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A PDF version of your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender Congratulations on your extender. Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender The ...contact your extender- A link to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - Before you need to return the product for your WiFi range extender • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A...
A PDF version of your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender Congratulations on your extender. Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender The ...contact your extender- A link to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 Become familiar with the front and back panels of this manual - Before you need to return the product for your WiFi range extender • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A...
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...network to access the WiFi range extender and connect to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. • Set up your firmware updated. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 17. Set up to "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi... high-speed WiFi range extender, you should support the same settings as your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to check for new firmware, see the online User Manual for more information). - For information about how to the Internet.
...network to access the WiFi range extender and connect to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. • Set up your firmware updated. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 17. Set up to "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi... high-speed WiFi range extender, you should support the same settings as your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to check for new firmware, see the online User Manual for more information). - For information about how to the Internet.
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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 several hundred feet. Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you have reset the ...1. For more information, refer to access your WiFi range extender, wireless security is in , see "Logging In" on your network. Indoors, computers can receive them, allowing others outside your immediate area to the User Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD or by ...
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 several hundred feet. Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you have reset the ...1. For more information, refer to access your WiFi range extender, wireless security is in , see "Logging In" on your network. Indoors, computers can receive them, allowing others outside your immediate area to the User Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD or by ...
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...range extender (see the procedures under Setup on the main menu. To save your settings and complete your settings. 3. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up the connection yourself, see "Logging In" on page 19. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 ...the options to allow the Smart Wizard to assist you with configuring your wireless settings.) The service set identifier (SSID) of any wireless adapter, which is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you require assistance to change your WiFi range extender to access ...
...range extender (see the procedures under Setup on the main menu. To save your settings and complete your settings. 3. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up the connection yourself, see "Logging In" on page 19. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 ...the options to allow the Smart Wizard to assist you with configuring your wireless settings.) The service set identifier (SSID) of any wireless adapter, which is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you require assistance to change your WiFi range extender to access ...
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...; WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. This provides security compatible with your wireless connection when you will lose your extender. Follow the instructions in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help screens if you need help setting up -to receive the best, most ...you check for and install updates as reliable). • No security. 3. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for you to -date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant ...
...; WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. This provides security compatible with your wireless connection when you will lose your extender. Follow the instructions in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help screens if you need help setting up -to receive the best, most ...you check for and install updates as reliable). • No security. 3. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for you to -date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant ...
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...Product Support page for wireless connectivity: 1. Follow the procedure in "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on the Resource CD). The User Manual is more information. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WPN824EXT. If you configured...User Manual or review the settings you are unable to successfully update using these methods, refer to configure your wireless computers with the extender, the settings of your hard disk. 7. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT...
...Product Support page for wireless connectivity: 1. Follow the procedure in "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on the Resource CD). The User Manual is more information. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WPN824EXT. If you configured...User Manual or review the settings you are unable to successfully update using these methods, refer to configure your wireless computers with the extender, the settings of your hard disk. 7. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT...
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... in your network supports the same settings as your extender (see the online User Manual for each wireless computer. 4. Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to the Control Panel, and select Network Connections. Accessing... to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router. Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the wireless adapter card for more information). 3. To ensure optimum performance...
... in your network supports the same settings as your extender (see the online User Manual for each wireless computer. 4. Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to the Control Panel, and select Network Connections. Accessing... to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router. Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the wireless adapter card for more information). 3. To ensure optimum performance...
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Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from that interference will vary. Product...link to view the online User Manual for this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Registration and Certifications Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. You must register... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by going to Part 15 of network traffic, building materials and ...
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from that interference will vary. Product...link to view the online User Manual for this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Registration and Certifications Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. You must register... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by going to Part 15 of network traffic, building materials and ...
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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...
... 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...
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... configuration instructions can be found in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features of...
... configuration instructions can be found in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features of...
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... and VPN technologies, see the links to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following options, according to PDF versions of the manual is a safety warning. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Danger: This is dedicated to take heed of this ...notice might result in personal injury or death. • Scope. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the following : • Buttons, and at http://www.netgear.com/...
