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...Rules. If this document without notice. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. March 2007. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that to which can radiate radio frequency energy ...and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
...Rules. If this document without notice. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential installation. March 2007. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that to which can radiate radio frequency energy ...and, if not installed and used in accordance with the limits for help. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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... 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 Wireless Connectivity 3-9 Contents v 202-10042-02 v1.1
... 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 Wireless Connectivity 3-9 Contents v 202-10042-02 v1.1
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...Installation Troubleshooting Tips 3-9 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 3-10 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility 3-12 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode 3-16 Chapter 4 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... 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...
...Installation Troubleshooting Tips 3-9 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 3-10 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility 3-12 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode 3-16 Chapter 4 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... 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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...How to Print this Manual To print this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in a browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in order to view and print PDF files. Use the Print button on...If your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this feature. 2 About This Manual 202-10042-02 v1.1 online ...
...How to Print this Manual To print this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in a browser window. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in order to view and print PDF files. Use the Print button on...If your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this feature. 2 About This Manual 202-10042-02 v1.1 online ...
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... setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Introduction 2-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 The Wireless Range Extender provides...
... setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Introduction 2-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 The Wireless Range Extender provides...
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... status and activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to the network. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, 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...
... status and activity. 2-2 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to the network. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, 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...
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... Mode When used in case you need to return the wireless range extender for repair. 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: - Installation Guide for 90 days from hackers. If any of the...
... Mode When used in case you need to return the wireless range extender for repair. 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: - Installation Guide for 90 days from hackers. If any of the...
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... to the Internet. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 After you install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements: • An Ethernet portion where 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. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your...
... to the Internet. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 After you install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements: • An Ethernet portion where 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. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your...
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...168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to customize any security settings that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have the Network ...Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet 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 ...
...168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . You can restore these minimum requirements are shown below to customize any security settings that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have the Network ...Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are met. • Your Ethernet 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 ...
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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. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or...
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. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1 First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or...
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...the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your router b. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. c. 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 a ... the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged...
...the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your router b. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. c. 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 a ... the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged...
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... Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 All three LEDs on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your network.... lit, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should turn solid green. 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...
... Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 All three LEDs on page 3-9. • HomePlug/Internet: The Internet port light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your network.... lit, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should turn solid green. 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...
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Reference Manual for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 4-2. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the...
Reference Manual for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 4-2. For information about setting up wireless security see "Configuring the...
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... with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network and the WGX102... wireless network. Follow these instructions to connect to roam between your existing 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 location where the WGX102 is installed....
... with the same wireless and IP address settings as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wireless Network Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key. NETGEAR as your existing wireless network and the WGX102... wireless network. Follow these instructions to connect to roam between your existing 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 location where the WGX102 is installed....
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....168.0.101 in the address field. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Reference Manual for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Since you are connected to the WGX102...
....168.0.101 in the address field. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Reference Manual for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Since you are connected to the WGX102...
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... change the first three positions of your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Also, make any Windows computer connected to get its original TCP/IP settings. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Usually, this will...
... change the first three positions of your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Also, make any Windows computer connected to get its original TCP/IP settings. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-9 202-10042-02 v1.1 Usually, this will...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Make sure the wireless settings in lower case letters. To change the password, see Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" or the animated tutorials on...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your Internet connection. 3-10 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Plug in the wireless range extender and wait one minute 4. Make sure the wireless settings in lower case letters. To change the password, see Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network" or the animated tutorials on...
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Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 Once you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3.
Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 Once you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3.
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... XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
... XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Click Install the WGX102 Configuration Utility software to complete the installation. 3-12 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
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... the first screen. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 If it does not find the WGX102, make sure your wireless adapter is set according to the instructions on the screen regarding the settings of your computer.Then, click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility...
... the first screen. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-13 If it does not find the WGX102, make sure your wireless adapter is set according to the instructions on the screen regarding the settings of your computer.Then, click Next to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility...