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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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...Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Easy Installation and Management 2-2 Content Filtering in Router Mode 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-3 Package Contents ...2-3 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless... 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 ...
...Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Easy Installation and Management 2-2 Content Filtering in Router Mode 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-3 Package Contents ...2-3 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless... 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 ...
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Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring... 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...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 Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration...
Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring... 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...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 Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration...
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... format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to 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. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input...
... format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to 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. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input...
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...com. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter: Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click... the print icon in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to a major topic. The Acrobat reader is available on a single sheet of the full manual and individual chapters. Tip: If your...
...com. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter: Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click... the print icon in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to a major topic. The Acrobat reader is available on a single sheet of the full manual and individual chapters. Tip: If your...
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...powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...Wireless Range Extender lets you will find product firmware updates for your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to operate in every room. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to PCs in this manual...
...powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...Wireless Range Extender lets you will find product firmware updates for your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to operate in every room. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to PCs in this manual...
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... 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. 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 firmware is available. This lets you to...
... 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. 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 firmware is available. This lets you to...
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...case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Installation Guide for repair. 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,... network administrators can be shared between multiple computers. Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you from...
...case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Installation Guide for repair. 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,... network administrators can be shared between multiple computers. Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you from...
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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 an attached device. ... are attached on self test. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Familiarize yourself with the device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. HomePlug - Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is being transmitted or received by the...
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 an attached device. ... are attached on self test. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Familiarize yourself with the device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. HomePlug - Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is being transmitted or received by the...
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... press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to push in the reset button. 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...
... press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to push in the reset button. 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...
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...not supplied to bottom, the table below . On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to a powered on the Powerline network. Viewed from top to the XE102. Data is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 There is being ...Front Panel You can use the status lights to the XE102. Off Power is supplied to verify connections. 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 ...
...not supplied to bottom, the table below . On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to a powered on the Powerline network. Viewed from top to the XE102. Data is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 There is being ...Front Panel You can use the status lights to the XE102. Off Power is supplied to verify connections. 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 ...
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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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... 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 better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set...
... 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 better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set...
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...-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector 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...
...-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector 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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... your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came...
... your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came...
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... XE102 and the router, that you want to your network. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 You may connect additional XE102 bridges to connect, and wait one minute. This completes the powerline installation. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on the XE102...
... XE102 and the router, that you want to your network. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 You may connect additional XE102 bridges to connect, and wait one minute. This completes the powerline installation. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on the XE102...
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...These procedures for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can connect additional XE102 bridges to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on ... uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for using these two options are presented below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 •...
...These procedures for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can connect additional XE102 bridges to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on ... uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for using these two options are presented below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 •...
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... WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. NETGEAR as 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 your existing network. Now, take this computer, and the wireless settings -- Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Custom WGX102 Setup Internet Access...
... WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. NETGEAR as 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 your existing network. Now, take this computer, and the wireless settings -- Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Custom WGX102 Setup Internet Access...
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...Mask b. Reference Manual for your wireless network. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. You will be disconnected after applying changes to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02... main menu. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Since you are connected to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Restart this computer so that the IP ...
...Mask b. Reference Manual for your wireless network. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. You will be disconnected after applying changes to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02... main menu. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Since you are connected to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Restart this computer so that the IP ...