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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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... on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 2-5 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 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...
... on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 2-5 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 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...
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...Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual...Routes 7-29 Router Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview 7-34... 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...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 ...
...Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual...Routes 7-29 Router Mode Remote Management Access 7-32 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 7-33 Router Mode Content Filtering Overview 7-34... 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...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 ...
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...: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. 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. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS...
...: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. 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. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS...
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... the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the following : • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 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...
... the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the following : • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 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...
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... the complete features as the nearest 110-volt electrical outlet. And you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Now your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you can be available in this manual. Introduction 2-1 202-10042-02 v1.1
... the complete features as the nearest 110-volt electrical outlet. And you will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Now your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you can be available in this manual. Introduction 2-1 202-10042-02 v1.1
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..., configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. 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, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless range extender from almost any type...
..., configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. 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, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless range extender from almost any type...
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... firewall protects you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from hackers. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in...
... firewall protects you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your use of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from hackers. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in...
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... is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label with an attached device. ... problem with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. No devices are attached on self test. HomePlug - Familiarize yourself with the device.
... is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label with an attached device. ... problem with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. No devices are attached on self test. HomePlug - Familiarize yourself with the device.
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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 the reset button. ... factory default reset push button is located on page 8-7. Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to unplugging and then plugging the device in again. If you press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to push in "Restoring...
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 the reset button. ... factory default reset push button is located on page 8-7. Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to unplugging and then plugging the device in again. If you press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, the WGX102 does a soft reset, similar to push in "Restoring...
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... lights to a powered on device such as a switch, router, or computer. Off Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Data is not supplied to the XE102. Viewed from top to the XE102. On The HomePlug port has detected a link...no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Table 2-1. Blink Power on the Powerline network. 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 the lights on the front ...
... lights to a powered on device such as a switch, router, or computer. Off Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Data is not supplied to the XE102. Viewed from top to the XE102. On The HomePlug port has detected a link...no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Table 2-1. Blink Power on the Powerline network. 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 the lights on the front ...
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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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... working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. Reference Manual for easy installation. Check that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and...
... working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. Reference Manual for easy installation. Check that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed and...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your network. c. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your...
... into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your network. c. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your...
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Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your existing network. All three LEDs on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should be lit. If the Wireless light is powered on page 3-9. 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...
Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your existing network. All three LEDs on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should be lit. If the Wireless light is powered on page 3-9. 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...
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... the default WGX102. These procedures for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can connect additional XE102 bridges to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section...
... the default WGX102. These procedures for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can connect additional XE102 bridges to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section...
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.... 2. Reconfigure this computer with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
.... 2. Reconfigure this computer with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
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...entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the password, both in the Setup section of 192.168.0.210 and 255...Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 by opening your wireless network. Since you are connected to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Connect to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...
...entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the password, both in the Setup section of 192.168.0.210 and 255...Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 by opening your wireless network. Since you are connected to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Connect to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...