NETGEAR WGX102 - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Reference Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. NETGEAR Manuals
  4. Extender
  5. WGX102 54 Mbps Wall WGX102 WGX102
  6. Reference manual
NETGEAR WGX102 - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Reference Manual

NETGEAR WGX102 - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender Reference Manual

54 mbps wall-plugged wireless range extender
Hide thumbs Also See for WGX102 - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Installation Manual
Reference Manual for the
54 Mbps Wall-Plugged
Wireless Range Extender
WGX102
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10042-02 v1.1
Version 1.0
March 2007
202-10042-02 v1.1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for NETGEAR WGX102 - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender

Summary of Contents for NETGEAR WGX102 - 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender

  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10042-02 v1.1 Version 1.0 March 2007 202-10042-02 v1.1...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
  • Page 4 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ..............1-1 How to Use This Manual ....................1-2 How to Print this Manual ....................1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ........................2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking ...................2-2 Easy Installation and Management ................2-2 Content Filtering in Router Mode ................2-3 Maintenance and Support ..................2-3 Package Contents ......................2-3 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information ..........2-4...
  • Page 6 Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips ..............3-9 Logging On to Configure the WGX102 .................3-10 Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility ...............3-12 Configuring the LAN IP Setup Options in Access Point Mode ........3-16 Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works ........4-1 Configuring the Powerline Network Password ...............4-2 Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security...
  • Page 7 Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ........7-39 Router Mode E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ........7-40 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ........8-1 Basic Functioning ......................8-1 Power Light Not On ....................8-2 HomePlug/Internet or Wireless Port Lights Not On ..........8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ............8-2...
  • Page 8 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ........8-6 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password ........8-7 Problems with Router Mode Only Date and Time ............8-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...................... B-1 Basic Router Concepts ....................
  • Page 9 802.11 Authentication ....................C-3 Open System Authentication ................... C-4 Shared Key Authentication ..................C-4 Overview of WEP Parameters ................C-5 Key Size ........................C-6 WEP Configuration Options ..................C-7 Wireless Channels ......................C-7 WPA Wireless Security ....................C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ................ C-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ............
  • Page 10 Contents 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    110-volt electrical outlet. Now your high-speed cable/DSL connection can be available in every room. And you can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in other rooms without any additional wiring. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of publication.

  • Page 14: 802.11G Wireless Networking

    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: •...

  • Page 15: Content Filtering In Router Mode

    • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the wireless range extender for repair.

  • Page 16: Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, And Label Information

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Connectors, Reset Buttons, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators, a reset button, and a label with important information. Familiarize yourself with these features of your product. The WGX102 Wireless Unit The front panel of the WGX102 contains the status lights described below.

  • Page 17: The Label On The Rear Panel Of The Wgx102

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the WGX102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number •...

  • Page 18: The Xe102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge he front panel of the XE102 contains the status lights described below. Figure 2-3: XE102 Front Panel You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from top to bottom, the table below describes the lights on the front panel.

  • Page 19: The Label On The Rear Panel Of The Xe102

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE102 The label on the rear panel of the WGX102 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number •...
  • Page 20 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Introduction 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 21: Installing The Wireless Range Extender

    Chapter 3 Installing the Wireless Range Extender This chapter describes how to set up the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. How the Wireless Range Extender Fits in Your Network Your existing network probably has Ethernet cabled connections and wireless connections.

  • Page 22: Prepare To Install Your Wireless Range Extender

    Mode Access Point Wireless Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) All wireless stations allowed SSID broadcast Enabled SSID NETGEAR 802.11b/g RF Channel Wireless Mode g and b Authentication Type Automatic WEP and WPA-PSK Disabled Use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.

  • Page 23: First, Set Up The Powerline Network

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 First, Set Up the Powerline Network Internet Access Wireless Router XE102 Ethernet Network Powerline Network (always encrypted) WGX102 Figure 3-2: Powerline, Ethernet, and wireless network interconnections 1. First, Connect the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (model XE102) Figure 3-3: Powerline caution Do not connect the WGX102 or the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade...
  • Page 24 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 a. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your router or switch in your network. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Router Power Internet Ports Figure 3-4: XE102 connected to a LAN port on your router...

