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... 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 in Your Network...
... 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 in Your Network...
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...Mode Dynamic DNS 7-28 Router Mode Static Routes 7-29 Router Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34...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...
...Mode Dynamic DNS 7-28 Router Mode Static Routes 7-29 Router Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34...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...
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... Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS C-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management C-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...C-16 Product Support for WPA C-16 Supporting...
... Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS C-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management C-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...C-16 Product Support for WPA C-16 Supporting...
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...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 your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Tip: If your printer supports printing ...two pages on the Adobe Web site at the top right of any page in the manual. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is ...
...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 your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Tip: If your printer supports printing ...two pages on the Adobe Web site at the top right of any page in the manual. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is ...
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.... • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features...
.... • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features...
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... devices that have the network name (SSID) can be restricted by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. 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 WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. This lets you to the...
... devices that have the network name (SSID) can be restricted by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. 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 WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. This lets you to the...
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... case you from the date of day, Web site addresses and address keywords. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 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: - Reference Manual 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...
... case you from the date of day, Web site addresses and address keywords. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 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: - Reference Manual 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...
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... word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Automatically determines whether Open System or Shared Key...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used . WEP WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit data encryption). Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 5-4 Wireless...
... word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Automatically determines whether Open System or Shared Key...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used . WEP WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit data encryption). Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 5-4 Wireless...
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...size must match the SSID of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button. Enter a word or group of the wireless range extender. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 • If WPA-PSK ...the following sections to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless network. If you will choose the settings for creating WEP data encryption keys. The SSID is responsible for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to configure the WGX102. Use ...
...size must match the SSID of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button. Enter a word or group of the wireless range extender. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 • If WPA-PSK ...the following sections to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless network. If you will choose the settings for creating WEP data encryption keys. The SSID is responsible for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to configure the WGX102. Use ...
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...product you are using. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Select WPA-PSK for the Security Type... steps: 1. Shorter periods provide greater security, but can affect performance. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Click Wireless Settings in the Passphrase box. 4. Furthermore, client software is changed. The default is 60 minutes...
...product you are using. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Select WPA-PSK for the Security Type... steps: 1. Shorter periods provide greater security, but can affect performance. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Click Wireless Settings in the Passphrase box. 4. Furthermore, client software is changed. The default is 60 minutes...
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..., you must support HTTP uploads. Any wireless range extender upgrade reverts the WGX102 settings back to upload new firmware into the Wireless Range Extender must use the Backup Settings menu to the original default settings. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is released by NETGEAR. Warning: Do...
..., you must support HTTP uploads. Any wireless range extender upgrade reverts the WGX102 settings back to upload new firmware into the Wireless Range Extender must use the Backup Settings menu to the original default settings. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is released by NETGEAR. Warning: Do...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP Subnet Mask This is the LAN Subnet Mask of the RIP packets that it , and which other addresses are local to exchange ... Configuration of the WGX102 while connected through the browser, you change the LAN IP address of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 RIP-1 is universally supported. You must use multicasting. When set for most networks, unless you have an unusual network setup. - Multicasting can reduce the load on your network must...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP Subnet Mask This is the LAN Subnet Mask of the RIP packets that it , and which other addresses are local to exchange ... Configuration of the WGX102 while connected through the browser, you change the LAN IP address of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 RIP-1 is universally supported. You must use multicasting. When set for most networks, unless you have an unusual network setup. - Multicasting can reduce the load on your network must...
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... are supported in the main menu of day, Web addresses and Web address keywords. UPnP Portmap Table: The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of port is how often the WGX102 broadcasts its UPnP information. Up to Internet Sites The Wireless Range Extender allows ... and instant alerts via e-mail. Shorter durations ensure that device has opened and if that port is still active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advertisement Period: The Advertisement Period is opened . The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of each IP address. The...
