User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Router WGX102
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
- Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
- First, Connect a Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102
- Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet
- Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
- Troubleshooting Tips
- Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router
- How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
- Using the Smart Setup Wizard
- NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation
- Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
- Chapter 5 Content Filtering
- Chapter 6 Maintenance
- Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the Router
- Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network
- What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem
- Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
- Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
- Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
- Restarting the Network
- Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
- Glossary
- Index
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Using the Smart Setup Wizard .....................................................................................3-15
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ...................................3-16
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-3
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................4-6
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................4-7
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-7
How to Configure WEP ............................................................................................4-9
How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security ............................................................4-11
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ......................................................4-11
Chapter 5
Content Filtering
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................5-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................5-2
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................5-3
Configuring a User Defined Service .........................................................................5-4
Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range ..............................................5-5
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................5-5
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................5-6
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................5-7
Chapter 6
Maintenance
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................6-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................6-5
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................6-5
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ...........................................................6-6
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-7
Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................6-7
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................6-8
Chapter 7
Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Port Triggering .............................................................................................7-1
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................7-3