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... 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 Connectivity...
... 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 Connectivity...
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... 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
... 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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... 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...
... 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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... of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your purchase of this manual. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to PCs in this product...
... of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your purchase of this manual. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to PCs in this product...
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..., and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. Reference Manual 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 wireless range extender from almost any type...
..., and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. Reference Manual 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 wireless range extender from almost any type...
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...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. 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. These procedures for ...
...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. 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. These procedures for ...
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... computer with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 NETGEAR as 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...
... computer with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 NETGEAR as 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...
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... settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Since you are connected to save your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field. Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in the Setup section of the...
... settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Since you are connected to save your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field. Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in the Setup section of the...
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... of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to get its original TCP/IP settings. Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips Here are now wirelessly connected to the instructions in the Network Properties Status page of your router. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of your network.
... of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to get its original TCP/IP settings. Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips Here are now wirelessly connected to the instructions in the Network Properties Status page of your router. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of your network.
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...IP address. Select this option only if your wireless network. The WGX102 default LAN IP configuration is under the Advanced heading on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the browser interface, under Advanced, ...click LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Router Mode, see ...
...IP address. Select this option only if your wireless network. The WGX102 default LAN IP configuration is under the Advanced heading on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the browser interface, under Advanced, ...click LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Router Mode, see ...
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... each device, portions of the browser interface, under the Setup section, click Wall Plug Settings to display the Wall Plug Settings screen. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 You assign a Network Password using the WGX102 Wall Plug Settings screen. 1. In order for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted...
... each device, portions of the browser interface, under the Setup section, click Wall Plug Settings to display the Wall Plug Settings screen. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 You assign a Network Password using the WGX102 Wall Plug Settings screen. 1. In order for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted...
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.... You must then access the wireless range extender from a wired computer or from a wireless computer whose MAC address is on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. In the Wireless Card Access List section, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List. 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Note: When...
.... You must then access the wireless range extender from a wired computer or from a wireless computer whose MAC address is on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. In the Wireless Card Access List section, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List. 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Note: When...
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...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode. Advanced Configuration of the browser interface. . Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 This chapter describes how to become more functions in Router Mode. These features are different than the Router Mode options. See "Configuring the LAN IP Setup..." on page 3-16 for more information. • If you are using the Wireless Range Extender in Access Point Mode, the only Advanced menu option is LAN IP Setup and the configuration options are described in the following sections. With Router Mode installation,...
...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode. Advanced Configuration of the browser interface. . Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 This chapter describes how to become more functions in Router Mode. These features are different than the Router Mode options. See "Configuring the LAN IP Setup..." on page 3-16 for more information. • If you are using the Wireless Range Extender in Access Point Mode, the only Advanced menu option is LAN IP Setup and the configuration options are described in the following sections. With Router Mode installation,...
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... 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 that are connected...
... 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 that are connected...
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... the same network. 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. The figure below illustrates the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode: Figure 7-3: WGX102 ... 202-10042-02 v1.1 Disconnect any other XE102 bridges on your LAN, you do not need to read this section. CONNECT TO THE WIRELESS RANGE EXTENDER a. If you can only use one XE102 bridge.
... the same network. 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. The figure below illustrates the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode: Figure 7-3: WGX102 ... 202-10042-02 v1.1 Disconnect any other XE102 bridges on your LAN, you do not need to read this section. CONNECT TO THE WIRELESS RANGE EXTENDER a. If you can only use one XE102 bridge.
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...-02 v1.1 When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. You are not the same as Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. b. Click OK. c. Your wireless computer should be set to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in lower case letters. Reference Manual for the...
...-02 v1.1 When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. You are not the same as Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. b. Click OK. c. Your wireless computer should be set to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in lower case letters. Reference Manual for the...
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...does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to access your ISP assigned. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. Enter the IP address that your ISP's services such as that you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your ... so that computer. For the Internet IP address, "Get Dynamically From ISP" is the ISP's router to the wireless range extender by the wireless range extender on the Setup menu. 4. c. Some ISPs register the Ethernet MAC address of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 7-11
...does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to access your ISP assigned. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. Enter the IP address that your ISP's services such as that you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your ... so that computer. For the Internet IP address, "Get Dynamically From ISP" is the ISP's router to the wireless range extender by the wireless range extender on the Setup menu. 4. c. Some ISPs register the Ethernet MAC address of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 7-11
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In addition to a local server: Note: To assure that will provide and the IP address of your Wireless Range Extender. The DMZ Server is configured in the WAN Setup menu as discussed in Router Mode" on page 7-28 for instructions on page 7-23. Be sure the computer's IP address never...port forwarding menu, shown below. If the service does not appear in the corresponding Server IP Address box. 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 menu of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Before starting, you need to determine which type of the local server in the list...
In addition to a local server: Note: To assure that will provide and the IP address of your Wireless Range Extender. The DMZ Server is configured in the WAN Setup menu as discussed in Router Mode" on page 7-28 for instructions on page 7-23. Be sure the computer's IP address never...port forwarding menu, shown below. If the service does not appear in the corresponding Server IP Address box. 3. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 menu of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Before starting, you need to determine which type of the local server in the list...
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... selected. If disabled, you configure a DMZ server, change the MTU size and enable the wireless range extender to respond to work properly with NAT. This should 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 of these applications and to a Ping...
... selected. If disabled, you configure a DMZ server, change the MTU size and enable the wireless range extender to respond to work properly with NAT. This should 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 of these applications and to a Ping...
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...have a specific reason to do so. Any packets sent through the wireless range extender that are larger than the configured MTU size are repackaged into smaller packets to save the new configuration. Click WAN Setup link on both the Access Point Mode and Router Mode menus. Click ...If you are using the WGX102 in Access Point Mode, see "Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in the Ports menu. Reference Manual for that server. Type the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. To remove the default DMZ server,...
...have a specific reason to do so. Any packets sent through the wireless range extender that are larger than the configured MTU size are repackaged into smaller packets to save the new configuration. Click WAN Setup link on both the Access Point Mode and Router Mode menus. Click ...If you are using the WGX102 in Access Point Mode, see "Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in the Ports menu. Reference Manual for that server. Type the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. To remove the default DMZ server,...