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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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...NT are registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Statement of Conditions In the interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that interference will not occur in a residential installation. However, there is a trademark of their respective ... without notice. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und...
...NT are registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. Statement of Conditions In the interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that interference will not occur in a residential installation. However, there is a trademark of their respective ... without notice. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und...
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...: 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 The operation of some equipment (for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the ...placing 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. Federal Office for example, test transmitters) in the operating instructions. Certificate...
...: 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 The operation of some equipment (for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the ...placing 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. Federal Office for example, test transmitters) in the operating instructions. Certificate...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works 4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password 4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... 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...
...Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works 4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password 4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... 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...
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... is used to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. Table 1-2. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that ... 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. This manual is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual 1...
... is used to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. Table 1-2. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that ... 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. This manual is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual 1...
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... upper left of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the Adobe Web site at the top left of paper, you want to print. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to...selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. 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 manual includes the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a ...
... upper left of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on the Adobe Web site at the top left of paper, you want to print. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to...selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. 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 manual includes the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a ...
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... room. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations ...netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your local area network (LAN) to operate in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless...
... room. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations ...netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your local area network (LAN) to operate in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless...
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... devices that have the network name (SSID) can be updated if a newer version of personal computer, such as they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. The...
... devices that have the network name (SSID) can be updated if a newer version of personal computer, such as they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. The...
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.... Reference Manual for the WGX102. - 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: - Installation Guide for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in...
.... Reference Manual for the WGX102. - 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: - Installation Guide for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in...
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... the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. Blink Power on the Powerline network. There is supplied to the WGX102. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is not supplied to the WGX102. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel... 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction AP Mode On Internet - HomePlug - 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, and a label with ...
... the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. Blink Power on the Powerline network. There is supplied to the WGX102. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is not supplied to the WGX102. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel... 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction AP Mode On Internet - HomePlug - 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, and a label with ...
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... 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to push in again. Introduction 2-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102, as shown below . • MAC address...
... 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to push in again. Introduction 2-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102, as shown below . • MAC address...
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...-02 v1.1 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. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off No devices are attached on self test. On...
...-02 v1.1 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. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off No devices are attached on self test. On...
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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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... are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. 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 the Internet. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter...
... are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. 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 the Internet. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter...
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....168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better...
....168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better...
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... surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. 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
... surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. 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
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... the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. 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. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port...
... the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. 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. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port...
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... on page 3-9. Now, Add the WGX102 to connect, and wait one minute. 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...
... on page 3-9. Now, Add the WGX102 to connect, and wait one minute. 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...