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... 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 Related Documents...37 Contents iii
... 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 Related Documents...37 Contents iii
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...://www.mywifiext.com in to the extender to change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in to the one shown in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. Figure 11 2. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After...Resource CD, you still need to log in to the WiFi range extender any other user name or password you must open a browser window and log in the address field of your wireless setup. A login window similar to your WiFi range extender manually, you might use what you wish to...
...://www.mywifiext.com in to the extender to change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in to the one shown in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. Figure 11 2. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After...Resource CD, you still need to log in to the WiFi range extender any other user name or password you must open a browser window and log in the address field of your wireless setup. A login window similar to your WiFi range extender manually, you might use what you wish to...
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...some tips for each LAN port (see "Bottom Label" on page 32 Basic Troubleshooting Here are securely plugged in securely and the gateway/router and WiFi range extender are both turned on (see "Extender Front Panel" on page 3). Help with the following problems: •... Basic troubleshooting - "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" - "My Wireless Performance Is Poor" on page 30 • Advanced connectivity troubleshooting using the ping utility - "Testing the Path from a PC to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 30 - Verify that for correcting simple ...
...some tips for each LAN port (see "Bottom Label" on page 32 Basic Troubleshooting Here are securely plugged in securely and the gateway/router and WiFi range extender are both turned on (see "Extender Front Panel" on page 3). Help with the following problems: •... Basic troubleshooting - "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" - "My Wireless Performance Is Poor" on page 30 • Advanced connectivity troubleshooting using the ping utility - "Testing the Path from a PC to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 30 - Verify that for correcting simple ...
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...your gateway/router is activated for your gateway/router. 3. After approximately 20 seconds, verify the following: a. Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your Control Panel. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp,...that a DHCP server is correct: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that the connection to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 30. b. They should contact Technical Support. 3. Basic Functions Are Not Working After you turn on page...
...your gateway/router is activated for your gateway/router. 3. After approximately 20 seconds, verify the following: a. Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your Control Panel. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp,...that a DHCP server is correct: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that the connection to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 30. b. They should contact Technical Support. 3. Basic Functions Are Not Working After you turn on page...
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However, it is explained in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 30. The Internet port is connected and its light is supposed to see if the extender recovers. If a port's light .... Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the extender and at least one wireless device (such as a computer) is lit. If the error persists, you are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are using Ethernet cables like the cable that...
However, it is explained in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 30. The Internet port is connected and its light is supposed to see if the extender recovers. If a port's light .... Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the extender and at least one wireless device (such as a computer) is lit. If the error persists, you are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are using Ethernet cables like the cable that...
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Make sure that your computer's IP address is functional and has Internet access. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is loaded. If your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Try closing the browser and starting it again. If you are using Internet ... computer's address should be sure that the WiFi range extender can connect your computer to the extender, then open a Web browser on your gateway/router is 169.254.x.x, verify that you have an Internet connection to 192.168.1.254. Refer to access the Internet, check that the Internet connection is...
Make sure that your computer's IP address is functional and has Internet access. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is loaded. If your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Try closing the browser and starting it again. If you are using Internet ... computer's address should be sure that the WiFi range extender can connect your computer to the extender, then open a Web browser on your gateway/router is 169.254.x.x, verify that you have an Internet connection to 192.168.1.254. Refer to access the Internet, check that the Internet connection is...
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...2. Take note of the extender: 1. I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the extender's administration password to password and the IP address to verify its LAN IP address. This procedure... slowly if there is no wireless client associated with the address it gets from your gateway/router, it automatically picks a different address for your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link...
...2. Take note of the extender: 1. I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the extender's administration password to password and the IP address to verify its LAN IP address. This procedure... slowly if there is no wireless client associated with the address it gets from your gateway/router, it automatically picks a different address for your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link...
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...admin product label Login Password (case-sensitive) printed password on product label Internet Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN IP address printed on product label (also known as gateway/ router IP address) 192....Range Extender WPN824EXT. Table 2. Default Configuration Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for Daylight Saving Enabled Time Default Configuration 33 v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting ...
...admin product label Login Password (case-sensitive) printed password on product label Internet Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN IP address printed on product label (also known as gateway/ router IP address) 192....Range Extender WPN824EXT. Table 2. Default Configuration Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for Daylight Saving Enabled Time Default Configuration 33 v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting ...
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... erases your current configuration, including your web browser using the factory defaults. 36 Default Configuration v1.0, March 2008 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. Use a sharp object such as a pen or a paper clip to...
... erases your current configuration, including your web browser using the factory defaults. 36 Default Configuration v1.0, March 2008 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. Use a sharp object such as a pen or a paper clip to...
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... Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Wireless Settings ...3-3 Wireless Extender Status 3-3 Attached Devices ...3-7 Backup Settings ...3-8 Set Password ...3-9 Firmware Update ...3-11 Chapter 4 Advanced Settings and Features Advanced Wireless Settings 4-1 Wireless Repeating Function 4-1 NTP Client ...4-5 QoS Setup ...4-6 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 4-7 Configuring QoS for Internet Access 4-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Restoring the Default User Name and Password A-4 Appendix...
... Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Wireless Settings ...3-3 Wireless Extender Status 3-3 Attached Devices ...3-7 Backup Settings ...3-8 Set Password ...3-9 Firmware Update ...3-11 Chapter 4 Advanced Settings and Features Advanced Wireless Settings 4-1 Wireless Repeating Function 4-1 NTP Client ...4-5 QoS Setup ...4-6 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 4-7 Configuring QoS for Internet Access 4-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Restoring the Default User Name and Password A-4 Appendix...
