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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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... receiver is a trademark of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to certain restrictions. March 2005. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46...
... receiver is a trademark of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to certain restrictions. March 2005. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46...
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...Control Council for correct handling. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. 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 202-10072-01... are required. Read instructions for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com.
...Control Council for correct handling. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. 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 202-10072-01... are required. Read instructions for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com.
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...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. About This Manual 1-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 Audience, Scope, Conventions, ...following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the WPN824 router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names ...
...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. About This Manual 1-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 Audience, Scope, Conventions, ...following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for the WPN824 router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names ...
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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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... page in the HTML View. About This Manual 1-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Click the print icon in order to print. 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 a major topic. Click the PDF...
... page in the HTML View. About This Manual 1-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Click the print icon in order to print. 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 a major topic. Click the PDF...
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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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... share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access 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 you can establish restricted access policies based on the complete features as of the date of publication. With minimum setup, you with multiple Web...
... share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access 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 you can establish restricted access policies based on the complete features as of the date of publication. With minimum setup, you with multiple Web...
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...Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone by eliminating "dead spots" in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless... connection so that uses seven internal antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to deliver you use your wireless computers. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in your house with no...
...Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone by eliminating "dead spots" in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless... connection so that uses seven internal antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to deliver you use your wireless computers. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in your house with no...
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... E-mail pager whenever a significant event occurs. • The WPN824 prevents objectionable content from your computers. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to Internet content by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off -limits. • ...the network name (SSID) can be restricted by screening for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. Security The WPN824 router is equipped with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPN824 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to the Internet ...
... E-mail pager whenever a significant event occurs. • The WPN824 prevents objectionable content from your computers. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to Internet content by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off -limits. • ...the network name (SSID) can be restricted by screening for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. Security The WPN824 router is equipped with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPN824 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to the Internet ...
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...computers to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by DHCP The WPN824 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN... directly accessing the computers on the LAN, the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific computers based on the service port number of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its...
...computers to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by DHCP The WPN824 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN... directly accessing the computers on the LAN, the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific computers based on the service port number of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its...
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...LEDs provide an easy way 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 the Internet over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection.... the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The WPN824 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • ...
...LEDs provide an easy way 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 the Internet over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection.... the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The WPN824 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • ...
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... panel of the parts are 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: - Keep the carton, including...
... panel of the parts are 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: - Keep the carton, including...
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... transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Viewed from left to verify connections. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to right, the table below . The unit is on the front panel of the WPN824 router contains the items listed below describes the lights on 4321 Power 4 LAN Ports Figure...
... transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Viewed from left to verify connections. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to right, the table below . The unit is on the front panel of the WPN824 router contains the items listed below describes the lights on 4321 Power 4 LAN Ports Figure...
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... 'How to the Internet" and follow the instructions provided. How Do I Want To? To set up networks in the combined wireless and wired network. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the barriers to networking-running wires. General networking concepts, setup, and...
... 'How to the Internet" and follow the instructions provided. How Do I Want To? To set up networks in the combined wireless and wired network. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the barriers to networking-running wires. General networking concepts, setup, and...
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... assistance with the version of an application such as Microsoft Word, use WEP security features, see "Wireless Networking Basics" on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in a the combined the Windows Client and Windows Workgroup settings combined... wireless and wired File and Print Sharing. Assure that have been assigned in the Windows network must...
... assistance with the version of an application such as Microsoft Word, use WEP security features, see "Wireless Networking Basics" on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in a the combined the Windows Client and Windows Workgroup settings combined... wireless and wired File and Print Sharing. Assure that have been assigned in the Windows network must...
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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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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. 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
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to match your wireless computer. 1. wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is enabled! For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to the Internet! VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Verify wireless connectivity. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-2. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. You are...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to match your wireless computer. 1. wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is enabled! For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to the Internet! VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Verify wireless connectivity. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-2. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. You are...