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... 2-5 The XE102 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 Wireless Connectivity...
... 2-5 The XE102 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 Wireless Connectivity...
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... 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 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point Mode 7-2 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode 7-3 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup 7-4 vi Contents 202-10042...
... 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 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point Mode 7-2 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode 7-3 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup 7-4 vi Contents 202-10042...
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... 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 7-39 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...
... 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 7-39 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...
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... are different from the default WGX102. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If you do not use security settings... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. Refer to your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
... are different from the default WGX102. Plug and Play Installation If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. If you do not use security settings... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. Refer to your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
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of this computer to either, be configured with - Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Custom WGX102 Setup Internet Access Wireless Network Name (SSID) XE102 Wireless IP Address Router #.#.#.# IP Address 192.168.0.101 Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Name (SSID) Note: The WGX102 must match exactly those...
of this computer to either, be configured with - Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Custom WGX102 Setup Internet Access Wireless Network Name (SSID) XE102 Wireless IP Address Router #.#.#.# IP Address 192.168.0.101 Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Name (SSID) Note: The WGX102 must match exactly those...
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...router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...WGX102 main menu. Connect to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in the Setup section of 192.168.0.210 and 255....
...router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field. Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...WGX102 main menu. Connect to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in the Setup section of 192.168.0.210 and 255....
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... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the WGX102, you will mean setting the computer to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. The "Gateway" address listed on this Status page is the address of any further changes. 8. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can find your router's address...
... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the WGX102, you will mean setting the computer to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. The "Gateway" address listed on this Status page is the address of any further changes. 8. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can find your router's address...
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... no activity before it automatically logs you are using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For assistance with this page to use a fixed...
... no activity before it automatically logs you are using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 For assistance with this page to use a fixed...
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... using the Wireless Range Extender in Router Mode, you are using the Wireless Range Extender in Access Point Mode, the only Advanced menu option is LAN IP Setup and the configuration options are different than the Router Mode options. Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes The WGX102 can be found under the Advanced heading in Router Mode. Advanced Configuration of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in...
... using the Wireless Range Extender in Router Mode, you are using the Wireless Range Extender in Access Point Mode, the only Advanced menu option is LAN IP Setup and the configuration options are different than the Router Mode options. Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes The WGX102 can be found under the Advanced heading in Router Mode. Advanced Configuration of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in...
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... Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the IP address and other TCP/IP configuration for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Cable/DSL Modem Internet Access WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 7-2: Router mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the computers that are connected to your entire...
... Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the IP address and other TCP/IP configuration for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Cable/DSL Modem Internet Access WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 7-2: Router mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the computers that are connected to your entire...
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... do not need to set up your wireless range extender in Router Mode Warning: In router mode, you can only use one XE102 bridge. Disconnect any other XE102 bridges on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup This section describes how to set...
... do not need to set up your wireless range extender in Router Mode Warning: In router mode, you can only use one XE102 bridge. Disconnect any other XE102 bridges on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup This section describes how to set...
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...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. If you may use to your Internet connection. Your wireless computer should be set to the wireless range extender, verify your browser, then click Enter. Reference Manual for the password, both IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is enabled! 7-8 Advanced Configuration of your computer networking setup... THE WIRELESS RANGE EXTENDER a. From a wireless computer, open a browser such as any user name or password you cannot connect to obtain both in Router Mode, as shown below: Figure 7-8: NETGEAR Smart ...
...54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. If you may use to your Internet connection. Your wireless computer should be set to the wireless range extender, verify your browser, then click Enter. Reference Manual for the password, both IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is enabled! 7-8 Advanced Configuration of your computer networking setup... THE WIRELESS RANGE EXTENDER a. From a wireless computer, open a browser such as any user name or password you cannot connect to obtain both in Router Mode, as shown below: Figure 7-8: NETGEAR Smart ...
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... does require a login, click Yes, and skip to the wireless range extender by default. a. Enter the IP address that you enter an address here, restart the computers on the Setup menu. 4. d. They will connect. Advanced Configuration of your ...router to the instructions below. The Gateway is first opened. Reference Manual for your computer, select "Use Static IP address". c. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. Click Apply to the wireless range extender...
... does require a login, click Yes, and skip to the wireless range extender by default. a. Enter the IP address that you enter an address here, restart the computers on the Setup menu. 4. d. They will connect. Advanced Configuration of your ...router to the instructions below. The Gateway is first opened. Reference Manual for your computer, select "Use Static IP address". c. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. Click Apply to the wireless range extender...
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.... 3. See "Using Address Reservation in "Router Mode WAN Setup Options" on your Wireless Range Extender. From the Service & Game box, select the service or game to use the reserved IP address feature of your network. Enter the IP address of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 menu of the browser...
