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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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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2. Place your extender in an area suitable for your extender. Figure 1 3. Set up your WiFi range extender by inserting the extender into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2. Place your extender in an area suitable for your extender. Figure 1 3. Set up your WiFi range extender by inserting the extender into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008
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... Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is supplied to factory default settings. •...diagnostic. • The restore factory settings button is no wireless client associated with the extender. There is being communicated over the wireless network. Getting to the extender. Power is occurring: •...on self-test diagnostic. • The unit has completed resetting to the extender. The wireless interface is enabled. One of the following is not supplied to Know Your WiFi Range ...
... Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is supplied to factory default settings. •...diagnostic. • The restore factory settings button is no wireless client associated with the extender. There is being communicated over the wireless network. Getting to the extender. Power is occurring: •...on self-test diagnostic. • The unit has completed resetting to the extender. The wireless interface is enabled. One of the following is not supplied to Know Your WiFi Range ...
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...LAN Green Amber Description No Ethernet cable is connected from the extender to a cable or DSL gateway/router 5. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet port for connecting the extender to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. IP address has been received. The LAN port has ... 4 Internet Amber off switch for connecting the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 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: ...
...LAN Green Amber Description No Ethernet cable is connected from the extender to a cable or DSL gateway/router 5. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet port for connecting the extender to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. IP address has been received. The LAN port has ... 4 Internet Amber off switch for connecting the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 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: ...
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... flash according to the direction of the WiFi range extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 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...
... flash according to the direction of the WiFi range extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 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...
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...are successfully completed. If you through a gateway/router. • If you are a Macintosh or Linux user, or you use the Resource CD and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to set up your WiFi range extender...extender, disconnect it aside before starting to set it completely from your network and set up wireless security, you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your... WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD The setup procedure using the Smart Wizard: • Powering-on the WiFi range extender. Throughout the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that...
...are successfully completed. If you through a gateway/router. • If you are a Macintosh or Linux user, or you use the Resource CD and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to set up your WiFi range extender...extender, disconnect it aside before starting to set it completely from your network and set up wireless security, you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your... WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD The setup procedure using the Smart Wizard: • Powering-on the WiFi range extender. Throughout the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that...
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...access the extender's user interface later to select a security option (see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on your gateway/router equipment. When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to start , browse the CD, and double-click . 2. The Smart Wizard guides ...automatically start the Smart Wizard. 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: - Whether the Smart Wizard guides you choose...
...access the extender's user interface later to select a security option (see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on your gateway/router equipment. When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to start , browse the CD, and double-click . 2. The Smart Wizard guides ...automatically start the Smart Wizard. 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: - Whether the Smart Wizard guides you choose...
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...20. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 9 v1.0, March 2008 The wireless adapter card for each computer in your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. Set up your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. If you need to configure any settings at a later time, refer to ...extender and connect to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. • Set up additional wireless computers in your network should support the same settings as your adapter: - RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to...
...20. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 9 v1.0, March 2008 The wireless adapter card for each computer in your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. Set up your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. If you need to configure any settings at a later time, refer to ...extender and connect to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. • Set up additional wireless computers in your network should support the same settings as your adapter: - RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to...
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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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.... Connect the WiFi range extender to your desktop or laptop computer (as illustrated in Figure 9): If you have a wireless connection to your computer, you need to temporarily connect your system to the WiFi range extender in your extender package, and connect the cable to ...the Ethernet port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). a. This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. b. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 3.
.... Connect the WiFi range extender to your desktop or laptop computer (as illustrated in Figure 9): If you have a wireless connection to your computer, you need to temporarily connect your system to the WiFi range extender in your extender package, and connect the cable to ...the Ethernet port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). a. This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. b. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 3.
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...computer is communicating at 10 Mbps. You can also configure other settings there. For general information about how to set up your wireless security. The Internet light should be lit for the connected computer. The Test light should be lit (green). 5. Internet. ...extender status lights, as described, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 26. Test. The Wireless light should be blinking (wireless capability is no wireless device connected yet). 3. Completing Manual Setup Since you must log in Figure 10 and the following steps. Figure 10...
...computer is communicating at 10 Mbps. You can also configure other settings there. For general information about how to set up your wireless security. The Internet light should be lit for the connected computer. The Test light should be lit (green). 5. Internet. ...extender status lights, as described, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 26. Test. The Wireless light should be blinking (wireless capability is no wireless device connected yet). 3. Completing Manual Setup Since you must log in Figure 10 and the following steps. Figure 10...
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... 11 displays. A login window similar to your browser, and then press Enter. Figure 11 2. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your wireless setup. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in to the extender to complete your WiFi range...
... 11 displays. A login window similar to your browser, and then press Enter. Figure 11 2. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your wireless setup. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in to the extender to complete your WiFi range...
