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... 5-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access Point Status Information 6-2 Viewing Router Status Information 6-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-8 Configuration File Management 6-9 Backing Up the Configuration 6-9 Erasing the Configuration 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 Default: Access Point Mode 7-2 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode 7-3 Router Mode...
... 5-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access Point Status Information 6-2 Viewing Router Status Information 6-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-8 Configuration File Management 6-9 Backing Up the Configuration 6-9 Erasing the Configuration 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 Default: Access Point Mode 7-2 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode 7-3 Router Mode...
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...WAN Setup Options 7-23 Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options 7-24 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address Reservation in Router... Mode Blocking Access to Internet Services 7-36 Configuring a User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is ... 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 Configuration Interface 8-2 Troubleshooting ...
...WAN Setup Options 7-23 Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options 7-24 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address Reservation in Router... Mode Blocking Access to Internet Services 7-36 Configuring a User Defined Service 7-37 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 7-38 Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is ... 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 Configuration Interface 8-2 Troubleshooting ...
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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, ... 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 C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
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, ... 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 C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
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...and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your wireless and wall-plugged devices. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and ...02 v1.1 Support 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 firmware is built into ...
...and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your wireless and wall-plugged devices. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and ...02 v1.1 Support 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 firmware is built into ...
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... 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 contains the items listed below . If you press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to the... 15 seconds or more, the WGX102 resets to unplugging and then plugging the device in again. Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to push in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102, as described in the reset ...
... 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 contains the items listed below . If you press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to the... 15 seconds or more, the WGX102 resets to unplugging and then plugging the device in again. Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to push in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102, as described in the reset ...
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... Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have a wireless card installed and configured. Default Factory Settings...
... Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have a wireless card installed and configured. Default Factory Settings...
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...: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be configured with the...
...: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be configured with the...
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... the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 These procedures for your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for using these two options are different from the default WGX102. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and...
... the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 These procedures for your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for using these two options are different from the default WGX102. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and...
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... "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Alternatively, you to be sure the WGX102 Network Name (SSID), the wireless security settings, and IP Address subnet (the first three #.#.#. Now, take this computer with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 a. NETGEAR as your existing...
... "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Alternatively, you to be sure the WGX102 Network Name (SSID), the wireless security settings, and IP Address subnet (the first three #.#.#. Now, take this computer with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 a. NETGEAR as your existing...
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..., both in to your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug in this . LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. Check the status lights to Configure the WGX102 1. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and .... Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your network in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the router and wait one ...
..., both in to your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug in this . LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. Check the status lights to Configure the WGX102 1. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and .... Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your network in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the router and wait one ...
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Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to begin the configuration utility software installation. Follow the prompts to set up your wireless range extender. Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to complete the installation...
Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to begin the configuration utility software installation. Follow the prompts to set up your wireless range extender. Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to complete the installation...
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..., programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 Click to highlight the wireless network adapter found in your wireless adapter is set according to proceed. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. Reference Manual for the WGX102. Go to proceed. 5. Figure...
..., programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 Click to highlight the wireless network adapter found in your wireless adapter is set according to proceed. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. Reference Manual for the WGX102. Go to proceed. 5. Figure...
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... 192.168.1.1 as the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Next to be 192.168.1.101. You will get a confirmation message that it is best to continue to use the reset button on the WGX102, and the WGX102 Configuration Utility will be informed that the changes you can always use a Fixed...
... 192.168.1.1 as the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Next to be 192.168.1.101. You will get a confirmation message that it is best to continue to use the reset button on the WGX102, and the WGX102 Configuration Utility will be informed that the changes you can always use a Fixed...
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...If you out. The WGX102 default LAN IP configuration is no activity before it automatically logs you are using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the ... menus. Reference Manual for configuration information. Figure 3-17: LAN IP Setup menu DHCP If selected, the WGX102 will wait five minutes after there is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Select this task, refer to update the WGX102 wireless settings so that they match...
...If you out. The WGX102 default LAN IP configuration is no activity before it automatically logs you are using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the ... menus. Reference Manual for configuration information. Figure 3-17: LAN IP Setup menu DHCP If selected, the WGX102 will wait five minutes after there is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Select this task, refer to update the WGX102 wireless settings so that they match...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to bring up ) to a PC, retrieved (restored) ...as pacbell.cfg. From the main menu of the Wireless Range Extender are stored within the wireless range extender in a configuration file. You can be saved (backed up the menu shown below. When you for a location on your settings, click the Backup button. The WGX102 then reboots automatically. Warning: Do not interrupt the ...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Backup Settings to bring up ) to a PC, retrieved (restored) ...as pacbell.cfg. From the main menu of the Wireless Range Extender are stored within the wireless range extender in a configuration file. You can be saved (backed up the menu shown below. When you for a location on your settings, click the Backup button. The WGX102 then reboots automatically. Warning: Do not interrupt the ...
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... shown below. 6-10 202-10042-02 v1.1 Maintenance The software of the WGX102. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is released by NETGEAR. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you can be...
... shown below. 6-10 202-10042-02 v1.1 Maintenance The software of the WGX102. To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is released by NETGEAR. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you can be...
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Figure 7-12: Router Mode menu 7-16 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode The figure below shows the menu choices available when the WGX102 is in Router Mode.
Figure 7-12: Router Mode menu 7-16 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode The figure below shows the menu choices available when the WGX102 is in Router Mode.
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... v1.1 Note: Be sure to select your network. Select a start and end time in the E-mail menu. 7-38 Advanced Configuration of Day to Block. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuring Services Blocking by selecting the appropriate check boxes. Select Everyday to select the check boxes for blocking content. Select...
... v1.1 Note: Be sure to select your network. Select a start and end time in the E-mail menu. 7-38 Advanced Configuration of Day to Block. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuring Services Blocking by selecting the appropriate check boxes. Select Everyday to select the check boxes for blocking content. Select...
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...computer on the same subnet as described in the range of 192.168.0.2 to . If you do not know the current IP address, clear the wireless range extender's configuration to the WGX102 and reboot your computer. • If the WGX102 IP address has been changed and you are not... lit, check the following : • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the wireless range extender as the WGX102. Refer to "...
...computer on the same subnet as described in the range of 192.168.0.2 to . If you do not know the current IP address, clear the wireless range extender's configuration to the WGX102 and reboot your computer. • If the WGX102 IP address has been changed and you are not... lit, check the following : • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the wireless range extender as the WGX102. Refer to "...
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.... Each entry in the log is January 1, 2000. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the wireless range extender's administration password to password and the IP address to blink, the unit may be defective. You can...
.... Each entry in the log is January 1, 2000. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the wireless range extender's administration password to password and the IP address to blink, the unit may be defective. You can...