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... 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 and Enabling Wireless Security 18 Updating Your Firmware 20 Setting Up Your Wireless Computers 22 Help with Troubleshooting 25 Basic Troubleshooting ...25 Troubleshooting Connectivity...
... 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 and Enabling Wireless Security 18 Updating Your Firmware 20 Setting Up Your Wireless Computers 22 Help with Troubleshooting 25 Basic Troubleshooting ...25 Troubleshooting Connectivity...
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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 Place your extender in an area suitable 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 the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 Place your extender in an area suitable for your extender. Figure 1 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2.
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...Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is turned off. The wireless interface is not 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 unit has completed resetting to factory default settings. • There is a wireless client associated with this unit. One of...
...Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is turned off. The wireless interface is not 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 unit has completed resetting to factory default settings. • There is a wireless client associated with this unit. One of...
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...is being transmitted and received. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the extender 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 ... Green Amber Description No Ethernet cable is connected from the extender to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. AC power adapter outlet 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. Internet port for connecting the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender...
...is being transmitted and received. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the extender 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 ... Green Amber Description No Ethernet cable is connected from the extender to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. AC power adapter outlet 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. Internet port for connecting the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender...
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... information. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). Figure 5 Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 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... be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom of the WiFi range extender to the direction of the wireless signal. These status lights are active.
... information. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). Figure 5 Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 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... be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom of the WiFi range extender to the direction of the wireless signal. These status lights are active.
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... have an Internet service connection through the procedure to set up your existing wireless security, such as passphrase and keys, if applicable. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are a Macintosh or Linux user, or you ... the WiFi range extender. Throughout the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to install your WiFi range extender. However, if you perform are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from your network and set up wireless security, you have not already done...
... have an Internet service connection through the procedure to set up your existing wireless security, such as passphrase and keys, if applicable. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are a Macintosh or Linux user, or you ... the WiFi range extender. Throughout the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to install your WiFi range extender. However, if you perform are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from your network and set up wireless security, you have not already done...
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... computer and your computer is complete. • You have a wireless connection between the gateway/router and your computer. • You have a wired connection with a fixed Internet address, or your gateway/router equipment. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard.... 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: - The Smart Wizard detects details about the environment you...
... computer and your computer is complete. • You have a wireless connection between the gateway/router and your computer. • You have a wired connection with a fixed Internet address, or your gateway/router equipment. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard.... 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: - The Smart Wizard detects details about the environment you...
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...to the Internet. Set up your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For information about how to "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation The following procedures will ensure that supports up to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for new firmware..." on page 20. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to the Internet. If you need to configure any settings at a later time, refer to check for your region. • Set up additional wireless computers in your network should disable your network....
...to the Internet. Set up your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For information about how to "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation The following procedures will ensure that supports up to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for new firmware..." on page 20. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to the Internet. If you need to configure any settings at a later time, refer to check for your region. • Set up additional wireless computers in your network should disable your network....
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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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... Range Extender Manually 15 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 the WiFi range extender in your extender package, and connect the cable to...Ethernet port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). 3. This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your wireless connection. Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to set up your extender and configure...
... Range Extender Manually 15 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 the WiFi range extender in your extender package, and connect the cable to...Ethernet port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). 3. This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your wireless connection. Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to set up your extender and configure...
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The Test light should be lit for the connected computer. Wireless. A LAN port light should be lit (green). 5. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; Completing Manual Setup Since you must log in Figure 10 and the following steps. Figure 10 To verify that your extender is connected correctly, check the following: 1. The ...
The Test light should be lit for the connected computer. Wireless. A LAN port light should be lit (green). 5. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; Completing Manual Setup Since you must log in Figure 10 and the following steps. Figure 10 To verify that your extender is connected correctly, check the following: 1. The ...
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... using its own user name and password.) The extender user name and password are not the same as any time you wish to complete your wireless setup. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in to the WiFi range extender any other user name or password you might use...
