Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Introduction 2-3
September 2004 202-10042-01
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 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 WGX102 Wall-Plugged 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 WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to
monitor its status and activity.
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 WGX102
Wall-Plugged 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.
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