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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10072-01 March 2005 202-10072-01, March 2005
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10072-01 March 2005 202-10072-01, March 2005
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... operation of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to certain restrictions. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is hereby certified that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg...
... operation of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to certain restrictions. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is hereby certified that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg...
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World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that you can access at preventing radio interference in such ...the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. Read instructions for correct handling. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WPN824 March 2005 router RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Home English 202-10072-01 iii 202-10072...
World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that you can access at preventing radio interference in such ...the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. Read instructions for correct handling. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WPN824 March 2005 router RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Home English 202-10072-01 iii 202-10072...
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...used to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text... March 2005 This manual is written for the WPN824 router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. This guide uses the following formats to...
...used to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text... March 2005 This manual is written for the WPN824 router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. This guide uses the following formats to...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters...
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... the complete manual opens in a browser window. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your printer supports printing two...
... the complete manual opens in a browser window. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your printer supports printing two...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 1-4 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 1-4 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005
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... your purchase of this product may not have all the features presented in this manual. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Go to 253 computers. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on time-of publication. Parents and network...content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides connection for multiple computers to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in 802.11g-only,...
... your purchase of this product may not have all the features presented in this manual. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Go to 253 computers. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on time-of publication. Parents and network...content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides connection for multiple computers to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in 802.11g-only,...
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...; 802.11g wireless networking at up to 50%. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WPN824 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, ... their range and speed by passphrase. 2-2 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 RangeMax is also 100% compatible with no drop-outs and no dead spots. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. • Ethernet connection ...
...; 802.11g wireless networking at up to 50%. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WPN824 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, ... their range and speed by passphrase. 2-2 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 RangeMax is also 100% compatible with no drop-outs and no dead spots. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. • Ethernet connection ...
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...temporary path to access objectionable Internet sites. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to the Internet for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your E-mail address or E-...mail pager whenever a significant event occurs. • The WPN824 prevents objectionable content from reaching your...
...temporary path to access objectionable Internet sites. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to the Internet for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your E-mail address or E-...mail pager whenever a significant event occurs. • The WPN824 prevents objectionable content from reaching your...
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..., allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account. • Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP The WPN824 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on ... Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 Extensive Protocol Support The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address...
..., allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account. • Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP The WPN824 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on ... Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 Extensive Protocol Support The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address...
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... is available. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of product enhancements for your type of ISP account. • Firmware Update The WPN824 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to...
... is available. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of product enhancements for your type of ISP account. • Firmware Update The WPN824 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to...
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..., in case you need to the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to return the router for repair. This manual. - If any of the WPN824 router contains the status lights described below. Power Test Wireless Internet Port Figure 2-1: WPN824 Front Panel LAN Port 4 2-6 202-10072...
..., in case you need to the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to return the router for repair. This manual. - If any of the WPN824 router contains the status lights described below. Power Test Wireless Internet Port Figure 2-1: WPN824 Front Panel LAN Port 4 2-6 202-10072...
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.... Data is enabled. The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to the router. Table 2-1. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Power Test Wireless On Green Solid Off On Off On Off Internet LAN On Blink On (Green) Blink (Green) On...
.... Data is enabled. The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to the router. Table 2-1. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Power Test Wireless On Green Solid Off On Off On Off Internet LAN On Blink On (Green) Blink (Green) On...
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...can be a difficult process. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. How Do I Want To? To set up the wireless computers with other computers and using home networks, ...such things as range, interference, signal quality, and security to Get There From Here If I ? 1. Set up the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Broadband Internet service is considered so useful that more and more people to try networking while at the same time exposes ...
...can be a difficult process. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. How Do I Want To? To set up the wireless computers with other computers and using home networks, ...such things as range, interference, signal quality, and security to Get There From Here If I ? 1. Set up the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Broadband Internet service is considered so useful that more and more people to try networking while at the same time exposes ...
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... the Windows network must be provided For assistance with those already in place on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in your WPN824 accordingly. To use the Print Setup feature to direct your print need to be enabled...? Reference Manual for How to Get There From Here (continued) If I am using . Configure my WPN824 with home in their homes, or 2. A Road Map for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 2-1. Use the Windows • Windows computers (wired Windows Domain settings are using to the network ...
... the Windows network must be provided For assistance with those already in place on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in your WPN824 accordingly. To use the Print Setup feature to direct your print need to be enabled...? Reference Manual for How to Get There From Here (continued) If I am using . Configure my WPN824 with home in their homes, or 2. A Road Map for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 2-1. Use the Windows • Windows computers (wired Windows Domain settings are using to the network ...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Introduction
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Introduction
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... "Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page 4-1. • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps be sure to use the computer you first registered with the contents of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or...
... "Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page 4-1. • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps be sure to use the computer you first registered with the contents of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or...
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Click Setup and follow the prompts. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 First, Use the Smart Wizard to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 Figure 3-1: NETGEAR Smart Wizard installation assistant 3-2 Connecting the Router to Configure the Wireless Router Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC. The following screen appears.
Click Setup and follow the prompts. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 First, Use the Smart Wizard to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 Figure 3-1: NETGEAR Smart Wizard installation assistant 3-2 Connecting the Router to Configure the Wireless Router Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC. The following screen appears.
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... instructions in the wireless router. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is enabled! You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is case sensitive. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up...
... instructions in the wireless router. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is enabled! You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is case sensitive. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up...