  • Page 25: Now, Add The Wgx102 To Your Wireless Network

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Plug the WGX102 into an electrical outlet near the wireless computer that you want to connect, and wait one minute. All three LEDs on the WGX102 light up. • Power: The power light should turn solid green.

  • Page 26: Plug And Play Installation

    If your network uses a NETGEAR wireless router with its default Wireless Network Name (NETGEAR) and you do not use security settings, then the WGX102 works immediately, and the installation is complete. If this is not the case, go to the following section, Custom WGX102 Setup.

  • Page 27: Custom Wgx102 Setup

    “Using the WGX102 Configuration Utility” on page 3-12. 2. Now, take this computer to the location where the WGX102 is installed. a. Reconfigure this computer with – NETGEAR as the Wireless Network Name (SSID) Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1...
  • Page 28 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 – A static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet Mask b. Restart this computer so that these settings take effect. 3. Connect to the WGX102 by opening your browser and entering http://192.168.0.101 in the address field.

  • Page 29: Test Your Wireless Connectivity

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Figure 3-10: LAN IP Setup menu If necessary, change the first three positions of the IP Address to match the first three positions of the IP address in your router.

  • Page 30: Logging On To Configure The Wgx102

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: 1. Turn off the modem, router, wireless range extender, and computers 2. Turn on the modem, wait two minutes 3. Turn on the router and wait one minute 4.
  • Page 31 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 3-11: Login window 3. Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the Wireless Range Extender and display the page shown below. Figure 3-12: Login result The Wireless Range Extender is in Access Point Mode by default.

  • Page 32: Using The Wgx102 Configuration Utility

    Note: This utility only works with wireless computers. 1. Follow the instructions above to set up the XE102 and the WGX102. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into the computer you will use to set up your wireless range extender. Figure 3-13: CD main menu 3.
  • Page 33 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Go to the Windows Start menu, programs and locate the NETGEAR WGX102 Configuration Utility program group. Run the WGX102 Configuration Utility. Figure 3-14: Login window Make sure to follow the instructions on the screen regarding the settings of your wireless adapter, and click Next to proceed.
  • Page 34 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6. Click Next to proceed. When prompted, enter admin as the user name, and password as the password, both in all lower case letters. Click Ok. Figure 3-15: Login window 7.
  • Page 35 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 9. Click Web UI to log in to the WGX102. Figure 3-16: Login window When prompted, enter admin as the user name, and password as the password, both in all lower case letters.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Lan Ip Setup Options In Access Point Mode

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Use the Wireless Settings link in the Setup section of this page to update the WGX102 wireless settings so that they match your wireless network. For assistance with this task, refer “Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity”...
  • Page 37 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP addresses — 192.168.0.101. The LAN IP address must be an unused IP address from the IP address range used on your LAN If your LAN has a DHCP server, this IP address should be outside the range of addresses allocated by the DHCP server.
  • Page 38 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3-18 Installing the Wireless Range Extender 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 39: Powerline Network Configuration And Security

    Chapter 4 Powerline Network Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to use the powerline configuration and security features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Understanding How the Powerline Network Password Works Internet Access Wireless Wireless Wireless Computer Network Router...

  • Page 40: Configuring The Powerline Network Password

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Because the data is always encrypted, the password allows you to protect your network from unauthorized access via the powerline network. • The password is case sensitive. • The password defines a network.
  • Page 41 (PWD) in the format xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx, usually shown on a label on the base or rear. Check each HomePlug device to find the Passcode to enter. For each NETGEAR Powerline device that you are installing on your network, write this number down. Example:...
  • Page 42 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Powerline Network Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 43: Wireless Configuration And Security

    Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration and Security This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your Wireless Range Extender. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your wireless range extender in order to maximize the network speed.

  • Page 44: Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network.
  • Page 45 Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use this SSID for that network. The WGX102 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Broadcast of Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect.
  • Page 46 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used. You can select “g only,” “b only,” or “g and b.” “g only” dedicates the WGX102 to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively.

  • Page 47: Information To Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information.

  • Page 48: Default Factory Settings

    FEATURE DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) All wireless stations allowed SSID broadcast Enabled SSID NETGEAR 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode g and b Authentication Type Automatic WEP and WPA-PSK Disabled After you install the Wireless Range Extender, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.

