Netgear WGX102 사용자 설명서
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Router WGX102
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Introduction
July 2004 202-10036-01
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Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP
The WGX102 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including
IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN
using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies
configuration of computers on your local network.
IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN
using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies
configuration of computers on your local network.
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DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own
address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses
from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses
from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
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PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by
simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such
as Entersys or WinPOET on your computer.
simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such
as Entersys or WinPOET on your computer.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Router WGX102 within
minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and
management tasks:
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 router 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.
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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Smart Wizard
The WGX102 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection,
asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
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Firmware Update
The WGX102 router 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.
take advantage of product enhancements for your WGX102 as soon as they become available.
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Visual monitoring
The WGX102 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WGX102 router: