Configuring Wep Security - NETGEAR WGX102 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
8. Click Apply to save your changes.
Note: If you are configuring the range extender from a wireless computer and you
change the WGX102 SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your
computer to match the new settings of the WGX102.
9. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you
configured in the WGX102. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP
address by DHCP from the range extender.
Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. If NETGEAR is the Network Name
(SSID) in your range extender, you must enter NETGEAR in your computer's wireless
settings. Typing nETgear will not work.
Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the WGX102, you can configure the
advanced wireless security functions of the range extender.

Configuring WEP Security

To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be
disconnected when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless
adapter to match the range extender WEP settings or access the range extender from a
wired computer to make any further changes.
1. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WGX102.
2. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. The WEP options display.
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Wireless Configuration