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.... Please refer to certain restrictions. The operation 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 BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/... Publication Details 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 Certificate of some equipment (for compliance with the regulations may, however, ...
.... Please refer to certain restrictions. The operation 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 BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/... Publication Details 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 Certificate of some equipment (for compliance with the regulations may, however, ...
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... 2-5 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 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...
... 2-5 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 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...
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...plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in firewall protects you from the date of purchase. Package Contents The ... case you need to help you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. 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: - High-speed...
...plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in firewall protects you from the date of purchase. Package Contents The ... case you need to help you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. 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: - High-speed...
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... Power on the Powerline network. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. AP Mode On Internet - Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors...
... Power on the Powerline network. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. AP Mode On Internet - Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with important information. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors...
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... v1.1 Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to the XE102. Blink Power on device such as a switch, router, or computer. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to a powered on self test. Viewed from top to ...the table below . 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 lights on the Powerline network. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity ...
... v1.1 Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to the XE102. Blink Power on device such as a switch, router, or computer. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to a powered on self test. Viewed from top to ...the table below . 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 lights on the Powerline network. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity ...
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... 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. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
... 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. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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... 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 better meet your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is...
... 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 better meet your networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is...
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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 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1
... 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 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-3 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... the XE102. 2. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your network. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router b. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the...
... the XE102. 2. Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in your network. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router b. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the...
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.... Now, Add the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. 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...
.... Now, Add the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network XE102 Wireless Router Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Note: The WGX102 must be lit. 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...
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... the Powerline Network Password" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 If you do not use security settings, then the WGX102 works immediately, and the installation is not the case, go to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
... the Powerline Network Password" on page 5-2, and the documentation for your wireless router. 3-6 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 If you do not use security settings, then the WGX102 works immediately, and the installation is not the case, go to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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... a. 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...roam between your existing wireless network. Reconfigure 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 Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you...
... a. 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...roam between your existing wireless network. Reconfigure 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 Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you...
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... router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless ...Settings 6. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your wireless network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Since...
... router. 3-8 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-8: WGX102 Login IP Address 4. Assure that these settings take effect. 3. Be sure to click Apply to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will then see the Wireless Settings menu. Figure 3-9: WGX102 Wireless ...Settings 6. Restart this computer so that the IP address settings match those of your wireless network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Since...
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...wireless settings of your router. You can find your router's address by looking in the Network Properties Status page of the IP address in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 3-9. Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Installing the Wireless Range Extender...correcting simple problems you may have. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the WGX102, you change the first three ...
...wireless settings of your router. You can find your router's address by looking in the Network Properties Status page of the IP address in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 3-9. Test Your Wireless Connectivity Verify wireless connectivity. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on page 5-2. Installing the Wireless Range Extender...correcting simple problems you may have. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the WGX102, you change the first three ...
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... the XE102. The Internet status light on the wireless range extender will be configured to Configure the WGX102 1. Turn off the modem, router, wireless range extender, and computers 2. Make sure the wireless settings in lower case letters. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to verify correct wireless range extender operation. Check the status lights to restart your...
... the XE102. The Internet status light on the wireless range extender will be configured to Configure the WGX102 1. Turn off the modem, router, wireless range extender, and computers 2. Make sure the wireless settings in lower case letters. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to verify correct wireless range extender operation. Check the status lights to restart your...
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...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-15: Login window 7. It is best to continue to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. Reference Manual for your computer using the new settings. Click Ok. For example, if your existing network uses 192.168.1.1 as the address for your router...bottom of the WGX102 to be 192.168.1.101. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Next to proceed with the update. Click Ok to proceed. You will automatically reconnect your WGX102 so that it...
...Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Figure 3-15: Login window 7. It is best to continue to the factory default IP address, password, and wireless settings. 8. Reference Manual for your computer using the new settings. Click Ok. For example, if your existing network uses 192.168.1.1 as the address for your router...bottom of the WGX102 to be 192.168.1.101. If you can always use a Fixed IP Address for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Next to proceed with the update. Click Ok to proceed. You will automatically reconnect your WGX102 so that it...
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...logs you are using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Select this ... or if you want the Access Point to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. If you out. The WGX102 default LAN IP configuration...
...logs you are using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see "Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options" on page 7-24 for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is : 3-16 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Select this ... or if you want the Access Point to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server. If you out. The WGX102 default LAN IP configuration...
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...If your LAN. It must match the settings of the IP address. 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 The Subnet Mask specifies the network number portion of the other addresses ...know which must be an unused IP address from the IP address range used on your LAN has a DHCP server, this IP address should be reached through a gateway or router. The LAN IP address must be outside the range of addresses allocated by the DHCP server. • IP Subnet...
...If your LAN. It must match the settings of the IP address. 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 The Subnet Mask specifies the network number portion of the other addresses ...know which must be an unused IP address from the IP address range used on your LAN has a DHCP server, this IP address should be reached through a gateway or router. The LAN IP address must be outside the range of addresses allocated by the DHCP server. • IP Subnet...
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... can change the default password. However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. 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 dwelling unit. The HomePlug...
... can change the default password. However, you live in your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. 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 dwelling unit. The HomePlug...
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..., you will need to have another device such as a router with the same wireless settings as an Access Point for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default: Access Point Mode Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Router Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with DHCP enabled and a working...
..., you will need to have another device such as a router with the same wireless settings as an Access Point for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default: Access Point Mode Internet Access Wireless Computer Wireless Network Router Powerline Network (always encrypted) XE102 Computer Ethernet Network Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Tip: Configure the WGX102 with DHCP enabled and a working...