... using its own user name and password.) The extender user name and password are not the same as any time you wish to complete your wireless setup. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in to the WiFi range extender any other user name or password you might use...
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... WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on page 19. The Wireless Settings screen displays, showing the default wireless network settings for selecting a wireless security type and then presents your WiFi range extender to assist you will not get a wireless connection. The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up...
... WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on page 19. The Wireless Settings screen displays, showing the default wireless network settings for selecting a wireless security type and then presents your WiFi range extender to assist you will not get a wireless connection. The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up...
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... web browser interface (not recommended). Follow the instructions in to the extender to -date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless connection when you check for you have set up -to use this feature. You must be compatible with my equipment... (not recommended as part of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes an update feature that...
... web browser interface (not recommended). Follow the instructions in to the extender to -date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your wireless connection when you check for you have set up -to use this feature. You must be compatible with my equipment... (not recommended as part of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes an update feature that...
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...Setup Manual Make sure that the power supply adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. See "Related Documents" on . Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your gateway/router is correct: 1. 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: Verify that...
...Setup Manual Make sure that the power supply adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. See "Related Documents" on . Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your gateway/router is correct: 1. 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: Verify that...
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You should check your wireless device to make sure that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. The LAN port lights are lit for about the status lights, see if the extender recovers. c. If a port's light is green. For more information about ... persists, you might have a hardware problem and should not blink continuously if at the computer. 3. Help with the WiFi range extender. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does not turn on or stays on to the connected computer. 4. However, it is explained in "I Need to the extender...
You should check your wireless device to make sure that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. The LAN port lights are lit for about the status lights, see if the extender recovers. c. If a port's light is green. For more information about ... persists, you might have a hardware problem and should not blink continuously if at the computer. 3. Help with the WiFi range extender. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does not turn on or stays on to the connected computer. 4. However, it is explained in "I Need to the extender...
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Make sure that Caps Lock is unable to your computer's IP address. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 5. If you enter this information. • Typically, your computer's address should be sure that the WiFi range extender can connect your computer to the ... and starting it again. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is functional and has Internet access. Make sure that your gateway/router is password.
Make sure that Caps Lock is unable to your computer's IP address. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 5. If you enter this information. • Typically, your computer's address should be sure that the WiFi range extender can connect your computer to the ... and starting it again. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is functional and has Internet access. Make sure that your gateway/router is password.
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... connection. Check your gateway/router documentation, or call your gateway/router. Check all cable connections. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual To check that the Ethernet cable is securely connected to load any Web pages from the Internet: 1. The gateway/router status lights indicate if the gateway/router connection is amber. Wireless range extender Internet light...
... connection. Check your gateway/router documentation, or call your gateway/router. Check all cable connections. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual To check that the Ethernet cable is securely connected to load any Web pages from the Internet: 1. The gateway/router status lights indicate if the gateway/router connection is amber. Wireless range extender Internet light...
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...1. Verify that your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to restart. 30 Help with the extender. Use a sharp object like a pen or a paper clip to press and hold the restore factory settings button for the extender to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for...on the rear panel of the LAN TCP/IP setup IP address, which should match the default gateway/router IP address on the main menu. Verify that the WiFi range extender address (192.168.1.250) is listed by your wireless performance is 192.168.1.250. The factory default WiFi...
...1. Verify that your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to restart. 30 Help with the extender. Use a sharp object like a pen or a paper clip to press and hold the restore factory settings button for the extender to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for...on the rear panel of the LAN TCP/IP setup IP address, which should match the default gateway/router IP address on the main menu. Verify that the WiFi range extender address (192.168.1.250) is listed by your wireless performance is 192.168.1.250. The factory default WiFi...
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... TTL=xxx If the path is not working , you see this example: ping www.mywifiext.net or ping 192.168.1.250 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and extenders have one of data If the path is working , you see this message: Reply...
... TTL=xxx If the path is not working , you see this example: ping www.mywifiext.net or ping 192.168.1.250 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and extenders have one of data If the path is working , you see this message: Reply...