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... the extender using its own user name and password.) If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use what you might use to log in the address field of your WiFi range extender, refer to the setup manual, the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. Figure 1-2... extender has its login name and password: 1. Note: The extender user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you have set up. A login window similar to your Internet connection. Logging In RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: For first-time...
... the extender using its own user name and password.) If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use what you might use to log in the address field of your WiFi range extender, refer to the setup manual, the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. Figure 1-2... extender has its login name and password: 1. Note: The extender user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you have set up. A login window similar to your Internet connection. Logging In RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: For first-time...
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... and the extender's DHCP server is enabled. The Set Password screen displays. Sometimes you to change the default password for the WiFi range extender, password, to original default settings. You can do not know the login password or IP address, you must use the restore factory settings...page A-4.) Select Set Password under Maintenance in and the default settings, see "Logging In" on page 1-5 and "Restoring the Default User Name and Password" on the rear panel of the extender. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual •...
... and the extender's DHCP server is enabled. The Set Password screen displays. Sometimes you to change the default password for the WiFi range extender, password, to original default settings. You can do not know the login password or IP address, you must use the restore factory settings...page A-4.) Select Set Password under Maintenance in and the default settings, see "Logging In" on page 1-5 and "Restoring the Default User Name and Password" on the rear panel of the extender. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual •...
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...updates after changing the password, you forget the new password you assigned, you can be able to restore all the router configuration settings. Your password can restore your currently installed version. The WiFi range extender checks the NETGEAR database for a newer...router password, use the router backup utility (see "Backup Settings" on page 3-8) to your settings from the backup. Select Firmware Update under Maintenance in using the default password of letters (both upper- RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual : Tips: • An ideal, very secure password...
...updates after changing the password, you forget the new password you assigned, you can be able to restore all the router configuration settings. Your password can restore your currently installed version. The WiFi range extender checks the NETGEAR database for a newer...router password, use the router backup utility (see "Backup Settings" on page 3-8) to your settings from the backup. Select Firmware Update under Maintenance in using the default password of letters (both upper- RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual : Tips: • An ideal, very secure password...
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...printed on admin product label Login Password (case-sensitive) printed password on product label Internet Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN ...IP address printed on product label (also known as modemrouter IP address) Extender Subnet DHCP Server Time Zone Time Zone Adjusted for the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default...
...printed on admin product label Login Password (case-sensitive) printed password on product label Internet Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN ...IP address printed on product label (also known as modemrouter IP address) Extender Subnet DHCP Server Time Zone Time Zone Adjusted for the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default...
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... to reset the extender's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to configure these settings. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Restoring the Default User Name and Password You can access the extender from your wireless security settings, and restores the factory defaults. Release the restore factory settings button, and wait...
... to reset the extender's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to configure these settings. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Restoring the Default User Name and Password You can access the extender from your wireless security settings, and restores the factory defaults. Release the restore factory settings button, and wait...
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Index Numerics 802.11g wireless networking 1-2 A attached devices 3-7 Auto Uplink 1-2 B backup settings 3-8 C client, NTP 4-5 compatible NETGEAR Products 1-3 configuration, erasing 3-9, A-4 connection status 3-6 connectivity status 2-3 D daylight savings time 4-5 defaults, restoring factory 3-9 Domain Name Server (...4-9 logging in 1-5 M MAC address 4-10 MAC address, restricting wireless access by 2-7 main menu 1-8 MIMO technology 1-1 N Network Time Protocol (NTP) 4-5 NTP client 4-5 P passphrase 1-2, 2-3, 2-6 password 3-9, A-4 performance, placement, and range guidelines 1-3 port forwarding ...
Index Numerics 802.11g wireless networking 1-2 A attached devices 3-7 Auto Uplink 1-2 B backup settings 3-8 C client, NTP 4-5 compatible NETGEAR Products 1-3 configuration, erasing 3-9, A-4 connection status 3-6 connectivity status 2-3 D daylight savings time 4-5 defaults, restoring factory 3-9 Domain Name Server (...4-9 logging in 1-5 M MAC address 4-10 MAC address, restricting wireless access by 2-7 main menu 1-8 MIMO technology 1-1 N Network Time Protocol (NTP) 4-5 NTP client 4-5 P passphrase 1-2, 2-3, 2-6 password 3-9, A-4 performance, placement, and range guidelines 1-3 port forwarding ...
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... MAC address 2-7 router LAN port 4-9 S security options 2-1, 2-5 restricting wireless access by MAC address 2-7 WEP data encryption 2-2, 2-6 WPA2-PSK (AES) Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key 2-6 WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) Mixed Mode 2-6 WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key 2-2, 2-6 settings advanced 2-7, 4-1 backup 3-8 basic 3-1, 3-3 default A-1 password 3-9, A-4 restoring factory defaults 3-9 restoring...
... MAC address 2-7 router LAN port 4-9 S security options 2-1, 2-5 restricting wireless access by MAC address 2-7 WEP data encryption 2-2, 2-6 WPA2-PSK (AES) Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre-Shared Key 2-6 WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) Mixed Mode 2-6 WPA-PSK Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key 2-2, 2-6 settings advanced 2-7, 4-1 backup 3-8 basic 3-1, 3-3 default A-1 password 3-9, A-4 restoring factory defaults 3-9 restoring...