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... Wall-Plugged Ethernet 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...
... Wall-Plugged Ethernet 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...
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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... 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...
...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... 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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...powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for firmware upgrades. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...• Flash memory for easy monitoring of this manual. 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 completely network your home by ...
...powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for firmware upgrades. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...• Flash memory for easy monitoring of this manual. 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 completely network your home by ...
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... Router Mode) has detected a link with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. Blink Power on the Powerline network. 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 reset button, and a label with the...
... Router Mode) has detected a link with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. Blink Power on the Powerline network. 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 reset button, and a label with the...
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...the front panel. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Off No devices are attached on self test. ...Data is supplied to the XE102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Table 2-1. 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 front panel. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. On The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. Off No devices are attached on self test. ...Data is supplied to the XE102. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Table 2-1. 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...
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... 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. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN...
... 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. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN...
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...the Wireless Range Extender must have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender ...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR...
...the Wireless Range Extender must have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender ...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR...
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... cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. 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...
... cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. 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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... as your existing network. 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 Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be...
... as your existing network. 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 Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be...
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..., go to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. Refer to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. These procedures for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1...
..., go to change the default powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 3-2. Refer to your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. These procedures for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1...
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.... 2. NETGEAR as your existing 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 your existing wireless network. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network...
.... 2. NETGEAR as your existing 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 your existing wireless network. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network...
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Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family...
Some important features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 4-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections The HomePlug devices in a multi-family...
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..., under the Setup section, click Wall Plug Settings to change either a single or all of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is case sensitive. • The password defines a network. Note: Once you to communicate on different .... Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to display the Wall Plug Settings screen. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 ...
..., under the Setup section, click Wall Plug Settings to change either a single or all of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is case sensitive. • The password defines a network. Note: Once you to communicate on different .... Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you begin to display the Wall Plug Settings screen. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 ...
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... Stations: a. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. This name is then assigned to the list. The Network Password is only used for your powerline network. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Powerline Network Configuration and...
... Stations: a. Check each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are currently connected with a powerline connection. On the Wall Plug Settings screen, click Assign Password. This name is then assigned to the list. The Network Password is only used for your powerline network. Enter a suitable name for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2. Powerline Network Configuration and...
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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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... and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged 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 user name of admin and default password...
... and Security 5-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged 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 user name of admin and default password...
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... whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. Access Point Status fields Field Device Name Firmware Version LAN Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to use the wireless features of the WGX102 in DHCP server is active for the powerline attached...
... whether the wireless range extender is NETGEAR. Access Point Status fields Field Device Name Firmware Version LAN Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Broadcast Name Description The Host Name assigned to use the wireless features of the WGX102 in DHCP server is active for the powerline attached...
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... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below : Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics Items Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The statistics for the LAN (local powerline) and WLAN (wireless) ports.
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below : Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics Items Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The statistics for the LAN (local powerline) and WLAN (wireless) ports.
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... if the wireless range extender's built-in DHCP server is 255.255.255.0 These parameters apply to IP addresses. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the local port of the WGX102. The wireless range extender firmware version.... The IP address used by the local port of the WGX102. The default is broadcasting its SSID. 6-6 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 Indicates whether the WGX102 is NETGEAR. The channel the wireless port is being used by the local port of the WGX102. These parameters apply to the local powerline...
... if the wireless range extender's built-in DHCP server is 255.255.255.0 These parameters apply to IP addresses. The wireless network name (SSID) used by the local port of the WGX102. The wireless range extender firmware version.... The IP address used by the local port of the WGX102. The default is broadcasting its SSID. 6-6 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1 Indicates whether the WGX102 is NETGEAR. The channel the wireless port is being used by the local port of the WGX102. These parameters apply to the local powerline...
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...Media Access Control) Address and Data Rate for attached devices, click the Refresh button. To force the wireless range extender to look for each device attached to the WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device... Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that... to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1
...Media Access Control) Address and Data Rate for attached devices, click the Refresh button. To force the wireless range extender to look for each device attached to the WGX102, the first table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Device... Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that... to show the current attached devices, click the Scan Powerline Network button. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1