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•

Plug and play installation

: This option works when the wireless settings of your existing

network are the same as the default WGX102.

•

Custom installation

: Use this option when the wireless settings or IP address settings of your

existing network are different from the default WGX102. Refer to

“Default Factory Settings”

on page 3-2

.

These procedures for using these two options are presented below.

Plug and Play Installation

If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name

(NETGEAR) and you do not use security settings, then the WGX102 works immediately, and the

installation is complete. If this is not the case, go to the following section, Custom WGX102

Setup.

You can connect additional XE102 bridges to your network. If you want to change the default

powerline passwords for increased security on your powerline network, see

“Configuring the

Powerline Network Password” on page 4-2

. For information about setting up wireless security see

“Understanding Basic Wireless Settings” on page 5-2

, and the documentation for your wireless

router.

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Custom WGX102 Setup

Figure 3-7:

Powerline and wireless network interconnections

For you to be able to roam between your existing wireless network and the WGX102 and connect

easily to either, be sure the WGX102 Network Name (SSID), the wireless security settings, and IP

Address subnet (the first three

#.#.#.

of the addresses in the illustration) must match exactly those

settings in your existing wireless network. Follow these instructions to connect to the WGX102

and customize its settings.

1.

Prepare a wireless computer that has working connection to your existing wireless network.

Record the TCP/IP settings of this computer, and the wireless settings -- Wireless Network

Name (SSID), and any wireless security settings such a the WEP key.

Alternatively, you can use the WGX102 Configuration Utility to connect via a wireless

computer according to the instructions in

“Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility” on page

3-12

.

2.

Now, take this computer to the location where the WGX102 is installed.

a.

Reconfigure this computer with

–

NETGEAR

as the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Wireless

XE102

Internet

Access

WGX102

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Note:

The WGX102 must be configured with the same

wireless and IP address settings as your existing network.

Router

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

IP Address

#.#.#.#

IP Address

192.168.0.101

Computer

Wireless

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A static IP address of

192.168.0.210

and

255.255.255.0

as the Subnet Mask

b.

Restart this computer so that these settings take effect.

3.

Connect to the WGX102 by opening your browser and entering

in the

address field.

Figure 3-8:

WGX102 Login IP Address

4.

When prompted, enter

admin

for the user name and

password

for the password, both in lower

case letters.

5.

Click

Wireless Settings

in the Setup section of the WGX102 main menu. You will then see

the Wireless Settings menu.

Figure 3-9:

WGX102 Wireless Settings

6.

Enter the Network Name (SSID) and wireless security settings for your wireless network.

Be sure to click

Apply

to save your changes.

Since you are connected to the WGX102 wirelessly, you will be disconnected after applying

changes to the WGX102 wireless network name or security settings.

7.

Assure that the IP address settings match those of your existing router.

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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 by looking in the Network

Properties Status page of any Windows computer connected to your router. The “Gateway”

address listed on this Status page is the address of your router.

8.

Now reconfigure the computer you used in step 1 back to its original TCP/IP settings. Usually,

this will mean setting the computer to get its settings automatically via DHCP. Also, make sure

the wireless settings of this computer match the wireless settings of your network.

Test Your Wireless Connectivity

Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the wireless range extender from a

computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see

“Basic Installation

Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-9

.

You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Implement wireless security according to the

instructions in

“Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security” on page 5-2

.

Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips

Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.

Note:

If you change the IP Address settings of the WGX102, you will be disconnected

when you click

Apply

. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or

access the wireless range extender from a wired computer to make any further changes.

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Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:

1.

Turn off the modem, router, wireless range extender, and computers

2.

Turn on the modem, wait two minutes

3.

Turn on the router and wait one minute

4.

Plug in the wireless range extender and wait one minute

5.

Turn on the computers.

Make sure the Ethernet cable is securely plugged into the XE102.

The Internet status light on the wireless range extender will be lit if the Ethernet cable from the

XE102 to your router is plugged in securely and the modem and router are turned on.

Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly.

The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP or WPA settings of the router and wireless

computer must match exactly.

Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.

LAN and wirelessly connected computers

must

be configured to obtain an IP address

automatically via DHCP. Please see

Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network”

or the animated

tutorials on the CD for help with this

.

Check the status lights to verify correct wireless range extender operation.

If the Power light does not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the wireless range

extender on, reset the wireless range extender according to the instructions in

“Restoring the

Default WGX102 Configuration and Password” on page 8-7

.

Logging On to Configure the WGX102

1.

Connect to the wireless range extender by typing

http://192.168.0.101

in the address field of

your browser, then click Enter.

2.

For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its own user name and password. When

prompted, enter

admin

for the user name and

password

for the password, both in lower case

letters. To change the password, see

“Changing the Administrator Password” on page 6-1

.

Note:

The wireless range extender user name and password are not the same as any user name

or password you may use to log in to your Internet connection.

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