  • Page 49: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Internet Access Wireless Wireless Wireless Computer Network Router Computer XE102 Powerline Network Ethernet Network (always encrypted) Wireless Computer Wireless Network WGX102 Tip: Configure the WGX102 with the Wireless same wireless settings as your net- Computer...
  • Page 50 3. Enter the wireless network name (SSID) of your existing network. Note: The SSID is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the WGX102. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WGX102.

  • Page 51: Wep Security Options

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure wireless settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless range extender from a wired computer to make any further changes.
  • Page 52 Automatic — enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The passphrase is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key boxes are automatically populated with key values.

  • Page 53: Wpa-Psk Wireless Security Options

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WPA-PSK Wireless Security Options Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.

  • Page 54: Access List: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Access List: Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Note: When configuring the WGX102 from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the Trusted PC list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply.
  • Page 55 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WGX102 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter.
  • Page 56 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5-14 Wireless Configuration and Security 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. Changing the Administrator Password Note: Before changing the WGX102 password, use the backup feature to save your configuration settings. If after changing the password, you forget the new password you assigned, you will have to reset the WGX102 back to the factory defaults to be able to log in using the default password of password.

  • Page 58: Viewing Access Point Status Information

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing Access Point Status Information Note: You must be in Access Point Mode to view the Access Point Status screen. If you are in Router Mode, see “Viewing Router Status Information” on page 6-5 for status information instead.
  • Page 59 These parameters apply to the Wireless port of the WGX102. Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) used by the wireless port of the WGX102. The default is NETGEAR. Region The geographic region where the wireless range extender is being used.
  • Page 60 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Click the Show Statistics button to display access point usage statistics, as shown below. Figure 6-3: Access Point Statistics screen The Access Point Statistics screen fields are described in the table below: Table 6-3: Access Point Statistics Items Item...

  • Page 61: Viewing Router Status Information

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing Router Status Information Note: You must be in Router Mode to view the Router Status Mode. If you are in Access Point Mode, see “Viewing Access Point Status Information” on page 6-2 for status information instead.
  • Page 62 These parameters apply to the wireless port of the WGX102. Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) used by the wireless port of the WGX102. The default is NETGEAR. Region The geographic region where the WGX102 is being used. Channel The channel the wireless port is using.
  • Page 63 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the Router Status screen, click the Connection Status button to display the connection status, as shown below. Figure 6-5: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following fields:. Table 6-1.

  • Page 64: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that the wireless range extender has discovered on the local network. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Attached Devices to view the table, shown below.

  • Page 65: Configuration File Management

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the Wireless Range Extender are stored within the wireless range extender in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a PC, retrieved (restored) from the PC, or cleared to factory default settings.

  • Page 66: Erasing The Configuration

    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.
  • Page 67 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 6-8: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and locate the upgrade file. Click Upload.
  • Page 68 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 6-12 Maintenance 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 69: Advanced Configuration Of The Wgx102

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 in Router Mode. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and...

  • Page 70: Default: Access Point Mode

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Default: Access Point Mode Internet Access Wireless Wireless Router Computer Network Computer XE102 Powerline Network Ethernet Network (always encrypted) Wireless Computer Wireless Network WGX102 Tip: Configure the Wireless WGX102 with the same Computer wireless settings as your existing wireless network.

  • Page 71: Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advanced Custom Setup: Router Mode Internet Cable/DSL XE102 Access Modem Powerline Network (always encrypted) Wireless Computer Wireless Network WGX102 Wireless Computer Figure 7-2: Router mode In Router Mode, the WGX102 provides all the functions of Access Point Mode, plus the following services: •...

