Netgear WGXB102 User Manual

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit WGBX102

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

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Trademarks

NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Wi ndow s NT are registered trademar ks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruct ions, may cause harmf ul interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer 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 Kit WGBX102 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/199 1 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.

Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.

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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit WGBX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

Product and Publication Details

Model Number: WGXB102 Publication Date: July 2005 Product Family: router Product Name: 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit WGBX102 Home or Business Product: home Language: English

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Chapter 1 About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1

How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2

How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2 Introduction

Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1

802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................2-2

Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-2

Content Filtering in Router Mode .............................................................................2-3

Maintenance and Support .................. .... ... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ..2-3

Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-3

Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information .............................................2-4

The WGX102 Wireless Unit .....................................................................................2-4

The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 ...................................................2-5

The WGX102 Bottom Panel ..............................................................................2-5

The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge ...............................................................2-6

The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 .............................................................2-7

Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender Kit

How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network ................................................3-1

Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender ..........................................................3-2

Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................3-2

First, Set Up the Powerline Network ................ ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .........................................3-3

Now, Add the WGX102 to Your Wireless Network .........................................................3-5

Plug and Play Installation .........................................................................................3-6

Custom WGX102 Setup ...........................................................................................3-7

Test Your Wireless Connectivity ...............................................................................3-9

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Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips ....................................................................3-9

Logging On to Configure the WGX102 .........................................................................3-10

Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility .......................................................................3-12

Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode ............... ... ... ... ... .... ... ...3-16

Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security

Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works .......................................4-1

Configuring the Powerline Network Password ...............................................................4-2

Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security

Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .........................................5-1

Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security ..................................................................5-2

Wireless Data Security Options ...............................................................................5-2

Understanding Basic Wireless Settings .............................. .......................... ..................5-2

Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................5-5

Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................5-6

Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ......................................................5-7

WEP Security Options ............................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ..................................5-9

WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options .....................................................................5-11

Access 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

Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102

Wireless Range Extender Kit WGX102 Operating Modes .............................................7-1

Default: Access Point Mode .....................................................................................7-2

Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode ...................................................................7-3

Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup ........................................................7-4

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Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration ................................... .... ... ...7-10

Manual PPPoE Configuration ................................................................................7-12

Manual PPTP Configuration ...................................................................................7-13

Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode ....................................................................7-16

Router Mode Port Triggering ........................................................................................7-17

Router Mode Port Forwarding to Local Servers ........................................................... 7-19

Adding a Custom Service .......................................................................................7-21

Local Web and FTP Server Example .....................................................................7-21

Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example ................................7-22

Router Mode WAN Setup Options ................................................................................7-23

Router Mode LAN IP Setup Options .............................................................................7-24

Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server .........................................7-27

Using Address Reservation in Router Mode .......................... ................................ 7-28

Router Mode Dynamic DNS .........................................................................................7-28

Router Mode Static Routes ...........................................................................................7-29

Router Mode Remote Management Access .................................................................7-32

Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) .............................................................7-33

Router Mode Content Filtering Overview .....................................................................7-34

Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...........................................................7-34

Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Services ...................... ................... .............7-36

Configuring a User Defined Service ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ...7-37

Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range ............................................7-38

Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced .................................................. 7-38

Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ........................ ... .... ... ...7-39

Router Mode E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ................................ ...... 7-40

Chapter 8 Troubleshooting

NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ................................ .....8-1

Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................8-1

Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................8-2

HomePlug/Internet or Wireless Port Lights Not On ..................................................8-2

Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................8-2

Troubleshooting the Router Mode Only ISP Connection ................................................8-3

Troubleshooting Router Mode on a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ......................8-5

Testing the LAN Path to the WGX102 ......................................................................8-5

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Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................8-6

Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password ........................................8-7

Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time ..........................................................8-7

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics

Related Publications ...................................................................................................... B-1

Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1

What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1

Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2

IP Addresses and the Internet .. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................................. B-2

Netmask .................................... ................................................................ ..............B-4

Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-5

Private IP Addresses ................................. ... ... ... .......................................... ........... B-7

Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ....................................................................... B-8

MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-9

Related Documents ................................................................................................. B-9

Domain Name Server ............................................................................................ B-10

IP Configuration by DHCP ...................................................................... ... ... ... ... ......... B-10

Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10

What is a Firewall? .................................................................................................B-11

Stateful Packet Inspection ........................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................... B-11

Denial of Service Attack ..................................................................................B-11

Ethernet Cabling ................................. ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ...B-11

Category 5 Cable Quality ...................................................................................... B-12

Inside Twisted Pair Cables .................................................................................... B-13

Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-14

Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview .............................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ....C-1

Infrastructure Mode .................................................................................................C-1

Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ C-2

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................C-2

Authentication and WEP ........................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .............................. C-3

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802.11 Authentication ..............................................................................................C-3

Open System Authentication .............................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ....................... C-4

Shared Key Authentication ......................................................................................C-4

Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................ C-5

Key Size .................................................................................................................. C-6

WEP Configuration Options ................... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... . C-7

Wireless Channels ....................... .... ... ... ... ..................................................................... C-7

WPA Wireless Security ..................................................................................................C-8

How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................ C-9

How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ........................................................ C-10

What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ...................................................... C-10

WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User

Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS ..................................................C-12

WPA Data Encryption Key Management ........................................................ C-14

Is WPA Perfect? ..................................... ... .......................................... ..................C-16

Product Support for WPA ......................................................................................C-16

Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ......C-16

Changes to Wireless Access Points ............................................................... C-17

Changes to Wireless Network Adapters .........................................................C-17

Changes to Wireless Client Programs .......................... ......................... ......... C-18

Glossary

List of Glossary Terms ...................................................................................................G-1

Index

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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:

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

This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages:

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

This manual is written for the Wireless Range Extender Kit according to these specifications.

