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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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...Netgear, Inc. Other brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender... Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 March 2007. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. However,...
...Netgear, Inc. Other brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender... Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. ii 202-10042-02 v1.1 March 2007. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. However,...
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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 example, test transmitters) in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg... Approvals has been notified of the placing 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 accordance with the regulations. Certificate of this equipment on...
...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 example, test transmitters) in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg... Approvals has been notified of the placing 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 accordance with the regulations. Certificate of this equipment on...
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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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...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 ... 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 Port Lights Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-2 Troubleshooting the Router ...
...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 ... 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 Port Lights Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-2 Troubleshooting the Router ...
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... the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names ... 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
... the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names ... 202-10042-02 v1.1 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...
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...you want to print. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is available on a single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in the manual. Tip: If your printer ...• Printing a Chapter: Use the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - 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 several options, according to your needs. • Printing a HTML ...
...you want to print. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. The Acrobat reader is available on a single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in the manual. Tip: If your printer ...• Printing a Chapter: Use the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - 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 several options, according to your needs. • Printing a HTML ...
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... features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Introduction 2-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the...
... features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Introduction 2-1 202-10042-02 v1.1 Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the...
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... Updates The Wireless Range Extender can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your wireless range extender from almost any type of product enhancements for your wireless and wall-plugged devices. Support for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802...
... Updates The Wireless Range Extender can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your wireless range extender from almost any type of product enhancements for your wireless and wall-plugged devices. Support for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 802.11g Wireless Networking The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802...
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..., for 90 days from hackers. 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: - Package Contents The ...This guide. - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. In addition to return the wireless range extender for repair. Installation Guide for the WGX102. - Parents and network administrators can be shared between ...
..., for 90 days from hackers. 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: - Package Contents The ...This guide. - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you maximize your NETGEAR dealer. In addition to return the wireless range extender for repair. Installation Guide for the WGX102. - Parents and network administrators can be shared between ...
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...your product. Blink Power on the Powerline network. HomePlug - No devices are attached on self test. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Off Power is not supplied ... is enabled. Familiarize yourself with important information. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. 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...
...your product. Blink Power on the Powerline network. HomePlug - No devices are attached on self test. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Off Power is not supplied ... is enabled. Familiarize yourself with important information. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel Table 2-1. 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...
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... and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102, as described in again. 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 the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. •...
... and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102, as described in again. 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 the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. •...
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... Power is supplied to the XE102. Data is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Blink Power on the Powerline network. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to verify connections. Off No devices are attached on self test...has detected a link with an attached device. Table 2-1. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. 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 ...
... Power is supplied to the XE102. Data is no active Ethernet connection. 2-6 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1 Blink Power on the Powerline network. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to verify connections. Off No devices are attached on self test...has detected a link with an attached device. Table 2-1. There is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. 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 ...
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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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... 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 the Internet. 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...
... 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 the Internet. 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...
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...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...restore these minimum requirements are shown below. 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 set up and you have...
...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...restore these minimum requirements are shown below. 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 set up and you have...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102. 2. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102...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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. c.
... Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102. 2. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102...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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in your router b. c.