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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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...Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Easy Installation and Management 2-2 Content Filtering in Router Mode 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-3 Package Contents ...2-3 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless... 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 ...
...Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Easy Installation and Management 2-2 Content Filtering in Router Mode 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-3 Package Contents ...2-3 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information 2-4 The WGX102 Wireless... 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 ...
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Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring... Services 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 Access...and 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 Configuration...
Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration 7-10 Manual PPPoE Configuration 7-12 Manual PPTP Configuration 7-13 Configuring... Services 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 Access...and 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 Configuration...
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... following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. 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. About This Manual 1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference...
... following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. 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. About This Manual 1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference...
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... Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the HTML version of the window. The PDF version of contents and an button. Click the Complete PDF Manual ...order to a major topic. How to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to Print this Manual To print this feature. 2 About This Manual 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click the print icon in the...
... Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a HTML Page: Each page in the HTML version of the window. The PDF version of contents and an button. Click the Complete PDF Manual ...order to a major topic. How to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to Print this Manual To print this feature. 2 About This Manual 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click the print icon in the...
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... your local area network (LAN) to operate in this manual. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your network connection is as close as of the date 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 the Internet through the...
... your local area network (LAN) to operate in this manual. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your network connection is as close as of the date 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 the Internet through the...
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... operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to the network. This lets you to easily configure your WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Reference Manual for your wireless range extender from almost any type of personal ...computer, such as they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status ...
... operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to the network. This lets you to easily configure your WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Reference Manual for your wireless range extender from almost any type of personal ...computer, such as they become available. • Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status ...
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... 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: - This guide. - Parents...four hours a day, for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in firewall protects you need to help you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for 90 days from hackers. In addition to the ...
... 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: - This guide. - Parents...four hours a day, for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in firewall protects you need to help you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for 90 days from hackers. In addition to the ...
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...yourself with important information. AP Mode On Internet - There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. 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... problem with an attached device. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is not supplied to the WGX102. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off Power is enabled...
...yourself with important information. AP Mode On Internet - There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. 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... problem with an attached device. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is not supplied to the WGX102. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off Power is enabled...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on page 8-7. If you press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, ...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on page 8-7. If you press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, ...
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.... On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to the XE102. There is supplied to a powered on the Powerline network. 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... to verify connections. Off No devices are attached on device such as a switch, router, or computer. Off Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Table 2-1.
.... On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to the XE102. There is supplied to a powered on the Powerline network. 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... to verify connections. Off No devices are attached on device such as a switch, router, or computer. Off Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Table 2-1.
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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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....0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Default Factory Settings When you first receive your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set...
....0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . Default Factory Settings When you first receive your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set...
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... a power strip, 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...
... a power strip, 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...
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... Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to... your network. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a.
... Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to... your network. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Plug the XE102 into the XE102. 2. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a.
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...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 an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that the router is connected to the... Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on . • Wireless: The Wireless light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your existing network. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1
...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 an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that the router is connected to the... Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on . • Wireless: The Wireless light should be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your existing network. Reference Manual for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... the case, go to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 These procedures for using these two options are presented below. 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...
... the case, go to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 These procedures for using these two options are presented below. 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...
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.... 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 "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network...
.... 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 "Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility" on page 3-12. 2. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network...
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... password for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 by opening your changes. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the password, both in lower ... 4. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. Click Wireless Settings in the address field. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Since you are connected to save your ...
... password for your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 You will be disconnected after applying changes to the WGX102 by opening your changes. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for the password, both in lower ... 4. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless Settings 6. Click Wireless Settings in the address field. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Since you are connected to save your ...