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... 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 Port Lights...
... 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 Port Lights...
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...a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-8 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-9 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP B-10 Internet Security ...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 ...
...a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-8 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-9 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP B-10 Internet Security ...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 ...
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... Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Table 1-2. About This Manual 1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the...
... Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 March 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Table 1-2. About This Manual 1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the...
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...Wireless Range Extender must have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. 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.... • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up...
...Wireless Range Extender must have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. 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.... • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up...
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... router, that you want 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 existing network. 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...
... router, that you want 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 existing network. 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...
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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. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless... Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR...
...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. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless... Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR...
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...Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. NETGEAR as your existing wireless 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... to roam between 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 ...
...Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. NETGEAR as your existing wireless 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... to roam between 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 ...
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Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Connect to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Since you are...
Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Connect to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Since you are...
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..., shown below. The "Gateway" address listed on this computer match the wireless settings of the IP address in step 1 back to its settings automatically via DHCP. Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips Here are now wirelessly connected to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Note: If you...
..., shown below. The "Gateway" address listed on this computer match the wireless settings of the IP address in step 1 back to its settings automatically via DHCP. Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips Here are now wirelessly connected to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Note: If you...
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..., then click Enter. 2. Logging On to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Plug in this . LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. If the Power light does not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in "Restoring...
..., then click Enter. 2. Logging On to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Plug in this . LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly. If the Power light does not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in "Restoring...
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...network uses 192.168.1.1 as the address for your router, your would update the IP Address of the WGX102 to restore it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-15: Login window 7. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. You will be 192....you ever have requested will automatically reconnect your computer using the new settings. Reference Manual for your WGX102 so that it to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. Click Next to proceed.
...network uses 192.168.1.1 as the address for your router, your would update the IP Address of the WGX102 to restore it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-15: Login window 7. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. You will be 192....you ever have requested will automatically reconnect your computer using the new settings. Reference Manual for your WGX102 so that it to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. Click Next to proceed.
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...with this page to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of...minutes after there is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Fixed IP Select this option only if your LAN does not have a DHCP server or if you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration ...
...with this page to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of...minutes after there is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Fixed IP Select this option only if your LAN does not have a DHCP server or if you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration ...
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... range of addresses allocated by the DHCP server. • IP Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0. The Subnet Mask specifies the network number portion of the other addresses are local to know which must be reached through a gateway or router. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses - 192.168.0.101. Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
... range of addresses allocated by the DHCP server. • IP Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0. The Subnet Mask specifies the network number portion of the other addresses are local to know which must be reached through a gateway or router. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses - 192.168.0.101. Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
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... able to the WGX102, you configured in the main menu of the wireless range extender. Once your computers have the same SSID and security options that they have basic wireless connectivity to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the wireless range extender. The WEP options display. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reconfigure your changes. 10. Click...
... able to the WGX102, you configured in the main menu of the wireless range extender. Once your computers have the same SSID and security options that they have basic wireless connectivity to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the wireless range extender. The WEP options display. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reconfigure your changes. 10. Click...
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.... It may be illegal to the local powerline port of the WGX102. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. The default is 192.168.0.101 The IP Subnet Mask used by the local port of the WGX102. Maintenance 6-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 The IP address used by the local port of the WGX102...
.... It may be illegal to the local powerline port of the WGX102. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. The default is 192.168.0.101 The IP Subnet Mask used by the local port of the WGX102. Maintenance 6-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 The IP address used by the local port of the WGX102...
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... parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. The wireless range extender firmware version. These parameters apply to the local powerline port of the WGX102. The IP address used . The geographic region where the WGX102 is NETGEAR. g and b, g only, or b only. The channel the wireless port is broadcasting its SSID. 6-6 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 The...
... parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. The wireless range extender firmware version. These parameters apply to the local powerline port of the WGX102. The IP address used . The geographic region where the WGX102 is NETGEAR. g and b, g only, or b only. The channel the wireless port is broadcasting its SSID. 6-6 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 The...
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...IP address. Click the Renew button to the wireless range extender. Connection Status Fields Field IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Description The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to renew the DHCP lease. The length of time the wireless range extender...Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to your Internet service provider's network. The WAN (Internet) DNS server IP addresses on the network. Maintenance 6-7 202-10042-02...
...IP address. Click the Renew button to the wireless range extender. Connection Status Fields Field IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Description The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to renew the DHCP lease. The length of time the wireless range extender...Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to your Internet service provider's network. The WAN (Internet) DNS server IP addresses on the network. Maintenance 6-7 202-10042-02...
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... and to look for each device attached to the WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. To force the wireless range extender to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 You cannot change any of the values shown...
... and to look for each device attached to the WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. To force the wireless range extender to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 You cannot change any of the values shown...
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...stored in FLASH memory, and can restore your settings from the NETGEAR Web site. NETGEAR recommends using your configuration settings. From the main menu of the Wireless Range Extender is released by NETGEAR. The Erase function restores all factory settings. The upgrade file ... default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must support HTTP uploads. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to display the menu shown below. 6-10 202-...
...stored in FLASH memory, and can restore your settings from the NETGEAR Web site. NETGEAR recommends using your configuration settings. From the main menu of the Wireless Range Extender is released by NETGEAR. The Erase function restores all factory settings. The upgrade file ... default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must support HTTP uploads. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to display the menu shown below. 6-10 202-...
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... act as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the IP address and other TCP/IP configuration 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...
... act as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the IP address and other TCP/IP configuration 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...