NETGEAR WGX102 User Manual

Introduction 2-1
September 2004 202-10042-01
Chapter 2
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
®
54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range
Extender WGX102. The WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender can perform in either Access
Point (AP) Mode or in Router Mode, depending on the configuration:
• Access Point (AP) Mode — serves as a wireless range extender.
• Router Mode — provides a wireless connection for multiple computers to the Internet through
an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally
intended for use by a single computer.
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 an XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge and an external access
device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the range extender within minutes, without the need
to run Ethernet cable throughout your home.
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/WGX102.asp where you will
find product firmware updates for your 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