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... 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...
... 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...
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.... Data is supplied to restore the factory default settings. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. • The restore factory settings button is no wireless client associated with the extender. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off...
.... Data is supplied to restore the factory default settings. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. • The restore factory settings button is no wireless client associated with the extender. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off...
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... 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 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 wireless signal.
... 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 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 wireless signal.
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...minutes to complete. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 v1.0, March 2008 For more information, see "Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually" on page 1. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are ...to manually configure your extender, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on page 11. NETGEAR recommends that you use the Resource CD and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to ensure that steps you have the configuration information for your existing wireless security, such as passphrase...
...minutes to complete. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 v1.0, March 2008 For more information, see "Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually" on page 1. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are ...to manually configure your extender, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on page 11. NETGEAR recommends that you use the Resource CD and the NETGEAR Smart Wizard to ensure that steps you have the configuration information for your existing wireless security, such as passphrase...
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... language option, if you in setting up your wireless network in the specific steps needed to temporarily connect your wireless network. - Whether the Smart Wizard guides you prefer. 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...
... language option, if you in setting up your wireless network in the specific steps needed to temporarily connect your wireless network. - Whether the Smart Wizard guides you prefer. 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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...netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for new firmware, see the online User Manual for more information). - The wireless adapter card for each computer in your extender (see "Updating Your Firmware" on page 20. For help, go to "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender... extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless adapter (an adapter that you should support the same settings as your network to access the WiFi range extender and connect to 108 Mbps). • Disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. Set up to the Internet. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender ...
...netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for new firmware, see the online User Manual for more information). - The wireless adapter card for each computer in your extender (see "Updating Your Firmware" on page 20. For help, go to "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender... extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless adapter (an adapter that you should support the same settings as your network to access the WiFi range extender and connect to 108 Mbps). • Disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. Set up to the Internet. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender ...
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If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (as illustrated in your gateway/router (1). Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in Figure 8): - Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Connect it to the Internet port on your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the yellow Internet port on the extender (2). - • Wireless connection.
If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (as illustrated in your gateway/router (1). Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in Figure 8): - Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Connect it to the Internet port on your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the yellow Internet port on the extender (2). - • Wireless connection.
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... 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 set up your extender and configure your computer (2). Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in...
... 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 set up your extender and configure your computer (2). Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in...
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...lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 9. 16 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually The Power light should be lit (green). 5. The Internet light should be blinking (wireless capability is no wireless device connected yet). 3. A LAN port light should be lit. 2. The Test ...lit for the connected computer. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you must log in Figure 10 and the following : 1. Power. Test. The Wireless light should be blinking (this indicates that there is enabled). 4. Completing Manual Setup ...
...lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 9. 16 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually The Power light should be lit (green). 5. The Internet light should be blinking (wireless capability is no wireless device connected yet). 3. A LAN port light should be lit. 2. The Test ...lit for the connected computer. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you must log in Figure 10 and the following : 1. Power. Test. The Wireless light should be blinking (this indicates that there is enabled). 4. Completing Manual Setup ...
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...user name or password you still need to the WiFi range extender any time you have set up. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. A login....com in to change the user name and password from the defaults, use to complete your wireless setup. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 Logging In To access the extender using the Resource CD, you might use what you wish to your browser, and then press...
...user name or password you still need to the WiFi range extender any time you have set up. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. A login....com in to change the user name and password from the defaults, use to complete your wireless setup. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 Logging In To access the extender using the Resource CD, you might use what you wish to your browser, and then press...
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... In" on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. Indoors, computers can ...range extender, wireless security is not enabled. The WiFi range extender provides highly effective security options. If you do not configure security on your network and WiFi range extender. For more information, refer to the WiFi Range Extender" on page 28. If you have reset the extender to the WiFi range extender...
... In" on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. Indoors, computers can ...range extender, wireless security is not enabled. The WiFi range extender provides highly effective security options. If you do not configure security on your network and WiFi range extender. For more information, refer to the WiFi Range Extender" on page 28. If you have reset the extender to the WiFi range extender...
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...The Smart Wizard guides you will not get a wireless connection. Figure 12 2. Select Yes, guide me through the steps for this extender. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 The default wireless SSID is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens ...3. The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. To save your settings and complete your WiFi range extender to set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 17). 2. To manually ...
...The Smart Wizard guides you will not get a wireless connection. Figure 12 2. Select Yes, guide me through the steps for this extender. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 The default wireless SSID is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens ...3. The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. To save your settings and complete your WiFi range extender to set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 17). 2. To manually ...
