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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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...NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. March 2007. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender.... Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are designed to the products described in a particular installation. These limits are registered...
...NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. March 2007. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender.... Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Other brand and product names are designed to the products described in a particular installation. These limits are registered...
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...Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing 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 may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Product and Publication Details Model...: 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 Certificate of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to...
...Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing 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 may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Product and Publication Details Model...: 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 Certificate of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to...
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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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...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 ... 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 Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-2 Troubleshooting the Router ...
...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 ... 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 Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-2 Troubleshooting the Router ...
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... addresses This guide uses the following 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. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special...
... addresses This guide uses the following 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. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special...
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... Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the HTML version of the manual is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to Print this Manual To print this feature. 2 About This... of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to a major topic. 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: • Buttons, and , for the product model. ...
... Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the HTML version of the manual is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to Print this Manual To print this feature. 2 About This... of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is dedicated to a major topic. 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: • Buttons, and , for the product model. ...
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... as close as of the date of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. And you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy,... features of status and activity. • Flash memory for easy monitoring 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 included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge...
... as close as of the date of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. And you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy,... features of status and activity. • Flash memory for easy monitoring 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 included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge...
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.... • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to the network. 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... built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to monitor its status and activity. 2-2 ...
.... • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to the network. 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... built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The Wireless Range Extender can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to monitor its status and activity. 2-2 ...
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... 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 product package should contain the following features to return the wireless range extender for repair. If any of purchase. Parents and network administrators can be shared...
... 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 product package should contain the following features to return the wireless range extender for repair. If any of purchase. Parents and network administrators can be shared...
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...with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is enabled. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in ...Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
...with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is enabled. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in ...Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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... the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102, as described in again. 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. •...
... the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102, as described in again. 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. •...
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Blink Power on the Powerline network. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable ... no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 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.... Off No devices are attached on self test. Table 2-1. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Viewed from top to the XE102. Off Power is supplied to the XE102. On The HomePlug port...
Blink Power on the Powerline network. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable ... no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 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.... Off No devices are attached on self test. Table 2-1. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Viewed from top to the XE102. Off Power is supplied to the XE102. On The HomePlug port...
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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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... three elements: • An Ethernet portion where the devices are connected with cables. • A wireless portion where the devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and...
... three elements: • An Ethernet portion where the devices are connected with cables. • A wireless portion where the devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and...
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... NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Reference Manual 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 and you have a wireless card installed and configured. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
... NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Reference Manual 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 and you have a wireless card installed and configured. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
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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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...to a LAN port on your router or switch in your router b. c. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. Plug the blue ...Ethernet cable that came in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port ...
...to a LAN port on your router or switch in your router b. c. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. Plug the blue ...Ethernet cable that came in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port ...