  • Page 72: Router Mode Wgx102 Internet Connection Setup

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WGX102 Internet Connection Setup This section describes how to set up the WGX102 as the only router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. If you already have another router on your LAN, you do not need to configure the WGX102 in Router Mode and do not need to read this section.
  • Page 73 ETTINGS a. Start your computer’s wireless utility program. b. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is disabled, you simply choose yours from the list on the Networks tab and click Connect. On the Settings tab page, NETGEAR is the default Network Name (SSID) and security is initially disabled by default, as shown below.
  • Page 74 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 7-5: NETGEAR Adapter screen, Settings page c. For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your settings exactly. If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you set in the wireless range extender.
  • Page 75 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 b. From the main menu, select AP/Router Mode to change from Access Point Mode to Router Mode, as shown in the figure “WGX102 in Router Mode” on page 7-4. Select Router Mode and click Apply.
  • Page 76 Note: The wireless range extender’s user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to your Internet connection. b. The wireless range extender automatically displays the NETGEAR Setup Wizard configuration assistant the first time you connect in Router Mode, as shown below: Figure 7-8: NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant Note: If you do not see this page, click Setup Wizard in the main menu on the left.
  • Page 77 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, see “Basic Installation Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-9 to correct basic problems. You can also manually configure your Internet settings, as described in “Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration”...

  • Page 78: Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode Manual Internet Connection Configuration You can manually configure your wireless range extender by selecting Basic Settings from the main menu of the browser interface. The screen will change according to which Internet connection type you select, as shown below: ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login...
  • Page 79 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 1. Connect to the wireless range extender by typing http://192.168.0.101 in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 2. For security reasons, the wireless range extender has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.

  • Page 80: Manual Pppoe Configuration

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 5. If your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the settings according to the instructions below. a. Select your Internet service provider from the drop-down list. Your choices are: •...

  • Page 81: Manual Pptp Configuration

    Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect. • Click Apply to save your settings. • Click Test to verify that your Internet connection works. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”.
  • Page 82 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 7-11: PPTP menu • Enter your Login and Password. These fields are case sensitive. • To change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the wireless range extender keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN.
  • Page 83 PC that is allowed by the ISP. Or, select “Use this MAC address” and enter it. • Click Apply to save your settings. • Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”.

  • Page 84: Configuring The Wgx102 In Router Mode

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuring the WGX102 in Router Mode The figure below shows the menu choices available when the WGX102 is in Router Mode. Figure 7-12: Router Mode menu 7-16 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 85: Router Mode Port Triggering

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode Port Triggering Port Triggering is an advanced feature that can be used to easily enable gaming and other internet applications. Port Forwarding is typically used to enable similar functionality, but it is static and has some limitations.
  • Page 86 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This table lists the current rules: • Enable — indicates if the rule is enabled or disabled. Generally, there is no need to disable a rule unless it interferes with some other function, such as Port Forwarding. •...

  • Page 87: Router Mode Port Forwarding To Local Servers

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure 7-14: Add Port Triggering Rule menu 2. For the Name, enter a suitable name for this rule (the name of the application). 3. Enable the rule. 4. For the Outgoing (Trigger) Port Range, enter the range of port numbers used by the application when it generates an outgoing request.
  • Page 88 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click Port Forwarding to view the port forwarding menu, shown below. Figure 7-15: Port Forwarding menu Use the Port Forwarding menu to configure the wireless range extender to forward incoming protocols to computers on your local network.

  • Page 89: Adding A Custom Service

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Adding a Custom Service To define a service, game or application that does not appear in the Services & Games list, you must determine what port numbers are used by the service. For this information, you may need to contact the manufacturer of the program that you wish to use.

  • Page 90: Multiple Computers For Half Life, Kali Or Quake Iii Example

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 In order for a remote user to access this server from the Internet, the remote user must know the IP address that has been assigned by your ISP. If this address is 172.16.1.23, for example, an Internet user can access your Web server by directing the browser to http://172.16.1.23.

  • Page 91: Router Mode Wan Setup Options

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you configure a DMZ server, change the MTU size and enable the wireless range extender to respond to a Ping on the WAN port. These options are discussed below. Figure 7-17: WAN Setup menu.

  • Page 92: Router Mode Lan Ip Setup Options

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall, and is exposed to exploits from the Internet.
  • Page 93 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This menu allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP in Router Mode. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below.
  • Page 94 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • IP Subnet Mask This is the LAN Subnet Mask of the wireless range extender. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or router.

  • Page 95: Using The Wgx102 In Router Mode As A Dhcp Server

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using the WGX102 in Router Mode as a DHCP server By default, the WGX102 functions as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the wireless range extender's LAN.

