Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
5-6 Wireless Configuration
September 2004 202-10042-01
Default Factory Settings
When you first receive your WGX102, the default factory settings are shown below. You can
restore these defaults with the factory default reset button on the bottom of the unit.
After you install the WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender, use the procedures below to
customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have
established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1. Log in to the WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender at its default LAN address of
http://192.168.0.101 with its default user name of admin and default password of password,
or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
FEATURE DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS
Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) All wireless stations allowed
SSID broadcast Enabled
SSID NETGEAR
802.11b/g RF Channel 11
Mode g and b
Authentication Type Automatic
WEP and WPA-PSK Disabled
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WPA settings, you will be
disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the
new settings or access the range extender from a wired computer to make any further
changes.