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... 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 6-5 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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... 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34 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 Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert and 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...
... 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34 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 Enforced 7-38 Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert and 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...
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... of WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-7 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs C-18 Glossary List of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10...
... of WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-7 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs C-18 Glossary List of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10...
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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 PDF versions of any page in ... the full manual and individual chapters. The PDF version of any page in the upper left of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click the "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top left of any page. - Click the print icon in the manual. Double-click...
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 PDF versions of any page in ... the full manual and individual chapters. The PDF version of any page in the upper left of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click the "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top left of any page. - Click the print icon in the manual. Double-click...
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...they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to easily configure your wireless and wall-plugged devices. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data ...version 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 range extender from almost any type of personal computer, such as...
...they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to easily configure your wireless and wall-plugged devices. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data ...version 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 range extender from almost any type of personal computer, such as...
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... CD, including: - Package Contents The product package should contain the following features to help you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four ...alerts via e-mail. Reference Manual for the WGX102. - Parents and network administrators can be shared between multiple computers. High-speed cable/DSL Internet access lines can establish restricted access policies based on time of purchase.
... CD, including: - Package Contents The product package should contain the following features to help you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four ...alerts via e-mail. Reference Manual for the WGX102. - Parents and network administrators can be shared between multiple computers. High-speed cable/DSL Internet access lines can establish restricted access policies based on time of purchase.
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... to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your wireless range extender. 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. After you install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements: •...
... to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your wireless range extender. 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. After you install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements: •...
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... DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default...
... DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default...
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Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 a power strip, extension cord, or surge ... as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. 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...
Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 a power strip, extension cord, or surge ... as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. 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...
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... WGX102 to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as 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 to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as 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...
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... 2. 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 must match... #.#.#. NETGEAR as your existing network. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. Now, take this computer, and the wireless settings -- a. of this computer to either, be configured with - Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network ...
... 2. 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 must match... #.#.#. NETGEAR as your existing network. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. Now, take this computer, and the wireless settings -- a. of this computer to either, be configured with - Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network ...
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... to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on this Status page is the address of your router. Now... to your router. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. The "Gateway" address listed on page 3-9. Connect to the Internet or log in to the wireless range extender from a wired computer to make sure the wireless settings of this will be disconnected...
... to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on this Status page is the address of your router. Now... to your router. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. The "Gateway" address listed on page 3-9. Connect to the Internet or log in to the wireless range extender from a wired computer to make sure the wireless settings of this will be disconnected...
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Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 Once you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you out. If you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3.
Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 Once you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you out. If you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3.
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... IP configuration is no activity before it automatically logs you want the Access Point to "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the browser interface, under the... Advanced heading on both the Access Point Mode and Router Mode menus. Figure 3-17: LAN IP Setup menu DHCP If selected,...
... IP configuration is no activity before it automatically logs you want the Access Point to "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the browser interface, under the... Advanced heading on both the Access Point Mode and Router Mode menus. Figure 3-17: LAN IP Setup menu DHCP If selected,...
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....1 Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. 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 Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family...
....1 Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. 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 Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family...
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... of the browser interface, under the Setup section, click Wall Plug Settings to protect your network may become disabled until all powerline devices on different networks will communicate with one another but not with the new password. Note: Once you to display the ... the password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to communicate. Reference Manual for each device, portions of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is case sensitive...
... of the browser interface, under the Setup section, click Wall Plug Settings to protect your network may become disabled until all powerline devices on different networks will communicate with one another but not with the new password. Note: Once you to display the ... the password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to communicate. Reference Manual for each device, portions of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is case sensitive...
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... features of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can restrict access to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • WEP. The Wireless Range Extender provides highly effective security features that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to your wireless equipment. If you disable broadcast of your needs. Deploy the security features appropriate...
... features of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can restrict access to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • WEP. The Wireless Range Extender provides highly effective security features that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to your wireless equipment. If you disable broadcast of your needs. Deploy the security features appropriate...
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...WGX102 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Broadcast of the SSID, only devices that network. If you disable broadcast of Name (SSID). Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of up to "Wireless Channels" on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to... frequency will need to operate the wireless features of the wireless range extender in a region other than one of those identified in a particular wireless network will be used . Any device you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. This field identifies the region...
...WGX102 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Broadcast of the SSID, only devices that network. If you disable broadcast of Name (SSID). Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network 'discovery' feature of up to "Wireless Channels" on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to... frequency will need to operate the wireless features of the wireless range extender in a region other than one of those identified in a particular wireless network will be used . Any device you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. This field identifies the region...
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...characters in the Passphrase box. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. Choose the Encryption Strength (64- Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. This field determines which data communications protocol will...circumvent. or 128-bit data encryption). Windows XP and Windows 2000 with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Wireless Card Access List. Table 5-1. The "g and b" mode provides backward compatibility with Service Pack 3 do ...
...characters in the Passphrase box. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. Choose the Encryption Strength (64- Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. This field determines which data communications protocol will...circumvent. or 128-bit data encryption). Windows XP and Windows 2000 with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Wireless Card Access List. Table 5-1. The "g and b" mode provides backward compatibility with Service Pack 3 do ...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below . 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 Disabled After you...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below . 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 Disabled After you...
