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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
6-10
Maintenance
202-10042-02 v1.1
Erasing the Configuration
It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to the original default settings. The
Erase function restores all factory settings. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password
is
password
and the LAN IP address is
192.168.0.101
.
To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for at least 15 seconds.
Warning:
Do not turn off the power to the WGX102 until the power LED has turned solid green.
To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP
address, you must use the default reset button on the bottom panel of the WGX102. See
“Restoring
the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password” on page 8-7
.
Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software
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 using your browser.
Note:
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the Wireless Range Extender must
support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator 3.0 or above.
From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Upgrade
Firmware to display the menu shown below.
Note:
Before upgrading the WGX102 software, use the Backup Settings menu to save
your configuration settings. Any wireless range extender upgrade reverts the WGX102
settings back to the factory defaults. After completing the upgrade, you can restore your
settings from the backup.
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Maintenance
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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 browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the
browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your router
automatically restarts. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute.
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.
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Advanced Configuration of the WGX102
7-1
202-10042-02 v1.1
Chapter 7
Advanced Configuration of the WGX102
This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged
Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode. These features can be found under the
Advanced heading in the main menu of the browser interface.
.
•
If you are using the Wireless Range Extender in Access Point Mode, the only Advanced menu
option is LAN IP Setup and the configuration options are different than the Router Mode
options. See
“Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode” on page 3-16
for
more information.
•
If you are using the Wireless Range Extender in Router Mode, you will see additional
Advanced features such as Port Forwarding and Triggering, WAN Setup, Dynamic DNS,
Static Routes, Remote Management, and UPnP. These features are described in the following
sections.
Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Operating Modes
The WGX102 can be immediately used without configuration in Access Point Mode, or can
perform more functions in Router Mode. With Router Mode installation, the WGX102 functions
as the only router in the network.
Note:
If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to
Appendix B,
“Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics”
, to become more familiar with the terms and
procedures used in this chapter.
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Advanced Configuration of the WGX102
202-10042-02 v1.1
Default: Access Point Mode
Router
XE102
Computer
Internet
Ethernet Network
Access
Wireless
WGX102
Computer
Wireless
Computer
Wireless
Wireless Network
(always encrypted)
Powerline Network
Wireless
Network
Computer
Tip:
Configure the
WGX102 with the same
wireless settings as your
existing wireless network.
Figure 7-1:
Access Point mode
In Access Point Mode, the WGX102 acts as an Access Point for your wireless devices. To use the
WGX102 in Access Point Mode, you will need to have another device such as a router with DHCP
enabled and a working Internet connection in order to access the Internet through the WGX102.
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