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...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. All rights reserved. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der ...connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving...
...radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. All rights reserved. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der ...connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving...
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... 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 Wireless Connectivity 3-9 Contents v 202-10042-02 v1.1
... 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 Wireless Connectivity 3-9 Contents v 202-10042-02 v1.1
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...Installation Troubleshooting Tips 3-9 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 3-10 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility 3-12 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode 3-16 Chapter 4 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... 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...
...Installation Troubleshooting Tips 3-9 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 3-10 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility 3-12 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode 3-16 Chapter 4 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... 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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...This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - Tip: If your printer ...Web site at a time •A button that displays the table 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 printer supports printing two ...
...This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. - Tip: If your printer ...Web site at a time •A button that displays the table 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 printer supports printing two ...
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...powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of publication. Go to operate in other rooms without any additional wiring. The Wireless Range Extender... Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as the nearest 110-volt electrical outlet. The Wireless Range Extender ...
...powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of publication. Go to operate in other rooms without any additional wiring. The Wireless Range Extender... Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as the nearest 110-volt electrical outlet. The Wireless Range Extender ...
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... name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to the network. Reference Manual for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and...
... name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to the network. Reference Manual for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and...
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... can establish restricted access policies based on time of purchase. Installation Guide for the WGX102. - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free... and instant alerts via e-mail. 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: - Introduction 2-3 202-10042...
... can establish restricted access policies based on time of purchase. Installation Guide for the WGX102. - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free... and instant alerts via e-mail. 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: - Introduction 2-3 202-10042...
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... install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements: • An Ethernet portion where the devices are connected with cables. • A wireless portion where the devices 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...
... install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements: • An Ethernet portion where the devices are connected with cables. • A wireless portion where the devices 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...
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... Settings When you first receive your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 WGX102 Prepare to better meet your WGX102, the...
... Settings When you first receive your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 WGX102 Prepare to better meet your WGX102, the...
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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 the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to a power strip, extension cord, or 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...
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 the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to a power strip, extension cord, or 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...
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Plug the XE102 into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. c. 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...
Plug the XE102 into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. c. 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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... one minute. 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 wireless computer that the router is connected to the modem, and...
... one minute. 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 wireless computer that the router is connected to the modem, and...
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... uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to your existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 3-2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 •...
... uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to your existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 3-2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 •...
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... and connect easily to the location where the WGX102 is installed. 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 Reconfigure this computer to either, be configured with - Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration...
... and connect easily to the location where the WGX102 is installed. 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 Reconfigure this computer to either, be configured with - Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration...
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...Subnet Mask b. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Assure that these ...settings take effect. 3. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Since you are connected to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your wireless network. Reference Manual for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
...Subnet Mask b. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Assure that these ...settings take effect. 3. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Since you are connected to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your wireless network. Reference Manual for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
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... of your router's address by looking in the Network Properties Status page of your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for correcting simple problems you used in to your router. Figure 3-10: LAN IP Setup menu...
... of your router's address by looking in the Network Properties Status page of your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for correcting simple problems you used in to your router. Figure 3-10: LAN IP Setup menu...
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... not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to your browser, then click Enter. 2. When ...wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Connect to verify correct wireless range extender operation. Turn on the computers. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP or WPA settings of your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For security reasons, the wireless range extender...
... not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to your browser, then click Enter. 2. When ...wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Connect to verify correct wireless range extender operation. Turn on the computers. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP or WPA settings of your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For security reasons, the wireless range extender...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Once you out. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below.
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Once you out. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below.
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... works with wireless computers. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
... works with wireless computers. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102...
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...will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. Go to the instructions on the screen regarding the settings of your computer.Then, click Next to proceed. 5. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 If it... does not find the WGX102, make sure your wireless adapter is set according to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Reference ...
...will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. Go to the instructions on the screen regarding the settings of your computer.Then, click Next to proceed. 5. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 If it... does not find the WGX102, make sure your wireless adapter is set according to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Reference ...