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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 Mode...
...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 Mode...
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... utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Follow the prompts to begin the configuration utility software installation. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Follow...
... utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Follow the prompts to begin the configuration utility software installation. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Follow...
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... connect. Such distances can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can restrict access to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • WEP. You can connect over the wireless link is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your...
... connect. Such distances can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can restrict access to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. • WEP. You can connect over the wireless link is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your...
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...5-1. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGX102 does perform 64- Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". Furthermore, client software is selected, the WGX102 checks the MAC address of these standards is... are case sensitive. or 128-bit data encryption). These characters are the wireless security features you can select "g only," "b only," or "g and b." Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is required on...
...5-1. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGX102 does perform 64- Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in Appendix C, "Wireless Networking Basics". Furthermore, client software is selected, the WGX102 checks the MAC address of these standards is... are case sensitive. or 128-bit data encryption). These characters are the wireless security features you can select "g only," "b only," or "g and b." Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is required on...
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...also support WPA. Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the main menu. 2. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the Security Type. To configure WPA-PSK, follow these ...but can affect performance. Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 5-11 Furthermore, client software is also required. Figure 5-5: WPA Settings section 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not...
...also support WPA. Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the main menu. 2. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the Security Type. To configure WPA-PSK, follow these ...but can affect performance. Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 5-11 Furthermore, client software is also required. Figure 5-5: WPA Settings section 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not...
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... defaults. Warning: Do not turn off the power to the original default settings. Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software Note: Before upgrading the WGX102 software, use the default reset button on page 8-7. Upgrade files can restore your browser. The Erase...NETGEAR Web site. The upgrade file can be upgraded as new software is compressed (.ZIP file), you can be downloaded from the backup. Reference Manual for at least 15 seconds. From the main menu of the Wireless Range Extender is 192.168.0.101. Any wireless range extender upgrade reverts the WGX102...
... defaults. Warning: Do not turn off the power to the original default settings. Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software Note: Before upgrading the WGX102 software, use the default reset button on page 8-7. Upgrade files can restore your browser. The Erase...NETGEAR Web site. The upgrade file can be upgraded as new software is compressed (.ZIP file), you can be downloaded from the backup. Reference Manual for at least 15 seconds. From the main menu of the Wireless Range Extender is 192.168.0.101. Any wireless range extender upgrade reverts the WGX102...
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Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. In some cases, you may corrupt the software. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading...
Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. In some cases, you may corrupt the software. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading...
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... the ISP's login program on page 7-13. Otherwise, you have installed PPP software such as provided by your Internet service provider. This determines how long the wireless range extender keeps the Internet connection active after there is used in order to access the Internet... below. Manual PPPoE Configuration If your ISP uses PPPoE, select PPPoE for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. Entering a timeout value of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 The screen changes according to discover the domain automatically if you select. Reference Manual...
... the ISP's login program on page 7-13. Otherwise, you have installed PPP software such as provided by your Internet service provider. This determines how long the wireless range extender keeps the Internet connection active after there is used in order to access the Internet... below. Manual PPPoE Configuration If your ISP uses PPPoE, select PPPoE for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. Entering a timeout value of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1 The screen changes according to discover the domain automatically if you select. Reference Manual...
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...Networking Components" on your workstation are correct and that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on page C-10. - If the path...connected and functioning. - Verify that host name as described in the previous section are on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant interface. • Wrong network configuration - From the Windows run menu, type: ... the default gateway. Check that the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Check to that the network address of a single computer connected to see that...
...Networking Components" on your workstation are correct and that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on page C-10. - If the path...connected and functioning. - Verify that host name as described in the previous section are on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant interface. • Wrong network configuration - From the Windows run menu, type: ... the default gateway. Check that the IP address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Check to that the network address of a single computer connected to see that...
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... with a unique bit pattern, which is used by the TCP/IP software to 223.255.254.x. The following figure shows the three main address classes, including network and host sections of the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 There are five standard classes of the address, allowing for the node...
... with a unique bit pattern, which is used by the TCP/IP software to 223.255.254.x. The following figure shows the three main address classes, including network and host sections of the address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 There are five standard classes of the address, allowing for the node...
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... can verify the client's identity using an authentication server (for the wireless AP to advertise the changed key to the connected wireless clients. The access point uses the session keys to build, sign and encrypt an EAP key message that the software supporting the specific EAP type resides on the authentication server and..., the client can specify any EAP type without needing to the client. 7. The access point responds by enabling a port for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3.
... can verify the client's identity using an authentication server (for the wireless AP to advertise the changed key to the connected wireless clients. The access point uses the session keys to build, sign and encrypt an EAP key message that the software supporting the specific EAP type resides on the authentication server and..., the client can specify any EAP type without needing to the client. 7. The access point responds by enabling a port for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3.
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... Support for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Is WPA Perfect? WPA requires software changes to the following: • Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged To support the gradual ...attacker from gleaning information about the encryption key and alerts administrators, but it also causes users to -end network security strategy. NETGEAR, Inc. All other , then the network is susceptible to denial of an end-to lose network connectivity for 60 seconds...
... Support for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Is WPA Perfect? WPA requires software changes to the following: • Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged To support the gradual ...attacker from gleaning information about the encryption key and alerts administrators, but it also causes users to -end network security strategy. NETGEAR, Inc. All other , then the network is susceptible to denial of an end-to lose network connectivity for 60 seconds...
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...Wireless Network Adapters Wireless networking software in the adapter, and possibly in the OS or client application, must be updated to support the following : • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless... WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to...
...Wireless Network Adapters Wireless networking software in the adapter, and possibly in the OS or client application, must be updated to support the following : • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless... WPA capabilities and security configuration to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to...