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... Information 6-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-8 Configuration File Management 6-9 Backing Up the Configuration 6-9 Erasing the Configuration 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 Default: Access Point Mode 7-2 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode 7-3 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup 7-4 vi Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
... Information 6-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-8 Configuration File Management 6-9 Backing Up the Configuration 6-9 Erasing the Configuration 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 Default: Access Point Mode 7-2 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode 7-3 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup 7-4 vi Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet 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 or Attempted Web Access 7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert 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...
... 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites 7-34 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet 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 or Attempted Web Access 7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert 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...
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C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via ... G-1 Index Contents ix 202-10042-02 v1.1 802.11 Authentication C-3 Open System Authentication C-4 Shared Key Authentication C-4 Overview of WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-7 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to...
C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via ... G-1 Index Contents ix 202-10042-02 v1.1 802.11 Authentication C-3 Open System Authentication C-4 Shared Key Authentication C-4 Overview of WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-7 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to...
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... Mbps Wall-Plugged 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 manual is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click the...
... Mbps Wall-Plugged 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 manual is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click the...
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... help documentation is available. This lets you to easily configure your wireless range extender from almost any type 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 WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux...
... help documentation is available. This lets you to easily configure your wireless range extender from almost any type 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 WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux...
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... 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 the WGX102. - Application Notes and other helpful ...in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you need to return the wireless range extender for repair. This guide. - High-speed cable/DSL Internet access lines can establish restricted access policies based on time of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free ...
... 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 the WGX102. - Application Notes and other helpful ...in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you need to return the wireless range extender for repair. This guide. - High-speed cable/DSL Internet access lines can establish restricted access policies based on time of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free ...
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... over your wireless range extender. 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, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to the Internet. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter...
... over your wireless range extender. 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, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections Follow the instructions below to the Internet. Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter...
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... to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC...
... to Install Your Wireless Range Extender The powerline wireless range extender kit is designed for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Prepare to better meet your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Your wireless network is set up with the factory default reset button on page 5-1. FEATURE IP Address Default type Default address Mode Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC...
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..., 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
..., 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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... 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 router, that the router is connected to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network...
... 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 router, that the router is connected to Your Wireless Network Internet Access Wireless Network...
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... connection to your existing wireless network. Now, take this computer, and the wireless settings -- NETGEAR as your existing network. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to either,...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 Address 192.168.0.101 Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Name (SSID) Note: The WGX102 must ...
... connection to your existing wireless network. Now, take this computer, and the wireless settings -- NETGEAR as your existing network. Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections For you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless computer according to either,...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 Address 192.168.0.101 Wireless Computer WGX102 Wireless Network Name (SSID) Note: The WGX102 must ...
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... LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the IP Address to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. You can find your router. Now reconfigure the computer you used in to the...
... LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. You are some tips for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the IP Address to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a computer with a wireless adapter. You can find your router. Now reconfigure the computer you used in to the...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below. Once you out.
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3. Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 3-11 If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below. Once you out.
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... LAN does not have a DHCP server or if you are using the WGX102 in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is no activity before it automatically logs 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. If you want the Access Point to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Figure 3-17:...
... LAN does not have a DHCP server or if you are using the WGX102 in Access Point Mode LAN IP Setup is no activity before it automatically logs 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. If you want the Access Point to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Figure 3-17:...
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... Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security features of this security are always enabled. You should do so, especially if you can change the default password. Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works Internet Access Wireless...
... Wireless Range Extender WGX102 include security encryption features that are listed here. Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security features of this security are always enabled. You should do so, especially if you can change the default password. Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works Internet Access Wireless...
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...password upstairs, and two have the password downstairs, the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one another but not with the new password. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows...WGX102 Wall Plug Settings screen. 1. From the main menu of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is , if there are four powerline devices in use in the powerline network must have the same password. - That is case sensitive. • The ...
...password upstairs, and two have the password downstairs, the "upstairs" powerline devices will communicate with one another but not with the new password. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows...WGX102 Wall Plug Settings screen. 1. From the main menu of your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is , if there are four powerline devices in use in the powerline network must have the same password. - That is case sensitive. • The ...
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... but the data broadcast over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of your wireless network. • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers...
... but the data broadcast over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of your wireless network. • Restrict Access Based on MAC address. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can allow for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers...
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...alphanumeric characters. If you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. Enter a value of Name (SSID). The WGX102 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Broadcast of up to change the wireless channel unless you disable broadcast of those identified in this... WGX102 can connect. Reference Manual for separating the traffic. For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). The SSID is more information on page...
...alphanumeric characters. If you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. Enter a value of Name (SSID). The WGX102 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Broadcast of up to change the wireless channel unless you disable broadcast of those identified in this... WGX102 can connect. Reference Manual for separating the traffic. For more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 5-1: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). The SSID is more information on page...
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... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. "g only" dedicates the WGX102 to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. Choose the Encryption Strength... 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Wireless Card Access List. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 5-4 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 These options are the wireless security features you...
... for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. "g only" dedicates the WGX102 to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. Choose the Encryption Strength... 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Wireless Card Access List. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 5-4 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1 These options are the wireless security features you...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below . FEATURE Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default Factory Settings When you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below . FEATURE Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP and WPA-PSK DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled After you...