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... Connecting Your WiFi Range Extender 11 Verifying Your Connection 16 Completing Manual Setup 16 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 Logging In ...17 Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security 18 Updating Your Firmware 20 Setting Up Your Wireless Computers 22 Help with Troubleshooting 25 Basic Troubleshooting ...25 Troubleshooting Connectivity...
... Connecting Your WiFi Range Extender 11 Verifying Your Connection 16 Completing Manual Setup 16 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 Logging In ...17 Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security 18 Updating Your Firmware 20 Setting Up Your Wireless Computers 22 Help with Troubleshooting 25 Basic Troubleshooting ...25 Troubleshooting Connectivity...
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...product package should contain the following items: • The WiFi range extender • A snap-on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. A link to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, ...the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on the extender label (see Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender). Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your extender for installation: 1. To prepare your extender. Become familiar with the...
...product package should contain the following items: • The WiFi range extender • A snap-on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. A link to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, ...the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on the extender label (see Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender). Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your extender for installation: 1. To prepare your extender. Become familiar with the...
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Place your extender in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your extender. Figure 1 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2. Set up your WiFi range extender by inserting the extender into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008
Place your extender in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your extender. Figure 1 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2. Set up your WiFi range extender by inserting the extender into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008
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Data is turned off. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the WiFi range extender to the extender. The wireless interface is being pushed to factory default settings. • There is not ...Extender 3 v1.0, March 2008 Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is occurring: • The unit successfully completed the power-on self-test diagnostic. • The restore ...
Data is turned off. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the WiFi range extender to the extender. The wireless interface is being pushed to factory default settings. • There is not ...Extender 3 v1.0, March 2008 Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is occurring: • The unit successfully completed the power-on self-test diagnostic. • The restore ...
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Extender Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824EXT extender contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the WiFi range extender includes: 1. IP address has been received, and data is connected from the extender to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. The... received. Internet port for connecting the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 AC power adapter outlet 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1.
Extender Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824EXT extender contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the WiFi range extender includes: 1. IP address has been received, and data is connected from the extender to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. The... received. Internet port for connecting the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 AC power adapter outlet 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1.
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... are active. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). Top Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the WiFi range extender includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the wireless signal. The lights flash according to the direction of the seven internal antennas are off by...
... are active. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). Top Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the WiFi range extender includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the wireless signal. The lights flash according to the direction of the seven internal antennas are off by...
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... the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from your network and set it is complete. • Select an optimum location for your existing wireless security, such as passphrase...2. • You have an Internet service connection through the procedure to manually configure your extender, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on page 1. If you use the Resource CD and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to install your WiFi range extender. Before using the Smart...
... the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from your network and set it is complete. • Select an optimum location for your existing wireless security, such as passphrase...2. • You have an Internet service connection through the procedure to manually configure your extender, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on page 1. If you use the Resource CD and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to install your WiFi range extender. Before using the Smart...
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..., and double-click . 2. Follow the instructions and prompts to select a security option (see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on your gateway/router equipment. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to the extender. • Selecting one of these conditions, before you...
..., and double-click . 2. Follow the instructions and prompts to select a security option (see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on your gateway/router equipment. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to the extender. • Selecting one of these conditions, before you...
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...extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless adapter (an adapter that you need to configure any settings at a later time, refer to check for new firmware, see the online User Manual for more information). - See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page...router's wireless function. To take advantage of your high-speed WiFi range extender, you should support the same settings as your extender (see "Updating Your Firmware" on page 22. • Keep your firmware updated. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT...
...extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless adapter (an adapter that you need to configure any settings at a later time, refer to check for new firmware, see the online User Manual for more information). - See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page...router's wireless function. To take advantage of your high-speed WiFi range extender, you should support the same settings as your extender (see "Updating Your Firmware" on page 22. • Keep your firmware updated. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 10 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD v1.0, March 2008
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 10 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD v1.0, March 2008
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Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 11 Connecting Your WiFi Range Extender If you are an advanced user, or a user of Macintosh or Linux systems. If you have an Internet service connection through a gateway/router that it aside before starting to install your extender to your gateway/router is complete. • Select an optimum...
Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 11 Connecting Your WiFi Range Extender If you are an advanced user, or a user of Macintosh or Linux systems. If you have an Internet service connection through a gateway/router that it aside before starting to install your extender to your gateway/router is complete. • Select an optimum...
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Power on the WiFi range extender (as illustrated in Figure 6): a. b. To connect the WiFi range extender, the computer, and the gateway/router: 1. Figure 6 12 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Connect the power adapter cord to your region. Your power socket may differ from the illustration (2), according to the back of the WiFi range extender (1). Plug the power adapter into a power socket (2).
Power on the WiFi range extender (as illustrated in Figure 6): a. b. To connect the WiFi range extender, the computer, and the gateway/router: 1. Figure 6 12 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Connect the power adapter cord to your region. Your power socket may differ from the illustration (2), according to the back of the WiFi range extender (1). Plug the power adapter into a power socket (2).
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Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your gateway/router: - 2. Connect the free end of the cable into the yellow Internet port on the back of the WiFi range extender (2). If you have a wired connection between your computer and your computer to the gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 7): • Wired connection. Connect the WiFi range extender to the gateway/router, and then disconnect the cable at the computer end only (1). - Figure 7 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 13
Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your gateway/router: - 2. Connect the free end of the cable into the yellow Internet port on the back of the WiFi range extender (2). If you have a wired connection between your computer and your computer to the gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 7): • Wired connection. Connect the WiFi range extender to the gateway/router, and then disconnect the cable at the computer end only (1). - Figure 7 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 13
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Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the yellow Internet port on your gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 8): - Connect it to the Internet port on the extender (2). - Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (1). • Wireless connection.
Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the yellow Internet port on your gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 8): - Connect it to the Internet port on the extender (2). - Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (1). • Wireless connection.
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..., you need to temporarily connect your system to the WiFi range extender in your extender package, and connect the cable to a LAN port on your wireless connection. Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to the Ethernet port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). Connect the other end... to set up your extender and configure your computer (2). a. b. This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 3.
..., you need to temporarily connect your system to the WiFi range extender in your extender package, and connect the cable to a LAN port on your wireless connection. Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to the Ethernet port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). Connect the other end... to set up your extender and configure your computer (2). a. b. This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 3.
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... blinking (this indicates that there is no wireless device connected yet). 3. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; The Wireless light should be lit. 2. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you are not as described in to ...from your WiFi range extender, see "Extender Front Panel" on page 3. Wireless. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 9. 16 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually You can also configure other settings there. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your...
... blinking (this indicates that there is no wireless device connected yet). 3. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; The Wireless light should be lit. 2. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you are not as described in to ...from your WiFi range extender, see "Extender Front Panel" on page 3. Wireless. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 9. 16 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually You can also configure other settings there. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your...
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... log in to the extender to your Internet connection. 3. Figure 11 2. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you must open a browser window and log in to complete your browser, and then press Enter. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17... extender using the Resource CD, you have set up. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in the address field of your wireless setup.
... log in to the extender to your Internet connection. 3. Figure 11 2. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you must open a browser window and log in to complete your browser, and then press Enter. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17... extender using the Resource CD, you have set up. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in the address field of your wireless setup.
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... have problems logging in, see "Logging In" on page 28. Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. If you have reset the extender to the User Manual that is not enabled. Indoors, computers can receive them, allowing others outside your...
... have problems logging in, see "Logging In" on page 28. Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. If you have reset the extender to the User Manual that is not enabled. Indoors, computers can receive them, allowing others outside your...
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..." on the main menu. Select Yes, guide me through the steps for this extender. To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 19. The Wireless Settings screen displays, showing the default wireless network settings for selecting a wireless security type and then presents your WiFi range extender to access the Internet. Accessing Your...
..." on the main menu. Select Yes, guide me through the steps for this extender. To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 19. The Wireless Settings screen displays, showing the default wireless network settings for selecting a wireless security type and then presents your WiFi range extender to access the Internet. Accessing Your...
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... In" on page 17). Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for and install updates as reliable). • No security. Follow the instructions in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up your needs. 4. To save your wireless connection when you to match the extender's new...
... In" on page 17). Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for and install updates as reliable). • No security. Follow the instructions in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up your needs. 4. To save your wireless connection when you to match the extender's new...