NETGEAR WGX102

September 2004 202-10042-01
202-10042-01
Version 1.0
September 2004
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Reference Manual for the
54 Mbps Wall-Plugged
Wireless Range Extender
WGX102

NETGEAR WGX102 Specifications

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	3 x 8.6 x 6.5 in, 75 x 220 x166 mm
weight	2.0 lb

Summary

Chapter 3 Installing the XE102 and the WGX102

Prepare to Install Your Range Extender

WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender Operation Modes

Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips

Common issues and solutions encountered during initial setup.

Chapter 4 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode

Connecting the WGX102 to the Internet in Router Mode

Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection

Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration

Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

Guidance on setting up security features for the wireless network.

Basic Wireless Settings

Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security

Detailed steps for setting up WPA-PSK encryption for wireless security.

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Viewing Router Status Information

Erasing the Configuration

Changing the Administrator Password

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning

Verifying the device's basic operational status and indicator lights.

Troubleshooting the ISP Connection

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues related to connecting to the Internet Service Provider.

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

Guide on resetting the device to factory defaults when passwords or settings are lost.