802.11G Wireless Networking; Easy Installation And Management - NETGEAR WGX102 - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Reference Manual
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102
802.11g Wireless Networking
The Wireless Range Extender includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous,
high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and wall-plugged devices. The access point
provides:
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802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps.
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Operates in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes. Provides backwards
compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicates the wireless network to the higher bandwidth
802.11g devices.
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64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
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WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.
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WPA-PSK support. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which
provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.
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Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
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Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network
name (SSID) can connect.
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:
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Browser-based management
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your wireless 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.
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Firmware Updates
The Wireless 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.
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Visual monitoring
The Wireless Range Extender's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status
and activity.
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