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... 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...
... 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...
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... Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Before you need to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any...
... Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Before you need to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Place your extender in an area suitable for your extender. 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. Figure 1 3. Place your extender in an area suitable for your extender. 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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... 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 enabled. The wireless interface is supplied to the extender. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. • The restore factory settings...
... 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 enabled. The wireless interface is supplied to the extender. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. • The restore factory settings...
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... DSL gateway/router 5. Internet port for the antenna dome light 2. IP address has been received. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. 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...
... DSL gateway/router 5. Internet port for the antenna dome light 2. IP address has been received. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. 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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... off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. The lights flash according to the direction of the WiFi range extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 These status lights are active. Bottom Label View the label on...
... off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. The lights flash according to the direction of the WiFi range extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 These status lights are active. Bottom Label View the label on...
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...setting up wireless security, you wish to manually configure your extender, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on the Resource CD to set up your existing wireless security, such as passphrase and keys, if applicable. If you use the Resource CD and the NETGEAR Smart ...• Check the package contents of your extender to ensure that steps you through a gateway/router. • If you are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it is complete. • Select an optimum location for your WiFi range extender. However, if you are successfully completed. Before...
...setting up wireless security, you wish to manually configure your extender, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on the Resource CD to set up your existing wireless security, such as passphrase and keys, if applicable. If you use the Resource CD and the NETGEAR Smart ...• Check the package contents of your extender to ensure that steps you through a gateway/router. • If you are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it is complete. • Select an optimum location for your WiFi range extender. However, if you are successfully completed. Before...
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... the instructions and prompts to start , browse the CD, and double-click . 2. 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 you can return to using the Smart Wizard: 1. Select a different language option...
... the instructions and prompts to start , browse the CD, and double-click . 2. 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 you can return to using the Smart Wizard: 1. Select a different language option...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. • Set up your network. Optimizing Performance after Installation" on page 20. The wireless adapter card for more ...range extender, you get optimum performance from your high-speed WiFi range extender. • For your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For help, go to the Internet. To take advantage of the performance of the RangeMax™ feature offered by your extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless...
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. • Set up your network. Optimizing Performance after Installation" on page 20. The wireless adapter card for more ...range extender, you get optimum performance from your high-speed WiFi range extender. • For your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For help, go to the Internet. To take advantage of the performance of the RangeMax™ feature offered by your extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless...
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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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... providing a DHCP IP address (for more information, see "Make sure that it aside before starting to your gateway/router is complete. • Select an optimum location for your WiFi range extender. 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...
... providing a DHCP IP address (for more information, see "Make sure that it aside before starting to your gateway/router is complete. • Select an optimum location for your WiFi range extender. 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...
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b. Figure 6 12 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually To connect the WiFi range extender, the computer, and the gateway/router: 1. Your power socket may differ from the illustration (2), according to the back of the WiFi range extender (1). Power on the WiFi range extender (as illustrated in Figure 6): a. Connect the power adapter cord to your region. Plug the power adapter into a power socket (2).
b. Figure 6 12 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually To connect the WiFi range extender, the computer, and the gateway/router: 1. Your power socket may differ from the illustration (2), according to the back of the WiFi range extender (1). Power on the WiFi range extender (as illustrated in Figure 6): a. Connect the power adapter cord to your region. Plug the power adapter into a power socket (2).
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Connect the WiFi range extender to the gateway/router, and then disconnect the cable at the computer end only (1). - Connect the free end of the cable into the yellow Internet port on the back of the WiFi range extender (2). Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your gateway/router: - 2. Figure 7 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 13 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). - Connect the free end of the cable into the yellow Internet port on the back of the WiFi range extender (2). Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your gateway/router: - 2. Figure 7 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 13 If you have a wired connection between your computer and your computer to the gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 7): • Wired connection.
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Connect it to the Internet port on your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the yellow Internet port on the extender (2). - • Wireless connection. If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (as illustrated in your gateway/router (1). Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in Figure 8): -
Connect it to the Internet port on your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the yellow Internet port on the extender (2). - • Wireless connection. If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (as illustrated in your gateway/router (1). Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in Figure 8): -
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... blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to set up your extender and configure your computer (2). b. a. 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...
... blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to set up your extender and configure your computer (2). b. a. 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...
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... Figure 10 To verify that your extender is connected correctly, check the following: 1. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 26. The Test light should be blinking (wireless capability is enabled). 4. For general information about how to... information about the status lights, see "Extender Front Panel" on page 17. Internet. Wireless. You can also configure other settings there. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your extender is connected correctly by checking the WiFi range extender status lights, as described, see "Basic...
... Figure 10 To verify that your extender is connected correctly, check the following: 1. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 26. The Test light should be blinking (wireless capability is enabled). 4. For general information about how to... information about the status lights, see "Extender Front Panel" on page 17. Internet. Wireless. You can also configure other settings there. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your extender is connected correctly by checking the WiFi range extender status lights, as described, see "Basic...
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....net or http://www.mywifiext.com in Figure 11 displays. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 A login window similar to complete your wireless setup. If you installed using its own user name and password.) The extender user name and password are not the same as any time you must open a browser...
....net or http://www.mywifiext.com in Figure 11 displays. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 A login window similar to complete your wireless setup. If you installed using its own user name and password.) The extender user name and password are not the same as any time you must open a browser...
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...that is not enabled. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls, and anyone with a compatible adapter can connect over wireless networks at login when you first install the WiFi range extender or when it is available from a link on ...that is in its factory default state (for your network and WiFi range extender. Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you do not configure security on your WiFi range extender, wireless security is available from a link on the Resource CD or by...
...that is not enabled. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls, and anyone with a compatible adapter can connect over wireless networks at login when you first install the WiFi range extender or when it is available from a link on ...that is in its factory default state (for your network and WiFi range extender. Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you do not configure security on your WiFi range extender, wireless security is available from a link on the Resource CD or by...
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... Internet. Figure 12 2. To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. Log in the extender. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on the main menu. Select Yes, guide me through the steps for this extender. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 The Smart Wizard configuration assistant...
... Internet. Figure 12 2. To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. Log in the extender. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on the main menu. Select Yes, guide me through the steps for this extender. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 The Smart Wizard configuration assistant...
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... features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes an update feature that lets you have set up security later through the web browser interface (not recommended). You must then change the extender's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you...
... features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes an update feature that lets you have set up security later through the web browser interface (not recommended). You must then change the extender's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you...