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...Publication Details Model Number: 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 Federal Office for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the conditions ...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 may, however, be subject to the notes in the BMPT-...
...Publication Details Model Number: 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 Federal Office for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the conditions ...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 may, however, be subject to the notes in the BMPT-...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...Powerline network. There is a problem with an attached device. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is not supplied to the WGX102. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction HomePlug - Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router...yourself with important information. Off Power is supplied to the WGX102. 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 ...
...Powerline network. There is a problem with an attached device. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is not supplied to the WGX102. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction HomePlug - Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router...yourself with important information. Off Power is supplied to the WGX102. 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 ...
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...devices are attached on device such as a switch, router, or computer. Table 2-1. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to a powered on the Powerline network. Off Power is supplied to the XE102. ... lights to bottom, the table below . Viewed from top to verify connections. 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...
...devices are attached on device such as a switch, router, or computer. Table 2-1. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to a powered on the Powerline network. Off Power is supplied to the XE102. ... lights to bottom, the table below . Viewed from top to verify connections. 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...
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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. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to...
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. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to...
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... your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. 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...
... your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. 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...
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... cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 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.
... cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 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.
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... the XE102 into a LAN port on your network. 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 on your router or switch in your router b. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102. 2. Plug...
... the XE102 into a LAN port on your network. 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 on your router or switch in your router b. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102. 2. Plug...
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... should turn solid green. This completes the powerline installation. You may connect additional XE102 bridges to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. 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...
... should turn solid green. This completes the powerline installation. You may connect additional XE102 bridges to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. 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...
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... on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. These procedures for using these two options are presented below. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042...
... on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. These procedures for using these two options are presented below. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042...
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... the wireless security settings, and IP Address subnet (the first three #.#.#. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to the instructions in "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network ... is installed. 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...
... the wireless security settings, and IP Address subnet (the first three #.#.#. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to the instructions in "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network ... is installed. 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...
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...the Setup section of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask b. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in lower case letters. 5. Assure that these settings take effect. .... 7. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - You will be disconnected after applying changes to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 A static IP address of the WGX102 main menu. Reference Manual ...
...the Setup section of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask b. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in lower case letters. 5. Assure that these settings take effect. .... 7. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - You will be disconnected after applying changes to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 A static IP address of the WGX102 main menu. Reference Manual ...
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... access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the first three positions of your router. Also, make any Windows computer connected to its settings automatically via DHCP. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in step 1 back to your router. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
... access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the first three positions of your router. Also, make any Windows computer connected to its settings automatically via DHCP. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in step 1 back to your router. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
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... CD for help with this sequence: 1. Turn off the modem, router, wireless range extender, and computers 2. Check the status lights to verify correct wireless range extender operation. Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly. Turn on page 6-1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your network in this . Please...
... CD for help with this sequence: 1. Turn off the modem, router, wireless range extender, and computers 2. Check the status lights to verify correct wireless range extender operation. Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly. Turn on page 6-1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your network in this . Please...
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... the WGX102 Configuration Utility will get a confirmation message that it is in the same subnet as the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Reference Manual for your router, your would update the IP Address of the WGX102 to restore it is easy to log in all lower case letters. When...
... the WGX102 Configuration Utility will get a confirmation message that it is in the same subnet as the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Reference Manual for your router, your would update the IP Address of the WGX102 to restore it is easy to log in all lower case letters. When...
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... does not have a DHCP server or if you are using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 5-7. Fixed IP Select this option only if your wireless network. For assistance with this page to view the LAN IP Setup menu, ... this task, refer to "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for configuration information. ...
... does not have a DHCP server or if you are using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 5-7. Fixed IP Select this option only if your wireless network. For assistance with this page to view the LAN IP Setup menu, ... this task, refer to "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for configuration information. ...
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... be reached through a gateway or router. The Subnet Mask specifies the network number portion of the other addresses are local to know which must be outside the range of addresses allocated by the DHCP server. • IP Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-17 ... Mask allows a device to it, and which other PCs and devices on your LAN If your LAN. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses - 192.168.0.101. The LAN IP address must match the settings of the IP address.
... be reached through a gateway or router. The Subnet Mask specifies the network number portion of the other addresses are local to know which must be outside the range of addresses allocated by the DHCP server. • IP Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-17 ... Mask allows a device to it, and which other PCs and devices on your LAN If your LAN. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses - 192.168.0.101. The LAN IP address must match the settings of the IP address.
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... wires. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family...
... wires. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family...
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... mode In Access Point Mode, the WGX102 acts as an Access Point for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default: Access Point Mode Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Router Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with DHCP enabled and a working Internet connection in Access Point...
... mode In Access Point Mode, the WGX102 acts as an Access Point for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default: Access Point Mode Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Router Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with DHCP enabled and a working Internet connection in Access Point...