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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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... and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. March 2007. Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this equipment does cause harmful... of the FCC Rules. 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.
... and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc. March 2007. Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this equipment does cause harmful... of the FCC Rules. 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.
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...granted the right to certain restrictions. 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 Please refer to the notes in accordance with the regulations may, however, be...
...granted the right to certain restrictions. 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 Please refer to the notes in accordance with the regulations may, however, be...
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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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... 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. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on...
... 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. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on...
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...were viewing opens in the upper left of the window. Click the print icon in a browser window. 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 ...Adobe Web site at the top right of the following : • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of contents and an button. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in...
...were viewing opens in the upper left of the window. Click the print icon in a browser window. 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 ...Adobe Web site at the top right of the following : • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of contents and an button. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in...
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... the features of publication. Go to operate in every room. The Wireless Range Extender lets 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, Web-based setup for ...network (LAN) to PCs in this manual. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as the nearest 110...
... the features of publication. Go to operate in every room. The Wireless Range Extender lets 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, Web-based setup for ...network (LAN) to PCs in this manual. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on the complete features as the nearest 110...
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... 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 the network. The following features simplify ... 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 product enhancements ...
... 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 the network. The following features simplify ... 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 product enhancements ...
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...provides you from the date of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. In addition to return the wireless range extender for repair. If any of purchase. Package Contents The product package should contain the following ...reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. 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: - Installation Guide for ...
...provides you from the date of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. In addition to return the wireless range extender for repair. If any of purchase. Package Contents The product package should contain the following ...reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. 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: - Installation Guide for ...
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...panel of your product. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is a problem with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. Blink Power on the Powerline network. There is ...enabled. Off Power is supplied to the WGX102. No devices are attached on self test. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. AP Mode On Internet - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
...panel of your product. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is a problem with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. Blink Power on the Powerline network. There is ...enabled. Off Power is supplied to the WGX102. No devices are attached on self test. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. AP Mode On Internet - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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... a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to push in again. Introduction 2-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102, as described in "Restoring the Default...
... a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to push in again. Introduction 2-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102, as described in "Restoring the Default...
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Off No devices are attached on self test. There is not supplied to the XE102. Table 2-1. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off Power is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the... HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Data 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 ...
Off No devices are attached on self test. There is not supplied to the XE102. Table 2-1. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off Power is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the... HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Data 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 ...
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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 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 set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your wireless range extender. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter...
... 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 set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your wireless range extender. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter...
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...wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Reference Manual for easy installation. Default Factory Settings When you first receive your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Check that you have a wireless... • Your Internet connection is working. • 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 and you use (such as WEP ...
...wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Reference Manual for easy installation. Default Factory Settings When you first receive your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Check that you have a wireless... • Your Internet connection is working. • 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 and you use (such as WEP ...
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... strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
... strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 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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...Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router or switch in your router b. c. 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 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 on ...
...Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router or switch in your router b. c. 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 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 on ...
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... one minute. You may connect additional XE102 bridges to 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 electrical outlet near the wireless computer that the router is connected to the modem, and the modem is securely...
... one minute. You may connect additional XE102 bridges to 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 electrical outlet near the wireless computer that the router is connected to the modem, and the modem is securely...