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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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...information on your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in every room. The Wireless Range Extender lets you completely network your ...extend an existing Ethernet network to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless...
...information on your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in every room. The Wireless Range Extender lets you completely network your ...extend an existing Ethernet network to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless...
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...Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. AP Mode On Internet - 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 ...your product. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is supplied to the WGX102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. No devices are attached on self test. Data is enabled. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction...
...Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. AP Mode On Internet - 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 ...your product. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is supplied to the WGX102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. No devices are attached on self test. Data is enabled. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction...
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...On Green Solid Power is not supplied to the XE102. 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...panel. Data is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Table 2-1. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Blink Power on device such as...lights to bottom, the table below . Off No devices are attached on the Powerline network.
...On Green Solid Power is not supplied to the XE102. 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...panel. Data is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Table 2-1. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Blink Power on device such as...lights to bottom, the table below . Off No devices are attached on the Powerline network.
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... the devices are connected with cables. • A wireless portion where the devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN...
... the devices are connected with cables. • A wireless portion where the devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN...
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...-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Reference Manual 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 with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. You...
...-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Reference Manual 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 with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. You...
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... cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. 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...
... cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. 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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.... Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to connect, and wait one minute. 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 attached to the XE102...
.... Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to connect, and wait one minute. 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 attached to the XE102...
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... If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Refer to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. If...
... If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "Default Factory Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Refer to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. If...
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Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to the instructions in your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to the WGX102 and... existing wireless network. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. a. 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 ...
Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to the instructions in your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to the WGX102 and... existing wireless network. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network. a. 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 ...
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Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. 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 in a multi-family...
Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. 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 in a multi-family...
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...the password upstairs, and two have been set with the "upstairs" devices. - Configuring the Powerline Network Password You can change the password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you to protect your ...network may become disabled until all powerline devices on different networks will communicate with one another but ...
...the password upstairs, and two have been set with the "upstairs" devices. - Configuring the Powerline Network Password You can change the password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you to protect your ...network may become disabled until all powerline devices on different networks will communicate with one another but ...
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For example, a location identifier can also assign this number down. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click the Add button to add a HomePlug Station to enter. Figure 4-3: Add ... on your reference. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. The Network Password is only used for your powerline network. Click Add. 3. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. This name is then assigned to all the HomePlug stations listed in ...
For example, a location identifier can also assign this number down. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click the Add button to add a HomePlug Station to enter. Figure 4-3: Add ... on your reference. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. The Network Password is only used for your powerline network. Click Add. 3. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. This name is then assigned to all the HomePlug stations listed in ...
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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
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... Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with its default user name of admin and default password of...
... Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with its default user name of admin and default password of...
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... broadcasting its name. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. See "Wireless Channels" on each channel. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102 in DHCP server is active for the powerline attached devices. The Media Access Control address used by the local...
... broadcasting its name. g and b, b only, or g only Shows whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. See "Wireless Channels" on each channel. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the wireless range extender's built-in some parts of the WGX102 in DHCP server is active for the powerline attached devices. The Media Access Control address used by the local...
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... Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below : Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics Items Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The statistics for the LAN (local powerline) and WLAN (wireless) ports. The current...
... Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below : Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics Items Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The statistics for the LAN (local powerline) and WLAN (wireless) ports. The current...
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...by the local port of the WGX102. See "Wireless Channels" on the WAN. The current mode - The channel the wireless port is NETGEAR. These parameters apply to the local powerline port of the WGX102. If no address is configured to the wireless port of the WGX102. If set to None,....1 The Media Access Control (MAC) address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. The IP Subnet Mask used . The wireless range extender firmware version. Indicates whether the WGX102 is being used by the Internet (WAN) port of network resources to the WGX102. The default is ...
...by the local port of the WGX102. See "Wireless Channels" on the WAN. The current mode - The channel the wireless port is NETGEAR. These parameters apply to the local powerline port of the WGX102. If no address is configured to the wireless port of the WGX102. If set to None,....1 The Media Access Control (MAC) address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WGX102. The IP Subnet Mask used . The wireless range extender firmware version. Indicates whether the WGX102 is being used by the Internet (WAN) port of network resources to the WGX102. The default is ...
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To force the wireless range extender to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 The second table shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address and Data Rate for each device attached to ...WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that if the router is rebooted, the table data...
To force the wireless range extender to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 The second table shows the MAC (Media Access Control) Address and Data Rate for each device attached to ...WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that if the router is rebooted, the table data...