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... Basic Wireless Connectivity 5-7 WEP Security Options 5-9 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access 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...
... Basic Wireless Connectivity 5-7 WEP Security Options 5-9 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access 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...
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...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 Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-11 Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service Attack B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...13 Uplink 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 202-10042...
...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 Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-11 Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service Attack B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...13 Uplink 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 202-10042...
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C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS C-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management C-14 Is WPA...202-10042-02 v1.1 802.11 Authentication C-3 Open System Authentication C-4 Shared Key Authentication C-4 Overview of WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-7 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to...
C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS C-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management C-14 Is WPA...202-10042-02 v1.1 802.11 Authentication C-3 Open System Authentication C-4 Shared Key Authentication C-4 Overview of WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-7 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to...
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...security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can be updated if a newer version of personal computer, such as they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender...provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to the network. 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, ...
...security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can be updated if a newer version of personal computer, such as they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender...provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to the network. 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, ...
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...wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Check that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender... kit is designed for easy installation. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to customize any security settings that you ...
...wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Check that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and configured. You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender... kit is designed for easy installation. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to customize any security settings that you ...
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...wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 you connected in the previous step is securely...one minute. This completes the powerline installation. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must...
...wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 you connected in the previous step is securely...one minute. This completes the powerline installation. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must...
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... about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 4-2. 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 "Default Factory Settings" on page 3-2. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want...
... about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 4-2. 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 "Default Factory Settings" on page 3-2. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want...
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...Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Follow these instructions to connect to your existing wireless network. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to the location where the WGX102 is installed. Now, take this computer, and the wireless settings -- Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless...the WGX102 Network Name (SSID), the wireless security settings, and IP Address subnet (the first three #.#.#. of this computer to either, be configured with - a. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key....
...Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Follow these instructions to connect to your existing wireless network. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to the location where the WGX102 is installed. Now, take this computer, and the wireless settings -- Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless...the WGX102 Network Name (SSID), the wireless security settings, and IP Address subnet (the first three #.#.#. of this computer to either, be configured with - a. Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key....
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...-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 by opening your wireless network. Connect to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings...
...-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 by opening your wireless network. Connect to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings...
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... disconnected when you may have. Implement wireless security according to get its original TCP/IP settings. Reference Manual for correcting simple problems you click Apply. Connect to the Internet or log in your router. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-10...
... disconnected when you may have. Implement wireless security according to get its original TCP/IP settings. Reference Manual for correcting simple problems you click Apply. Connect to the Internet or log in your router. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-10...
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...not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range extender on page 8-7. Plug in the computer and router match exactly. Turn on the wireless range extender will be configured to restart your router is securely plugged into the XE102. The Internet status light on... the router and wait one minute 5. For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its own user name and password. Make sure the wireless settings in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Please see "Changing the Administrator Password" on the ...
...not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range extender on page 8-7. Plug in the computer and router match exactly. Turn on the wireless range extender will be configured to restart your router is securely plugged into the XE102. The Internet status light on... the router and wait one minute 5. For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its own user name and password. Make sure the wireless settings in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Please see "Changing the Administrator Password" on the ...
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... your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices...
... your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices...
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...Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Powerline devices on different networks will communicate with one another but not with the new password. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data ... the WGX102 Wall Plug Settings screen. 1. From the main menu of the devices have the password downstairs, the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one another but will not communicate with the "downstairs" devices and the "downstairs" devices will not be...
...Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 Powerline devices on different networks will communicate with one another but not with the new password. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data ... the WGX102 Wall Plug Settings screen. 1. From the main menu of the devices have the password downstairs, the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one another but will not communicate with the "downstairs" devices and the "downstairs" devices will not be...
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... your network, write this password to enter. Enter a suitable name for your powerline network. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. You can be useful such as Downstairs, Upstairs, or Garage. On...
... your network, write this password to enter. Enter a suitable name for your powerline network. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. You can be useful such as Downstairs, Upstairs, or Garage. On...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4-4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4-4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". For complete range/performance specifications, please see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications". For further information on both your Wireless Range Extender. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on wireless networking, refer to the wireless range extender. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 You should...
... in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". For complete range/performance specifications, please see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications". For further information on both your Wireless Range Extender. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on wireless networking, refer to the wireless range extender. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 You should...
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... connect. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Understanding Basic Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless range extender, click the Wireless link in this reason, use the security features of your network. Such distances can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over the...
... connect. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. Understanding Basic Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless range extender, click the Wireless link in this reason, use the security features of your network. Such distances can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over the...
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...wireless range extender in a region other than one of some products such as the wireless network name. If you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. This field identifies the region where the WGX102 can connect. It may not be necessary to use this field. • Channel. Wireless Configuration and Security...more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). In a setting where there is : NETGEAR. • Broadcast...
...wireless range extender in a region other than one of some products such as the wireless network name. If you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. This field identifies the region where the WGX102 can connect. It may not be necessary to use this field. • Channel. Wireless Configuration and Security...more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). In a setting where there is : NETGEAR. • Broadcast...
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...-bit data encryption but passphrase characters are case sensitive. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description Disable No wireless security. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Automatically... • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGX102 does perform 64- Manually enter the key ...
...-bit data encryption but passphrase characters are case sensitive. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description Disable No wireless security. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto Automatically... • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGX102 does perform 64- Manually enter the key ...
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... well and are case sensitive. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of printable characters. Passphrase These characters are not case sensitive. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Enter a word or group of the wireless range extender. The SSID is responsible for the network will choose the settings for your...
... well and are case sensitive. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of printable characters. Passphrase These characters are not case sensitive. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 Enter a word or group of the wireless range extender. The SSID is responsible for the network will choose the settings for your...