarios for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Plug the WGX102 into an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the router, that the router is connected to the modem, and the modem...
... should turn solid green. Figure 3-6: Powerline and wireless network interconnections There are two scenarios for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Plug the WGX102 into an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the router, that the router is connected to the modem, and the modem...
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... 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 complete. These procedures for 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...
... 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 complete. These procedures for 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...
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... be able to roam between your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to your existing wireless network. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. NETGEAR as your existing network. Alternatively, you... customize its settings. 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 must ...
... be able to roam between your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to your existing wireless network. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. NETGEAR as your existing network. Alternatively, you... customize its settings. 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 must ...
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... your changes. Be sure to click Apply to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. When prompted, enter admin for...
... your changes. Be sure to click Apply to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. When prompted, enter admin for...
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... 3-10: LAN IP Setup menu If necessary, change the IP Address settings of your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Reconfigure your router. 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...
... 3-10: LAN IP Setup menu If necessary, change the IP Address settings of your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Reconfigure your router. 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...
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... 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. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 4 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. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 4 Powerline Network...
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...-10042-02 v1.1 Follow the instructions below to set up . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with its default user name of admin and default password...
...-10042-02 v1.1 Follow the instructions below to set up . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with its default user name of admin and default password...
WGX102v2 Product datasheet
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... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender • Help is there when you choose. Attractive The new wall-plugged form factor allows users a full wireless network without occupying any floor or desk space, or any power outlet to the point where the Internet enters their wireless router does not reach all . The sleek platinum casing blends well into any visible cables. NETGEAR provides...
... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender • Help is there when you choose. Attractive The new wall-plugged form factor allows users a full wireless network without occupying any floor or desk space, or any power outlet to the point where the Internet enters their wireless router does not reach all . The sleek platinum casing blends well into any visible cables. NETGEAR provides...