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... 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 Ping Utility 31 Default Configuration ...33 Default Configuration Settings 33 Restoring the Default User Name and Password 36...
... 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 Ping Utility 31 Default Configuration ...33 Default Configuration Settings 33 Restoring the Default User Name and Password 36...
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Before using the Smart Wizard™ on page 11. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are successfully completed. However, if you are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from ...Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 v1.0, March 2008 If you use the Resource CD and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to ensure that you have the configuration information for your existing wireless security, such as passphrase and keys, if applicable. Throughout the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to...
Before using the Smart Wizard™ on page 11. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are successfully completed. However, if you are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from ...Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 v1.0, March 2008 If you use the Resource CD and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to ensure that you have the configuration information for your existing wireless security, such as passphrase and keys, if applicable. Throughout the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to...
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Set up to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for more information). - The wireless adapter card for each computer in your adapter: - For help, go to 108 Mbps). • Disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For information about how to "Accessing ...Internet. To take advantage of the performance of the RangeMax™ feature offered by your 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 your...
Set up to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for more information). - The wireless adapter card for each computer in your adapter: - For help, go to 108 Mbps). • Disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For information about how to "Accessing ...Internet. To take advantage of the performance of the RangeMax™ feature offered by your 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 your...
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... to your computer, you need to temporarily connect your system to the WiFi range extender in your wireless connection. Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to set up your extender and configure your extender package, and connect the cable to the Ethernet port on the extender, for example...
... to your computer, you need to temporarily connect your system to the WiFi range extender in your wireless connection. Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to set up your extender and configure your extender package, and connect the cable to the Ethernet port on the extender, for example...
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...should be lit (green). 5. A LAN port light should be lit for the connected computer. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you are not as described in to your extender to ensure the best performance from your WiFi range ... the status lights, see "Extender Front Panel" on page 17. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; The Wireless light should be blinking (wireless capability is no wireless device connected yet). 3. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your extender is connected correctly by checking the WiFi range extender...
...should be lit (green). 5. A LAN port light should be lit for the connected computer. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you are not as described in to your extender to ensure the best performance from your WiFi range ... the status lights, see "Extender Front Panel" on page 17. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; The Wireless light should be blinking (wireless capability is no wireless device connected yet). 3. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your extender is connected correctly by checking the WiFi range extender...
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...you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. For more information, refer to the User Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD or by clicking the Documentation link on the main menu of your network and WiFi range extender. If you do not configure security on ...the main menu of several hundred feet. For more information, refer to the User Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD or by clicking the Documentation link on your WiFi range extender, wireless security is in its factory default...
...you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. For more information, refer to the User Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD or by clicking the Documentation link on the main menu of your network and WiFi range extender. If you do not configure security on ...the main menu of several hundred feet. For more information, refer to the User Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD or by clicking the Documentation link on your WiFi range extender, wireless security is in its factory default...
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... assist you through the steps for this extender. The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. The Smart Wizard guides you with configuring your wireless settings.) The service set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. The Wireless Settings screen displays, showing the default wireless network settings for selecting a wireless security type and then presents your connection, click Apply. Accessing...
... assist you through the steps for this extender. The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. The Smart Wizard guides you with configuring your wireless settings.) The service set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. The Wireless Settings screen displays, showing the default wireless network settings for selecting a wireless security type and then presents your connection, click Apply. Accessing...
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...). To save your extender: 1. You must then change the extender's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your computer's wireless settings to use this feature. Follow the instructions in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up your settings click Apply....older adapters. • WPA2-PSK (AES). If you are configuring the extender from a wireless computer and you change your wireless connection when you check for and install updates as reliable). • No security. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for you to the...
...). To save your extender: 1. You must then change the extender's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your computer's wireless settings to use this feature. Follow the instructions in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up your settings click Apply....older adapters. • WPA2-PSK (AES). If you are configuring the extender from a wireless computer and you change your wireless connection when you check for and install updates as reliable). • No security. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for you to the...
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...methods, refer to your extender firmware. 3. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WPN824EXT. If you selected in "To install the updated firmware to the online User Manual for wireless connectivity: 1. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file ...to configure your wireless computers with the extender, the settings of your extender:" on page 21 to a location on your extender displays. 5. Go to work with the same settings as the WiFi range extender. 2. To set up your wireless computers to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp...
...methods, refer to your extender firmware. 3. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WPN824EXT. If you selected in "To install the updated firmware to the online User Manual for wireless connectivity: 1. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file ...to configure your wireless computers with the extender, the settings of your extender:" on page 21 to a location on your extender displays. 5. Go to work with the same settings as the WiFi range extender. 2. To set up your wireless computers to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp...
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... Make sure that for correcting simple problems you do not have . "My Wireless Performance Is Poor" on page 5). Help with a securely plugged in : 1. "Testing the Path from a PC to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 31 - The label on the bottom of the WiFi ...Common Things That Can Go Wrong" - "I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi range extender from the gateway/router is plugged in securely and the gateway/router and WiFi range extender are securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding WiFi range extender LAN port status light is ...
