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... included) Power On/Off Wireless-N Router Step 5: Power on your router setup. Note: If your laptop does not have a battery-backed modem, press the reset button. (In some cases, you may need to remove, then re-insert, the battery to complete your router. Wait until the test LED turns off. Installation Guide RangeMax ® Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Package Contents: Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Resource CD Wireless-N Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1: Connect your computer. Click Setup and follow the steps to set up a secure wireless network.
... included) Power On/Off Wireless-N Router Step 5: Power on your router setup. Note: If your laptop does not have a battery-backed modem, press the reset button. (In some cases, you may need to remove, then re-insert, the battery to complete your router. Wait until the test LED turns off. Installation Guide RangeMax ® Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Package Contents: Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Resource CD Wireless-N Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1: Connect your computer. Click Setup and follow the steps to set up a secure wireless network.
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... can check for new firmware later after you will then be prompted to press a WPS button on the left: Setup Wizard. Choose a name that you enter a User Name or Password, you are connected to retrieve your User Name admin and Password (default is NETGEAR). 3. If you set up your area. November 2009 In the example, we entered HomeNetwork. Look for all the wireless devices connected to your router's main settings page. 3. Make...
... can check for new firmware later after you will then be prompted to press a WPS button on the left: Setup Wizard. Choose a name that you enter a User Name or Password, you are connected to retrieve your User Name admin and Password (default is NETGEAR). 3. If you set up your area. November 2009 In the example, we entered HomeNetwork. Look for all the wireless devices connected to your router's main settings page. 3. Make...
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...Your New Router 1 What You Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 7 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...8 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 13 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware .........13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 16 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 17 Help with Troubleshooting 18 Basic Troubleshooting ...18 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 24 Technical Specifications ...27 Factory Default Settings...
...Your New Router 1 What You Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 7 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...8 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 13 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware .........13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 16 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 17 Help with Troubleshooting 18 Basic Troubleshooting ...18 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 24 Technical Specifications ...27 Factory Default Settings...
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... product for repair. Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, November 2009 Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. A link to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on stand for installation: 1. Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are...
... product for repair. Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, November 2009 Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. A link to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on stand for installation: 1. Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are...
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... wireless network. The wireless interface is connected to verify various conditions. Internet Amber off No Ethernet cable is turned off No IP address has been received. Router Front Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. The unit successfully completed the power-on the front of the wireless router to the modem. Data is good. Amber blinking Packets are being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. Green off . Table 1-1. Amber on self-test diagnostic. The reset button...
... wireless network. The wireless interface is connected to verify various conditions. Internet Amber off No Ethernet cable is turned off No IP address has been received. Router Front Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. The unit successfully completed the power-on the front of the wireless router to the modem. Data is good. Amber blinking Packets are being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. Green off . Table 1-1. Amber on self-test diagnostic. The reset button...
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Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Power On/Off switch 3. Wireless On/Off button 6. Factory default reset button Getting to a cable or DSL modem 5. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009 AC power adapter outlet 2. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824N router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 56 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1.
Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Power On/Off switch 3. Wireless On/Off button 6. Factory default reset button Getting to a cable or DSL modem 5. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009 AC power adapter outlet 2. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824N router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 56 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1.
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... address and password) - To make it . • For cable modem service, use this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of these settings for the wireless router to access the Internet: - RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need...
... address and password) - To make it . • For cable modem service, use this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of these settings for the wireless router to access the Internet: - RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need...
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... Setup to double-click the Autorun file that steps you cannot use the wizard on your PC. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. Follow the instructions in this manual to complete. 1. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to set up your wireless router. This option is best if you perform have two methods available for setting up your wireless router: • Smart Wizard Setup...
... Setup to double-click the Autorun file that steps you cannot use the wizard on your PC. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. Follow the instructions in this manual to complete. 1. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to set up your wireless router. This option is best if you perform have two methods available for setting up your wireless router: • Smart Wizard Setup...
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... cable or ADSL broadband modem. Configure the Product Family to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to use the wizard on the CD, which automatically takes care of this for your computer. 2. Your computer has to be set to setting up your wireless router: 1. This is usually the case. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your Internet service. Connect...
... cable or ADSL broadband modem. Configure the Product Family to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to use the wizard on the CD, which automatically takes care of this for your computer. 2. Your computer has to be set to setting up your wireless router: 1. This is usually the case. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your Internet service. Connect...
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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. If after 2 minutes it is still on, see "Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on:" on page 20. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is first turned on your computer is communicating at both ends, and that software. The wireless light (3) should be lit. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Last, turn solid green. d. If...
RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. If after 2 minutes it is still on, see "Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on:" on page 20. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is first turned on your computer is communicating at both ends, and that software. The wireless light (3) should be lit. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Last, turn solid green. d. If...
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... Documents". 5. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging in, if you see a window with your computer, or see the links in the required information on page 13). 6. You are now connected to view the following screen. Click Next. On the left, click Setup Wizard to the Internet! It should be set to access the Internet. The wizard assists you with configuring your wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically...
... Documents". 5. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging in, if you see a window with your computer, or see the links in the required information on page 13). 6. You are now connected to view the following screen. Click Next. On the left, click Setup Wizard to the Internet! It should be set to access the Internet. The wizard assists you with configuring your wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically...
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... Documentation link under Web Support to change the settings after Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard appears only when you can connect to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. on the documentation website. See "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" When the wireless router is in its factory default state (for more information about this feature. Figure 13 You can use the factory reset button. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to the wireless router...
... Documentation link under Web Support to change the settings after Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard appears only when you can connect to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. on the documentation website. See "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" When the wireless router is in its factory default state (for more information about this feature. Figure 13 You can use the factory reset button. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to the wireless router...
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... password you downloaded to your router firmware: 1. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. Getting to your Internet connection. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. A login window like the one in lower case letters. If the Router Upgrade screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. To update...
... password you downloaded to your router firmware: 1. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. Getting to your Internet connection. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. A login window like the one in lower case letters. If the Router Upgrade screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. To update...
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... model number for your router now has the new software installed. Select Router Status under the Maintenance heading. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Do not try to go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from the defaults, then enter your router firmware. 4. Check the firmware version to your computer, and upgrade your router. The Product Support page for this method, refer to the online Reference Manual available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR...
... model number for your router now has the new software installed. Select Router Status under the Maintenance heading. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Do not try to go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from the defaults, then enter your router firmware. 4. Check the firmware version to your computer, and upgrade your router. The Product Support page for this method, refer to the online Reference Manual available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR...
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...wireless router at its default LAN address of http://Default IP Address Variable with the default user name of admin and default password of your computer to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you configure in "To update your needs. To save your computers for wireless connectivity. If you will not get a wireless connection. 4. To set up and test basic wireless connectivity. The SSID of the wireless router. 3. Configure and test your changes, click Apply. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Check that the default SSID is NETGEAR...
...wireless router at its default LAN address of http://Default IP Address Variable with the default user name of admin and default password of your computer to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you configure in "To update your needs. To save your computers for wireless connectivity. If you will not get a wireless connection. 4. To set up and test basic wireless connectivity. The SSID of the wireless router. 3. Configure and test your changes, click Apply. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Check that the default SSID is NETGEAR...
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... wireless router identifies the number of the Basic Settings menu, select Use this product. Restart the network in the Router MAC Address section of each powered-on computer connected to the router, check these status lights: 1. b. If so, in the correct sequence. Verify that the Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is on. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel...
... wireless router identifies the number of the Basic Settings menu, select Use this product. Restart the network in the Router MAC Address section of each powered-on computer connected to the router, check these status lights: 1. b. If so, in the correct sequence. Verify that the Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is on. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel...
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... Unable to Log In to the Wireless Router If you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" If the Test light does not turn on or stays on to a 100 Mbps device, verify that : a. If all lights including the Test light are using Ethernet cables like the cable that the Ethernet cable connections are lit for about the status lights, see "Router Front Panel" on one minute after powering up: a. Turn the power off . Make...
... Unable to Log In to the Wireless Router If you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" If the Test light does not turn on or stays on to a 100 Mbps device, verify that : a. If all lights including the Test light are using Ethernet cables like the cable that the Ethernet cable connections are lit for about the status lights, see "Router Front Panel" on one minute after powering up: a. Turn the power off . Make...
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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to access the Internet, and your Internet light is amber or blinking amber, check the wireless router to see if it is shown, your wireless router has not obtained an IP address from your service provider. Unless you have a static IP address, your computer's MAC address. If 0.0.0.0 is able to check that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the wireless router's MAC address. • Configure your router to obtain...
RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to access the Internet, and your Internet light is amber or blinking amber, check the wireless router to see if it is shown, your wireless router has not obtained an IP address from your service provider. Unless you have a static IP address, your computer's MAC address. If 0.0.0.0 is able to check that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the wireless router's MAC address. • Configure your router to obtain...
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...: ping www.routerlogin.net or ping 192.168.1.1 Help with Troubleshooting 24 v1.0, November 2009 The ping utility makes it easy to restart. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the address of the router: 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings? The device then replies. From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 2. To restore the factory default configuration settings, use the reset button on . 2. Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers...
...: ping www.routerlogin.net or ping 192.168.1.1 Help with Troubleshooting 24 v1.0, November 2009 The ping utility makes it easy to restart. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the address of the router: 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings? The device then replies. From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 2. To restore the factory default configuration settings, use the reset button on . 2. Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers...
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... bytes of data If the path is working , you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Verify that the IP address for your computer are correct and that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are not on page 2-20. - RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual 3. Click OK. Make sure that the corresponding lights are on . Check that the LAN port light is not functioning correctly, you...
... bytes of data If the path is working , you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Verify that the IP address for your computer are correct and that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are not on page 2-20. - RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual 3. Click OK. Make sure that the corresponding lights are on . Check that the LAN port light is not functioning correctly, you...