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... 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 Wireless Connectivity 3-9 Contents v 202-10042-02 v1.1
... 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 Wireless Connectivity 3-9 Contents v 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... 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 WGX102 Internet Connection Setup 7-4 vi Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
... 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 WGX102 Internet Connection Setup 7-4 vi Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... KALI or Quake III Example 7-22 Router Mode 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... 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 ...
... KALI or Quake III Example 7-22 Router Mode 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... 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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.... The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you will find product firmware updates for your local area network (LAN) to PCs in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of...
.... The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you will find product firmware updates for your local area network (LAN) to PCs in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of...
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.... • WPA-PSK support. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can connect. Provides backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices...of product enhancements 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 and wall-plugged devices. Easy Installation and Management...
.... • WPA-PSK support. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can connect. Provides backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices...of product enhancements 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 and wall-plugged devices. Easy Installation and Management...
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... Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup...
... Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup...
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..., and the wireless settings -- 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. 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 WGX102 and customize its...
..., and the wireless settings -- 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. 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 WGX102 and customize its...
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... to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Reference Manual for your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6.
... to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Reference Manual for your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6.
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... wireless settings of your network. Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Figure 3-10: LAN IP Setup menu If necessary, change the IP Address settings of the WGX102,... connected to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to your router. Reference Manual for...
... wireless settings of your network. Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Figure 3-10: LAN IP Setup menu If necessary, change the IP Address settings of the WGX102,... connected to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to your router. Reference Manual for...
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... page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 5-7. 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 Fixed IP Select this...
... page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 5-7. 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 Fixed IP Select this...
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... until all powerline devices on the network at the same time. Powerline devices on ... screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because...Network Password using the WGX102 Wall Plug Settings screen. 1. From the main menu of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • ...is, if there are four powerline devices in use in the powerline network must have the password downstairs, the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one ...
... until all powerline devices on the network at the same time. Powerline devices on ... screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because...Network Password using the WGX102 Wall Plug Settings screen. 1. From the main menu of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • ...is, if there are four powerline devices in use in the powerline network must have the password downstairs, the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one ...
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... Setup, where you click Apply. You must then access the wireless range extender from a wired computer or from a wireless computer whose MAC address is on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. To restrict access based on the access control list to make any further changes. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Access List: Restricting Wireless...
... Setup, where you click Apply. You must then access the wireless range extender from a wired computer or from a wireless computer whose MAC address is on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. To restrict access based on the access control list to make any further changes. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Access List: Restricting Wireless...
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.... . Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes The WGX102 can be immediately used in this chapter. • If you are using the Wireless Range Extender in Router Mode, you are using the Wireless Range Extender in Access Point Mode, the only Advanced menu option is LAN IP Setup and the...Routing, Firewall, and Basics", to configure the advanced features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode. With Router Mode installation, the WGX102 functions as Port Forwarding and Triggering, WAN Setup, Dynamic DNS, Static Routes, Remote Management, and UPnP.
.... . Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes The WGX102 can be immediately used in this chapter. • If you are using the Wireless Range Extender in Router Mode, you are using the Wireless Range Extender in Access Point Mode, the only Advanced menu option is LAN IP Setup and the...Routing, Firewall, and Basics", to configure the advanced features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode. With Router Mode installation, the WGX102 functions as Port Forwarding and Triggering, WAN Setup, Dynamic DNS, Static Routes, Remote Management, and UPnP.
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... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Cable/DSL Modem Internet Access WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 7-2: Router mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the computers that are connected to it is connected to the wireless range extender through the wireless network. Advanced Configuration of Access Point...
... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Cable/DSL Modem Internet Access WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 7-2: Router mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the computers that are connected to it is connected to the wireless range extender through the wireless network. Advanced Configuration of Access Point...
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...Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup This section describes how to set up the WGX102 as the only router on your LAN, you can only use one XE102 bridge. Follow these instructions to set up your wireless range extender in Router Mode...read this section. If you already have any existing powerline devices. 7-4 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 The figure below illustrates the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode: Figure 7-3: WGX102 in Router Mode Warning: In router mode, you ...
...Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup This section describes how to set up the WGX102 as the only router on your LAN, you can only use one XE102 bridge. Follow these instructions to set up your wireless range extender in Router Mode...read this section. If you already have any existing powerline devices. 7-4 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 The figure below illustrates the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode: Figure 7-3: WGX102 in Router Mode Warning: In router mode, you ...
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.... When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. The wireless range extender automatically displays the NETGEAR Setup Wizard configuration assistant the first time you connect in the address field of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 You are not the same as Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator...
.... When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. The wireless range extender automatically displays the NETGEAR Setup Wizard configuration assistant the first time you connect in the address field of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 You are not the same as Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator...
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... has assigned you know that your ISP's Primary DNS Server. Enter the IP address that you enter an address here, restart the computers on the Setup menu. 4. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available, enter it in your computer when your settings. d. Or, select "Use this Computer... router to step 5. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in the address field of the Basic Settings menu and ...
... has assigned you know that your ISP's Primary DNS Server. Enter the IP address that you enter an address here, restart the computers on the Setup menu. 4. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available, enter it in your computer when your settings. d. Or, select "Use this Computer... router to step 5. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in the address field of the Basic Settings menu and ...
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...use reserved IP addresses. 1. If the service does not appear in "Router Mode WAN Setup Options" on your local network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 menu of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 In addition to the following section, "Adding a Custom Service". ...2. The DMZ Server is configured in the WAN Setup menu as discussed in the list, refer to servers...
...use reserved IP addresses. 1. If the service does not appear in "Router Mode WAN Setup Options" on your local network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 menu of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 In addition to the following section, "Adding a Custom Service". ...2. The DMZ Server is configured in the WAN Setup menu as discussed in the list, refer to servers...
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.... This manual connection stays up all the time without timeouts. This should be disabled in Europe for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you must connect manually, using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are discussed below. The default DMZ server feature...
.... This manual connection stays up all the time without timeouts. This should be disabled in Europe for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you must connect manually, using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are discussed below. The default DMZ server feature...
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...computer is under the Advanced heading on the Advanced section of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click WAN Setup link on both the Access Point Mode and Router Mode menus. Click Apply. Respond to Ping on your wireless range extender to save the new configuration. Do not select this traffic, you... can be done unless you are using the WGX102 in Access Point Mode, see "Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in the Ports menu. Click Apply to be a...
...computer is under the Advanced heading on the Advanced section of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click WAN Setup link on both the Access Point Mode and Router Mode menus. Click Apply. Respond to Ping on your wireless range extender to save the new configuration. Do not select this traffic, you... can be done unless you are using the WGX102 in Access Point Mode, see "Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in the Ports menu. Click Apply to be a...