... Make sure that for correcting simple problems you do not have . "My Wireless Performance Is Poor" on page 5). Help with a securely plugged in : 1. "Testing the Path from a PC to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 31 - The label on the bottom of the WiFi ...Common Things That Can Go Wrong" - "I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi range extender from the gateway/router is plugged in securely and the gateway/router and WiFi range extender are securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding WiFi range extender LAN port status light is ...
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..., you have deactivated the Wi-Fi function on your gateway/router, so you cannot connect to the WiFi range extender, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 30. Verify that a DHCP server is...with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your gateway/router. 3. a. Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your extender and that the power supply adapter...
..., you have deactivated the Wi-Fi function on your gateway/router, so you cannot connect to the WiFi range extender, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 30. Verify that a DHCP server is...with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your gateway/router. 3. a. Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your extender and that the power supply adapter...
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... If all lights including the Test light are secure at the extender and at least one wireless device (such as a computer) is explained in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on to the connected computer. 4. This procedure is supposed to see if the extender... recovers. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are still on for any local ports that power is made: 1. Make sure that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router...
... If all lights including the Test light are secure at the extender and at least one wireless device (such as a computer) is explained in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on to the connected computer. 4. This procedure is supposed to see if the extender... recovers. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are still on for any local ports that power is made: 1. Make sure that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router...
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...menu. The Test light blinks slowly if there is poor, there are several potential causes. This procedure will erase all the current configuration settings and restore the factory defaults. However, if the extender detects a conflict with the WiFi range extender. I Need to Restore ... you have disabled your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to press and hold the restore factory settings button for itself. To improve poor performance: 1. Use a sharp object like a pen or a paper clip to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for ...
...menu. The Test light blinks slowly if there is poor, there are several potential causes. This procedure will erase all the current configuration settings and restore the factory defaults. However, if the extender detects a conflict with the WiFi range extender. I Need to Restore ... you have disabled your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to press and hold the restore factory settings button for itself. To improve poor performance: 1. Use a sharp object like a pen or a paper clip to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for ...
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... functioning correctly, you could have a diagnostic utility called ping that the LAN path from your computer to your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration Help with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from a PC to Your Extender You can ping the...
... functioning correctly, you could have a diagnostic utility called ping that the LAN path from your computer to your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration Help with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from a PC to Your Extender You can ping the...
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....1. If you do not receive replies: • Make sure that the gateway/router has Internet access, and check whether other clients that are connected with the gateway/router are functioning correctly. • Check that the addresses on both installed and configured on your ISP's DNS server. Verify that the IP address for your...
....1. If you do not receive replies: • Make sure that the gateway/router has Internet access, and check whether other clients that are connected with the gateway/router are functioning correctly. • Check that the addresses on both installed and configured on your ISP's DNS server. Verify that the IP address for your...
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... address printed on product label (also known as gateway/ router IP address) 192.168.1.250 Extender Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time Time Zone Adjusted for the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Table 2. Default Configuration Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications...
... address printed on product label (also known as gateway/ router IP address) 192.168.1.250 Extender Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time Time Zone Adjusted for the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Table 2. Default Configuration Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications...
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... g/b Data Rate Best Output Power Full a. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 2. Actual throughput will vary. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled SSID Name NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Transmission Speed Enabled Autoa Country/Region United States in .) 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) Environmental Specifications...
... g/b Data Rate Best Output Power Full a. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 2. Actual throughput will vary. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled SSID Name NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Transmission Speed Enabled Autoa Country/Region United States in .) 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) Environmental Specifications...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of wireless network traffic generated by each node. Typically 30-70 nodes. 2.412-2.462 GHz (US) 2.457-2.462 GHz (Spain) 2.412-2.484 GHz (Japan) 2.457-2.472 GHz (...France) 2.412-2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP, WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK. Default Configuration 35 v1...
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of wireless network traffic generated by each node. Typically 30-70 nodes. 2.412-2.462 GHz (US) 2.457-2.462 GHz (Spain) 2.412-2.484 GHz (Japan) 2.457-2.472 GHz (...France) 2.412-2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 40-bit (also called 64-bit) and 128-bit WEP, WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK. Default Configuration 35 v1...
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... settings are restored so that reset the extender's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to configure these settings. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Restoring the Default User Name and Password You can access the extender from your wireless security settings, and restores the factory defaults.
... settings are restored so that reset the extender's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to configure these settings. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Restoring the Default User Name and Password You can access the extender from your wireless security settings, and restores the factory defaults.
WPN824EXT User Manual
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... Updates 1-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-3 Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 1-3 Logging In ...1-5 Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login 1-6 About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu 1-8 Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Enhancing the Security of Your Network 2-1 Wireless Settings Record 2-2 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-3 Selecting a Wireless Security Option 2-5 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 2-7 Chapter 3 Setup...
... Updates 1-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-3 Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 1-3 Logging In ...1-5 Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login 1-6 About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu 1-8 Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Enhancing the Security of Your Network 2-1 Wireless Settings Record 2-2 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-3 Selecting a Wireless Security Option 2-5 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 2-7 Chapter 3 Setup...