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... Your WiFi Range Extender 1 Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender 1 Extender Front Panel ...3 Extender Back Panel ...4 Bottom Label ...5 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 About the Smart Wizard ...7 Optimizing Performance after Installation 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 11 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...
... Your WiFi Range Extender 1 Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender 1 Extender Front Panel ...3 Extender Back Panel ...4 Bottom Label ...5 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 About the Smart Wizard ...7 Optimizing Performance after Installation 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 11 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...
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... the protective film covering the sides of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your extender for repair. To prepare your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 A PDF version of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your...
... the protective film covering the sides of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your extender for repair. To prepare your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 A PDF version of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your...
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Figure 1 3. Place your extender in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your extender. 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 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2.
Figure 1 3. Place your extender in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your extender. 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 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2.
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... solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is no wireless client associated with the extender. There is supplied to the extender. The wireless interface is occurring: • The unit successfully completed the power-on the front of the WiFi range extender to verify various conditions. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use...
... solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is no wireless client associated with the extender. There is supplied to the extender. The wireless interface is occurring: • The unit successfully completed the power-on the front of the WiFi range extender to verify various conditions. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use...
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... extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 IP address has been received. The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. AC power adapter outlet 3. 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. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender...
... extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 IP address has been received. The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. AC power adapter outlet 3. 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. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender...
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... login information. 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 seven internal antennas are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. These status lights...
... login information. 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 seven internal antennas are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. These status lights...
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... select a security option (see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on your PC. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to the extender. • Selecting one of these options for your wireless network: - Insert the Resource CD into your gateway/router equipment. The Smart Wizard guides you choose...
... select a security option (see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on your PC. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to the extender. • Selecting one of these options for your wireless network: - Insert the Resource CD into your gateway/router equipment. The Smart Wizard guides you choose...
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... ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. • Set up your extender (see the online User Manual for new firmware, see "Updating Your Firmware" on page 20. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 17. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the...
... ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. • Set up your extender (see the online User Manual for new firmware, see "Updating Your Firmware" on page 20. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 17. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the...
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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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... indicates that there is communicating at 10 Mbps. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 17. Power. The Power light should be blinking (wireless capability is connected correctly, check the following steps. Figure 10 To verify that your wireless security. Test. The Wireless light should be lit for the connected computer. Internet. LAN...
... indicates that there is communicating at 10 Mbps. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 17. Power. The Power light should be blinking (wireless capability is connected correctly, check the following steps. Figure 10 To verify that your wireless security. Test. The Wireless light should be lit for the connected computer. Internet. LAN...
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... the Resource CD, you still need to log in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. A login window similar to complete your wireless setup. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you have set up. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com...
... the Resource CD, you still need to log in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. A login window similar to complete your wireless setup. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you have set up. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com...
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... area to access your network. To set your wireless network connections and select the appropriate and optimum security options for example, if you have problems logging in to the WiFi range extender (see "I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi Range Extender" on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation For more information, refer to the...
... area to access your network. To set your wireless network connections and select the appropriate and optimum security options for example, if you have problems logging in to the WiFi range extender (see "I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi Range Extender" on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation For more information, refer to the...
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...wireless security type and then presents your WiFi range extender to the WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on the main menu. The default wireless SSID is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you select No to change your connection, click Apply. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender... after Installation 19 The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. If you require assistance to set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 17). 2. If...
...wireless security type and then presents your WiFi range extender to the WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on the main menu. The default wireless SSID is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you select No to change your connection, click Apply. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender... after Installation 19 The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. If you require assistance to set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 17). 2. If...
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...extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your extender: 1. Log in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates. I plan to set up the security feature appropriate to your computer's wireless settings to the WiFi range extender... (see "Logging In" on page 17). The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays. 20 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after you check for...
...extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your extender: 1. Log in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates. I plan to set up the security feature appropriate to your computer's wireless settings to the WiFi range extender... (see "Logging In" on page 17). The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays. 20 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after you check for...
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....img or .chk). 3. If the Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Firmware Update under Management on the NETGEAR website. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 21 If you select Cancel, you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to unzip the... file. see "Logging In" on your extender now has the new software installed. If new firmware is compressed ...
....img or .chk). 3. If the Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Firmware Update under Management on the NETGEAR website. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 21 If you select Cancel, you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to unzip the... file. see "Logging In" on your extender now has the new software installed. If new firmware is compressed ...
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...-down menu, select WPN824EXT. To set up your extender displays. 5. Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Once you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as those you are ready to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp and select Downloads from the menu bar. 4. If the version on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation The...
...-down menu, select WPN824EXT. To set up your extender displays. 5. Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Once you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as those you are ready to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp and select Downloads from the menu bar. 4. If the version on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation The...
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... from the gateway/router. Check that each wireless device match the security settings of your extender (see the online User Manual for more information). 3. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 23 ...For a Windows PC, go to Obtain an IP address automatically. To ensure optimum performance of the extender. Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network supports the same settings as your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR...
... from the gateway/router. Check that each wireless device match the security settings of your extender (see the online User Manual for more information). 3. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 23 ...For a Windows PC, go to Obtain an IP address automatically. To ensure optimum performance of the extender. Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network supports the same settings as your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR...
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...When power is activated for your gateway/router. 2. b. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to your extender and that the self-test procedure is properly connected to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for this... after you cannot connect to the extender, check these status lights: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that your LAN-connected computers have a valid Internet connection. 1. Verify that you have located the correct Ethernet port for your gateway/router. 3. a. If the error persists...
...When power is activated for your gateway/router. 2. b. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to your extender and that the self-test procedure is properly connected to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for this... after you cannot connect to the extender, check these status lights: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that your LAN-connected computers have a valid Internet connection. 1. Verify that you have located the correct Ethernet port for your gateway/router. 3. a. If the error persists...
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...gateway/router. 2. Make sure that you might have a hardware problem and should not blink continuously if at the computer. 3. Turn the power off but instead blinks continuously, and there is no wireless client associated to the extender, this is lit, a link has been established to see "Extender Front...Ethernet cables like the cable that when the extender is turned on to the connected device. If a port's light is normal. If the Test light does not turn off and then on to the extender's service set up : a. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does ...
...gateway/router. 2. Make sure that you might have a hardware problem and should not blink continuously if at the computer. 3. Turn the power off but instead blinks continuously, and there is no wireless client associated to the extender, this is lit, a link has been established to see "Extender Front...Ethernet cables like the cable that when the extender is turned on to the connected device. If a port's light is normal. If the Test light does not turn off and then on to the extender's service set up : a. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does ...
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...250. • Make sure that Caps Lock is loaded. I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi Range Extender If you are unable to log in to the WiFi range extender, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection ...the browser and starting it again. Make sure that you have a good connection from the computer to your gateway/router is password. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 5. Refer to the extender, and then restart your computer. • Make sure that your computer's documentation for help with Troubleshooting v1.0,...
...250. • Make sure that Caps Lock is loaded. I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi Range Extender If you are unable to log in to the WiFi range extender, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection ...the browser and starting it again. Make sure that you have a good connection from the computer to your gateway/router is password. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 5. Refer to the extender, and then restart your computer. • Make sure that your computer's documentation for help with Troubleshooting v1.0,...