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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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...respective holders. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. ...outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is a trademark of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a particular installation. If this document without notice. Das Bundesamt für ...
...respective holders. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. ...outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is a trademark of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in a particular installation. If this document without notice. Das Bundesamt für ...
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... English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to test the series for example, test transmitters) ...
... English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to test the series for example, test transmitters) ...
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... 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 3-9 Contents v 202-10042-02 v1.1
... 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 3-9 Contents v 202-10042-02 v1.1
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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... Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point ...
...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... Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes 7-1 Default: Access Point ...
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... Mode WAN Setup Options 7-23 Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options 7-24 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address Reservation in Router Mode ... 7-36 Configuring 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 Logs of Web...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 On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web ...
... Mode WAN Setup Options 7-23 Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options 7-24 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server 7-27 Using Address Reservation in Router Mode ... 7-36 Configuring 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 Logs of Web...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 On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web ...
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Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time 8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall... Twisted Pair Cables B-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 202-10042-02 v1.1
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time 8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall... Twisted Pair Cables B-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 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to these specifications. 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 Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names...
... following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to these specifications. 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 Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names...
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.... • Printing a Chapter: Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the window. 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 following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access...
.... • Printing a Chapter: Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the window. 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 following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access...
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... And you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. ...date of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Earlier versions 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 http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you...
... And you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. ...date of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Earlier versions 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 http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you...
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... Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of product enhancements 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 and wall-plugged devices. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides...
... Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of product enhancements 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 and wall-plugged devices. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides...
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... and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • A 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need...
... and other helpful information. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • A 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need...
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... The front panel of your product. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is not supplied to the WGX102. Off Power is enabled. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in... Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction HomePlug - 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 the device....
... The front panel of your product. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is not supplied to the WGX102. Off Power is enabled. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in... Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction HomePlug - 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 the device....
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...device in again. Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to the factory defaults, as shown below. If you press the reset button 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 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number ...
...device in again. Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to the factory defaults, as shown below. If you press the reset button 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 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number ...
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... Description On Green Solid Power is not supplied to a powered on the front panel. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status... to the XE102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Data is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Off No devices are attached on self test. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he front...
... Description On Green Solid Power is not supplied to a powered on the front panel. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status... to the XE102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Data is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Off No devices are attached on self test. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he 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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... Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to the Internet. After you install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements: • An...
... Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to the Internet. After you install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements: • An...
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...) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to customize any of the unit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your router. ...• Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit ...
...) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to customize any of the unit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your router. ...• Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is set up with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit ...
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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 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1.
... 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 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1.