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... Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 5-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access 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...
... Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 5-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access 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...
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... Computer to a Remote Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date...Resolution Protocol B-9 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-11 Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service... 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...
... Computer to a Remote Device 8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password 8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date...Resolution Protocol B-9 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls B-10 What is a Firewall B-11 Stateful Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service... 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...
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...-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can be updated if a newer version of product enhancements for your wireless and wall-plugged devices. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802...
...-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can be updated if a newer version of product enhancements for your wireless and wall-plugged devices. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802...
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...Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on the bottom of the settings to better meet your WGX102, ...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 customize any security settings that you use (such as ...
...Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on the bottom of the settings to better meet your WGX102, ...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 customize any security settings that you use (such as ...
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... port light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 the router is connected to...
... port light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 the router is connected to...
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... 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 "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 For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on...
... 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 "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 For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on...
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... 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 "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Reconfigure this computer, and the wireless settings -- a. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network and the...
... 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 "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Reconfigure this computer, and the wireless settings -- a. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network and the...
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...) and wireless security settings for the password, both in the Setup section of your wireless network. Since you are connected to the WGX102 by opening your changes. Connect to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202...
...) and wireless security settings for the password, both in the Setup section of your wireless network. Since you are connected to the WGX102 by opening your changes. Connect to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202...
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...wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips Here are now wirelessly connected to get its original TCP/IP settings. Also, make any Windows computer connected to your router. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security...-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the WGX102, you click Apply. Usually, this computer match the wireless settings of...
...wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips Here are now wirelessly connected to get its original TCP/IP settings. Also, make any Windows computer connected to your router. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security...-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the WGX102, you click Apply. Usually, this computer match the wireless settings of...
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... animated tutorials on page 8-7. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your network in this . Turn on page 6-1. Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged in securely and the modem and router are correct. Please see "Changing the Administrator... and wait one minute 5. If the Power light does not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range extender on . For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the ...
... animated tutorials on page 8-7. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your network in this . Turn on page 6-1. Make sure the Ethernet cable is plugged in securely and the modem and router are correct. Please see "Changing the Administrator... and wait one minute 5. If the Power light does not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range extender on . For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the ...
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...-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. You should do so, especially if you can change the default password. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security features...
...-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. You should do so, especially if you can change the default password. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security features...
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...or all of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is case sensitive. • The password defines a network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the ...password allows you begin to protect your network may become disabled until all powerline devices on the network at the same time. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security ...
...or all of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is case sensitive. • The password defines a network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the ...password allows you begin to protect your network may become disabled until all powerline devices on the network at the same time. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security ...
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... Network Password to other HomePlug stations on your reference. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Enter the desired HomePlug ...Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Example: Device Location: Upstairs Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB c. The Network Password is only used for your powerline network. For... is then assigned to other HomePlug Stations: a. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to ...
... Network Password to other HomePlug stations on your reference. Powerline Network Configuration and Security 4-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Enter the desired HomePlug ...Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Example: Device Location: Upstairs Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB c. The Network Password is only used for your powerline network. For... is then assigned to other HomePlug Stations: a. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. For each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to ...
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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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... by anyone with a compatible adapter. Because this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The Wireless Range Extender provides highly effective security features that are several ways you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WGX102. Wireless Data Security Options There are covered in detail in the main menu of...
... by anyone with a compatible adapter. Because this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The Wireless Range Extender provides highly effective security features that are several ways you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WGX102. Wireless Data Security Options There are covered in detail in the main menu of...
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... the region where the WGX102 can connect. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Any device you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). The WGX102 default SSID is more...
... the region where the WGX102 can connect. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 Any device you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). The WGX102 default SSID is more...
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... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used . When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the WGX102 checks the MAC address of these standards is required on the trusted computers list. • Security Options. Enter a word or group of...
... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used . When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the WGX102 checks the MAC address of these standards is required on the trusted computers list. • Security Options. Enter a word or group of...
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...wireless network in the spaces below . • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID, identifies the wireless... printable characters. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method...wireless range extender. When you will be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless range extender. - Store this form and record the following sections to configure the WGX102...Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless ..."wireless...wireless network, the person who set to Shared Key as in the wireless...
...wireless network in the spaces below . • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID, identifies the wireless... printable characters. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method...wireless range extender. When you will be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless range extender. - Store this form and record the following sections to configure the WGX102...Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless ..."wireless...wireless network, the person who set to Shared Key as in the wireless...
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... Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you first receive your networking needs. 5-6 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can restore these defaults with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to customize any of the unit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default...
... Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you first receive your networking needs. 5-6 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 You can restore these defaults with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the settings to customize any of the unit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default...
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... 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 LAN address of http://192.168.0.101 with the same wireless settings as your network. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Log in to the Wireless Range Extender...
... 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 LAN address of http://192.168.0.101 with the same wireless settings as your network. Wireless Configuration and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Log in to the Wireless Range Extender...