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About This Manual
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Chapter 1
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial
information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages:
This manual is written for the Wireless Range Extender according to these specifications.
Table 1-1.
Typographical Conventions
italics
Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold
User input
SMALL
CAPS
Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Note:
This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Table 1-2.
Manual Scope
Product Version
54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Manual Publication Date
March 2007
Note:
Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at
.
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How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
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Buttons,
and
, for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
•
A
button that displays the table of contents and an
button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
•
A
button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the
product model.
•
Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.
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Printing a HTML Page:
Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a
major topic. Use the
Print
button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.
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Printing a Chapter
: Use the
PDF of This Chapter
link at the top left of any page.
–
Click the “
PDF of This Chapter
” link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want
to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
Note:
Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view
and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
.
–
Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
Tip
: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save
paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Printing the Full Manual
.
Use the
Complete PDF Manual
link at the top left of any page.
–
Click the
Complete PDF Manual
link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF
version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
–
Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
Tip
: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save
paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Introduction
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Chapter 2
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
®
54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range
Extender WGX102. The Wireless Range Extender lets you completely network your home by
simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your network connection is as close as the
nearest 110-volt electrical outlet. Now your high-speed cable/DSL connection can be available in
every room. And you can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in other rooms without
any additional wiring.
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range
Extender WGX102.
Key Features
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:
•
802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes.
•
Data encryption for both the powerline and wireless portions of the network.
•
Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management.
•
Extensive protocol support.
•
Login capability
•
Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
•
Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
Note:
This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of
publication. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in
this manual. Go to
where you will
find product firmware updates for your WGX102.
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802.11g Wireless Networking
The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous,
high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and wall-plugged devices. The access point
provides:
•
802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps.
•
Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. Provides backwards
compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicates the wireless network to the higher bandwidth
802.11g devices.
•
64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
•
WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.
•
WPA-PSK support. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which
provides strong data encryption 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 network. The following features simplify
installation and management tasks:
•
Browser-based management
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your wireless range extender from
almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly
Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web
Management Interface.
•
Firmware Updates
The Wireless Range Extender can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This
lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGX102 as soon as they become
available.
•
Visual monitoring
The Wireless Range Extender’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status
and activity.
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Content Filtering in Router Mode
When used in Router Mode, the WGX102 provides you with multiple Web content filtering
options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network
administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, Web site addresses and
address keywords. High-speed cable/DSL Internet access lines can be shared between multiple
computers. In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall
protects you from hackers.
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the Wireless Range
Extender:
•
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 Resource CD
,
including:
—
This guide.
—
Installation Guide for the WGX102
.
—
Application Notes and other helpful information.
•
Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the wireless range
extender for repair.
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