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Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote 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 ... Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview C-1 Infrastructure Mode C-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup C-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID C-2 Authentication and WEP C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1...
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote 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 ... Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview C-1 Infrastructure Mode C-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup C-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID C-2 Authentication and WEP C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1...
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... "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. Data is enabled. There is a problem with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Status Light ... port in Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. Blink Power on the Powerline network. 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 ...
... "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. Data is enabled. There is a problem with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Status Light ... port in Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. Blink Power on the Powerline network. 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 ...
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...Connect to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the IP address in step 1 back to its settings automatically via DHCP. Basic Installation Troubleshooting...network. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on this computer match the wireless settings of the WGX102, you will mean setting the computer to make sure the wireless settings of this Status page is the address of any further changes. 8. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-...
...Connect to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the IP address in step 1 back to its settings automatically via DHCP. Basic Installation Troubleshooting...network. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on this computer match the wireless settings of the WGX102, you will mean setting the computer to make sure the wireless settings of this Status page is the address of any further changes. 8. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-...
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... it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 It is best to continue to use the reset button on the WGX102, and the WGX102 Configuration Utility will be made on the bottom of the WGX102 to make configuration changes. Click Next to...If you ever have a problem, you have requested will automatically reconnect your existing network. Figure 3-15: Login window 7. You will get a confirmation message that the changes you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Ok. You will...
... it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 It is best to continue to use the reset button on the WGX102, and the WGX102 Configuration Utility will be made on the bottom of the WGX102 to make configuration changes. Click Next to...If you ever have a problem, you have requested will automatically reconnect your existing network. Figure 3-15: Login window 7. You will get a confirmation message that the changes you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Ok. You will...
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... SSID is more information on page C-7. The WGX102 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Broadcast of some products such as the wireless network name. It may not be used . Any device you disable broadcast of the wireless range extender in a region other than one of up to operate the wireless features of the SSID, only devices that network...
... SSID is more information on page C-7. The WGX102 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Broadcast of some products such as the wireless network name. It may not be used . Any device you disable broadcast of the wireless range extender in a region other than one of up to operate the wireless features of the SSID, only devices that network...
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... Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-9 to correct basic problems. You can also manually configure your settings. Click OK again to ...the Properties screen and select TCP/IP. Reference Manual for more information on TCP/IP configuration. CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS COMPUTERS TO OBTAIN IP ADDRESSES DYNAMICALLY a....
... Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-9 to correct basic problems. You can also manually configure your settings. Click OK again to ...the Properties screen and select TCP/IP. Reference Manual for more information on TCP/IP configuration. CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS COMPUTERS TO OBTAIN IP ADDRESSES DYNAMICALLY a....
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... seconds, verify that the Power light is lit. b. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your product at http://www.netgear.com. Basic Functioning After you diagnose and solve the problem. If any of these conditions does not occur, refer...
... seconds, verify that the Power light is lit. b. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your product at http://www.netgear.com. Basic Functioning After you diagnose and solve the problem. If any of these conditions does not occur, refer...
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... Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are using the correct cable on the router that the XE102 is explained in this range, check the connection from the computer to . • Be sure you have a hardware problem and should be ...a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. This sets the wireless range extender's IP address to configure your computer. Follow the instructions in the range of 169.254.x.x. If you do not know the current...
... Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are using the correct cable on the router that the XE102 is explained in this range, check the connection from the computer to . • Be sure you have a hardware problem and should be ...a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. This sets the wireless range extender's IP address to configure your computer. Follow the instructions in the range of 169.254.x.x. If you do not know the current...
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...• If your ISP requires a login, you entered a DNS address during the wireless range extender's configuration, reboot your computer obtains its information from the ISP, the problem may not have the wireless range extender configured as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. • Your ISP only ...in your operating system documentation. • Your computer may be one or two DNS servers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. When the modem's lights indicate that it has reacquired sync with DNS addresses, as described in "Install or Verify ...
