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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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... or circuit layout(s) described herein. Conformity is no guarantee that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the application of Netgear, Inc. © 2004 by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). The operation of... Microsoft Corporation. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 is a trademark of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in...
... or circuit layout(s) described herein. Conformity is no guarantee that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the application of Netgear, Inc. © 2004 by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). The operation of... Microsoft Corporation. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 is a trademark of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in...
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... near a radio or TV receiver, it may , however, be subject to the notes in such residential areas. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with the regulations. Please refer to certain restrictions. Read instructions for compliance with your... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Customer Support Refer to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. equipment (for Interference...
... near a radio or TV receiver, it may , however, be subject to the notes in such residential areas. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with the regulations. Please refer to certain restrictions. Read instructions for compliance with your... 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Customer Support Refer to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. equipment (for Interference...
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... 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 to Get There From Here 2-6 Chapter 3 Installing the XE102 and the...
... 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 to Get There From Here 2-6 Chapter 3 Installing the XE102 and the...
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... 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 ...
... 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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...8-12 Configuring Static Routes 8-13 Enabling Remote 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...Interface 9-2 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 9-3 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 9-5 Testing the LAN Path to the WGX102 9-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 9-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 9-7 Problems with Date and...
...8-12 Configuring Static Routes 8-13 Enabling Remote 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...Interface 9-2 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 9-3 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 9-5 Testing the LAN Path to the WGX102 9-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 9-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 9-7 Problems with Date and...
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... specifications. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 September 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Table 1-2. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience,...network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. About This Manual 1 September 2004 202-10042-01 Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis,...
... specifications. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 September 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Table 1-2. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience,...network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp. About This Manual 1 September 2004 202-10042-01 Typographical Conventions italics bold SMALL CAPS Emphasis,...
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... Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. To view the HTML version of this manual 1. Reference Manual for 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...
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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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...the need to run Ethernet cable throughout your WGX102. This chapter describes the features of publication. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of this manual. serves as... of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. With minimum setup, you will find product firmware updates for your home. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you can perform in either Access Point (...
...the need to run Ethernet cable throughout your WGX102. This chapter describes the features of publication. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your purchase of this manual. serves as... of the date of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. With minimum setup, you will find product firmware updates for your home. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you can perform in either Access Point (...
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..., providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and wall-plugged devices. 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 dedicates the wireless network to 54...
..., providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and wall-plugged devices. 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 dedicates the wireless network to 54...
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... an easy way to help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender can establish restricted access policies based on time of firmware is available. Content Filtering in Router ... • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from hackers. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of purchase....
... an easy way to help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Firmware Updates The WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender can establish restricted access policies based on time of firmware is available. Content Filtering in Router ... • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from hackers. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of purchase....
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... to return the range extender for the WGX102. - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. This guide. - 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 Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD (240-10088-01...
... to return the range extender for the WGX102. - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. This guide. - 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 Wireless Range Extender WGX102. • Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD (240-10088-01...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The WGX102 Front Panel The front panel of the range extender. Viewed from top to the WGX102. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is a problem with an attached device. There is ...supplied to bottom, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender contains the status lights described below. AP Mode On Internet - Wireless On Blink Off The Wireless port is ...
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The WGX102 Front Panel The front panel of the range extender. Viewed from top to the WGX102. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is a problem with an attached device. There is ...supplied to bottom, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender contains the status lights described below. AP Mode On Internet - Wireless On Blink Off The Wireless port is ...
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...difficult process. It allows more people want to set up networks in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102, as range, interference, signal quality, and security to the picture. 2-6 Introduction September 2004 202-10042-01 General networking concepts, setup, and..., such as shown below . • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) The WGX102 Bottom Panel The factory default reset push button is considered so useful that more and more people to try networking while at the same time...
...difficult process. It allows more people want to set up networks in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the bottom panel of the WGX102, as range, interference, signal quality, and security to the picture. 2-6 Introduction September 2004 202-10042-01 General networking concepts, setup, and..., such as shown below . • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) The WGX102 Bottom Panel The factory default reset push button is considered so useful that more and more people to try networking while at the same time...
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... Interface Card • The computer must be within the operating range To 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 ... Set up the wireless computers with the security settings of wireless networks, networking technology, see see Chapter 3, "Installing the XE102 and the WGX102" and follow the instructions provided. 2. To learn about wireless networking security, see "Wireless Networking Basics" on the back of the wireless ...
... Interface Card • The computer must be within the operating range To 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 ... Set up the wireless computers with the security settings of wireless networks, networking technology, see see Chapter 3, "Installing the XE102 and the WGX102" and follow the instructions provided. 2. To learn about wireless networking security, see "Wireless Networking Basics" on the back of the wireless ...
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...' networking is being used, the Windows operating systems you are using to connect to the sharing files and printers on other Windows computers NETGEAR 54 Mbps Linux, refer to Get There From Here If I Do? configured with setting up small networks in the Windows network must ... to the computers like Macintosh or you are using to wirelessly connect Domain settings as login user name/ Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD (240-10088-01) and the Help information provided in Windows, refer to the computer support groups. printers at available printers...
...' networking is being used, the Windows operating systems you are using to connect to the sharing files and printers on other Windows computers NETGEAR 54 Mbps Linux, refer to Get There From Here If I Do? configured with setting up small networks in the Windows network must ... to the computers like Macintosh or you are using to wirelessly connect Domain settings as login user name/ Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Resource CD (240-10088-01) and the Help information provided in Windows, refer to the computer support groups. printers at available printers...
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... Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Follow these instructions to the Internet. There are two operation modes for configuring networking on page 5-1. • For Cable Modem Service: When 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 order to complete the range extender setup. The...
... Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - Follow these instructions to the Internet. There are two operation modes for configuring networking on page 5-1. • For Cable Modem Service: When 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 order to complete the range extender setup. The...
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...for your wireless LAN and wall-plugged LAN. In this mode. However, if you choose to configure the WGX102 in Router Mode, you can only use the WGX102 in Access Point Mode, you must be immediately used with DHCP enabled in order to have another device such...can perform more functions in Router Mode. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: The WGX102 is disabled. WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender Operation Modes The WGX102 can be sure of communication between your wireless devices, and provides a means of the correct IP addresses...
...for your wireless LAN and wall-plugged LAN. In this mode. However, if you choose to configure the WGX102 in Router Mode, you can only use the WGX102 in Access Point Mode, you must be immediately used with DHCP enabled in order to have another device such...can perform more functions in Router Mode. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: The WGX102 is disabled. WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender Operation Modes The WGX102 can be sure of communication between your wireless devices, and provides a means of the correct IP addresses...