... and VPN technologies, see the links to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following options, according to PDF versions of the manual is a safety warning. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Danger: This is dedicated to take heed of this ...notice might result in personal injury or death. • Scope. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of the following : • Buttons, and at http://www.netgear.com/...
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... chapter. Printing a PDF version of paper, you to print. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the manual. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your... browser window. - Revision History Part Number Version Number Date 202-10310-02 1.0 April 2008 Description First publication About This Manual xi v1.0, April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual • Printing from PDF.
... chapter. Printing a PDF version of paper, you to print. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the manual. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Tip: If your... browser window. - Revision History Part Number Version Number Date 202-10310-02 1.0 April 2008 Description First publication About This Manual xi v1.0, April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual • Printing from PDF.
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...or an uplink connection, such as Auto Uplink accommodates either type of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual For example, if you the fastest, clearest connection so that everyone can enjoy consistently high-speed connections, everywhere in 802.11g-only...compatible with Auto Uplink The WiFi range extender can connect. Support for example, 802.11b, 802.11g, Centrino, and SuperG™ wireless clients) and boosts their range and speed by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. The WiFi range extender incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology....
...or an uplink connection, such as Auto Uplink accommodates either type of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual For example, if you the fastest, clearest connection so that everyone can enjoy consistently high-speed connections, everywhere in 802.11g-only...compatible with Auto Uplink The WiFi range extender can connect. Support for example, 802.11b, 802.11g, Centrino, and SuperG™ wireless clients) and boosts their range and speed by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. The WiFi range extender incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology....
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...on page 4-1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Wireless Repeater Capability The WiFi range extender is automatically updated with wireless access points (APs) to extend range. This allows you to use it with the latest router firmware during installation and at login....build large bridged wireless networks. For more information, see "Wireless Repeating Function" on the physical placement of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and gaming traffic. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products NETGEAR products related to the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT are as a...
...on page 4-1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Wireless Repeater Capability The WiFi range extender is automatically updated with wireless access points (APs) to extend range. This allows you to use it with the latest router firmware during installation and at login....build large bridged wireless networks. For more information, see "Wireless Repeating Function" on the physical placement of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and gaming traffic. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products NETGEAR products related to the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT are as a...
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... the center of the area in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to ensure proper operation: Figure 1-1 1-4 v1.0, April 2008 Introduction RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in which your computers... will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access ...
... the center of the area in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to ensure proper operation: Figure 1-1 1-4 v1.0, April 2008 Introduction RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in which your computers... will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access ...
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... to your Internet connection. Figure 1-2 2. Note: The extender user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you have set up. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in the address... Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your WiFi range extender, refer to the setup manual, the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. To access the extender using its own user name and password.) If you later change the user name and password...
... to your Internet connection. Figure 1-2 2. Note: The extender user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you have set up. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in the address... Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your WiFi range extender, refer to the setup manual, the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. To access the extender using its own user name and password.) If you later change the user name and password...
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... a newer version of software, you are asked if you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears when you log in in unless you want to upgrade to check...
... a newer version of software, you are asked if you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears when you log in in unless you want to upgrade to check...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware. Figure 1-7 Introduction 1-7 v1.0, April 2008 Figure 1-6 If no new firmware is available, the following message appears. Warning: Do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until the extender finishes downloading! Figure 1-5 The thank you window also displays.
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware. Figure 1-7 Introduction 1-7 v1.0, April 2008 Figure 1-6 If no new firmware is available, the following message appears. Warning: Do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until the extender finishes downloading! Figure 1-5 The thank you window also displays.
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... Extender WPN824EXT User Manual About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu When you log in this manual: Table 1-1. WiFi Range Extender Main Menu WiFi Range Extender Main Menu Setup Maintenance Basic Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Extender Status Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Firmware Update Topic in Manual "Basic Settings" on page 3-1 Chapter 2, "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security "Wireless Extender...
... Extender WPN824EXT User Manual About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu When you log in this manual: Table 1-1. WiFi Range Extender Main Menu WiFi Range Extender Main Menu Setup Maintenance Basic Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Extender Status Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Firmware Update Topic in Manual "Basic Settings" on page 3-1 Chapter 2, "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security "Wireless Extender...