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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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... occur in der Betriebsanleitung. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Certificate of Microsoft Corporation.
... occur in der Betriebsanleitung. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 has been suppressed in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Certificate of Microsoft Corporation.
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... 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 202-10072-01, March 2005 When used in such residential areas. Customer...interference. Read instructions for Interference by the Voluntary Control Council for correct handling. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape...
... 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 202-10072-01, March 2005 When used in such residential areas. Customer...interference. Read instructions for Interference by the Voluntary Control Council for correct handling. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape...
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This manual is used to highlight information of this manual. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide...
This manual is used to highlight information of this manual. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide...
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... forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. 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...
... forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. 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...
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... modem) that is normally intended for multiple computers to 253 computers. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on time-of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides connection for use the router within minutes. This chapter describes the features of -day, Web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet...
... modem) that is normally intended for multiple computers to 253 computers. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on time-of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides connection for use the router within minutes. This chapter describes the features of -day, Web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet...
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...clearest connection so that uses seven internal antennas. RangeMax maintains your high speed throughout your home, not just when you use your wireless computers. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides...and interference and adjusts the wireless signal 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. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in 4-...
...clearest connection so that uses seven internal antennas. RangeMax maintains your high speed throughout your home, not just when you use your wireless computers. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides...and interference and adjusts the wireless signal 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. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in 4-...
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...you to easily configure 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 monitor its status and activity. The following ...NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you only for the information required for your router from the date of purchase. Introduction 2-5 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824...
...you to easily configure 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 monitor its status and activity. The following ...NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you only for the information required for your router from the date of purchase. Introduction 2-5 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824...
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... as follows: • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511) Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, including: - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to...
... as follows: • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511) Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, including: - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to...
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... assistance with setting up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on secure Internet sites. Configure my WPN824 with those already in addition to those computers. 3. home. are in place on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using to small networks in...
... assistance with setting up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on secure Internet sites. Configure my WPN824 with those already in addition to those computers. 3. home. are in place on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using to small networks in...
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... 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 how to set up your Internet connection. Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with your cable ISP. • For DSL Service...
... 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 how to set up your Internet connection. Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with your cable ISP. • For DSL Service...
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The following screen appears. 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. Click Setup and follow the prompts.
The following screen appears. 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. Click Setup and follow the prompts.
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...-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your wireless computer. 1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you simply choose yours from a computer with a wireless adapter. Typing nETgear...
...-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your wireless computer. 1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you simply choose yours from a computer with a wireless adapter. Typing nETgear...
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... on page 6-9. Documentation is available on the CD and at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, use to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. To change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on the...Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the router password, both in to proceed. Click Next to your Web browser should find the WPN824 router and display the home page as needed. 5. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2.
... on page 6-9. Documentation is available on the CD and at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, use to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. To change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on the...Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the router password, both in to proceed. Click Next to your Web browser should find the WPN824 router and display the home page as needed. 5. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2.
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...Wireless Channels" on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those identified in this SSID for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless..., as the wireless network name. Reference Manual for that network. Any device you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. This field identifies the region where the WPN824 can be used . The WPN824 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • ...
...Wireless Channels" on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those identified in this SSID for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless..., as the wireless network name. Reference Manual for that network. Any device you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. This field identifies the region where the WPN824 can be used . The WPN824 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • ...
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.../g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DHCP Server DHCP range DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 6 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use the procedures below to make any of password, or... LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net (or http://192.168.1.1) with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you click Apply.
.../g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DHCP Server DHCP range DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 6 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use the procedures below to make any of password, or... LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net (or http://192.168.1.1) with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you click Apply.
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... name (SSID). Choose a suitable descriptive name for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to change the wireless channel unless you configure in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The default channel is case sensitive; Select a channel that is not being used . Wireless Configuration 4-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 Note: The SSID is...
... name (SSID). Choose a suitable descriptive name for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to change the wireless channel unless you configure in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The default channel is case sensitive; Select a channel that is not being used . Wireless Configuration 4-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 Note: The SSID is...
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Configure and test your computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If you are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the firewall. If NETGEAR is case sensitive. Program the wireless adapter of the firewall. Log in to the WPN824 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user...
Configure and test your computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If you are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the firewall. If NETGEAR is case sensitive. Program the wireless adapter of the firewall. Log in to the WPN824 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user...
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... or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Please refer to save your network. • Automatic - Wireless Settings encryption menu 5. These values must be identical on page D-2 for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 4. AA is the same as nETgear. Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of printable characters in your settings. Select the Authentication Type and...
... or automatically program the four data encryption keys. Please refer to save your network. • Automatic - Wireless Settings encryption menu 5. These values must be identical on page D-2 for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 4. AA is the same as nETgear. Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of printable characters in your settings. Select the Authentication Type and...
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... being used by the Wireless port of the router. This field displays the geographic region where the router being used. Identifies the channel of the router. The default is NETGEAR. Click on each channel. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Wireless Port MAC Address Name...March 2005 Reference Manual for the frequencies used on the "Connection Status" button to the Wireless port of the world. See "Wireless Channels" on page D-7 for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 6-1. Figure 6-2: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 6-2: ...
... being used by the Wireless port of the router. This field displays the geographic region where the router being used. Identifies the channel of the router. The default is NETGEAR. Click on each channel. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Wireless Port MAC Address Name...March 2005 Reference Manual for the frequencies used on the "Connection Status" button to the Wireless port of the world. See "Wireless Channels" on page D-7 for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 6-1. Figure 6-2: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 6-2: ...