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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10042-02 v1.1 Version 1.0 March 2007 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10042-02 v1.1 Version 1.0 March 2007 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... in a particular installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist....this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. However, there is a trademark of improving...
... in a particular installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist....this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. However, there is a trademark of improving...
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...Please refer to certain restrictions. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. The operation of this equipment on the market and ... Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: WGX102 March 2007 router 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 home English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of some equipment (for...
...Please refer to certain restrictions. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. The operation of this equipment on the market and ... Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: WGX102 March 2007 router 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 home English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of some equipment (for...
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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 Setup...
... 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 Setup...
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...: Table 1-1. This manual is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Table 1-2. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and...
...: Table 1-1. This manual is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Table 1-2. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and...
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... individual chapters. Click the print icon in the HTML version of the window. The PDF version of the chapter you want to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Tip: If your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the upper left of the manual is available on a link in the... page in order to Use This Manual The HTML version of this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to view and print PDF files. How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by...
... individual chapters. Click the print icon in the HTML version of the window. The PDF version of the chapter you want to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Tip: If your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the upper left of the manual is available on a link in the... page in order to Use This Manual The HTML version of this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to view and print PDF files. How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by...
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....11b+g modes. • Data encryption for 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. And you will find product firmware updates for...
....11b+g modes. • Data encryption for 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. And you will find product firmware updates for...
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... connect. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless range extender from almost any type of personal computer, such as they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way...
... connect. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless range extender from almost any type of personal computer, such as they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way...
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... with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting 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: - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use...
... with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting 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: - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use...
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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 an attached device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. AP Mode On Internet - Data is a ...problem with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-...
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 an attached device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. AP Mode On Internet - Data is a ...problem with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102, as described in "Restoring the Default ... 2-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 If you press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to unplugging and then plugging the device in the reset button.
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102, as described in "Restoring the Default ... 2-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 If you press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to unplugging and then plugging the device in the reset button.
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Off Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Data is not supplied to the XE102. Table 2-1. Off No devices are attached on self test. Blink Power on the Powerline network. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Viewed .... Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to the XE102. 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 device such as ...
Off Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Data is not supplied to the XE102. Table 2-1. Off No devices are attached on self test. Blink Power on the Powerline network. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Viewed .... Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to the XE102. 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 device such as ...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) Introduction 2-7 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) Introduction 2-7 202-10042-02 v1.1
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2-8 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... 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 network (LAN) and connect to set up your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 How the Wireless Range Extender...
... 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 network (LAN) and connect to set up your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 How the Wireless Range Extender...
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...meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to customize any security settings that you have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit....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 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set...
...meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to customize any security settings that you have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit....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 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set...
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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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... XE102 into the XE102. 2. c. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1
... XE102 into the XE102. 2. c. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should turn solid green. 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 connect, and wait one minute. You may connect...
... on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should turn solid green. 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 connect, and wait one minute. You may connect...
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...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For information about setting up wireless security see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your powerline network, see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 4-2. Refer to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If you want to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR...Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing ...
...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For information about setting up wireless security see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your powerline network, see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 4-2. Refer to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If you want to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR...Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing ...