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... Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 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...
... Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 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...
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... Computer to a Remote Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date...Resolution Protocol B-9 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-11 Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service... 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...
... Computer to a Remote Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date...Resolution Protocol B-9 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-11 Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service... 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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... bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the...-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...
... bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the...-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...
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... Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to customize any security settings that you ...wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to better meet your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on your WGX102...
... Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to customize any security settings that you ...wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to better meet your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on your WGX102...
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... to your wireless network: 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 WGX102 to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on the XE102 you connected in the previous step is securely attached...
... to your wireless network: 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 WGX102 to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on the XE102 you connected in the previous step is securely attached...
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... Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of 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 you do not use security...
... Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of 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 you do not use security...
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... the location where the WGX102 is installed. of this computer, and the wireless settings -- Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. 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 NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. Record the...
... the location where the WGX102 is installed. of this computer, and the wireless settings -- Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. 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 NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. Record the...
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... Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Reference Manual for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters...
... Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Reference Manual for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters...
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... Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the IP address in your router. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Usually, this Status page is the address of the WGX102, you will mean setting the computer to its settings automatically via DHCP. Connect to the Internet or log in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on...
... Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the IP address in your router. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Usually, this Status page is the address of the WGX102, you will mean setting the computer to its settings automatically via DHCP. Connect to the Internet or log in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on...
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... the wireless range extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the router and wait one minute 5. Connect to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For security reasons, the wireless range extender has...
... the wireless range extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the router and wait one minute 5. Connect to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For security reasons, the wireless range extender has...
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... Wireless Range Extender WGX102. You should do so, especially if you can change the default password. The HomePlug powerline network always encrypts the data sent over the electrical power wires. 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...
... Wireless Range Extender WGX102. You should do so, especially if you can change the default password. The HomePlug powerline network always encrypts the data sent over the electrical power wires. 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...
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... your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is case sensitive. • The password defines a network. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Powerline devices on the network at the same ..., the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one another but will not communicate with the "downstairs" devices and the "downstairs" devices will not be able to communicate. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the...
... your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is case sensitive. • The password defines a network. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Powerline devices on the network at the same ..., the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one another but will not communicate with the "downstairs" devices and the "downstairs" devices will not be able to communicate. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the...
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...Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. b. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to enter. Figure 4-3: Add HomePlug Station screen To assign the Network Password to the list. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Click... a unique device Passcode (PWD) in the field provided. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Example: Device Location: Upstairs Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB...
...Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. b. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to enter. Figure 4-3: Add HomePlug Station screen To assign the Network Password to the list. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Click... a unique device Passcode (PWD) in the field provided. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Example: Device Location: Upstairs Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB...
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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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Such distances can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can enhance the security of the browser interface. Deploy the security features appropriate to access your network, but the most determined eavesdropper. • WPA-PSK. This nullifies the wireless network "discovery" feature of some products such as shown below...
Such distances can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can enhance the security of the browser interface. Deploy the security features appropriate to access your network, but the most determined eavesdropper. • WPA-PSK. This nullifies the wireless network "discovery" feature of some products such as shown below...
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... identifies the region where the WGX102 can connect. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Broadcast of up to operate the wireless features of those identified in a region other than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID...
... identifies the region where the WGX102 can connect. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Broadcast of up to operate the wireless features of those identified in a region other than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID...
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... these standards is required on the trusted computers list. • Security Options. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Wireless Card Access List. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. or 128-bit data encryption). You can enable...
... these standards is required on the trusted computers list. • Security Options. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Wireless Card Access List. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. or 128-bit data encryption). You can enable...
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.... When you are configured with an existing wireless network, the person who set up to configure the WGX102. Enter a word or group of printable characters. Reference Manual for the wireless adapters and the wireless range extender. - If you use , record the key values in the following information. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Again, the encryption...
.... When you are configured with an existing wireless network, the person who set up to configure the WGX102. Enter a word or group of printable characters. Reference Manual for the wireless adapters and the wireless range extender. - If you use , record the key values in the following information. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Again, the encryption...
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... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below to customize any of the unit. FEATURE Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic...
... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below to customize any of the unit. FEATURE Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic...
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...-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 includes security features you have set to the Wireless Range Extender at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.101 with the same wireless settings as your existing wireless network. Wireless Configuration 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...
...-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 includes security features you have set to the Wireless Range Extender at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.101 with the same wireless settings as your existing wireless network. Wireless Configuration 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...
