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... List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 5-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access Point Status Information 6-2 Viewing Router Status 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...
... List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 5-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access Point Status Information 6-2 Viewing Router Status 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...
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... 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 and ... 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 ...
... 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 and ... 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 ...
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.... 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 wireless range extender from almost any type of personal computer, such ... Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Easy Installation and Management You can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast ...
.... 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 wireless range extender from almost any type of personal computer, such ... Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Easy Installation and Management You can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast ...
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...WGX102 resets to push in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) The WGX102 Bottom Panel The factory default reset push button is located...paper clip to the factory defaults, as described in the reset button. 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, as shown below.
...WGX102 resets to push in "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) The WGX102 Bottom Panel The factory default reset push button is located...paper clip to the factory defaults, as described in the reset button. 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, as shown below.
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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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...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 11 g and ...b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Reference Manual for easy installation. You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set...
...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 11 g and ...b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Reference Manual for easy installation. You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set...
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... Name SSID. Unlike wired network data, your wireless network. • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. Wireless Data Security Options There are covered in detail in the main menu of the browser interface. If you can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can be limited...
... Name SSID. Unlike wired network data, your wireless network. • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. Wireless Data Security Options There are covered in detail in the main menu of the browser interface. If you can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can be limited...
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...the WGX102 checks the MAC address of these standards is required on the trusted computers list. • Security Options. WEP WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support...used . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Wireless Card Access List. Manually entered keys are not case sensitive...
...the WGX102 checks the MAC address of these standards is required on the trusted computers list. • Security Options. WEP WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support...used . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Wireless Card Access List. Manually entered keys are not case sensitive...
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... 5-6 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 first receive your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below to customize any of the unit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender...
... 5-6 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 first receive your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below to customize any of the unit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender...
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...on the access control list to Wireless Card Access Setup, where you click Apply. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Note: When configuring the WGX102 from a wireless computer that is not in the ...main menu of the browser interface. 2. In the Wireless Card Access List section, click Setup ...
...on the access control list to Wireless Card Access Setup, where you click Apply. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Note: When configuring the WGX102 from a wireless computer that is not in the ...main menu of the browser interface. 2. In the Wireless Card Access List section, click Setup ...
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... these steps for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Then, either select from the Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of available wireless cards the WGX102 has found in the Attached Devices menu. 5. Reference Manual for each wireless computer to obtain a wireless link to the Wireless Card Access List. Now, only devices on...
... these steps for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Then, either select from the Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of available wireless cards the WGX102 has found in the Attached Devices menu. 5. Reference Manual for each wireless computer to obtain a wireless link to the Wireless Card Access List. Now, only devices on...
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...of the WGX102. These parameters apply 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 ...wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102. Reference Manual for the powerline attached devices. The geographic region where the wireless range extender is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Access Point Status fields Field Device Name Firmware Version LAN Port MAC...
...of the WGX102. These parameters apply 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 ...wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102. Reference Manual for the powerline attached devices. The geographic region where the wireless range extender is active for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Access Point Status fields Field Device Name Firmware Version LAN Port MAC...
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... the WGX102 is 255.255.255.0 These parameters apply to the local powerline port of the WGX102. See "Wireless Channels" on the WAN. Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port... the WGX102. These parameters apply to the wireless port of the WGX102. The default is active for the LAN attached devices. The default is 192.168.0.101 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in DHCP server is NETGEAR. The IP Subnet Mask used . The wireless range extender firmware version.
... the WGX102 is 255.255.255.0 These parameters apply to the local powerline port of the WGX102. See "Wireless Channels" on the WAN. Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port... the WGX102. These parameters apply to the wireless port of the WGX102. The default is active for the LAN attached devices. The default is 192.168.0.101 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in DHCP server is NETGEAR. The IP Subnet Mask used . The wireless range extender firmware version.
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You cannot change any of the values shown here. 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 Figure 6-6: Attached Devices menu For each HomePlug PC or device on the local ...first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Note that the wireless range extender has discovered on the HomePlug network detected by the WGX102. The second table shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address and Data Rate for each device attached to view ...
You cannot change any of the values shown here. 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 Figure 6-6: Attached Devices menu For each HomePlug PC or device on the local ...first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Note that the wireless range extender has discovered on the HomePlug network detected by the WGX102. The second table shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address and Data Rate for each device attached to view ...
