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... 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 3-6 Custom...
... 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 3-6 Custom...
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... Inspection B-11 Denial of Service Attack B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality B-12 Inside Twisted Pair 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...
... Inspection B-11 Denial of Service Attack B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality B-12 Inside Twisted Pair 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...
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... the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 ...connects your WGX102. Now your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless...
... the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 ...connects your WGX102. Now your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless...
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... Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. 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: - Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty...
... Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. 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: - Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty...
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... on the Powerline network. Off No devices are attached on self test. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to the XE102. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Off Power is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6... Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
... on the Powerline network. Off No devices are attached on self test. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to the XE102. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Off Power is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6... Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
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... 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 Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area...
... 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 Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area...
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... the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. You can restore these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit...
... the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. You can restore these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit...
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... 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 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1
... 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 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... near the router. Plug the XE102 into a LAN port on your network. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102. 2. 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...
... near the router. Plug the XE102 into a LAN port on your network. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102. 2. 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...
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...Ethernet cable on the XE102 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the router, that you want to connect, and wait one minute. All three LEDs on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should be lit. If the Wireless... additional XE102 bridges to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 This completes the powerline installation. 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 ...
...Ethernet cable on the XE102 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the router, that you want to connect, and wait one minute. All three LEDs on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should be lit. If the Wireless... additional XE102 bridges to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 This completes the powerline installation. 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 ...
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... password, see Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" or the animated tutorials on page 6-1. Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged in the computer and router match exactly. Turn on page 8-7. The Internet status light on , reset the wireless range extender according to the instructions in the address field of the computer are not the same...
... password, see Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" or the animated tutorials on page 6-1. Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged in the computer and router match exactly. Turn on page 8-7. The Internet status light on , reset the wireless range extender according to the instructions in the address field of the computer are not the same...
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... your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
... your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
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... and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with its default user name of admin and default password of...
... and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with its default user name of admin and default password of...
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...WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. From the main menu of the values shown here. Note that the wireless range extender has discovered on the HomePlug network detected by the WGX102. You cannot change any of ... rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless range extender to view the table, shown below. The second table shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address and Data Rate for each device attached to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02...
...WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. From the main menu of the values shown here. Note that the wireless range extender has discovered on the HomePlug network detected by the WGX102. You cannot change any of ... rediscovers the devices. To force the wireless range extender to view the table, shown below. The second table shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address and Data Rate for each device attached to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... connected to power outlets Your network cables are connected and you are ready to restart your modem into the Ethernet port of the XE102 as shown in the figure "WGX102 in Router Mode" on page 7-4. Advanced Configuration of...the WGX102 7-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Select Router Mode and click Apply. CONNECT THE WIRELESS WALL-PLUGGED BRIDGE AND THE MODEM a. Securely insert the Ethernet cable from Access Point Mode to change from your network. You will need to reconnect to...in securely to the modem b. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. c.
... connected to power outlets Your network cables are connected and you are ready to restart your modem into the Ethernet port of the XE102 as shown in the figure "WGX102 in Router Mode" on page 7-4. Advanced Configuration of...the WGX102 7-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Select Router Mode and click Apply. CONNECT THE WIRELESS WALL-PLUGGED BRIDGE AND THE MODEM a. Securely insert the Ethernet cable from Access Point Mode to change from your network. You will need to reconnect to...in securely to the modem b. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. c.
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... your network so that you know that computer. Some ISPs register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in lower case letters. 3. To change the MAC address, select "Use this MAC address" and type it also. e. The wireless range extender then captures and uses the MAC address of your ISP's Primary DNS...
... your network so that you know that computer. Some ISPs register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in lower case letters. 3. To change the MAC address, select "Use this MAC address" and type it also. e. The wireless range extender then captures and uses the MAC address of your ISP's Primary DNS...
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... a Server IP Address is allowed by the wireless range extender on the Internet port. They will be using . Otherwise, leave the IP address set to the wireless range extender during login, select "Use these settings take effect. • The Router MAC Address section determines the Ethernet MAC address that PC. If a Secondary DNS...will be left blank. Note: If you connect. • Normally the Connection ID/Name should be used by the ISP. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one , then enter it here. • If you will then only accept traffic from the MAC address...
... a Server IP Address is allowed by the wireless range extender on the Internet port. They will be using . Otherwise, leave the IP address set to the wireless range extender during login, select "Use these settings take effect. • The Router MAC Address section determines the Ethernet MAC address that PC. If a Secondary DNS...will be left blank. Note: If you connect. • Normally the Connection ID/Name should be used by the ISP. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one , then enter it here. • If you will then only accept traffic from the MAC address...
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...reduce the MTU. Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options LAN IP Setup is necessary for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. To remove the default DMZ server, replace the IP address numbers...Ethernet networks is a response to a 'ping' from the Internet is normally discarded by the WGX102 unless the traffic is 1500 Bytes, 1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for configuration information. 7-24 Advanced Configuration of the firewall, and is called the Default DMZ Server. Any packets sent through the wireless range extender...
...reduce the MTU. Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options LAN IP Setup is necessary for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. To remove the default DMZ server, replace the IP address numbers...Ethernet networks is a response to a 'ping' from the Internet is normally discarded by the WGX102 unless the traffic is 1500 Bytes, 1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for configuration information. 7-24 Advanced Configuration of the firewall, and is called the Default DMZ Server. Any packets sent through the wireless range extender...
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...Ethernet port on power to the WGX102 devices, the following section. Troubleshooting 8-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your product at http://www.netgear.com. When power is first applied, verify that : a. The power light is required before you diagnose and solve the problem. NETGEAR... Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Registration is solid green. Basic Functioning ...
...Ethernet port on power to the WGX102 devices, the following section. Troubleshooting 8-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your product at http://www.netgear.com. When power is first applied, verify that : a. The power light is required before you diagnose and solve the problem. NETGEAR... Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Registration is solid green. Basic Functioning ...