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... 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 Setup 3-7 Test Your...
... 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 Setup 3-7 Test Your...
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...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 Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... 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...
...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 Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... 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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...can be available in other rooms without any additional wiring. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your ...both the 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 the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. ...
...can be available in other rooms without any additional wiring. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your ...both the 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 the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. ...
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... described below. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Data is supplied to the WGX102. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is not supplied to the WGX102. No devices are attached on self ...test. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Off Power is enabled. There is a problem with important information. HomePlug - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label ...
... described below. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Data is supplied to the WGX102. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is not supplied to the WGX102. No devices are attached on self ...test. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Off Power is enabled. There is a problem with important information. HomePlug - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label ...
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... device. 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 the status lights described below describes the lights on the front panel. Off No devices are attached on the Powerline network. Table 2-1. Viewed from top to the XE102...
... device. 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 the status lights described below describes the lights on the front panel. Off No devices are attached on the Powerline network. Table 2-1. Viewed from top to the XE102...
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... devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. 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...
... devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. 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...
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...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have a wireless ...Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to customize any of the unit. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR...
...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have a wireless ...Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to customize any of the unit. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR...
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... v1.1 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. 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...
... v1.1 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. 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...
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... on the XE102 you want to connect, and wait one minute. 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 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102... "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should be lit. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1
... on the XE102 you want to connect, and wait one minute. 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 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102... "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should be lit. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... the default WGX102. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This ...These procedures for increased security on your existing network are presented below. Refer to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. Plug and Play Installation If your network....
... the default WGX102. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This ...These procedures for increased security on your existing network are presented below. Refer to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. Plug and Play Installation If your network....
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... and the wireless settings -- NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to the instructions in your existing network. Prepare a wireless computer that has...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...
... and the wireless settings -- NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to the instructions in your existing network. Prepare a wireless computer that has...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...
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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 in a multi-family dwelling unit. However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. You should do so, especially if...
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 in a multi-family dwelling unit. However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. You should do so, especially if...
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... Plug Settings screen. 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to change either a single or all of the devices have the password downstairs, the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one another but will not communicate with...
... Plug Settings screen. 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to change either a single or all of the devices have the password downstairs, the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one another but will not communicate with...
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... then assigned to all the HomePlug stations listed in the table, provided they are installing on your powerline network. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Each HomePlug station has a unique device Passcode (PWD) in the field provided...
... then assigned to all the HomePlug stations listed in the table, provided they are installing on your powerline network. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Each HomePlug station has a unique device Passcode (PWD) in the field provided...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4-4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4-4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... security features you have set up . 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 LAN address of http://192.168.0.101...
... security features you have set up . 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 LAN address of http://192.168.0.101...
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... 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102. Reference Manual for the powerline attached devices. The default is being used on page C-7 for the frequencies used . These parameters apply to the WGX102. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. Access Point Status fields Field Device...
... 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102. Reference Manual for the powerline attached devices. The default is being used on page C-7 for the frequencies used . These parameters apply to the WGX102. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. Access Point Status fields Field Device...
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... LAN (local powerline) and WLAN (wireless) ports. Click the Stop button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below : Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics Items Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The statistics for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the...
... LAN (local powerline) and WLAN (wireless) ports. Click the Stop button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below : Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics Items Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The statistics for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the...
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...the WGX102. The IP address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. The default is shown, the wireless range extender cannot connect to the Internet. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. The Media Access Control (MAC) ...168.0.101 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in DHCP server is configured to the local powerline port of the WGX102. See "Wireless Channels" on page C-7 for the frequencies used by the local port of the WGX102. If set to a client, such as PPPOE, the WGX102 is NETGEAR. g and b, g ...
...the WGX102. The IP address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. The default is shown, the wireless range extender cannot connect to the Internet. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. The Media Access Control (MAC) ...168.0.101 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in DHCP server is configured to the local powerline port of the WGX102. See "Wireless Channels" on page C-7 for the frequencies used by the local port of the WGX102. If set to a client, such as PPPOE, the WGX102 is NETGEAR. g and b, g ...
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... the WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. To force the wireless range extender to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 To update this list and to look for attached devices, click the Refresh...
... the WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. To force the wireless range extender to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 To update this list and to look for attached devices, click the Refresh...
