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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 202-10042-01 Version 1.0 September 2004 September 2004 202-10042-01
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10042-01 Version 1.0 September 2004 September 2004 202-10042-01
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..., and Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Easy Installation and Management 2-3 Content Filtering in Router Mode 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-3 Package Contents ...2-4 The WGX102 Front Panel 2-5 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 2-6 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 2-6 A Road Map for 'How...
..., and Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 Easy Installation and Management 2-3 Content Filtering in Router Mode 2-3 Maintenance and Support 2-3 Package Contents ...2-4 The WGX102 Front Panel 2-5 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 2-6 The WGX102 Bottom Panel 2-6 A Road Map for 'How...
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Chapter 4 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode Connecting the WGX102 to the Internet in Router Mode 4-2 Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection 4-7 Manual PPPoE Configuration 4-9 Manual PPTP Configuration 4-10 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode 4-13 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information ...
Chapter 4 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode Connecting the WGX102 to the Internet in Router Mode 4-2 Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection 4-7 Manual PPPoE Configuration 4-9 Manual PPTP Configuration 4-10 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode 4-13 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 5-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 5-2 Wireless Data Security Options 5-2 Basic Wireless Settings 5-2 Information ...
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... format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest...
... format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest...
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... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1 2 3 Figure 1 -1: HTML version of the manual, you must have to view the contents of...display the previous or next topic. The PDF button links to a PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of the full manual. The Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab. Use the left pane to navigate, print pages, and more....
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1 2 3 Figure 1 -1: HTML version of the manual, you must have to view the contents of...display the previous or next topic. The PDF button links to a PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of the full manual. The Show in Contents button locates the current topic in the Contents tab. Use the left pane to navigate, print pages, and more....
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... printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in the toolbar at the top right of any page in the HTML View. Use the PDF button in the upper...2004 202-10042-01 The Acrobat reader is displayed to send the entire procedure to print. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to print the currently displayed topic....
... printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in the toolbar at the top right of any page in the HTML View. Use the PDF button in the upper...2004 202-10042-01 The Acrobat reader is displayed to send the entire procedure to print. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to print the currently displayed topic....
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4 About This Manual September 2004 202-10042-01
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4 About This Manual September 2004 202-10042-01
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... a cable modem or DSL modem. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your home. serves as of the date of this manual. provides a wireless connection for your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Earlier versions of publication. With minimum setup, you will find product firmware...
... a cable modem or DSL modem. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your home. serves as of the date of this manual. provides a wireless connection for your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Earlier versions of publication. With minimum setup, you will find product firmware...
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...the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with 802.11b devices or... • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and wall-plugged ...
...the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with 802.11b devices or... • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and wall-plugged ...
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...the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Introduction 2-3 September 2004 202-10042-01 Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management... Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Easy Installation and Management You can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, ...
...the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your WGX102 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Introduction 2-3 September 2004 202-10042-01 Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management... Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Easy Installation and Management You can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, ...
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... Information Card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Installation Guide for repair. 2-4 Introduction September 2004 202-10042-01 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged...
... Information Card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Installation Guide for repair. 2-4 Introduction September 2004 202-10042-01 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged...
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...202-10042-01 Table 2-1. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with the device. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to bottom, the table below . Wireless On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless... feature is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The WGX102 Front Panel The front panel of the range extender. HomePlug -
...202-10042-01 Table 2-1. Router Mode Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with the device. Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to bottom, the table below . Wireless On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless... feature is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The WGX102 Front Panel The front panel of the range extender. HomePlug -
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...maintenance can be difficult to understand. A Road Map 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. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number ...considered so useful that more and more people to try networking while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking. Reference Manual for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. It allows more ...
...maintenance can be difficult to understand. A Road Map 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. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number ...considered so useful that more and more people to try networking while at the same time exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking. Reference Manual for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. It allows more ...
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...see "Changing the Administrator Password" on the back of the wireless network. Set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A computer with other computers and using home networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as connecting ...place on page D-1. To use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. Set ...
