Erasing The Configuration; Upgrading The Wireless Range Extender Software - NETGEAR WGX102 - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Reference Manual

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

Erasing the Configuration

It is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless range extender to the original default settings. The
Erase function restores all factory settings. After an erase, the wireless range extender's password
is password and the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.101.
To erase the configuration, click and hold the reset button for at least 15 seconds.
Warning: Do not turn off the power to the WGX102 until the power LED has turned solid green.
To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP
address, you must use the default reset button on the bottom panel of the WGX102. See
the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password" on page

Upgrading the Wireless Range Extender Software

Note: Before upgrading the WGX102 software, use the Backup Settings menu to save
your configuration settings. Any wireless range extender upgrade reverts the WGX102
settings back to the factory defaults. After completing the upgrade, you can restore your
settings from the backup.
The software of the Wireless Range Extender is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as
new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR
Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the file before sending
it to the wireless range extender. The upgrade file can be sent to the router using your browser.
Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the Wireless Range Extender must
support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape
Navigator 3.0 or above.
From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Upgrade
Firmware to display the menu shown below.
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Maintenance