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... 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 ... and the WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Range Extender 3-1 WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender Operation Modes 3-2 Access Point Mode 3-2 Router Mode ...3-3 Installing the WGX102 in Access Point Mode 3-3 Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips 3-7 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 3-8...
... 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 ... and the WGX102 Prepare to Install Your Range Extender 3-1 WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender Operation Modes 3-2 Access Point Mode 3-2 Router Mode ...3-3 Installing the WGX102 in Access Point Mode 3-3 Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips 3-7 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 3-8...
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... 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 to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 5-5 Default Factory Settings 5-6 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 5-6 Configuring WEP Security 5-8 Configuring WPA-PSK...
... 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 to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 5-5 Default Factory Settings 5-6 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 5-6 Configuring WEP Security 5-8 Configuring WPA-PSK...
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... Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example 8-6 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 8-7 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Router Mode 8-9 Using the WGX102 as a DHCP server 8-11 Using Address Reservation 8-12 Configuring Dynamic DNS 8-12 Configuring Static ...Management Access 8-16 Configuring Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 8-17 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 9-1 Basic Functioning ...9-1 Power Light Not On 9-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless Port Lights Not On 9-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 9-2 Troubleshooting the ISP ...
... Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example 8-6 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 8-7 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Router Mode 8-9 Using the WGX102 as a DHCP server 8-11 Using Address Reservation 8-12 Configuring Dynamic DNS 8-12 Configuring Static ...Management Access 8-16 Configuring Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 8-17 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 9-1 Basic Functioning ...9-1 Power Light Not On 9-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless Port Lights Not On 9-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 9-2 Troubleshooting the ISP ...
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..., depending on the complete features as a wireless range extender. • Router Mode - This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual...
..., depending on the complete features as a wireless range extender. • Router Mode - This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual...
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...via e-mail. This lets you to monitor its status and activity. Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in firewall protects you from almost any type of personal computer, ...an easy way to easily configure your range extender from hackers. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management ...Parents and network administrators can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to help documentation is built into the ...
...via e-mail. This lets you to monitor its status and activity. Content Filtering in Router Mode When used in firewall protects you from almost any type of personal computer, ...an easy way to easily configure your range extender from hackers. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management ...Parents and network administrators can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to help documentation is built into the ...
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... Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with the device. See Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting". Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Data is not supplied to the WGX102. Viewed from ... 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to bottom, the table below . HomePlug - Wireless On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is supplied to the WGX102. Introduction 2-5 September 2004 202-10042-01 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps...
... Off The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with the device. See Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting". Blink Power on the Powerline network. Off Power is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. Data is not supplied to the WGX102. Viewed from ... 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to bottom, the table below . HomePlug - Wireless On Blink Off The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is supplied to the WGX102. Introduction 2-5 September 2004 202-10042-01 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps...
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... cord, uninterruptable power supply (UPS), or surge protector as this may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and password in Router Mode". The WGX102 can be sure to use the computer you first set up your cable Internet connection. • For DSL Service: You ...or degrade the network performance. • Each computer that will use the WGX102 in Router Mode, you perform the 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 "...
... cord, uninterruptable power supply (UPS), or surge protector as this may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and password in Router Mode". The WGX102 can be sure to use the computer you first set up your cable Internet connection. • For DSL Service: You ...or degrade the network performance. • Each computer that will use the WGX102 in Router Mode, you perform the 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 "...
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...in this mode. Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, the WGX102 acts as a router with multiple XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridges in Router Mode. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: The WGX102 is disabled. Figure 3-1: WGX102 in the network.... to have another device such as an Access Point for your wireless devices, and provides a means of the correct IP addresses during the configuration procedure. With Router Mode installation, the WGX102 functions as the only router in Access Point Mode 3-2 Installing the XE102 and the WGX102...
...in this mode. Access Point Mode In Access Point Mode, the WGX102 acts as a router with multiple XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridges in Router Mode. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: The WGX102 is disabled. Figure 3-1: WGX102 in the network.... to have another device such as an Access Point for your wireless devices, and provides a means of the correct IP addresses during the configuration procedure. With Router Mode installation, the WGX102 functions as the only router in Access Point Mode 3-2 Installing the XE102 and the WGX102...
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...Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the IP address and other TCP/IP configuration for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the functions of Access Point Mode, plus the following services: • Shared Internet Access... - FIRST, CONNECT THE XE102 WALL-PLUGGED ETHERNET BRIDGE a. In Router Mode, using this feature is recommended, and it is connected to it through the wireless network. Reference Manual for the all the computers that shipped with the product to connect the...
...Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the IP address and other TCP/IP configuration for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the functions of Access Point Mode, plus the following services: • Shared Internet Access... - FIRST, CONNECT THE XE102 WALL-PLUGGED ETHERNET BRIDGE a. In Router Mode, using this feature is recommended, and it is connected to it through the wireless network. Reference Manual for the all the computers that shipped with the product to connect the...
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... the WGX102 September 2004 202-10042-01 Shut down and restart your router c. Plug the XE102 into an electrical outlet near the router. All three LEDs on your wireless computer. 2. PLUG THE WGX102 INTO A WALL OUTLET a. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-3: XE102 connected to connect, and wait one...
... the WGX102 September 2004 202-10042-01 Shut down and restart your router c. Plug the XE102 into an electrical outlet near the router. All three LEDs on your wireless computer. 2. PLUG THE WGX102 INTO A WALL OUTLET a. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power LAN Internet Ports Figure 3-3: XE102 connected to connect, and wait one...
