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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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... from that to radio communications. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ... trademark of the FCC Rules. © 2007 by one or more of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben...
... from that to radio communications. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ... trademark of the FCC Rules. © 2007 by one or more of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben...
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... 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 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.
... 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 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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... has basic to these specifications. 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. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is provided...
... has basic to these specifications. 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. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is provided...
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...button that displays the table of contents and an button. Click the print icon in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the following several options, according to your needs. ... of the full manual and individual chapters. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the manual. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the ...
...button that displays the table of contents and an button. Click the print icon in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the following several options, according to your needs. ... of the full manual and individual chapters. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the manual. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the ...
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... of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in other rooms without any additional wiring. Go to PCs in this manual. And you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions...
... of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in other rooms without any additional wiring. Go to PCs in this manual. And you can be available in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions...
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...: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of product enhancements for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless range extender from almost any type of firmware is available. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online...
...: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of product enhancements for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless range extender from almost any type of firmware is available. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online...
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... the WGX102. - Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, 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: - Installation Guide for 90 days from hackers. Package Contents The product package should contain the following...
... the WGX102. - Application Notes and other helpful information. • Registration, 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: - Installation Guide for 90 days from hackers. Package Contents The product package should contain the following...
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... an attached device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. AP Mode On Internet - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label...
... an attached device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with these features of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below. AP Mode On Internet - Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label...
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... reset, similar to push in again. Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to unplugging and then plugging the device in the reset button. If you press the reset button 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.
... reset, similar to push in again. Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to unplugging and then plugging the device in the reset button. If you press the reset button 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.
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...attached on self test. Data 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 XE102 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on device such as... supplied to the XE102. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Viewed from top to a powered on the front panel. Table 2-1. Blink Power on the Powerline network. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to...
...attached on self test. Data 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 XE102 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on device such as... supplied to the XE102. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Viewed from top to a powered on the front panel. Table 2-1. Blink Power on the Powerline network. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to...
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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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... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your electrical power wires. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has 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...
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your electrical power wires. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has 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...
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...of the settings to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. Default Factory Settings When you... Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . You can restore these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is designed for easy installation. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare ...
...of the settings to better meet your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. Default Factory Settings When you... Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below . You can restore these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is designed for easy installation. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare ...
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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 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to...
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 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) /. /&& 7!2.).' Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to...
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... that came in the box into a LAN port on 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 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.
... that came in the box into a LAN port on 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 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.
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... the XE102 you want to your network. Now, Add the WGX102 to 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 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the...
... the XE102 you want to your network. Now, Add the WGX102 to 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 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Plug and play installation: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing network are the same as the default WGX102. • Custom installation: Use this is complete. If this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your powerline network, see "Understanding Basic Wireless Settings" on...
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... Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 NETGEAR as your existing network. Record the TCP/IP settings of the addresses in the illustration) must be able to roam between your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to your existing wireless network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Custom WGX102 Setup...
... Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-7 202-10042-02 v1.1 NETGEAR as your existing network. Record the TCP/IP settings of the addresses in the illustration) must be able to roam between your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect easily to your existing wireless network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Custom WGX102 Setup...