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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10042-02 v1.1 Version 1.0 March 2007 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10042-02 v1.1 Version 1.0 March 2007 202-10042-02 v1.1
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...Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Easy Installation and Management 2-2 Content 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... 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 ...
...Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Easy Installation and Management 2-2 Content 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... 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 ...
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Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring... Services 7-36 Configuring a User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web Access...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 On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration...
Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring... Services 7-36 Configuring a User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web Access...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 On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration...
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... and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for...
... and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for...
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... Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. Tip: If your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click the "PDF of This Chapter" link at http://www... in a browser window. The PDF version of contents and an button. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Print button on a single sheet of paper, you were viewing ...
... Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. Tip: If your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click the "PDF of This Chapter" link at http://www... in a browser window. The PDF version of contents and an button. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Print button on a single sheet of paper, you were viewing ...
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...Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. The Wireless Range Extender lets you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless...to PCs in this manual. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. And you...
...Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. The Wireless Range Extender lets you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless...to PCs in this manual. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. And you...
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.... • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can connect. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is available. This lets you to monitor its status and activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for your WGX102 as soon as... they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to easily configure your wireless and wall-plugged devices. The access point provides: ...
.... • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can connect. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is available. This lets you to monitor its status and activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for your WGX102 as soon as... they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to easily configure your wireless and wall-plugged devices. The access point provides: ...
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..., contact your use 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 case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. In addition to return the wireless range extender for the WGX102. -
..., contact your use 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 case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. In addition to return the wireless range extender for the WGX102. -
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... HomePlug - AP Mode On Internet - Blink Power on the Powerline network. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. There is supplied to the WGX102. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front... self test. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Familiarize yourself with the device. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button,...
... HomePlug - AP Mode On Internet - Blink Power on the Powerline network. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. There is supplied to the WGX102. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front... self test. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Familiarize yourself with the device. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button,...
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... 8-7. Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to unplugging and then plugging the device in again. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items...
... 8-7. Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to unplugging and then plugging the device in again. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items...
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... router, or computer. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to the XE102. Off Power is supplied to verify connections. Blink Power... on the Powerline network. Off No devices are attached on self test. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to the XE102. Table 2-1. Viewed from top to bottom, the table below . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102...
... router, or computer. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to the XE102. Off Power is supplied to verify connections. Blink Power... on the Powerline network. Off No devices are attached on self test. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to the XE102. Table 2-1. Viewed from top to bottom, the table below . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) Introduction 2-7 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) Introduction 2-7 202-10042-02 v1.1
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2-8 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Reference Manual for easy installation. Default Factory Settings When you have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to customize any security settings that you use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless...
... wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Reference Manual for easy installation. Default Factory Settings When you have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to customize any security settings that you use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless...
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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 wireless network interconnections 1. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or...
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 wireless network interconnections 1. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or...
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... into the XE102. 2. c. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug the other end...
... into the XE102. 2. c. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug the other end...
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... the XE102 and the router, that you want to connect, and wait one minute. This completes the powerline installation. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 If the Wireless light is powered on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should turn solid green...
... the XE102 and the router, that you want to connect, and wait one minute. This completes the powerline installation. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 If the Wireless light is powered on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should turn solid green...
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... If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 4-2. Refer to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 These...
... If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 4-2. Refer to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 These...
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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 .... 1. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. a. Now, take this 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...
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 .... 1. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. a. Now, take this 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...
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Reference Manual for your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of the WGX102 main menu. Connect to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. When ... WGX102 by opening your wireless network. Since you are connected to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Click Wireless Settings in lower case ...
Reference Manual for your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of the WGX102 main menu. Connect to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. When ... WGX102 by opening your wireless network. Since you are connected to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Click Wireless Settings in lower case ...