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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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...the WGX102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. HomePlug - Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is a problem with important information. There is enabled. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your ...See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction 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. Blink Power on the Powerline network. HomePlug - Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is a problem with important information. There is enabled. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your ...See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction 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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...listed on page 5-2. Reconfigure your router. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Implement wireless security according to the instructions in the Network Properties Status page of your router. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page ...setting the computer to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Also, make any further changes. 8. Reference Manual for correcting simple problems you may have. Figure 3-10: LAN IP Setup menu If...
...listed on page 5-2. Reconfigure your router. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Implement wireless security according to the instructions in the Network Properties Status page of your router. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page ...setting the computer to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Also, make any further changes. 8. Reference Manual for correcting simple problems you may have. Figure 3-10: LAN IP Setup menu If...
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Figure 3-15: Login window 7. It is easy to log in to restore it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for your WGX102 so that it is best to continue to use the reset button on the WGX102, and .... Click Next to proceed with the update. You will be informed that the changes you have a problem, you ever have requested will be 192.168.1.101. Click Next to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. You will automatically reconnect your existing network. When prompted, enter admin as the user...
Figure 3-15: Login window 7. It is easy to log in to restore it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for your WGX102 so that it is best to continue to use the reset button on the WGX102, and .... Click Next to proceed with the update. You will be informed that the changes you have a problem, you ever have requested will be 192.168.1.101. Click Next to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. You will automatically reconnect your existing network. When prompted, enter admin as the user...
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...more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). Wireless Configuration and Security 5-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 The SSID is : NETGEAR. • ...Broadcast of the SSID, only devices that network. The WGX102 default SSID is also known as Windows XP. • Region. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of up to use this field. • Channel. Any device you notice interference problems...
...more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). Wireless Configuration and Security 5-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 The SSID is : NETGEAR. • ...Broadcast of the SSID, only devices that network. The WGX102 default SSID is also known as Windows XP. • Region. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of up to use this field. • Channel. Any device you notice interference problems...
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... v1.1 Click OK. Note: See 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 Internet settings, as described in "Router Mode Manual Internet...
... v1.1 Click OK. Note: See 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 Internet settings, as described in "Router Mode Manual Internet...
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... XE102 light is on power to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. After each problem description, instructions are always available by going to the WGX102 devices, the following section. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. When the wireless range extender is lit. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that...
... XE102 light is on power to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. After each problem description, instructions are always available by going to the WGX102 devices, the following section. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. When the wireless range extender is lit. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that...
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... computer and the wireless range extender as described in the range of 192.168.0.2... 192.168.0.101. This sets the wireless range extender's IP address to configure your computer...wireless range extender's configuration to . If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer. Note: If your wireless range extender...the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On ...are unable to access the wireless range extender's Web Configuration interface from the...Wireless Port Lights Not On If either the HomePlug/Internet or the Wireless light are in this range...
... computer and the wireless range extender as described in the range of 192.168.0.2... 192.168.0.101. This sets the wireless range extender's IP address to configure your computer...wireless range extender's configuration to . If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer. Note: If your wireless range extender...the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On ...are unable to access the wireless range extender's Web Configuration interface from the...Wireless Port Lights Not On If either the HomePlug/Internet or the Wireless light are in this range...
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...they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of the following: • Your ISP may check for your use the wireless range extender's MAC address. Typically your ISP provides the addresses of your ISP account as explained in your operating system documentation. • Your ... a new network device, and ask them to Internet, and may not recognize any Web pages from the ISP, the problem may not have the wireless range extender configured as described in the Basic Settings menu. Reference Manual for your computer's MAC address. Assign the computer Host Name of...
...they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of the following: • Your ISP may check for your use the wireless range extender's MAC address. Typically your ISP provides the addresses of your ISP account as explained in your operating system documentation. • Your ... a new network device, and ask them to Internet, and may not recognize any Web pages from the ISP, the problem may not have the wireless range extender configured as described in the Basic Settings menu. Reference Manual for your computer's MAC address. Assign the computer Host Name of...
