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... Example 7-22 Router Mode WAN Setup Options 7-23 Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options 7-24 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address Reservation in Router Mode 7-28 Router Mode Dynamic DNS 7-28 Router ...IP Address 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...
... Example 7-22 Router Mode WAN Setup Options 7-23 Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options 7-24 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address Reservation in Router Mode 7-28 Router Mode Dynamic DNS 7-28 Router ...IP Address 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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... Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time 8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-8 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-9 Related...
... Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time 8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-8 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-9 Related...
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... names User input Screen text, file 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...
... names User input Screen text, file 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...
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... Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on page 5-1. Reference Manual for easy installation. Default Factory Settings When you first receive your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 FEATURE IP Address...
... Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that these defaults with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on page 5-1. Reference Manual for easy installation. Default Factory Settings When you first receive your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 FEATURE IP Address...
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... light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your existing network. You may connect additional XE102 bridges to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
... light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your existing network. You may connect additional XE102 bridges to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
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... bridges to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to your network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play...
... bridges to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to your network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play...
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... to either, be configured with - a. NETGEAR as your existing network. Follow these instructions to connect to your existing wireless network. 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...
... to either, be configured with - a. NETGEAR as your existing network. Follow these instructions to connect to your existing wireless network. 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...
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... Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for your changes. Since you are connected to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Connect to save your wireless network. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless...
... Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for your changes. Since you are connected to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Connect to save your wireless network. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless...
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... the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Now reconfigure the computer you click Apply. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the IP address in...
... the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Now reconfigure the computer you click Apply. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the IP address in...
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...admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of the computer are correct. Connect to restart your browser, then ... tutorials on the computers. Make sure the wireless settings in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Turn off the modem, router, wireless range extender, and computers 2. LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. Check the status lights to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP.
...admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of the computer are correct. Connect to restart your browser, then ... tutorials on the computers. Make sure the wireless settings in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Turn off the modem, router, wireless range extender, and computers 2. LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. Check the status lights to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP.
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..., both in the same subnet as the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. If you ever have a problem, you have requested will be made on the bottom of the WGX102 to be informed that the changes you can always use a Fixed IP Address for your WGX102 so that it is easy to log in...
..., both in the same subnet as the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. If you ever have a problem, you have requested will be made on the bottom of the WGX102 to be informed that the changes you can always use a Fixed IP Address for your WGX102 so that it is easy to log in...
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..., shown below. Figure 3-17: LAN IP Setup menu DHCP If selected, the WGX102 will wait five minutes after there is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Fixed IP Select this page to use a fixed IP address. If you are using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on both the Access...
..., shown below. Figure 3-17: LAN IP Setup menu DHCP If selected, the WGX102 will wait five minutes after there is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Fixed IP Select this page to use a fixed IP address. If you are using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on both the Access...
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... unused IP address from the IP address range used on your LAN has a DHCP server, this IP address should be reached through a gateway or router. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet 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...
... unused IP address from the IP address range used on your LAN has a DHCP server, this IP address should be reached through a gateway or router. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet 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...
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... wireless range extender. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. Click Apply to save your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a wired computer to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wired computer to make any further changes. 1. Once your computers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you use a wireless...
... wireless range extender. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. Click Apply to save your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a wired computer to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wired computer to make any further changes. 1. Once your computers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you use a wireless...
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... Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to the local powerline port of the WGX102. The wireless range extender's firmware version. See "Wireless Channels" on page C-7 for the frequencies used . The geographic region where the wireless range extender is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen...
... Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to the local powerline port of the WGX102. The wireless range extender's firmware version. See "Wireless Channels" on page C-7 for the frequencies used . The geographic region where the wireless range extender is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen...
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....168.0.101 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in DHCP server is using. The Media Access Control address used . Indicates whether the WGX102 is NETGEAR. The default is broadcasting its SSID. 6-6 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 The Domain Name Servers (DNS) mapping descriptive names of network resources to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. g and...
....168.0.101 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in DHCP server is using. The Media Access Control address used . Indicates whether the WGX102 is NETGEAR. The default is broadcasting its SSID. 6-6 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 The Domain Name Servers (DNS) mapping descriptive names of network resources to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. g and...
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.... Click the Release button to the wireless range extender. Maintenance 6-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 The length of time before the lease expires. The WAN (Internet) DNS server IP addresses on the network. Click the Renew button to the WGX102. The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask ...following fields:. The WAN (Internet) DHCP server IP address. The length of time the wireless range extender has been connected to display the connection status, as shown below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the ...
.... Click the Release button to the wireless range extender. Maintenance 6-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 The length of time before the lease expires. The WAN (Internet) DNS server IP addresses on the network. Click the Renew button to the WGX102. The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask ...following fields:. The WAN (Internet) DHCP server IP address. The length of time the wireless range extender has been connected to display the connection status, as shown below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the ...
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...to the WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Note that the wireless range extender has discovered on the HomePlug network detected by the WGX102. From ...the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Attached Devices to look for each device attached to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline...
...to the WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Note that the wireless range extender has discovered on the HomePlug network detected by the WGX102. From ...the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Attached Devices to look for each device attached to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline...
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..., you should be assigned, set the Starting IP Address and Ending IP Address. Each pool address is tested before it is the LAN address of the WGX102 IP addresses are satisfactory. These addresses should define a range between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.253, although you entered a Primary DNS address in this menu. otherwise, the wireless range extender's LAN IP address) • Secondary DNS Server (if you manually...
..., you should be assigned, set the Starting IP Address and Ending IP Address. Each pool address is tested before it is the LAN address of the WGX102 IP addresses are satisfactory. These addresses should define a range between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.253, although you entered a Primary DNS address in this menu. otherwise, the wireless range extender's LAN IP address) • Secondary DNS Server (if you manually...
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... Web Configuration Interface If you do not know the current IP address, clear the wireless range extender's configuration to a functioning power outlet. These auto-generated addresses are in Appendix C to configure your wireless range extender is turned 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...
... Web Configuration Interface If you do not know the current IP address, clear the wireless range extender's configuration to a functioning power outlet. These auto-generated addresses are in Appendix C to configure your wireless range extender is turned 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...