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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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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das Bundesamt f...228;t auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may cause harmful interference to the products described in der Betriebsanleitung. However, there is connected. • Consult the...
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das Bundesamt f...228;t auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may cause harmful interference to the products described in der Betriebsanleitung. However, there is connected. • Consult the...
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...Product and Publication Details Model Number: 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 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market..., be subject to the notes in the operating instructions. 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 regulations.
...Product and Publication Details Model Number: 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 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market..., be subject to the notes in the operating instructions. 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 regulations.
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... Wall-Plugged Ethernet 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...
... Wall-Plugged Ethernet 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...
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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... 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...
...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... 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...
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... Ethernet Cabling ...B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality B-12 Inside Twisted Pair Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, 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 C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
... Ethernet Cabling ...B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality B-12 Inside Twisted Pair Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, 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 C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
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...these specifications. This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope,... typographical conventions: Table 1-1. 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 However, basic computer network,...
...these specifications. This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope,... typographical conventions: Table 1-1. 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 However, basic computer network,...
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... the table of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Click the print icon in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a single sheet of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is available on a single sheet of ... this Manual To print this manual you can choose one page at http://www.adobe.com. - 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...
... the table of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Click the print icon in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a single sheet of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is available on a single sheet of ... this Manual To print this manual you can choose one page at http://www.adobe.com. - 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...
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...-volt electrical outlet. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to the Internet through the...
...-volt electrical outlet. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to the Internet through the...
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... WPA-PSK support. Support 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 ...is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can install, configure, and operate...
... WPA-PSK support. Support 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 ...is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can install, configure, and operate...
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...the WGX102. - Installation Guide for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration...be shared between multiple computers. 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: - Package Contents...
...the WGX102. - Installation Guide for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration...be shared between multiple computers. 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: - Package Contents...
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...self test. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is enabled. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is supplied to the WGX102. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 ... 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. Data is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status...
...self test. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is enabled. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is supplied to the WGX102. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 ... 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. Data is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status...
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Reference Manual 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 . Introduction 2-5 ...
Reference Manual 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 . Introduction 2-5 ...
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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 the status lights described below describes the lights on device such as a switch, router, or computer. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Viewed from top to a powered on the...
.... 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 the status lights described below describes the lights on device such as a switch, router, or computer. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Viewed from top to a powered on the...
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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
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2-8 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... up your electrical power wires. 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. After you install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements...
... up your electrical power wires. 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. After you install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements...
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...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 your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer ...
...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 your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer ...
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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...
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...
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Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your network. Plug ... other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. c. 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 the box...
Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your network. Plug ... other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. c. 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 the box...