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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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... 2007. 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 ist...in der Betriebsanleitung. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. All rights reserved. These limits are registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. However, there is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Other brand and product...
... 2007. 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 ist...in der Betriebsanleitung. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. All rights reserved. These limits are registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. However, there is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Other brand and product...
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... 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 the operating instructions. Product and 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 Federal Office for compliance with the regulations. Certificate of this equipment on the market...
... 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 the operating instructions. Product and 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 Federal Office for compliance with the regulations. Certificate of this equipment on the market...
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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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... VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Table 1-2. This manual is used...
... VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Table 1-2. This manual is used...
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... chapters. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page 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 product model. • Links ... and printer ink by selecting this manual you can choose one page at the top left of the chapter you want to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. 2 About This ...
... chapters. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page 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 product model. • Links ... and printer ink by selecting this manual you can choose one page at the top left of the chapter you want to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. 2 About This ...
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...powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your purchase 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 be available in other ...
...powerline and wireless portions of the network. • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management. • Extensive protocol support. • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for your WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your purchase 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 be available in other ...
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...generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can connect. Reference Manual 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 ...firmware is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware 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 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802....
...generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can connect. Reference Manual 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 ...firmware is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware 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 54 Mbps. • Operates in 802....
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...and instant alerts via e-mail. 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: - Application Notes and...use of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Parents and network administrators can be shared between multiple computers. If any of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical ...
...and instant alerts via e-mail. 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: - Application Notes and...use of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Parents and network administrators can be shared between multiple computers. If any of the Wireless Range Extender: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical ...
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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 an attached device. ...Solid Power is enabled. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is supplied to the WGX102. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Familiarize yourself with the device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. HomePlug -
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 an attached device. ...Solid Power is enabled. Wireless 2-4 On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is supplied to the WGX102. See Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". 202-10042-02 v1.1 Introduction The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of your product. Familiarize yourself with the device. Blink Power on the Powerline network. HomePlug -
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... Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below . When 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, as described in the reset button...
... Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below . When 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, as described in the reset button...
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... as a switch, router, or computer. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to a powered on the Powerline network. 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...
... as a switch, router, or computer. On Blink Off The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to a powered on the Powerline network. 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...
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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
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 2-8 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... where the devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. 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...
... where the devices are connected wirelessly. • A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your wireless range extender. 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...
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...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 networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for easy installation. Default Factory Settings When you use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless... FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to ...
...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 networking needs. 3-2 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1 Reference Manual for easy installation. Default Factory Settings When you use (such as WEP keys). • Each computer that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless... FACTORY SETTINGS Fixed (static) 192.168.0.101 Access Point All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Automatic Disabled Use the procedures below to ...
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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...
... 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...
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... Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your network. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the XE102 into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1
... Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your network. Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102) Figure 3-5: WGX102 located near the router. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the XE102 into an electrical outlet near a wireless computer 3-4 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1
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... network. You may connect additional XE102 bridges to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 the router is connected to the modem, and...
... network. You may connect additional XE102 bridges to your wireless network: Installing the Wireless Range Extender 3-5 202-10042-02 v1.1 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 the router is connected to the modem, and...