...see "Changing the Administrator Password" on the back of the wireless network. Set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • A computer with other computers and using home networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as connecting ...place on page D-1. To use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. Set ...
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...or you are using to connect to the sharing files and printers on other Windows computers NETGEAR 54 Mbps Linux, refer to the printer in the network. What's Needed? configured ...with setting up printers in network need to the network. computers. Reference Manual for such information. Use the Windows and wireless) that came with those 3. to be enabled...connect to be provided when Windows prompts for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table 2-1. From the File menu of an application such as Microsoft Word, use the ...
...or you are using to connect to the sharing files and printers on other Windows computers NETGEAR 54 Mbps Linux, refer to the printer in the network. What's Needed? configured ...with setting up printers in network need to the network. computers. Reference Manual for such information. Use the Windows and wireless) that came with those 3. to be enabled...connect to be provided when Windows prompts for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table 2-1. From the File menu of an application such as Microsoft Word, use the ...
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... setup. Before proceeding with the range extender installation, familiarize yourself with no further configuration in Access Point Mode as described in the WGX102 Installation Guide. To use the computer you must have a wireless card installed and configured. • Observe the wireless placement and ... range extender setup steps be used immediately with the contents of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD (240-10088-01), especially this chapter and in this manual and the animated tutorials for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
... setup. Before proceeding with the range extender installation, familiarize yourself with no further configuration in Access Point Mode as described in the WGX102 Installation Guide. To use the computer you must have a wireless card installed and configured. • Observe the wireless placement and ... range extender setup steps be used immediately with the contents of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD (240-10088-01), especially this chapter and in this manual and the animated tutorials for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender...
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... DHCP enabled in order to have another device such as a router with multiple XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridges in this configuration, the WGX102 wall plug connection becomes a LAN port and the DHCP server is designed for easy installation in access point mode, and can be ... can be sure of communication between your wireless LAN and wall-plugged LAN. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: The WGX102 is disabled. With Router Mode installation, the WGX102 functions as an Access Point for your wireless devices, and provides a means of ...
... DHCP enabled in order to have another device such as a router with multiple XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridges in this configuration, the WGX102 wall plug connection becomes a LAN port and the DHCP server is designed for easy installation in access point mode, and can be ... can be sure of communication between your wireless LAN and wall-plugged LAN. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: The WGX102 is disabled. With Router Mode installation, the WGX102 functions as an Access Point for your wireless devices, and provides a means of ...
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... your entire wireless LAN. • DHCP Server - In Router Mode, using this feature is enabled by default. Installing the XE102 and the WGX102 3-3 September 2004 202-10042-01 Reference Manual for the all the functions of Access Point Mode, plus the following services: • Shared Internet Access - the wall plug port becomes...
... your entire wireless LAN. • DHCP Server - In Router Mode, using this feature is enabled by default. Installing the XE102 and the WGX102 3-3 September 2004 202-10042-01 Reference Manual for the all the functions of Access Point Mode, plus the following services: • Shared Internet Access - the wall plug port becomes...
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... connect, and wait one minute. Plug the WGX102 into an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that you want to a LAN port on the WGX102 will light up. 3-4 Installing the XE102 and the WGX102 September 2004 202-10042-01 PLUG THE WGX102 INTO A WALL OUTLET a. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range...
... connect, and wait one minute. Plug the WGX102 into an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that you want to a LAN port on the WGX102 will light up. 3-4 Installing the XE102 and the WGX102 September 2004 202-10042-01 PLUG THE WGX102 INTO A WALL OUTLET a. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range...
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... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection You can manually configure the WGX102 using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 4-7 using these steps: Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode 4-7 September 2004 202-10042-01 The screen will change according to which Internet connection type you select, as...
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection You can manually configure the WGX102 using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 4-7 using these steps: Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode 4-7 September 2004 202-10042-01 The screen will change according to which Internet connection type you select, as...