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...any liability that may occur due to the use or application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Statement of Conditions In the ...interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of their respective holders. Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks...
...any liability that may occur due to the use or application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Statement of Conditions In the ...interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. © 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of their respective holders. Inc. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks...
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... 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 Using the...
... 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 Using the...
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A PDF version of your extender. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your NETGEAR dealer. A link to return the product for repair. Before you need to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of ... region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • A blue Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT.
A PDF version of your extender. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your NETGEAR dealer. A link to return the product for repair. Before you need to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of ... region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • A blue Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT.
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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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... the power-on self-test diagnostic. • The unit has completed resetting to factory default settings. • There is a wireless client associated with this unit. The wireless interface 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 following...
... the power-on self-test diagnostic. • The unit has completed resetting to factory default settings. • There is a wireless client associated with this unit. The wireless interface 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 following...
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... computers 4. IP address has been received, and data is connected from the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet port for the antenna dome light 2. The Ethernet cable is ...The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to the gateway/ router. 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...
... computers 4. IP address has been received, and data is connected from the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet port for the antenna dome light 2. The Ethernet cable is ...The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to the gateway/ router. 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...
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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 identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. These status lights are active. Bottom Label ...
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 identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. These status lights are active. Bottom Label ...
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... start , browse the CD, and double-click . 2. The CD automatically starts and detects the language that you choose to set up your wireless security. - 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...
... start , browse the CD, and double-click . 2. The CD automatically starts and detects the language that you choose to set up your wireless security. - 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...
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...Optimizing Performance after Installation" on page 22. • Keep your firmware updated. For help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for new firmware, see the online User Manual for more information). - For information...ISP gateway/router's wireless function. The wireless adapter card for each computer in your network. If you need to configure any settings at a later time, refer to the Internet. To take advantage of the performance of the RangeMax™ feature offered by your extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless adapter (an...
...Optimizing Performance after Installation" on page 22. • Keep your firmware updated. For help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for new firmware, see the online User Manual for more information). - For information...ISP gateway/router's wireless function. The wireless adapter card for each computer in your network. If you need to configure any settings at a later time, refer to the Internet. To take advantage of the performance of the RangeMax™ feature offered by your extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless adapter (an...
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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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...the following: 1. You can also configure other settings there. The Internet light should be lit (green). 5. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 9. 16 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Power. For general information about how to ...For information about the status lights, see "Extender Front Panel" on page 17. Wireless. The Power light should be lit. 2. The Wireless light should be blinking (wireless capability is no wireless device connected yet). 3. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range...
...the following: 1. You can also configure other settings there. The Internet light should be lit (green). 5. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 9. 16 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Power. For general information about how to ...For information about the status lights, see "Extender Front Panel" on page 17. Wireless. The Power light should be lit. 2. The Wireless light should be blinking (wireless capability is no wireless device connected yet). 3. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range...
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... to change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in to the one shown in the address field of your wireless setup. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in Figure 11 displays. A login window similar to your Internet connection. 3.... Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you must open a browser window and log in lowercase letters. (For ...
... to change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in to the one shown in the address field of your wireless setup. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in Figure 11 displays. A login window similar to your Internet connection. 3.... Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you must open a browser window and log in lowercase letters. (For ...
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...Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless...of your network and WiFi range extender. To set your wireless network connections and select the appropriate and optimum security options...at a range of your WiFi range extender, wireless security is available from a link on the Resource CD ... page 28. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your network. If...walls, and anyone with a compatible adapter can connect over wireless networks at login when you first install the WiFi range...
...Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless...of your network and WiFi range extender. To set your wireless network connections and select the appropriate and optimum security options...at a range of your WiFi range extender, wireless security is available from a link on the Resource CD ... page 28. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your network. If...walls, and anyone with a compatible adapter can connect over wireless networks at login when you first install the WiFi range...
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Log in to change your WiFi range extender to set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on the main menu. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 To save your settings and complete your settings. 3. To manually set up the connection yourself, see "Logging In" on ...
Log in to change your WiFi range extender to set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on the main menu. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 To save your settings and complete your settings. 3. To manually set up the connection yourself, see "Logging In" on ...
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... help screens if you need help setting up -to-date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes ...lose your computer's wireless settings to implement, but it easy for you check for and install updates as reliable). • No security. To save your needs. 4. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to...click Apply. If you are configuring the extender from a wireless computer and you change your wireless connection when you have set up your extender. The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays...
... help screens if you need help setting up -to-date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes ...lose your computer's wireless settings to implement, but it easy for you check for and install updates as reliable). • No security. To save your needs. 4. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to...click Apply. If you are configuring the extender from a wireless computer and you change your wireless connection when you have set up your extender. The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays...
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...Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Firmware Update under Management on the NETGEAR website. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your extender. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 21 Once you can use the WinZip utility to... your extender. NETGEAR recommends that you can use it to the extender. If new firmware ...
...Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Firmware Update under Management on the NETGEAR website. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your extender. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 21 Once you can use the WinZip utility to... your extender. NETGEAR recommends that you can use it to the extender. If new firmware ...
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... select WPN824EXT. When the WiFi Range Extender Status screen displays, note the version number of each wireless computer can support the Mode and Security options that the wireless adapter on your hard disk. 7. If the version on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi ...configure your WiFi range extender, you configured on your extender displays. 5. Follow the procedure in "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the extender main menu (or through a link on your extender...
... select WPN824EXT. When the WiFi Range Extender Status screen displays, note the version number of each wireless computer can support the Mode and Security options that the wireless adapter on your hard disk. 7. If the version on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi ...configure your WiFi range extender, you configured on your extender displays. 5. Follow the procedure in "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the extender main menu (or through a link on your extender...
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...speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of your extender (see the online User Manual for each wireless computer. 4. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation... 23 For a Windows PC, go to Obtain an IP address automatically. Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router...
...speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of your extender (see the online User Manual for each wireless computer. 4. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation... 23 For a Windows PC, go to Obtain an IP address automatically. Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router...
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...using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that the connection to your gateway/router is activated for your gateway/router. 3. Verify that you have located the correct Ethernet port for your gateway/router. 2. They should contact Technical... Password and Configuration Settings" on your gateway/router, so you can use the Wi-Fi function of your LAN-connected computers have a hardware problem and should be set to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region...
...using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that the connection to your gateway/router is activated for your gateway/router. 3. Verify that you have located the correct Ethernet port for your gateway/router. 2. They should contact Technical... Password and Configuration Settings" on your gateway/router, so you can use the Wi-Fi function of your LAN-connected computers have a hardware problem and should be set to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region...
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... power off . Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the extender and at least one wireless device (such as a computer) is supposed to the extender's service set up : a. However, it ... on to a 100 Mbps device, verify that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. This procedure is explained in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings... with Troubleshooting 27 v1.0, March 2008 Clear the extender's configuration to 192.168.1.250. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does not turn on or stays on...
... power off . Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the extender and at least one wireless device (such as a computer) is supposed to the extender's service set up : a. However, it ... on to a 100 Mbps device, verify that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. This procedure is explained in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings... with Troubleshooting 27 v1.0, March 2008 Clear the extender's configuration to 192.168.1.250. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does not turn on or stays on...