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... green within several minutes. Unless you have a fixed Internet address, your WiFi range extender automatically requests an IP address through a DHCP server from your service provider. Wireless range extender Internet light is successful or not. The gateway/router status lights indicate if the gateway/router connection is amber. If your Internet light is green or blinking green...
... green within several minutes. Unless you have a fixed Internet address, your WiFi range extender automatically requests an IP address through a DHCP server from your service provider. Wireless range extender Internet light is successful or not. The gateway/router status lights indicate if the gateway/router connection is amber. If your Internet light is green or blinking green...
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... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY307300071 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by one... is no guarantee that the model WPN824EXT Wireless Range Extender complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. This equipment should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user...
... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY307300071 Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by one... is no guarantee that the model WPN824EXT Wireless Range Extender complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. This equipment should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user...
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...: Note: This format is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features of note might result in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Initial configuration instructions can be...
...: Note: This format is used to intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features of note might result in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Initial configuration instructions can be...
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... some parts of the current software the extender is connected to use a fixed IP address. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-1. It might be illegal to . Wireless Range Extender Status Fields Field Firmware Version Hardware Version ...Domain Name Server DHCP Client Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name (SSID) Country/Region Channel Operation Mode Security Options Description This is the version of the world. A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs, such as http:// www.netgear.com, into IP addresses...
... some parts of the current software the extender is connected to use a fixed IP address. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-1. It might be illegal to . Wireless Range Extender Status Fields Field Firmware Version Hardware Version ...Domain Name Server DHCP Client Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name (SSID) Country/Region Channel Operation Mode Security Options Description This is the version of the world. A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs, such as http:// www.netgear.com, into IP addresses...
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...of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. Wireless Range Extender Status Fields (continued) Field Wireless AP Broadcast Name Description Indicates whether the wireless interface is broadcasting its SSID. Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields Field System Up Time Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions ... The number of time since reset or manual clear. If not enabled, the Wireless status light on this port since reset or manual clear. Setup and Maintenance 3-5 v1.0, April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table 3-1. Indicates if the...
...of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. Wireless Range Extender Status Fields (continued) Field Wireless AP Broadcast Name Description Indicates whether the wireless interface is broadcasting its SSID. Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields Field System Up Time Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions ... The number of time since reset or manual clear. If not enabled, the Wireless status light on this port since reset or manual clear. Setup and Maintenance 3-5 v1.0, April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table 3-1. Indicates if the...
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...Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields (continued) Field Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the Internet and local ports. Click Connection Status to set the polling frequency. Click Stop to freeze the polling information. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT... User Manual Table 3-2. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the Internet and local ports. The amount of time since the extender was last restarted.
...Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields (continued) Field Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the Internet and local ports. Click Connection Status to set the polling frequency. Click Stop to freeze the polling information. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT... User Manual Table 3-2. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the Internet and local ports. The amount of time since the extender was last restarted.
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-3. The Internet default gateway the extender communicates with. The IP address of the DNS server that provided the network name to renew the DHCP... Devices screen screen displays. Setup and Maintenance 3-7 v1.0, April 2008 Note: If the WiFi range extender is restarted, the table data is lost until the extender rediscovers the devices. Wireless Range Extender Connection Status Fields Field IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease...
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-3. The Internet default gateway the extender communicates with. The IP address of the DNS server that provided the network name to renew the DHCP... Devices screen screen displays. Setup and Maintenance 3-7 v1.0, April 2008 Note: If the WiFi range extender is restarted, the table data is lost until the extender rediscovers the devices. Wireless Range Extender Connection Status Fields Field IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease...
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....) The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario with the WiFi range extender in Wireless Base Station mode, and with all APs supporting local wireless clients: Wireless PC associated with AP1 Internet PCs AP in Repeater mode Wireless PC Associated with AP2 AP2 AP1 AP in Repeater mode Modem Wireless Range Extender WPN824EXT in Wireless Base Station mode AP3 Wireless PC associated with other...
....) The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario with the WiFi range extender in Wireless Base Station mode, and with all APs supporting local wireless clients: Wireless PC associated with AP1 Internet PCs AP in Repeater mode Wireless PC Associated with AP2 AP2 AP1 AP in Repeater mode Modem Wireless Range Extender WPN824EXT in Wireless Base Station mode AP3 Wireless PC associated with other...