Netgear WGX102v2 - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender driver and firmware
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WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 2
...a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment ...or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 gemä&#...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 6
... List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 5-12 Chapter 6 Maintenance
Changing the Administrator Password 6-1 Viewing Access Point Status Information 6-2 Viewing Router Status Information 6-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-8 Configuration File Management 6-9
Backing Up the Configuration 6-9 Erasing the Configuration 6-10 Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software 6-10...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
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WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 13
... all the features presented in this manual. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp where you will find product firmware updates for your WGX102.
The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge.
The Wireless Range Extender provides the following features:
• 802...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 14
...and authentication based on a pre-shared key.
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 within minutes after connecting it to the...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 15
... Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from the date
of purchase.
Package Contents
The product package should contain 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...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 29
... the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below.
Figure 3-10: LAN IP Setup menu
If necessary, change the first three positions of the IP Address to match the first three positions of the IP address in your router. You can find your router's address...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Figure 3-11: Login window
3. Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below.
Figure 3-12: Login result
The Wireless Range Extender is in Access Point Mode by default. 4. If you do not click Logout, the wireless range extender ...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 32
... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility
You can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to wirelessly connect to the WGX102 and configure it. Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Follow the instructions above to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use to set...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 34
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
6. Click Next to proceed. When prompted, enter admin as the user name, and password as the password, both in all lower case letters. Click Ok.
Figure 3-15: Login window
7. If needed, update the IP Address so that it is in the same subnet as your existing network. For example, if your existing network uses...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 44
... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network.
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 46
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
• Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used. You can select "g only," "b only," or "g and b." "g only" dedicates the WGX102 to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. "b only" dedicates the WGX102 to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802....
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 53
... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options
Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions on configuring wireless computers...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 66
... your settings from the backup.
The software of the Wireless Range Extender is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the file before sending it to the wireless range extender. The upgrade file can be sent to the router...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 67
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu
To upload new firmware: 1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and locate the upgrade file. 3. Click Upload.
Note: When uploading software to the Wireless Range Extender, it is important not to interrupt the Web ...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
- Verify that the wireless client can detect the WGX102 using the Networks tab, Scan feature available on NETGEAR card's Wireless Assistant interface.
• Wrong network configuration
- Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer or workstation.
-...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
3. The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point. The access point blocks ...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Changes to Wireless Access Points
Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following:
• The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration ...
WGX102v2 Reference Manual - Page 156
... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver...
WGX102v2 Product datasheet - Page 2
... DOS driver for operating systems that require it - A wired or wireless home router - An XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge
Package Contents - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 - WGX102 Resource CD - WGX102 Installation guide - Ethernet Cable - Warranty/Support information card - Readme Flyer
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