  • Page 96: Using Address Reservation In Router Mode

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Using Address Reservation in Router Mode When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the wireless range extender’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 97: Router Mode Static Routes

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses will not be routed on the Internet.
  • Page 98 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click Static Routes to view the Static Routes menu, shown below. Figure 7-19. Static Route Summary Table To add a Static Route: 1.
  • Page 99 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. 4. Select Active to make this route effective. 5.

  • Page 100: Router Mode Remote Management Access

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Private is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated. Router Mode Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your Wireless Range Extender.

  • Page 101: Router Mode Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.

  • Page 102: Router Mode Content Filtering Overview

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Advertisement Period: The Advertisement Period is how often the WGX102 broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status at the expense of additional network traffic.
  • Page 103 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • If the keyword “.com” is specified, only Web sites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu or .gov) can be viewed. • If you want to block all Internet browsing access during a scheduled period, enter the keyword “.”...

  • Page 104: Router Mode Blocking Access To Internet Services

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode Blocking Access to Internet Services The Wireless Range Extender allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by PCs on your network. This is called services blocking or port filtering. The Block Services menu is shown below: Figure 7-23: Block Services menu Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers.

  • Page 105: Configuring A User Defined Service

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 To specify a service for blocking, click Add. The Add Services menu appears, as shown below: Figure 7-24: Add Services menu From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices.

  • Page 106: Configuring Services Blocking By Ip Address Range

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range Under “Filter Services For”, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Router Mode Scheduling When Blocking is Enforced The Wireless Range Extender allows you to specify when blocking is enforced.

  • Page 107: Router Mode Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Router Mode Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of what Web sites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log.

  • Page 108: Router Mode E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Log action buttons are described in Table 7-2 Table 7-2. Log action buttons Button Description Refresh Refresh the log screen. Clear Log Clear the log entries. Send Log E-mail the log immediately. Router Mode E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications In order to receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-mail menu, shown below:...
  • Page 109 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Turn e-mail notification on Select this check box if you wish to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the WGX102. • Your outgoing mail server Enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You may be able to find this information in the configuration menu of your e-mail program.
  • Page 110 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 7-42 Advanced Configuration of the WGX102 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Extender WGX102. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.netgear.com. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGX102.asp.

  • Page 112: Power Light Not On

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are off when your wireless range extender is turned on, make sure that the WGX102 and XE102 are properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting The Router Mode Only Isp Connection

    IP address from the ISP. You can determine whether the request was successful using the Web Configuration Manager. To check the WAN IP address of your NETGEAR wireless range extender: 1. Launch your browser and select an external site such as http://www.netgear.com.
  • Page 114 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 4. When the modem’s lights indicate that it has reacquired sync with the ISP, reapply power to your WGX102. 5. Then restart your computer. If your wireless range extender is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem may be one of the following: •...

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting Router Mode On A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    — Using the Wireless configuration utility provided with your wireless client card, make sure the SSID of your client card is the same as the WGX102. The default is NETGEAR. — Make sure the security settings of your client card are the same as the WGX102. The default is to have WEP and WPA-PSK disabled.

  • Page 116: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 — Verify that the wireless client can detect the WGX102 using the Networks tab, Scan feature available on NETGEAR card’s Wireless Assistant interface. • Wrong network configuration — Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer or workstation.

  • Page 117: Restoring The Default Wgx102 Configuration And Password

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Restoring the Default WGX102 Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the wireless range extender’s administration password to password and the IP address to 192.168.0.101.
  • Page 118 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Troubleshooting 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 119: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102. WGX102 Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Requirements North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input United Kingdom, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input...
  • Page 120 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Data Encoding: 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Maximum Computers Per Wireless Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each Network: node.
  • Page 121 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This section provides technical specifications for the XE102. XE102 Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Requirements North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input United Kingdom, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input...
  • Page 122 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Technical Specifications 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 123: Network, Routing, Firewall, And Basics

    Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics This chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and networking. Related Publications As you read this document, you may be directed to various Request For Comment (RFC) documents for further information. An RFC is a document published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet.

  • Page 124: Routing Information Protocol

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Routers vary in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported, and types of physical WAN connection they support. The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 is a small office router that routes the IP protocol over a single-user broadband connection.
  • Page 125 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 There are five standard classes of IP addresses. These address classes have different ways of determining the network and host sections of the address, allowing for different numbers of hosts on a network.

