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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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... used in a residential installation. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerä...to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. However, there is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. If this document without notice. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im ...
... used in a residential installation. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerä...to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. However, there is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. If this document without notice. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im ...
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...: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: WGX102 March 2007 router 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 home English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the operating instructions. Please...
...: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: WGX102 March 2007 router 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 home English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the operating instructions. Please...
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...highlight information of this manual. Table 1-2. 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. About This Manual 1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Typographical Conventions italics bold... technologies tutorial information is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. Chapter 1 About...
...highlight information of this manual. Table 1-2. 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. About This Manual 1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Typographical Conventions italics bold... technologies tutorial information is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. Chapter 1 About...
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... the Full Manual. 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 in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The PDF version of the chapter...
... the Full Manual. 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 in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The PDF version of the chapter...
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... this manual. The Wireless Range Extender lets you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Now your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to ...Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in this product may not have all the features presented in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless...
... this manual. The Wireless Range Extender lets you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Now your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to ...Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in this product may not have all the features presented in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless...
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... activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 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....that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes...
... activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 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....that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes...
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... lines can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, Web site addresses and address keywords. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • A 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - Installation Guide for 90 days from hackers. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials...
... lines can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, Web site addresses and address keywords. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • A 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - Installation Guide for 90 days from hackers. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials...
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The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. AP Mode On Internet - Blink Power on the Powerline network. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with ...8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Familiarize yourself with an attached device. No devices are attached on self test. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label with the device. ...
The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. AP Mode On Internet - Blink Power on the Powerline network. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with ...8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Familiarize yourself with an attached device. No devices are attached on self test. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label with the device. ...
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... or more, the WGX102 resets to push in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page 8-7. When you press the reset button 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 . Figure...
... or more, the WGX102 resets to push in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page 8-7. When you press the reset button 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 . Figure...
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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.... Off No devices are attached on self test. Viewed from top to the XE102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off Power is supplied to bottom, the table below . On The HomePlug port has detected a link... with an attached device. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to the XE102. Data is no...
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.... Off No devices are attached on self test. Viewed from top to the XE102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off Power is supplied to bottom, the table below . On The HomePlug port has detected a link... with an attached device. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to the XE102. Data is no...
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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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... connected over your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to the Internet. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on...
... connected over your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to the Internet. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on...
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...Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR...and any of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your WGX102,...
...Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR...and any of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your WGX102,...
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Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 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. First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to...
Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 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. First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router or switch in your router b. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102. 2. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router or switch in your router b. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102. 2. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box...
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...; Power: The power light should be lit. 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 you connected in the previous step is securely attached... 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your network. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1
...; Power: The power light should be lit. 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 you connected in the previous step is securely attached... 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your network. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... the installation is not the case, go to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 4-2. 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 existing network are different from the default WGX102. For...
... the installation is not the case, go to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 4-2. 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 existing network are different from the default WGX102. For...
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... Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. NETGEAR as your existing network. 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...
... Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. NETGEAR as your existing network. 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...