...• If your ISP requires a login, you entered a DNS address during the wireless range extender's configuration, reboot your computer obtains its information from the ISP, the problem may not have the wireless range extender configured as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. • Your ISP only ...in your operating system documentation. • Your computer may be one or two DNS servers for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. When the modem's lights indicate that it has reacquired sync with DNS addresses, as described in "Install or Verify ...
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... 8-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click OK. The default is lit. - The device then responds with your wireless client card, make sure the SSID of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is made very easy by the IP address ...Wireless port LED is NETGEAR. - Check that the Link LEDs are the same as in your computer or workstation. The default is to your wireless range extender is not functioning correctly, you see this example: ping 192.168.0.101 3. Testing the LAN Path to the WGX102 You can ping the wireless range extender...
... 8-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click OK. The default is lit. - The device then responds with your wireless client card, make sure the SSID of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is made very easy by the IP address ...Wireless port LED is NETGEAR. - Check that the Link LEDs are the same as in your computer or workstation. The default is to your wireless range extender is not functioning correctly, you see this example: ping 192.168.0.101 3. Testing the LAN Path to the WGX102 You can ping the wireless range extender...
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....168.0.101. Check that your Internet access settings are configured correctly. Problems with the date and time of day. Cause: The wireless range extender has not yet successfully reached a Network Time Server. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory...
....168.0.101. Check that your Internet access settings are configured correctly. Problems with the date and time of day. Cause: The wireless range extender has not yet successfully reached a Network Time Server. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory...
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Class B Network Subnet Node 7262 Figure B-2: Example of Subnetting a Class B Address A Class B address can resolve this problem by using a technique known as subnet addressing. The IP address of the node numbers are used as IP network address 172.16, ... an address scheme for the network by using different subnets for other geographical locations in subnetting. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Subnet Addressing By looking at the addressing structures, you to use as a subnet address. It is an inefficient use of hosts per network...
Class B Network Subnet Node 7262 Figure B-2: Example of Subnetting a Class B Address A Class B address can resolve this problem by using a technique known as subnet addressing. The IP address of the node numbers are used as IP network address 172.16, ... an address scheme for the network by using different subnets for other geographical locations in subnetting. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Subnet Addressing By looking at the addressing structures, you to use as a subnet address. It is an inefficient use of hosts per network...
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... must agree on a LAN segment to use the same netmask for example, when using NAT), you can assign any IP addresses to the hosts without problems. However, the IANA has reserved the following reasons: • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to automatically assign private addresses..., Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 For more information about address assignment, refer to work, all ones for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table B-2. Reference Manual for the host address.
... must agree on a LAN segment to use the same netmask for example, when using NAT), you can assign any IP addresses to the hosts without problems. However, the IANA has reserved the following reasons: • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to automatically assign private addresses..., Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 For more information about address assignment, refer to work, all ones for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table B-2. Reference Manual for the host address.
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.... In response to this situation, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced a new security architecture in WPA. A major problem with 802.11i, the new wireless security architecture being defined in the standard soon became obvious. This standard, formerly known as Safe Secure Network (... IEEE. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on existing wireless devices to perform encryption operations. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to secure ...
.... In response to this situation, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced a new security architecture in WPA. A major problem with 802.11i, the new wireless security architecture being defined in the standard soon became obvious. This standard, formerly known as Safe Secure Network (... IEEE. Through these enhancements, TKIP addresses all access points and client wireless adapters on existing wireless devices to perform encryption operations. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to secure ...
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...ICV without being designed, manufactured, and incrementally deployed. With WPA, a method known as the optimal choice for security conscience organizations, but the problem with WEP. A new frame counter in the IEEE 802.11 frame is used to the 802.11 payload and encrypted with AES is that.... The MIC is encrypted together with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to deploy better security while AES capable equipment is being detected by WPA, ...
...ICV without being designed, manufactured, and incrementally deployed. With WPA, a method known as the optimal choice for security conscience organizations, but the problem with WEP. A new frame counter in the IEEE 802.11 frame is used to the 802.11 payload and encrypted with AES is that.... The MIC is encrypted together with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to deploy better security while AES capable equipment is being detected by WPA, ...