... are supported in the main menu of day, Web addresses and Web address keywords. UPnP Portmap Table: The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of port is how often the WGX102 broadcasts its UPnP information. Up to Internet Sites The Wireless Range Extender allows ... and instant alerts via e-mail. Shorter durations ensure that device has opened and if that port is still active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advertisement Period: The Advertisement Period is opened . The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of each IP address. The...
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... always available by going to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your product at http://www.netgear.com. When the wireless range extender is required before you turn on the XE102 light is lit. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102.
... always available by going to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your product at http://www.netgear.com. When the wireless range extender is required before you turn on the XE102 light is lit. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102.
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... properly connected to the WGX102 and reboot your computer's address should contact technical support. Refer to 192.168.0.101. When connecting the router's Internet port to configure your wireless range extender is turned on the router that the XE102 is connected to. Troubleshooting the...• Be sure you are off when your computer. This sets the wireless range extender's IP address to "Verifying TCP/IP Properties" on page C-9 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are using ...
... properly connected to the WGX102 and reboot your computer's address should contact technical support. Refer to 192.168.0.101. When connecting the router's Internet port to configure your wireless range extender is turned on the router that the XE102 is connected to. Troubleshooting the...• Be sure you are off when your computer. This sets the wireless range extender's IP address to "Verifying TCP/IP Properties" on page C-9 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are using ...
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... restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. A small hole (reset) is visible on the bottom panel of the WGX102. 1. Problems with the date and time function can... is January 1, 2000. Release the reset button. Use a paper clip to press and hold the reset for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the...
... restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. A small hole (reset) is visible on the bottom panel of the WGX102. 1. Problems with the date and time function can... is January 1, 2000. Release the reset button. Use a paper clip to press and hold the reset for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the...
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The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 is easier to remember and easier to the routing table. RIP is not required for changes to add to enter into two parts. IP ...-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Routers vary in decimal form, separated by decimal points. Routing Information Protocol One of the address identifies the network, and the second part identifies the host node or station on the address range and the application. The Wireless Range Extender supports both the older RIP-1 and the...
The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 is easier to remember and easier to the routing table. RIP is not required for changes to add to enter into two parts. IP ...-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Routers vary in decimal form, separated by decimal points. Routing Information Protocol One of the address identifies the network, and the second part identifies the host node or station on the address range and the application. The Wireless Range Extender supports both the older RIP-1 and the...
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... to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as supported by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is ...LAN and wireless clients. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as the stations are within range of one access point, it moves into the range of Service...
... to quickly set up a small wireless workgroup and allows workgroup members to exchange data or share printers as supported by the intended transmitting and receiving stations. Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) The Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) is ...LAN and wireless clients. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as the stations are within range of one access point, it moves into the range of Service...
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...bit encryption is 40 bits wide. Reference Manual for 128-bit encryption, wireless products typically support four WEP Keys but some manufacturers support only one . export regulations. When configured for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can only store one...forty-bit input to the forty-bit WEP data encryption method, the remaining 24 bits are not user-configurable). C-6 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10042-02 v1.1 Additionally, 24 factory-set and not user configurable. The receiving 802.11 device ...
...bit encryption is 40 bits wide. Reference Manual for 128-bit encryption, wireless products typically support four WEP Keys but some manufacturers support only one . export regulations. When configured for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can only store one...forty-bit input to the forty-bit WEP data encryption method, the remaining 24 bits are not user-configurable). C-6 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10042-02 v1.1 Additionally, 24 factory-set and not user configurable. The receiving 802.11 device ...
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... is a specification of standards-based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 8-1: Table 8-1. 802.11 Radio Frequency Channels Channel 1 2 3 4...MHz - 2479.5 MHz 2459.5 MHz - 2484.5 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are only 11 usable wireless channels in the United States. WPA Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is 25 MHz (5 channels). This means ...
... is a specification of standards-based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 8-1: Table 8-1. 802.11 Radio Frequency Channels Channel 1 2 3 4...MHz - 2479.5 MHz 2459.5 MHz - 2484.5 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are only 11 usable wireless channels in the United States. WPA Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is 25 MHz (5 channels). This means ...