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... securely attached to the Internet port on page 3-7. If it does not, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on the router, that the router is connected to verify the following: • Power: The power light should be lit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-4: WGX102 located near...
... securely attached to the Internet port on page 3-7. If it does not, see "Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips" on the router, that the router is connected to verify the following: • Power: The power light should be lit. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-4: WGX102 located near...
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... bridges to connect more computers to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Make sure the network settings of the router and wireless computer must be lit if the Ethernet cable from the XE102 to the Internet! Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged... and the modem and router are some tips for help with a wireless adapter. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP or WPA settings of the computer are now wirelessly connected to your network in the computer and router match exactly. You are correct. LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly...
... bridges to connect more computers to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Make sure the network settings of the router and wireless computer must be lit if the Ethernet cable from the XE102 to the Internet! Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged... and the modem and router are some tips for help with a wireless adapter. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP or WPA settings of the computer are now wirelessly connected to your network in the computer and router match exactly. You are correct. LAN and wirelessly connected computers must match exactly...
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When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 1. To change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 6-12. Note: The range extender ... http://192.168.0.101 in lower case letters. Connect to your Web browser should find the WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender and display the AP/Router page as any user name or password you have entered your user name and password, your Internet connection. Reference Manual for the password, both in...
When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 1. To change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 6-12. Note: The range extender ... http://192.168.0.101 in lower case letters. Connect to your Web browser should find the WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender and display the AP/Router page as any user name or password you have entered your user name and password, your Internet connection. Reference Manual for the password, both in...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-8: Login result in Router Mode". 5. Installing the XE102 and the WGX102 3-9 September 2004 202-10042-01 If you do not click Logout, the range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. The WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you out. For information on using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see Chapter 4, "Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode" and Chapter 7, "Content Filtering in Access Point Mode 4.
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-8: Login result in Router Mode". 5. Installing the XE102 and the WGX102 3-9 September 2004 202-10042-01 If you do not click Logout, the range extender will wait five minutes after there is in Access Point Mode by default. The WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender is no activity before it automatically logs you out. For information on using the WGX102 in Router Mode, see Chapter 4, "Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode" and Chapter 7, "Content Filtering in Access Point Mode 4.
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... next section on LAN IP Setup and the following chapters: • Chapter 5, "Wireless Configuration" • Chapter 6, "Maintenance" Click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Advanced heading on page 8-9 for more assistance. To continue configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode, see Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting" for configuration information. 3-10 Installing the XE102...
... next section on LAN IP Setup and the following chapters: • Chapter 5, "Wireless Configuration" • Chapter 6, "Maintenance" Click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Advanced heading on page 8-9 for more assistance. To continue configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode, see Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting" for configuration information. 3-10 Installing the XE102...
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... on your LAN. Installing the XE102 and the WGX102 September 2004 202-10042-01 3-11 Select this IP address should be reached through a gateway or router. The WGX102 default LAN IP configuration is: • IP addresses-192.168.0.101. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to... outside the range of addresses allocated by the DHCP server. • IP Subnet mask-255.255.255.0. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to use a fixed IP address.
... on your LAN. Installing the XE102 and the WGX102 September 2004 202-10042-01 3-11 Select this IP address should be reached through a gateway or router. The WGX102 default LAN IP configuration is: • IP addresses-192.168.0.101. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to... outside the range of addresses allocated by the DHCP server. • IP Subnet mask-255.255.255.0. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to use a fixed IP address.
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... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode: Figure 4-1: WGX102 in Router Mode 4-1 September 2004 202-10042-01 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode Note: You can only use one XE102 bridge. If you do not need to configure the WGX102 in Router Mode and do not need... You will find out how to configure your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. Chapter 4 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode This chapter describes how to set up the WGX102 as the ...
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode: Figure 4-1: WGX102 in Router Mode 4-1 September 2004 202-10042-01 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode Note: You can only use one XE102 bridge. If you do not need to configure the WGX102 in Router Mode and do not need... You will find out how to configure your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. Chapter 4 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode This chapter describes how to set up the WGX102 as the ...
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Plug in Router Mode September 2004 202-10042-01 Turn on your computer's wireless utility program. Go to use the fixed IP address 192.168.0.210. NETGEAR, Inc. CONNECT TO THE WGX102 WALL-PLUGGED RANGE EXTENDER a. e. On the Settings tab page, NETGEAR is the default Network Name (SSID) and security is disabled, you simply choose...
Plug in Router Mode September 2004 202-10042-01 Turn on your computer's wireless utility program. Go to use the fixed IP address 192.168.0.210. NETGEAR, Inc. CONNECT TO THE WGX102 WALL-PLUGGED RANGE EXTENDER a. e. On the Settings tab page, NETGEAR is the default Network Name (SSID) and security is disabled, you simply choose...
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... notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WGX102. 4. For more information on page D-7. 7. Wireless Configuration 5-7 September 2004 202-10042-01 Note: The SSID is not the same as nETgear. The default channel is NETGEAR. For initial configuration and test...
... notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WGX102. 4. For more information on page D-7. 7. Wireless Configuration 5-7 September 2004 202-10042-01 Note: The SSID is not the same as nETgear. The default channel is NETGEAR. For initial configuration and test...
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... Basics D-1 M-10153-01 Infrastructure Mode With a wireless Access Point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. The 802.11g auto rate sensing rates are 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. Wireless Networking Overview The WGU624 wireless router conforms to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area...
... Basics D-1 M-10153-01 Infrastructure Mode With a wireless Access Point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. The 802.11g auto rate sensing rates are 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. Wireless Networking Overview The WGU624 wireless router conforms to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area...