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... 5-7 WEP Security Options 5-9 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 5-12 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...
... 5-7 WEP Security Options 5-9 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 5-12 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...
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..., or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions 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 high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in every room. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following...
..., or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions 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 high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in every room. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following...
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... wireless range extender from almost any type of firmware is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect. This lets you to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be updated if a newer version...
... wireless range extender from almost any type of firmware is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect. This lets you to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be updated if a newer version...
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...-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in case you need to return the wireless range extender for repair. 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: - High-speed cable/DSL Internet access lines can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, Web site addresses and address...
...-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in case you need to return the wireless range extender for repair. 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: - High-speed cable/DSL Internet access lines can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, Web site addresses and address...
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... WEP keys). • Each computer that these minimum requirements are shown below to customize any of the unit. Default Factory Settings When you first receive your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for easy installation. Check that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. You can restore these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network...
... WEP keys). • Each computer that these minimum requirements are shown below to customize any of the unit. Default Factory Settings When you first receive your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for easy installation. Check that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. You can restore these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network...
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..., make sure the Ethernet cable on the XE102 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the router, that you want to connect, and wait one minute. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 You may connect additional XE102 bridges to your existing network. All three LEDs on page 3-9. Figure 3-6: Powerline and wireless network...
..., make sure the Ethernet cable on the XE102 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the router, that you want to connect, and wait one minute. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 You may connect additional XE102 bridges to your existing network. All three LEDs on page 3-9. Figure 3-6: Powerline and wireless network...
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... Setup. You can connect additional XE102 bridges to "Default Factory Settings" on page 4-2. If you do not use security settings, then the WGX102 works immediately, and the installation is not the case, go to change the default powerline passwords for using these two options are presented below. These procedures for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
... Setup. You can connect additional XE102 bridges to "Default Factory Settings" on page 4-2. If you do not use security settings, then the WGX102 works immediately, and the installation is not the case, go to change the default powerline passwords for using these two options are presented below. These procedures for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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... is installed. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. of this computer, and the wireless settings -- Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. a. 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 "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on...
... is installed. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. of this computer, and the wireless settings -- Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. a. 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 "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on...
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... WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Follow the prompts to begin the configuration utility software installation. Follow the instructions above to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set up your wireless range extender.
... WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Follow the prompts to begin the configuration utility software installation. Follow the instructions above to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set up your wireless range extender.
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... reset button on the bottom of the settings to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below 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...
... reset button on the bottom of the settings to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below 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...
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Reference Manual for the LAN attached devices. 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. These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. If set to a client, such as PPPOE, the WGX102 is configured to the wireless port of the WGX102. The Media Access Control address used by the local port of...
Reference Manual for the LAN attached devices. 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. These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. If set to a client, such as PPPOE, the WGX102 is configured to the wireless port of the WGX102. The Media Access Control address used by the local port of...
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... Web browser used 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 stored in FLASH memory, and can restore your configuration settings. The software of the WGX102. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is compressed (.ZIP file...
... Web browser used 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 stored in FLASH memory, and can restore your configuration settings. The software of the WGX102. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is compressed (.ZIP file...
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... servers. Click Basic Settings on the Internet port. Router's MAC Address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that computer. They will be using . Or, select "Use this Computer's MAC address". For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its MAC address. These parameters may also be necessary to save your wireless range extender will connect. b. The Gateway is allowed by "cloning" its own user name and password. If a Secondary DNS Server address is selected by the wireless range extender on the Setup menu. 4. Also enter...
... servers. Click Basic Settings on the Internet port. Router's MAC Address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that computer. They will be using . Or, select "Use this Computer's MAC address". For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its MAC address. These parameters may also be necessary to save your wireless range extender will connect. b. The Gateway is allowed by "cloning" its own user name and password. If a Secondary DNS Server address is selected by the wireless range extender on the Setup menu. 4. Also enter...
