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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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...You can use to set up your wireless range extender. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Figure 3-13: CD... main menu 3. Follow the instructions above to the WGX102 and configure it. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Follow the...
...You can use to set up your wireless range extender. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Figure 3-13: CD... main menu 3. Follow the instructions above to the WGX102 and configure it. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Follow the...
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...only trusted computers so that have the correct SSID can connect over the wireless link is fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. The Wireless Range Extender provides highly effective security features that are several ways you disable broadcast ...block all but the data is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your wireless equipment. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block eavesdropping. Wireless Data Security Options There are covered in detail in the...
...only trusted computers so that have the correct SSID can connect over the wireless link is fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. The Wireless Range Extender provides highly effective security features that are several ways you disable broadcast ...block all but the data is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your wireless equipment. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block eavesdropping. Wireless Data Security Options There are covered in detail in the...
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...; Auto Automatically determines whether Open System or Shared Key should be used . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. "g only" dedicates the WGX102 to communicating with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. "b only" dedicates the WGX102 to communicating with the slower 802.11b...
...; Auto Automatically determines whether Open System or Shared Key should be used . Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. "g only" dedicates the WGX102 to communicating with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. "b only" dedicates the WGX102 to communicating with the slower 802.11b...
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...software is also required. Figure 5-5: WPA Settings section 3. Click Wireless Settings in the Passphrase box. 4. Reference Manual for the product you are using. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless... Security Options Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA....
...software is also required. Figure 5-5: WPA Settings section 3. Click Wireless Settings in the Passphrase box. 4. Reference Manual for the product you are using. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless... Security Options Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA....
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... settings. After completing the upgrade, you must support HTTP uploads. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is released by NETGEAR. Warning: Do not turn off the power to the wireless range extender. The software of the WGX102. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you can be upgraded...
... settings. After completing the upgrade, you must support HTTP uploads. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password is password and the LAN IP address is released by NETGEAR. Warning: Do not turn off the power to the wireless range extender. The software of the WGX102. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you can be upgraded...
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... about one minute. Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 6-11 Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. When the upload is important not to reconfigure the router after upgrading. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. Click Upload. In some cases...
... about one minute. Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 6-11 Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. When the upload is important not to reconfigure the router after upgrading. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. Click Upload. In some cases...
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... Domain Name blank. b. The screen changes according to discover the domain automatically if you have Internet access. The wireless range extender tries to the ISP settings requirements of zero means never log out. Click Apply to access the Internet. This determines how long... you have installed PPP software such as provided by your Internet service provider. When you are using PPPoE. Your choices are case sensitive. Select your Internet connection does require a login, fill in minutes. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. c. Note:...
... Domain Name blank. b. The screen changes according to discover the domain automatically if you have Internet access. The wireless range extender tries to the ISP settings requirements of zero means never log out. Click Apply to access the Internet. This determines how long... you have installed PPP software such as provided by your Internet service provider. When you are using PPPoE. Your choices are case sensitive. Select your Internet connection does require a login, fill in minutes. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. c. Note:...
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... and functioning. - Reference Manual for your WGX102 and your computer or workstation. - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on the same subnet. If you must configure your computer to "clone" or "spoof"... default gateway as in "Install or Verify Windows Networking Components" on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant interface. • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Check that the addresses are displayed. Your ISP could be...
... and functioning. - Reference Manual for your WGX102 and your computer or workstation. - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on the same subnet. If you must configure your computer to "clone" or "spoof"... default gateway as in "Install or Verify Windows Networking Components" on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant interface. • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Check that the addresses are displayed. Your ISP could be...
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...and a 16-bit node number. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 After the address class has been determined, the software can correctly identify the host section of hosts on a network. Class A Network Class B Node Network Class C Node Network Figure B-1: Three Main...to identify the address class. Class B addresses are five standard classes of the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 There are in this range: 192.0.1.x to 223.255.254.x. Reference Manual for each address type. The following figure shows the three main address...
...and a 16-bit node number. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 After the address class has been determined, the software can correctly identify the host section of hosts on a network. Class A Network Class B Node Network Class C Node Network Figure B-1: Three Main...to identify the address class. Class B addresses are five standard classes of the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 There are in this range: 192.0.1.x to 223.255.254.x. Reference Manual for each address type. The following figure shows the three main address...
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... session keys to build, sign and encrypt an EAP key message that the software supporting the specific EAP type resides on the authentication server and within the operating system or application "supplicant" software on the wired side of both unicast and global encryption keys is required.... In typical 802.1x implementations, the client can verify the client's identity using an authentication server (for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. If the authentication server accepts the client, then the access point will either send an accept or reject message to an ...
... session keys to build, sign and encrypt an EAP key message that the software supporting the specific EAP type resides on the authentication server and within the operating system or application "supplicant" software on the wired side of both unicast and global encryption keys is required.... In typical 802.1x implementations, the client can verify the client's identity using an authentication server (for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. If the authentication server accepts the client, then the access point will either send an accept or reject message to an ...
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...that no better than anything else, this mode of operation is a definite step forward in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. WPA is discouraged. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will have one year to add WPA so as to lose network connectivity for 60 ...WPA. Product Support for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Is WPA Perfect? WPA requires software changes to the following: • Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is completely invulnerable. However, a mixed mode...
...that no better than anything else, this mode of operation is a definite step forward in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. WPA is discouraged. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will have one year to add WPA so as to lose network connectivity for 60 ...WPA. Product Support for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Is WPA Perfect? WPA requires software changes to the following: • Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is completely invulnerable. However, a mixed mode...
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...be able to pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10042-02 v1.1 C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters Wireless networking software in the adapter, and possibly in the OS or client application, must be... Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following : • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to process the WPA ...
...be able to pass the adapter's WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Wireless Networking Basics 202-10042-02 v1.1 C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters Wireless networking software in the adapter, and possibly in the OS or client application, must be... Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following : • The new WPA information element Wireless clients must be able to process the WPA ...