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Installing the Wireless Range Extender
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Chapter 3
Installing the Wireless Range Extender
This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender
WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet.
How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network
Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections. After
you install the Wireless Range Extender, your network will combine these three elements:
•
An Ethernet portion where the devices are connected with cables.
•
A wireless portion where the devices are connected wirelessly.
•
A powerline portion where the devices are connected over your electrical power wires.
Figure 3-1:
Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections
Follow the instructions below to set up your wireless range extender.
Wireless
XE102
Computer
Internet
Ethernet Network
Access
Wireless
WGX102
Computer
Wireless
Computer
Wireless
Wireless Network
(always encrypted)
Powerline Network
Wireless
Network
Computer
Router
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
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Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender
The powerline wireless range extender kit is designed for easy installation. Check that these
minimum requirements are met.
•
Your Ethernet network is set up with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your router.
•
Your Internet connection is working.
•
Your wireless network is set up and you have the Network Name (SSID) and any security
settings that you use (such as WEP keys).
•
Each computer that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed
and configured. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in
“Observing
Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page 5-1
.
Default Factory Settings
When you first receive your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below. You can
restore these defaults with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the unit.
Use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
FEATURE
DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS
IP Address
Default type
Fixed (static)
Default address
192.168.0.101
Mode
Access Point
Wireless
Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering)
All wireless stations allowed
SSID broadcast
Enabled
SSID
NETGEAR
802.11b/g RF Channel
11
Wireless Mode
g and b
Authentication Type
Automatic
WEP and WPA-PSK
Disabled
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Installing the Wireless Range Extender
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First, Set Up the Powerline Network
Figure 3-2:
Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections
1.
First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102)
Figure 3-3:
Powerline caution
Do not connect the WGX102 or the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to a power strip,
extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade
the network performance.
Wireless
XE102
Internet
Ethernet Network
Access
WGX102
(always encrypted)
Powerline Network
Router
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
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a.
Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your router or switch
in your network.
Figure 3-4:
XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router
b.
Plug the XE102 into an electrical outlet near the router.
c.
Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE102.
2.
Now, Install the Wall Plugged Wireless Range Extender (model WGX102)
Figure 3-5:
WGX102 located near a wireless computer
LAN
Ports
Power
Internet
Router
Wall-Plugged Ethernet
Bridge XE102
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Plug the WGX102 into an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that you want to connect,
and wait one minute. All three LEDs on the WGX102 light up.
•
Power
: The power light should turn solid green. If it does not, see
“Basic Installation
Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-9
.
•
HomePlug/Internet
: The Internet port light should be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable
on the XE102 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE102 and the
router, that the router is connected to the modem, and the modem is powered on.
•
Wireless:
The Wireless light should be lit. If the Wireless light is not lit, see
“Basic Installation
Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-9
.
This completes the powerline installation. You may connect additional XE102 bridges to your
network.
Now, Add the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network
Figure 3-6:
Powerline and wireless network interconnections
There are two scenarios for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network:
Wireless
XE102
Internet
Access
WGX102
Computer
Wireless
Wireless Network
Note:
The WGX102 must be configured with the same
wireless and IP address settings as your existing network.
Router
Wireless Network
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