  • Page 126: Netmask

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Class D Class D addresses are used for multicasts (messages sent to many hosts). Class D addresses are in this range: 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. • Class E Class E addresses are for experimental use. This addressing structure allows IP addresses to uniquely identify each physical network and each node on each physical network.

  • Page 127: Subnet Addressing

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Subnet Addressing By looking at the addressing structures, you can see that even with a Class C address, there are a large number of hosts per network. Such a structure is an inefficient use of addresses if each end of a routed link requires a different network number.
  • Page 128 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Note: The number 192.68.135.127 is not assigned because it is the broadcast address of the first subnet. The number 192.68.135.128 is not assigned because it is the network address of the second subnet. The following table lists the additional subnet mask bits in dotted-decimal notation.

  • Page 129: Private Ip Addresses

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table B-2. Netmask Formats 255.255.255.252 255.255.255.254 255.255.255.255 Configure all hosts on a LAN segment to use the same netmask for the following reasons: • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to its segment neighbors, it uses a destination address of the local network address with all ones for the host address.

  • Page 130: Single Ip Address Operation Using Nat

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT In the past, if multiple computers on a LAN needed to access the Internet simultaneously, you had to obtain a range of IP addresses from the ISP. This type of Internet account is more costly than a single-address account typically used by a single user with a modem, rather than a router.

  • Page 131: Mac Addresses And Address Resolution Protocol

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 This scheme offers the additional benefit of firewall-like protection because the internal LAN addresses are not available to the Internet through the translated connection. All incoming inquiries are filtered out by the router. This filtering can prevent intruders from probing your system.

  • Page 132: Domain Name Server

    Many of the resources on the Internet can be addressed by simple descriptive names such as http://www.NETGEAR.com. This addressing is very helpful at the application level, but the descriptive name must be translated to an IP address in order for a user to actually contact the resource.

  • Page 133: What Is A Firewall

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 What is a Firewall? A firewall is a device that protects one network from another, while allowing communication between the two. A firewall incorporates the functions of the NAT router, while adding features for dealing with a hacker intrusion or attack.

  • Page 134: Category 5 Cable Quality

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Table B-3. UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through Wire Color Signal Orange/White Transmit (Tx) + Orange Transmit (Tx) - Green/White Receive (Rx) + Blue Blue/White Green Receive (Rx) - Brown/White Brown Category 5 Cable Quality Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a...

  • Page 135: Inside Twisted Pair Cables

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Inside Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the other device. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device.

  • Page 136: Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, And Mdi/Mdix Switching

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Figure B-6: Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End Note: Flat “silver satin” telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug. However, using telephone cable results in excessive collisions, causing the attached port to be partitioned or disconnected from the network.
  • Page 137 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Most routers incorporates Auto Uplink technology (also called MDI/MDIX). Each LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a normal connection (e.g. connecting to a computer) or an uplink connection (e.g. connecting to a router, switch, or hub).
  • Page 138 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 B-16 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics 202-10042-02 v1.1...

  • Page 139: Wireless Networking Basics

    Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The Wireless Range Extender conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 standard for wireless LANs (WLANs) and a product update will bring the WGX102 into conformance to the 802.11g standard when it is ratified.

  • Page 140: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend the wireless network coverage.

  • Page 141: Authentication And Wep

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Authentication and WEP The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to eavesdropping and information theft. To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard has defined two types of authentication methods, Open System and Shared Key.

  • Page 142: Open System Authentication

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to authenticate. These two authentication procedures are described below. Open System Authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication: The station sends an authentication request to the access point.

  • Page 143: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The station connects to the network. If the decrypted text does not match the original challenge text (i.e., the access point and station do not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to communicate with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network.

  • Page 144: Key Size

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 3. Use WEP for Authentication and Encryption: A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data portion of every packet it sends using a configured WEP Key. The receiving 802.11 device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key.

  • Page 145: Wep Configuration Options

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all of the 802.11 client adapters on the network must have the same WEP settings.

  • Page 146: Wpa Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 8-1: Table 8-1. 802.11 Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 2412 MHz 2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz 2417 MHz 2404.5 MHz - 2429.5 MHz 2422 MHz 2409.5 MHz - 2434.5 MHz...

