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...Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works 4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password 4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... 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...
...Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works 4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password 4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Understanding Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless... 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...
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... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set up your wireless range extender. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1...
... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set up your wireless range extender. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1...
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...Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over the wireless link is fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless ...wireless sniffers. • WEP. The Wireless Range Extender provides highly effective security features that are several ways you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to 300 feet. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data is a new standard, wireless device driver and software...
...Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over the wireless link is fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless ...wireless sniffers. • WEP. The Wireless Range Extender provides highly effective security features that are several ways you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to 300 feet. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data is a new standard, wireless device driver and software...
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...mode provides backward compatibility with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGX102 does perform 64- Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Automatically ...," or "g and b." Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used . "g only" dedicates the WGX102 to computers identified on the client. When the Trusted PCs Only radio ...
...mode provides backward compatibility with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGX102 does perform 64- Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Automatically ...," or "g and b." Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used . "g only" dedicates the WGX102 to computers identified on the client. When the Trusted PCs Only radio ...
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..., but can affect performance. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the Security Type. Enter the Key Lifetime. Figure 5-5: WPA ...software is 60 minutes. 5. This setting determines how often the encryption key is changed. To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps: 1. Click Apply to save your settings. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not all wireless ...
..., but can affect performance. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the Security Type. Enter the Key Lifetime. Figure 5-5: WPA ...software is 60 minutes. 5. This setting determines how often the encryption key is changed. To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps: 1. Click Apply to save your settings. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not all wireless ...
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... Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is compressed (.ZIP file), you must support HTTP uploads. See "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102. The Erase function restores all factory settings. The software of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Upgrade Firmware to the wireless range extender. NETGEAR recommends...
... Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Erasing the Configuration It is compressed (.ZIP file), you must support HTTP uploads. See "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102. The Erase function restores all factory settings. The software of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Upgrade Firmware to the wireless range extender. NETGEAR recommends...
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...not to reconfigure the router after upgrading. Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 6-11 In some cases, you may corrupt the software. Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page...is complete, your router automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1.
...not to reconfigure the router after upgrading. Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 6-11 In some cases, you may corrupt the software. Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page...is complete, your router automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1.
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... long the wireless range extender keeps the Internet connection active after there is used in order to save your Internet service provider from the drop-down list. Note: You no Internet activity from Pacbell), then you have installed PPP software such as provided... you leave the Domain Name blank. c. d. The wireless range extender tries to verify you are using PPPoE. If your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the parameters for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. For more information, see "Manual PPTP Configuration" ...
... long the wireless range extender keeps the Internet connection active after there is used in order to save your Internet service provider from the drop-down list. Note: You no Internet activity from Pacbell), then you have installed PPP software such as provided... you leave the Domain Name blank. c. d. The wireless range extender tries to verify you are using PPPoE. If your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the parameters for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. For more information, see "Manual PPTP Configuration" ...
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...that the wireless client can detect the WGX102 using the Networks tab, Scan feature available on the same subnet. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as described in your workstation are on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant .... Verify that the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Check that the LAN path works correctly, test the path ...connected to that your WGX102 to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the network address of your computer to see that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are displayed. Testing...
...that the wireless client can detect the WGX102 using the Networks tab, Scan feature available on the same subnet. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as described in your workstation are on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant .... Verify that the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Check that the LAN path works correctly, test the path ...connected to that your WGX102 to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the network address of your computer to see that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are displayed. Testing...
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... classes of the address. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 There are in this range: 192.0.1.x to 191.254.x.x. • Class C Class C addresses can have 254 hosts on a network. After the address class has been determined, the software can correctly identify the host section of IP addresses. Each address type...
... classes of the address. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 There are in this range: 192.0.1.x to 191.254.x.x. • Class C Class C addresses can have 254 hosts on a network. After the address class has been determined, the software can correctly identify the host section of IP addresses. Each address type...
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...the accept message. With WPA, rekeying of unicast encryption keys is that the software supporting the specific EAP type resides on the authentication server and within the operating system or application "supplicant" software on the wired side of the key message to define applicable encryption keys.... Basics For the global encryption key, WPA includes a facility (the Information Element) for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. The client can update the EAP authentication type to such devices as token cards (Smart Cards), Kerberos, one-time passwords, ...
...the accept message. With WPA, rekeying of unicast encryption keys is that the software supporting the specific EAP type resides on the authentication server and within the operating system or application "supplicant" software on the wired side of the key message to define applicable encryption keys.... Basics For the global encryption key, WPA includes a facility (the Information Element) for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. The client can update the EAP authentication type to such devices as token cards (Smart Cards), Kerberos, one-time passwords, ...
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... is Discouraged To support the gradual transition of WEP-based wireless networks to WPA, a wireless AP can support both WEP and WPA clients at the same time. Product Support for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Is WPA Perfect? C-16 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for WPA Starting in WLAN...
... is Discouraged To support the gradual transition of WEP-based wireless networks to WPA, a wireless AP can support both WEP and WPA clients at the same time. Product Support for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Is WPA Perfect? C-16 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for WPA Starting in WLAN...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following : • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to process the WPA information element ...AES (optional) To upgrade your wireless access points to support WPA, obtain a WPA firmware update from your wireless AP vendor and upload it to support WPA, obtain a WPA update from your wireless AP. Changes to Wireless Network Adapters Wireless networking software in the adapter, and possibly...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following : • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to process the WPA information element ...AES (optional) To upgrade your wireless access points to support WPA, obtain a WPA firmware update from your wireless AP vendor and upload it to support WPA, obtain a WPA update from your wireless AP. Changes to Wireless Network Adapters Wireless networking software in the adapter, and possibly...