Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
Installing the XE102 and the WGX102 3-7
September 2004 202-10042-01
c. You may connect additional XE102 bridges to connect more computers to your network.
Note: Wireless security is disabled by default on the WGX102. For information about configuring
the WGX102 to use security settings, see Chapter 5, “Wireless Configuration”.
4. TEST YOUR WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the range extender from a
computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see “Basic Installation
Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-7.
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.
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
1) Turn off the modem, range extender, and computer; 2) Turn on the modem, wait two
minutes; 3) Turn on the range extender and wait one minute; 4) Turn on the computer.
Make sure the Ethernet cable is securely plugged into the XE102.
The Internet status light on the 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 WGX102 status lights to verify correct range extender operation.
• If the Power light does not turn solid green within two minutes after turning the range extender
on, reset the range extender according to the instructions in “Restoring the Default
Configuration and Password” on page 9-7.
• If the Wireless light does not come on, verify that the wireless feature is turned on according to
the instructions in “Basic Wireless Settings” on page 5-2.
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