  • Page 147: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to secure 802.11b (Wi-Fi) WLANs, but inherent weaknesses in the standard soon became obvious. In response to this situation, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced a new security architecture in October 2002 that remedies the shortcomings of WEP.

  • Page 148: How Does Wpa Compare To Ieee 802.11I

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA will be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i security specification currently under development. WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft and uses certain pieces of the 802.11i draft that are ready to bring to market today, such as 802.1x and TKIP.
  • Page 149 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point.

  • Page 150: Wpa Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap And Radius

    WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a pre-shared key. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. C-12 Wireless Networking Basics 202-10042-02 v1.1...
  • Page 151 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Client with a WPA- enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, For example, a For example, a Meetinghouse) WPA-enabled AP RADIUS server Figure C-2: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA information element to the stations in the service set. Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key) and the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES).

  • Page 152: Wpa Data Encryption Key Management

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point.
  • Page 153 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism.

  • Page 154: Is Wpa Perfect

    Product Support for WPA Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.

  • Page 155: Changes To Wireless Access Points

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration (encryption algorithms and wireless security configuration information).

  • Page 156: Changes To Wireless Client Programs

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver.

  • Page 157: Glossary

    Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. List of Glossary Terms 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management.
  • Page 158 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access. Advanced Encryption Standard, a symmetric 128-bit block data encryption technique. It is an iterated block cipher with a variable block length and a variable key length.
  • Page 159 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. Short for Denial of Service. A hacker attack designed to prevent your computer or network from operating or communicating.
  • Page 160 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 user requests connection to a WLAN through an AP, which then requests the identity of the user and transmits that identity to an authentication server such as RADIUS. The server asks the AP for proof of identity, which the AP gets from the user and then sends back to the server to complete the authentication.
  • Page 161 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. LDAP A set of protocols for accessing information directories. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol LDAP.
  • Page 162 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Most Significant Bit or Byte. The portion of a number, address, or field that is farthest left when written as a single number in conventional hexadecimal ordinary notation. The part of the number having the most value.
  • Page 163 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 PPPoA PPP over ATM is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. PPPoE PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
  • Page 164 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 Routing Information Protocol RIP. A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations. SSID A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network.
  • Page 165 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 The TLS protocol is made up of two layers. The TLS Record Protocol ensures that a connection is private by using symmetric data encryption and ensures that the connection is reliable. The second TLS layer is the TLS Handshake Protocol, which allows authentication between the server and client and the negotiation of an encryption algorithm and cryptographic keys before data is transmitted or received.
  • Page 166 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 If a remote network contains a WINS server, your Windows PCs can gather information from that WINS server about its local hosts. This allows your PCs to browse that remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood feature.
  • Page 167 Index Numerics daylight savings time 7-41 denial of service attack B-11 802.11b C-1 DHCP B-10 DMZ 7-20 DMZ Server 7-23 Account Name 6-6, 7-11 DNS, dynamic 7-28 Address Resolution Protocol B-9 Domain Name 7-11 ad-hoc mode C-2 domain name server (DNS) B-10 Auto MDI/MDI-X B-15, G-2 DoS attack B-11 Auto Uplink B-15, G-2...
  • Page 168 infrastructure mode C-2 installation 2-2 Open System authentication C-3 IP addresses and NAT B-8 and the Internet B-2 assigning B-2, B-9 Passphrase 5-4, 5-5, 5-10, 5-11 auto-generated 8-2 passphrase 2-2 private B-7 Password 7-14 translating B-9 password IP configuration by DHCP B-10 restoring 8-7 ping 7-24 placement 5-1...
  • Page 169 Routing Information Protocol B-2 WPA-PSK 5-4 WPA-PSK Password Phrase 5-4 Scope of Document 1-1 Secondary DNS Server 7-11, 7-13, 7-15 service numbers 7-37 Shared Key authentication C-3 SMTP 7-41 spoof MAC address 8-4 SSID 5-3, 5-8, C-2 stateful packet inspection B-11 Status Light 2-4, 2-6 subnet addressing B-5 subnet mask B-5...

This manual is also suitable for:

Wgx102v2 - 54 mbps wall-plugged wireless range extenderWgxb102 - powerline wireless range extenderWgx102

Table of Contents