Table 1-2. Manual Scope

Product Version 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit WGBX102 Manual Publication Date July 2005

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at

http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGXB102.asp.

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How to Use This Manual

The HTML version of this manual includes the following:

• 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.

• 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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and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit WGBX102. The Wireless Range Extender Kit 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 Kit WGBX102.

Key Features

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 http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGXB102.asp where you will find product firmware updates for your WGXB102.

The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit WGBX102 connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through the included XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge.

The Wireless Range Extender Kit provides the following features:

• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 80 2.11g-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.

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802.11g Wireless Networking

The Wireless Range Extender Kit 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 Kit WGBX102 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 W indows, 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 Kit can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGXB102 as soon as they become available.

• Visual monitoring The Wireless Range Extender Kit’ 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 WGXB102 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 Kit:

• 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 Kit WGXB102 Resource CD, including:

— This guide. — Installation Guide for the WGXB102. — 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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Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information

Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label with important information. Familiarize yourself with these features of your product.

The WGX102 Wireless Unit

The front panel of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below.

Figure 2-1: WGX102 Front Panel

Table 2-1. Status Light Descriptions

Label Activity Description

Power On Green Solid

HomePlug — AP Mode

Internet — Router Mode

Wireless On

Blink Off

On Off

Blink Off

Power is supplied to the WGXB102. Power on self test. Power is not supplied to the WGXB102.

The HomePlug port (or Internet port in Router Mode) has detected a link with an attached device. No devices are attached on the Powerline network.

The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is enabled. Data is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. There is a problem with the device. See Chapter 8,

“Troubleshooting”.

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The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102

The label on the rear panel of the WGXB102 contains the items listed below.

• MAC address

• Model number

• Serial number

• Unique device Passcode (PWD)

The WGX102 Bottom Panel

The factory default reset push button is located on the bottom panel of the WGXB102, as shown below.

Figure 2-2: WGX102 Underside

Use a fine pen point or an unfolded paper clip to push in the reset button. If you press the reset button for less than 15 seconds, the WGXB102 does a soft reset, similar to unplugging and then plugging the device in again.

When you press the reset button for 15 seconds or more, the WGXB102 resets to the factory defaults, as described in “Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password” on

page 8-7.

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The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge

he front panel of the XE102 contains the status lights described below.

Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel

You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from top to bottom, the table below describes the lights on the front panel.

Table 2-1. Status Light Descriptions

Label Activity Description

Power On Green Solid

Blink Off

HomePlug On

Off

Ethernet On

Blink Off

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Power is supplied to the XE102. Power on self test. Power is not supplied to the XE102.

The HomePlug port has detected a link with an attached device. No devices are attached on the Powerline network.

The Ethernet port has an Ethernet cable connected to a powered on device such as a switch, router, or computer. Data is being transmitted or received by the wireless port. There is no active Ethernet connection.

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The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102

The label on the rear panel of the WGXB102 contains the items listed below.

• MAC address

• Model number

• Serial number

• Unique device Passcode (PWD)

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Installing the Wireless Range Extender Kit

This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Kit WGBX102 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 Kit, 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.

Internet Access

Wireless

Computer

Powerline Network

(always encrypted)

WGX102

Figure 3-1: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections

Wireless Network

XE102

Wireless Network

Wireless

Router

Ethernet Network

Wireless

Computer

Wireless

Computer

Follow the instructions below to set up your wireless range extender.

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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 Kit 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 WGXB102, the default factory settings are shown below. You can restore these defaults with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the unit.

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

Use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.

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Internet Access

Wireless

Router

XE102

Ethernet Network

Powerline Network

(always encrypted)

WGX102

Figure 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections

1. First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102)

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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.

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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.

Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102

Router

Power Internet

Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router

LAN

Ports

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

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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 W ireless 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

Internet Access

Wireless Network

XE102

WGX102

Note: The WGX102 must be configured with the same

wireless and IP address settings as your existing network.

Figure 3-6: Powerline and wireless network interconnections

Wireless Network

Wireless

Router

Wireless

Computer

There are two scenarios for adding the WGX102 to your wireless network:

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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

Internet Access

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

XE102

IP Address

192.168.0.101

WGX102

Note: The WGX102 must be configured with the same wireless and IP address settings as your existing network.

Figure 3-7: Powerline and wireless network interconnections

Wireless Network Name (SSID)

Wireless

Router

IP Address #.#.#.#

Wireless

Computer

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)

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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 WGXB102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 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.

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.

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.

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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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