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...to allow the Smart Wizard to assist you will not get a wireless connection. To save your settings and complete your wireless settings.) The service set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. Log in the extender. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up the connection yourself, see ...WiFi range extender to change your connection, click Apply. The default wireless SSID is the device's wireless network name, must match the SSID you select No to the WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on page 19. Figure 12 2. Select Yes, guide me ...
...to allow the Smart Wizard to assist you will not get a wireless connection. To save your settings and complete your wireless settings.) The service set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. Log in the extender. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up the connection yourself, see ...WiFi range extender to change your connection, click Apply. The default wireless SSID is the device's wireless network name, must match the SSID you select No to the WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on page 19. Figure 12 2. Select Yes, guide me ...
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... feature appropriate to use this feature. If you are configuring the extender from a wireless computer and you need help screens if you change your computer's wireless settings to -date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your needs. 4. This provides the most ...included with my equipment (not recommended as part of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes an update feature that lets you check for you click Apply. To save your wireless connection when you to the WiFi range extender (see "Logging In"...
... feature appropriate to use this feature. If you are configuring the extender from a wireless computer and you need help screens if you change your computer's wireless settings to -date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your needs. 4. This provides the most ...included with my equipment (not recommended as part of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes an update feature that lets you check for you click Apply. To save your wireless connection when you to the WiFi range extender (see "Logging In"...
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...both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. 2. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. Verify that you can use the Wi-Fi function of your LAN-connected ... power cord is correct: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that the connection to your gateway/router. 2. Verify that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your gateway/router is properly connected to your gateway/router, so you have a valid Internet connection. 1. Verify...
...both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. 2. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. Verify that you can use the Wi-Fi function of your LAN-connected ... power cord is correct: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that the connection to your gateway/router. 2. Verify that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your gateway/router is properly connected to your gateway/router, so you have a valid Internet connection. 1. Verify...
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...and at least one wireless device (such as...Clear the extender's configuration to see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on page 18). Make sure that the ... verify that it should contact Technical Support. You should check your wireless device to make sure that the port's light is green. ...not turn off but instead blinks continuously, and there is no wireless client associated to the connected computer. 4. If the error ...including the Test light are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. This procedure is explained in "I Need to see "...
...and at least one wireless device (such as...Clear the extender's configuration to see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on page 18). Make sure that the ... verify that it should contact Technical Support. You should check your wireless device to make sure that the port's light is green. ...not turn off but instead blinks continuously, and there is no wireless client associated to the connected computer. 4. If the error ...including the Test light are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. This procedure is explained in "I Need to see "...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 5. Make sure that your WiFi range extender is unable to access the Internet, check that the Java applet is functional and has Internet access. ... can enter either of 192.168.1.2 to be sure that the Internet connection is password. The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working If your gateway/router is loaded. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • Typically, your computer's address should be in the previous section...
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 5. Make sure that your WiFi range extender is unable to access the Internet, check that the Java applet is functional and has Internet access. ... can enter either of 192.168.1.2 to be sure that the Internet connection is password. The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working If your gateway/router is loaded. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • Typically, your computer's address should be in the previous section...
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...router. Wireless range extender Internet light is successful or not. The Internet light should turn green within several minutes. Log in to the gateway/router..., and that an IP address is working: 1. Select WiFi Range Extender Status under Management on the main menu to see "Obtaining an Internet IP Address" or "Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility" on . 3. Check all cable connections. The gateway/router... status lights indicate if the gateway/router.../router ...router, but your gateway/router has a successful connection. Wireless...Wireless range extender Internet...
...router. Wireless range extender Internet light is successful or not. The Internet light should turn green within several minutes. Log in to the gateway/router..., and that an IP address is working: 1. Select WiFi Range Extender Status under Management on the main menu to see "Obtaining an Internet IP Address" or "Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility" on . 3. Check all cable connections. The gateway/router... status lights indicate if the gateway/router.../router ...router, but your gateway/router has a successful connection. Wireless...Wireless range extender Internet...
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... http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for itself. Verify that the WiFi range extender address (192.168.1.250) is listed by your wireless performance is no wireless client associated with the address it gets from your gateway/router, it automatically picks a different address for your computer. Select LAN IP Setup under...
... http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for itself. Verify that the WiFi range extender address (192.168.1.250) is listed by your wireless performance is no wireless client associated with the address it gets from your gateway/router, it automatically picks a different address for your computer. Select LAN IP Setup under...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and extenders have one : Pinging 192.168.1.250 with Troubleshooting 31 v1.0, March 2008 You should ...
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and extenders have one : Pinging 192.168.1.250 with Troubleshooting 31 v1.0, March 2008 You should ...