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... here, restart the computers on the Setup menu. 4. To change the MAC address, select "Use this MAC address" and type it also. Or, select "Use this Computer's MAC address". For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its MAC address. b. d. Click Apply to which your wireless range extender will connect. Advanced Configuration of the computer that computer by default. They...
... here, restart the computers on the Setup menu. 4. To change the MAC address, select "Use this MAC address" and type it also. Or, select "Use this Computer's MAC address". For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its MAC address. b. d. Click Apply to which your wireless range extender will connect. Advanced Configuration of the computer that computer by default. They...
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...the ISP. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one , such as that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the wireless range extender during login, select "Use these settings take effect. • The Router MAC Address section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will be left... address when you are now using the one , then enter it also. Some ISPs register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your PC when your wireless range extender to 0.0.0.0 and you enter DNS addresses, restart your ISP provided a fixed IP address, such as 10...
...the ISP. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one , such as that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the wireless range extender during login, select "Use these settings take effect. • The Router MAC Address section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will be left... address when you are now using the one , then enter it also. Some ISPs register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your PC when your wireless range extender to 0.0.0.0 and you enter DNS addresses, restart your ISP provided a fixed IP address, such as 10...
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...computer or server. (Tip: If the computer is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the wireless range extender's DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its MAC address from the wireless range extender's LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.x). 3. To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click... the button next to the computer or server (choose an IP address from the Attached Devices menu and paste it accesses the wireless range extender's DHCP server. Click Apply to servers that computer always receives the same IP address each time it here.) 4. Reference Manual ...
...computer or server. (Tip: If the computer is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the wireless range extender's DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its MAC address from the wireless range extender's LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.x). 3. To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click... the button next to the computer or server (choose an IP address from the Attached Devices menu and paste it accesses the wireless range extender's DHCP server. Click Apply to servers that computer always receives the same IP address each time it here.) 4. Reference Manual ...
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...Basic Settings menu. • Your ISP only allows one of your WGX102 can be one Ethernet MAC address to connect to numeric IP addresses. If your use the wireless range extender's MAC address. A DNS server is unable to spoof your ISP that it has reacquired sync with DNS .... Then restart your computer manually with the ISP, reapply power to use . In this case: Inform your computer's MAC address. Alternatively, you have the wireless range extender configured as its information from the Internet: • Your computer may check for your computer obtains its TCP/IP gateway...
...Basic Settings menu. • Your ISP only allows one of your WGX102 can be one Ethernet MAC address to connect to numeric IP addresses. If your use the wireless range extender's MAC address. A DNS server is unable to spoof your ISP that it has reacquired sync with DNS .... Then restart your computer manually with the ISP, reapply power to use . In this case: Inform your computer's MAC address. Alternatively, you have the wireless range extender configured as its information from the Internet: • Your computer may check for your computer obtains its TCP/IP gateway...
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...on page C-10. - Verify that the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - If you must configure your WGX102 to a Remote Device After verifying that ...PING -n 10 where is not visible in "Install or Verify Windows Networking Components" on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant interface. • Wrong network configuration - If this information is the IP address of... driver software and TCP/IP software are displayed. Verify that your computer to the MAC address of the IP address specified by only allowing traffic from the authorized computer. ...
...on page C-10. - Verify that the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - If you must configure your WGX102 to a Remote Device After verifying that ...PING -n 10 where is not visible in "Install or Verify Windows Networking Components" on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant interface. • Wrong network configuration - If this information is the IP address of... driver software and TCP/IP software are displayed. Verify that your computer to the MAC address of the IP address specified by only allowing traffic from the authorized computer. ...
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... the network and the destination MAC address is not yet recorded, ARP is sent, the address can be accessible to another . Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This scheme offers the ...additional benefit of firewall-like protection because the internal LAN addresses are filtered out by the manufacturer. The technique that only the station with its media access control (MAC) address. If a device sends...
... the network and the destination MAC address is not yet recorded, ARP is sent, the address can be accessible to another . Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This scheme offers the ...additional benefit of firewall-like protection because the internal LAN addresses are filtered out by the manufacturer. The technique that only the station with its media access control (MAC) address. If a device sends...