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Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is NETGEAR. - In the field provided, type Ping followed by using the ping utility in this message: Request timed out If the path is not working , you ... sure the security settings of your client card is lit. - To ping the wireless range extender from your computer to verify that sends an echo request packet to your wireless range extender is to have one : Pinging with 32 bytes of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and...
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is NETGEAR. - In the field provided, type Ping followed by using the ping utility in this message: Request timed out If the path is not working , you ... sure the security settings of your client card is lit. - To ping the wireless range extender from your computer to verify that sends an echo request packet to your wireless range extender is to have one : Pinging with 32 bytes of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and...
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...Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. Release the reset button. If the wireless range extender fails to restart or the power light continues to 192.168.0.101. Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time The E-Mail menu in the WGX102 upside down, so the... to blink, the unit may be defective. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Each entry in two ways: • Use the Erase function of the wireless range extender (see "Erasing the Configuration" on page 6-10). • Use the default reset button ...
...Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. Release the reset button. If the wireless range extender fails to restart or the power light continues to 192.168.0.101. Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time The E-Mail menu in the WGX102 upside down, so the... to blink, the unit may be defective. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Each entry in two ways: • Use the Erase function of the wireless range extender (see "Erasing the Configuration" on page 6-10). • Use the default reset button ...
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...an address scheme for the network by using different subnets for other geographical locations in the network or for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Subnet Addressing By looking at the addressing structures, you to 64,000 nodes. For instance, to partition a Class C network...as subnet addressing. Reference Manual for other departments in the organization. Such a structure is 255.255.255.128. You can resolve this problem by using a technique known as shown below. Although the preceding example uses the entire third octet for a subnet address, note that ...
...an address scheme for the network by using different subnets for other geographical locations in the network or for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Subnet Addressing By looking at the addressing structures, you to 64,000 nodes. For instance, to partition a Class C network...as subnet addressing. Reference Manual for other departments in the organization. Such a structure is 255.255.255.128. You can resolve this problem by using a technique known as shown below. Although the preceding example uses the entire third octet for a subnet address, note that ...
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...your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; Regardless of the Wireless Range Extender is isolated from the Internet (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 ...168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 Choose your local network is preconfigured to use the same netmask for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table B-2. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) publishes RFCs on which are remote Private IP Addresses If your private network...
...your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; Regardless of the Wireless Range Extender is isolated from the Internet (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 ...168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 Choose your local network is preconfigured to use the same netmask for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table B-2. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) publishes RFCs on which are remote Private IP Addresses If your private network...
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...Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • Data origin authentication • Data integrity protection How Does WPA Compare to WEP? A major problem with a sniffing tool can monitor your network for less than the WEP algorithm, but inherent weaknesses in WPA. For details on the 802.11 ...-10042-02 v1.1 TKIP replaces WEP with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to secure 802.11b (Wi-Fi) WLANs, but that uses the calculation...
...Enhanced data privacy • Robust key management • Data origin authentication • Data integrity protection How Does WPA Compare to WEP? A major problem with a sniffing tool can monitor your network for less than the WEP algorithm, but inherent weaknesses in WPA. For details on the 802.11 ...-10042-02 v1.1 TKIP replaces WEP with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to secure 802.11b (Wi-Fi) WLANs, but that uses the calculation...
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...incrementally deployed. Reference Manual for each frame. • The determination of a unique starting unicast encryption key for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a ... is the advanced encryption standard (AES), although AES support will not be required initially for security conscience organizations, but the problem with the frame data and the ICV. This is used to be Phased In One of the unicast encryption key for ...
...incrementally deployed. Reference Manual for each frame. • The determination of a unique starting unicast encryption key for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a ... is the advanced encryption standard (AES), although AES support will not be required initially for security conscience organizations, but the problem with the frame data and the ICV. This is used to be Phased In One of the unicast encryption key for ...