Prepare To Install Your Wireless Range Extender; Default Factory Settings - NETGEAR WGX102 - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102

Prepare to Install Your Wireless Range Extender

The powerline wireless range extender kit is designed for easy installation. Check that these
minimum requirements are met.
• Your Ethernet network is set up with DHCP and an Ethernet port available on your router.
• Your Internet connection is working.
• Your wireless network is set up and you have the Network Name (SSID) and any security
settings that you use (such as WEP keys).
• Each computer that will use the Wireless Range Extender must have a wireless card installed
and configured. Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in
Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page

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.
Default address
Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering)
SSID broadcast
802.11b/g RF Channel
Wireless Mode
Authentication Type
WEP and WPA-PSK
Use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
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FEATURE DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS
IP Address
Default type Fixed (static)
192.168.0.101
Mode Access Point
Wireless
All wireless stations allowed
Enabled
SSID NETGEAR
11
g and b
Automatic
Disabled
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"Observing
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Installing the Wireless Range Extender