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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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... 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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Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring the WGX102 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 ...
Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring the WGX102 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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... uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. This manual is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to highlight...
... uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. This manual is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to highlight...
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... at http://www.adobe.com. - 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 several options, according to your printer supports printing two pages on a link in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The PDF version of any...
... at http://www.adobe.com. - 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 several options, according to your printer supports printing two pages on a link in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The PDF version of any...
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Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to operate in every room. 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 will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Chapter...
Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Go to operate in every room. 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 will find product firmware updates for firmware upgrades. Chapter...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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... Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. This guide. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering...
... Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD, including: - Introduction 2-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. This guide. - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering...
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... in Router Mode) has detected a link with the device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. No devices are attached on self test. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. HomePlug - 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...
... in Router Mode) has detected a link with the device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. No devices are attached on self test. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. HomePlug - 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...
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... reset push button is located on page 8-7. 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 "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the...
... reset push button is located on page 8-7. 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 "Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the...
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... Ethernet cable connected to verify connections. Data is supplied to the XE102. Viewed from top to the XE102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. There is not supplied to bottom, the table below...switch, router, or computer. Off Power is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 ...
... Ethernet cable connected to verify connections. Data is supplied to the XE102. Viewed from top to the XE102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. There is not supplied to bottom, the table below...switch, router, or computer. Off Power is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 ...
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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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... is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you use (such...
... is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you use (such...
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..., extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Installing 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.
..., extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. Installing 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.
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. c. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. c. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to...
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... lit, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-9. Now, Add the WGX102 to your network. If the Wireless light is powered on. • Wireless: The Wireless light should be lit. This completes the powerline installation. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 If it does not, see "Basic Installation...
... lit, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-9. Now, Add the WGX102 to your network. If the Wireless light is powered on. • Wireless: The Wireless light should be lit. This completes the powerline installation. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 If it does not, see "Basic Installation...
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... wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 ...powerline passwords for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing network are different from the default WGX102. Reference Manual for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless...
... wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 ...powerline passwords for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing network are different from the default WGX102. Reference Manual for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless...
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... 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 settings in your existing wireless network. a. Reconfigure this computer, and the wireless settings -- Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For...
... 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 settings in your existing wireless network. a. Reconfigure this computer, and the wireless settings -- Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For...
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... connected to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your wireless network. Reference Manual for the password, both in lower case letters. 5. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02...
... connected to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your wireless network. Reference Manual for the password, both in lower case letters. 5. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02...