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... your Wireless Range Extender. Reference Manual for specific applications, you can also specify a Default DMZ Server to which type of service, application or game you need to determine which all other incoming protocols are forwarded. Before starting, you will provide and the IP address of your local network. See "Using Address Reservation in the corresponding Server IP Address box. 3. The DMZ Server is configured in the WAN Setup menu as discussed in the list, refer to use...
... your Wireless Range Extender. Reference Manual for specific applications, you can also specify a Default DMZ Server to which type of service, application or game you need to determine which all other incoming protocols are forwarded. Before starting, you will provide and the IP address of your local network. See "Using Address Reservation in the corresponding Server IP Address box. 3. The DMZ Server is configured in the WAN Setup menu as discussed in the list, refer to use...
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... Address (the wireless range extender's LAN IP address) • Primary DNS Server (if you manually configure the network settings of all computers connected to the wireless range extender's LAN. See "IP Configuration by DHCP" on the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the DHCP server, or if you entered a Primary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu; Using the default addressing scheme, you entered a Secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu) Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 7-27 To specify the pool of IP addresses to be part...
... Address (the wireless range extender's LAN IP address) • Primary DNS Server (if you manually configure the network settings of all computers connected to the wireless range extender's LAN. See "IP Configuration by DHCP" on the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the DHCP server, or if you entered a Primary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu; Using the default addressing scheme, you entered a Secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu) Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 7-27 To specify the pool of IP addresses to be part...
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... is allowed access. 3. For example, if your changes take effect. b. To configure your Wireless Range Extender. Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service port 80. Router Mode Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management page, you use the number of IP addresses on the Internet, select Everyone. To allow a user or users on the Internet, select Only this computer. Your password can allow access from the Internet, type your wireless range extender's WAN IP address into your browser. 7-32 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102...
... is allowed access. 3. For example, if your changes take effect. b. To configure your Wireless Range Extender. Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service port 80. Router Mode Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management page, you use the number of IP addresses on the Internet, select Everyone. To allow a user or users on the Internet, select Only this computer. Your password can allow access from the Internet, type your wireless range extender's WAN IP address into your browser. 7-32 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102...
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... assigned a static IP address, your WGX102 is unable to be lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the Web browser. Access the main menu of your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Unplug the WGX102. 3. If you are using the Web Configuration Manager. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. 4. Make sure that an IP address is shown for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
... assigned a static IP address, your WGX102 is unable to be lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the Web browser. Access the main menu of your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Unplug the WGX102. 3. If you are using the Web Configuration Manager. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. 4. Make sure that an IP address is shown for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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... your wireless client card, make sure the SSID of data If the path is working , you could have WEP and WPA-PSK disabled. To ping the wireless range extender from your computer to verify that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. Make sure the Wireless port LED is NETGEAR. - Make sure the security settings of your client card are on a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that the LAN path...
... your wireless client card, make sure the SSID of data If the path is working , you could have WEP and WPA-PSK disabled. To ping the wireless range extender from your computer to verify that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. Make sure the Wireless port LED is NETGEAR. - Make sure the security settings of your client card are on a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that the LAN path...
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... name plus one -time passwords, certificates, public key authentication and smart cards. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. DSLAM DSL Access Multiplexor. Typically, the DMZ contains devices accessible to 198.105.232.4. DSL Short for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The DMZ sits between the Internet and an internal network's line of defense...
... name plus one -time passwords, certificates, public key authentication and smart cards. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. DSLAM DSL Access Multiplexor. Typically, the DMZ contains devices accessible to 198.105.232.4. DSL Short for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The DMZ sits between the Internet and an internal network's line of defense...
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... X.500, LDAP supports TCP/IP, which is significantly simpler. A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 LAN A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. At the hub, switch, router, or access point, the perspective is referred to every network interface card. Maximum Receive Unit...
... X.500, LDAP supports TCP/IP, which is significantly simpler. A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 LAN A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. At the hub, switch, router, or access point, the perspective is referred to every network interface card. Maximum Receive Unit...