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... Your WiFi Range Extender 1 Unpacking Your New WiFi 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 Connectivity...
... Your WiFi Range Extender 1 Unpacking Your New WiFi 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 Connectivity...
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... the protective film covering the sides of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. A link to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 especially the status lights-and the important information on the extender label (see Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender). Before you need to Know Your WiFi Range Extender Congratulations on your purchase of your extender, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label...
... the protective film covering the sides of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. A link to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 especially the status lights-and the important information on the extender label (see Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender). Before you need to Know Your WiFi Range Extender Congratulations on your purchase of your extender, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label...
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Place your extender in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 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 your extender. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2.
Place your extender in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 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 your extender. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2.
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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 no wireless client associated with the extender. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. • The unit has completed resetting to factory default...
... 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 no wireless client associated with the extender. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. • The unit has completed resetting to factory default...
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... cable is connected from the extender to the gateway/ router. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. 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: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. Status...
... cable is connected from the extender to the gateway/ router. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. 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: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. Status...
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...default login information. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). 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 default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom of the WiFi range extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 The lights flash according to the direction of the wireless...
...default login information. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). 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 default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom of the WiFi range extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 The lights flash according to the direction of the wireless...
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... in the specific steps needed in setting up your wireless network in the extender's browser interface. • Selecting one of these conditions, before you in these options for 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...
... in the specific steps needed in setting up your wireless network in the extender's browser interface. • Selecting one of these conditions, before you in these options for 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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... should disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. The wireless adapter card for each computer in your network to access the WiFi range extender and connect to "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation The following procedures will ensure that supports up your network. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the...
... should disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. The wireless adapter card for each computer in your network to access the WiFi range extender and connect to "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation The following procedures will ensure that supports up your network. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the...
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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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... 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 wireless security. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 17. The Test light should be blinking (wireless capability is no wireless device connected yet). 3. amber indicates communication at 100...
... 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 wireless security. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 17. The Test light should be blinking (wireless capability is no wireless device connected yet). 3. amber indicates communication at 100...
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... CD, you still need to log in to the one shown in to complete your wireless setup. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 When prompted, enter admin for the...
... CD, you still need to log in to the one shown in to complete your wireless setup. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 When prompted, enter admin for the...
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... on page 28. The Smart Wizard appears only at a range of your extender. If you do not configure security on your WiFi range extender, wireless security is available from a link on the Resource CD or by clicking the Documentation link on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation For more information, refer to the User Manual...
... on page 28. The Smart Wizard appears only at a range of your extender. If you do not configure security on your WiFi range extender, wireless security is available from a link on the Resource CD or by clicking the Documentation link on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation For more information, refer to the User Manual...
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...page 19. Log in to set identifier (SSID) of any wireless adapter, which is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you configured in the extender. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 Figure 12 2. To save your settings and... complete your settings. 3. The default wireless SSID is the device's wireless network name, must match the SSID you require assistance ...
...page 19. Log in to set identifier (SSID) of any wireless adapter, which is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you configured in the extender. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 Figure 12 2. To save your settings and... complete your settings. 3. The default wireless SSID is the device's wireless network name, must match the SSID you require assistance ...
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... To save your extender. You must then change the extender's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you need help screens if you click Apply. The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays. 20 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after you check ...for and install updates. This provides the most reliable security compatible with older adapters. • WPA2-PSK (AES). You must be compatible with my equipment. • WPA-PSK (TKIP). Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is ...
... To save your extender. You must then change the extender's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you need help screens if you click Apply. The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays. 20 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after you check ...for and install updates. This provides the most reliable security compatible with older adapters. • WPA2-PSK (AES). You must be compatible with my equipment. • WPA-PSK (TKIP). Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is ...
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... main menu. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 21 The upload process takes several minutes. If, however, the file is a .zip file, then the image is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to the extender. Log in .img or .chk). 3. The extender automatically checks the NETGEAR database for new extender firmware: 1. 2. If you...
... main menu. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 21 The upload process takes several minutes. If, however, the file is a .zip file, then the image is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to the extender. Log in .img or .chk). 3. The extender automatically checks the NETGEAR database for new extender firmware: 1. 2. If you...
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...WiFi range extender. 2. Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Once you have set up your wireless computers with the extender, the settings of each wireless computer must match the WiFi range extender's settings exactly. Go to configure your WiFi range extender, you are ready to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT...the procedure in "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on your extender displays. 5. Check that the wireless adapter on each computer to a location on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation
...WiFi range extender. 2. Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Once you have set up your wireless computers with the extender, the settings of each wireless computer must match the WiFi range extender's settings exactly. Go to configure your WiFi range extender, you are ready to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT...the procedure in "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on your extender displays. 5. Check that the wireless adapter on each computer to a location on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation
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... settings as your extender (see the online User Manual for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 23 Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that each...
... settings as your extender (see the online User Manual for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 23 Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that each...
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...router is running. 4. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for this product. They should contact Technical Support. 3. If the Power light does not turn solid green within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test procedure is correct: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender... problem and should be set to the instructions in the Network Connections section of the WiFi range extender. If the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your gateway/router. 2.
...router is running. 4. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for this product. They should contact Technical Support. 3. If the Power light does not turn solid green within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test procedure is correct: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender... problem and should be set to the instructions in the Network Connections section of the WiFi range extender. If the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your gateway/router. 2.
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...: a. Make sure that you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. The LAN port lights are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. c. If the port is 10 Mbps, the light is made: 1. If the Test light does not turn off and back...for about the status lights, see if the extender recovers. b. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does not turn on or stays on, the extender has a problem. 2. However, it is connected to see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on page 18). If all lights ...
...: a. Make sure that you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. The LAN port lights are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. c. If the port is 10 Mbps, the light is made: 1. If the Test light does not turn off and back...for about the status lights, see if the extender recovers. b. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does not turn on or stays on, the extender has a problem. 2. However, it is connected to see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on page 18). If all lights ...
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...Make sure that you have an Internet connection to the WiFi range extender, you can enter either of 192.168.1.2 to the extender, you can get an Internet address. 28 Help with finding your gateway/router is password. The factory default login name is admin,...the WiFi Range Extender If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the extender as described in to your computer's documentation for help with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 If your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender ...
...Make sure that you have an Internet connection to the WiFi range extender, you can enter either of 192.168.1.2 to the extender, you can get an Internet address. 28 Help with finding your gateway/router is password. The factory default login name is admin,...the WiFi Range Extender If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the extender as described in to your computer's documentation for help with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 If your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender ...