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... Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: WGX102 March 2007 router 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 home English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the...equipment (for compliance with the regulations. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the operating instructions.
... Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: WGX102 March 2007 router 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 home English iii 202-10042-02 v1.1 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the...equipment (for compliance with the regulations. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the operating instructions.
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... 2-5 The XE102 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...
... 2-5 The XE102 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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... 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 Settings 5-5 Default Factory Settings 5-6 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 5-7 WEP Security Options 5-9 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access...
... 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 Settings 5-5 Default Factory Settings 5-6 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 5-7 WEP Security Options 5-9 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options 5-11 Access...
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... B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality B-12 Inside Twisted Pair Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, 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 C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
... B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality B-12 Inside Twisted Pair Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, 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 C-3 viii Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to the Internet. 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...
... Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. Internet Access Wireless Computer Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer Wireless Network Wireless Computer Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to the Internet. 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...
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... default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. Reference Manual for easy installation. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on your router. • Your Internet connection...
... default reset button on the bottom of the settings to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up and you have the Network Name (SSID) and any of the unit. Reference Manual for easy installation. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on your router. • Your Internet connection...
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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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... not, make sure the Ethernet cable on . • Wireless: The Wireless light should be lit. This completes the powerline installation. 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 you connected in the previous step is...
... not, make sure the Ethernet cable on . • Wireless: The Wireless light should be lit. This completes the powerline installation. 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 you connected in the previous step is...
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...powerline passwords for your powerline network, see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 3-2. For information about setting up wireless security see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for increased security on your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "...
...powerline passwords for your powerline network, see "Configuring the Powerline Network Password" on page 3-2. For information about setting up wireless security see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on page 5-2, and the documentation for increased security on your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender...for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you want to "...
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... this computer 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 of this computer to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. 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...
... this computer 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 of this computer to the WGX102 and customize its settings. 1. 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...
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... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Since you are connected to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your changes. Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. Connect to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Assure that...
... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Since you are connected to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings. 7. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your changes. Click Wireless Settings in lower case letters. 5. Connect to save your existing router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Assure that...
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... step 1 back to the Internet! The "Gateway" address listed on page 3-9. Usually, this computer match the wireless settings of your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a wired computer to the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Reconfigure your network. Reference Manual for correcting simple problems you may have. Now reconfigure the...
... step 1 back to the Internet! The "Gateway" address listed on page 3-9. Usually, this computer match the wireless settings of your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a wired computer to the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. Reconfigure your network. Reference Manual for correcting simple problems you may have. Now reconfigure the...
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... the modem and router are correct. Turn on the computers. The Internet status light on . Make sure the network settings of the computer are turned on the wireless range extender will be configured to verify correct wireless range extender operation. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for help with this sequence: 1. Plug in...
... the modem and router are correct. Turn on the computers. The Internet status light on . Make sure the network settings of the computer are turned on the wireless range extender will be configured to verify correct wireless range extender operation. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for help with this sequence: 1. Plug in...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set up your wireless range extender. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. Click Install the WGX102...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility You can use to set up your wireless range extender. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3. Click Install the WGX102...
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... 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 program group. Reference Manual for the WGX102. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Figure 3-14: Login window...
... 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 program group. Reference Manual for the WGX102. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. The utility will search for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Figure 3-14: Login window...
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... Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. When prompted, enter admin as the user name, and password as the password, both in the same subnet as the address for your router, your computer using the new settings. If needed, update the IP Address ...so that it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click Ok to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. Click Ok. Reference Manual for your existing...
... Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. When prompted, enter admin as the user name, and password as the password, both in the same subnet as the address for your router, your computer using the new settings. If needed, update the IP Address ...so that it is complete. 3-14 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Click Ok to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. Click Ok. Reference Manual for your existing...
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Figure 3-16: Login window When prompted, enter admin as the user name, and password as the password, both in to the WGX102. Click Ok to log in all lower case letters. The main settings page of the WGX102 will display. Click Web UI to proceed. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-15 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 9.
Figure 3-16: Login window When prompted, enter admin as the user name, and password as the password, both in to the WGX102. Click Ok to log in all lower case letters. The main settings page of the WGX102 will display. Click Web UI to proceed. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-15 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 9.
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... Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 The WGX102 default LAN IP configuration is under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 5-7. From the main menu of this option...IP address. If you want the Access Point to update the WGX102 wireless settings so that they match your LAN has a DHCP server. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the browser interface, under the Advanced...
... Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 The WGX102 default LAN IP configuration is under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 5-7. From the main menu of this option...IP address. If you want the Access Point to update the WGX102 wireless settings so that they match your LAN has a DHCP server. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of the browser interface, under the Advanced...
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... through a gateway or router. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses - 192.168.0.101. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-17 It must be outside the range of the IP address. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask... allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must match the settings of the other...
... through a gateway or router. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses - 192.168.0.101. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-17 It must be outside the range of the IP address. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask... allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must match the settings of the other...
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... time. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 From the main menu 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...
... time. Figure 4-2: Wall Plug Settings screen 4-2 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 From the main menu 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...