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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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... 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
... 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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Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode ... 7-36 Configuring a User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web...Web Access Log Notifications 7-40 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 8-1 Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power Light Not On 8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless Port Lights Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web ...
Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode ... 7-36 Configuring a User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web...Web Access Log Notifications 7-40 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 8-1 Basic Functioning ...8-1 Power Light Not On 8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless Port Lights Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web ...
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... VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. 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. This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages...
... VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. 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. This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages...
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... • Links to PDF versions of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper ... 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 needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page...
... • Links to PDF versions of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper ... 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 needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page...
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...manual provides information on your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to operate in every room. Earlier versions of publication. And you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless... is as close as of the date of this manual. Introduction 2-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your local area network (LAN) to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you completely network your home by simply ...
...manual provides information on your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to operate in every room. Earlier versions of publication. And you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless... is as close as of the date of this manual. Introduction 2-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your local area network (LAN) to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you completely network your home by simply ...
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... in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. 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 WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The access point provides: •...
... in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. 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 WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. The access point provides: •...
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... built-in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in firewall protects you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. This guide. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used...
... built-in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in firewall protects you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. This guide. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used...
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... panel of your product. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with the device. There is a problem with an attached device. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and...
... panel of your product. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with the device. There is a problem with an attached device. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and...
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... soft reset, similar to unplugging and then plugging the device in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below . Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to the factory defaults,...; Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) The WGX102 Bottom Panel The factory default reset push button is located on page 8-7. 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...
... soft reset, similar to unplugging and then plugging the device in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below . Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to the factory defaults,...; Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) The WGX102 Bottom Panel The factory default reset push button is located on page 8-7. 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...
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Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Data is not supplied 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...
Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Data is not supplied 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...
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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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... . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for easy installation. 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...
... . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for easy installation. 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...
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...-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 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1.
...-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 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1.
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... of 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into...
... of 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into...
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... 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...Manual for adding the WGX102 to connect, and wait one minute. Now, Add the WGX102 to the modem, and the modem is connected to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. All three LEDs on the XE102 you want to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
... 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...Manual for adding the WGX102 to connect, and wait one minute. Now, Add the WGX102 to the modem, and the modem is connected to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. All three LEDs on the XE102 you want to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
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... this is complete. These procedures for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 If you do not use security settings, then the WGX102 works immediately, and the installation is not the case, go to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings...
... this is complete. These procedures for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 If you do not use security settings, then the WGX102 works immediately, and the installation is not the case, go to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings...
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..., and the wireless settings -- 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 must match exactly those settings in "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For...
..., and the wireless settings -- 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 must match exactly those settings in "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For...
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...Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. Since you are connected to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. A static IP address of your changes. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Reference Manual... for the password, both in the Setup section of the WGX102 main menu. Restart this computer so that the IP ...
...Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. Since you are connected to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. A static IP address of your changes. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Reference Manual... for the password, both in the Setup section of the WGX102 main menu. Restart this computer so that the IP ...