.... 3. See "Using Address Reservation in "Router Mode WAN Setup Options" on your Wireless Range Extender. From the Service & Game box, select the service or game to use the reserved IP address feature of your network. Enter the IP address of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 menu of the browser...
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... (SPI) Firewall protects your LAN against Denial of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 7-23 An Internet connection will be disabled in Europe for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you must connect manually, using some of these applications and to a Ping on the...
... (SPI) Firewall protects your LAN against Denial of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 7-23 An Internet connection will be disabled in Europe for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you must connect manually, using some of these applications and to a Ping on the...
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...Mode" on the Advanced section of the firewall, and is a response to meet the MTU requirement. Type the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. Click Apply to attack your local computers or a service that you can be done ...1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for your wireless range extender to reduce the MTU. Do not select this is rarely required, and should only be discovered. Respond to do so. Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options LAN IP Setup is necessary for PPTP connections. But this check box...
...Mode" on the Advanced section of the firewall, and is a response to meet the MTU requirement. Type the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. Click Apply to attack your local computers or a service that you can be done ...1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for your wireless range extender to reduce the MTU. Do not select this is rarely required, and should only be discovered. Respond to do so. Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options LAN IP Setup is necessary for PPTP connections. But this check box...
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.... Figure 7-18: LAN IP Setup menu in Router Mode The wireless range extender's default LAN IP configuration is the LAN IP address of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP in this menu. Advanced Configuration of the IETF-designated private address range for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This menu allows configuration of the wireless range extender. From the main menu...
.... Figure 7-18: LAN IP Setup menu in Router Mode The wireless range extender's default LAN IP configuration is the LAN IP address of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP in this menu. Advanced Configuration of the IETF-designated private address range for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This menu allows configuration of the wireless range extender. From the main menu...
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RIP-1 is probably adequate for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP Subnet Mask This is set to the RIP multicast address and do not listen to Both or Out Only, the WGX102 broadcasts ... Manual for most networks, unless you will be reached through the browser, you have an unusual network setup. - Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to it, and which other routers. When set to None, it does not send any RIP packets and ignores any RIP packets received...
RIP-1 is probably adequate for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP Subnet Mask This is set to the RIP multicast address and do not listen to Both or Out Only, the WGX102 broadcasts ... Manual for most networks, unless you will be reached through the browser, you have an unusual network setup. - Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to it, and which other routers. When set to None, it does not send any RIP packets and ignores any RIP packets received...
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...2-2 IP addresses and NAT B-8 and the Internet B-2 assigning B-2, B-9 auto-generated 8-2 private B-7 translating B-9 IP configuration by DHCP B-10 K KALI 7-22 L LAN IP Setup Menu 3-9, 3-16, 7-25 LEDs troubleshooting 8-2 log sending 7-40 log entries 7-39 Login 7-14 Logout 3-11, 3-16 M MAC address 8-6, B-9 spoofing 7-11, 7-15... DNS Server 7-11, 7-13, 7-15 protocols Address Resolution B-9 DHCP B-10 Routing Information B-2 support 2-1 publications, related B-1 Q Quake 7-22 R range 5-1 reserved IP adresses 7-28 restore factory settings 6-10 RFC 1466 B-7, B-9 1597 B-7, B-9 1631 B-8, B-9 finding B-7 RIP...
...2-2 IP addresses and NAT B-8 and the Internet B-2 assigning B-2, B-9 auto-generated 8-2 private B-7 translating B-9 IP configuration by DHCP B-10 K KALI 7-22 L LAN IP Setup Menu 3-9, 3-16, 7-25 LEDs troubleshooting 8-2 log sending 7-40 log entries 7-39 Login 7-14 Logout 3-11, 3-16 M MAC address 8-6, B-9 spoofing 7-11, 7-15... DNS Server 7-11, 7-13, 7-15 protocols Address Resolution B-9 DHCP B-10 Routing Information B-2 support 2-1 publications, related B-1 Q Quake 7-22 R range 5-1 reserved IP adresses 7-28 restore factory settings 6-10 RFC 1466 B-7, B-9 1597 B-7, B-9 1631 B-8, B-9 finding B-7 RIP...
WGX102v2 Installation Guide
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... Modem Service: When you perform the range extender setup steps, be correct. b. All three LEDS on the Resource CD. Installation Guide 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Start Here Before proceeding with installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the range extender and wireless computers must match exactly. Quick Installation Follow these instructions if your router. Plug the XE102 into an electrical outlet...
... Modem Service: When you perform the range extender setup steps, be correct. b. All three LEDS on the Resource CD. Installation Guide 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Start Here Before proceeding with installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the range extender and wireless computers must match exactly. Quick Installation Follow these instructions if your router. Plug the XE102 into an electrical outlet...