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..., then re-insert, the battery to set up a secure wireless network. Step 2: Connect your modem. Wait until the test LED turns off. Wait until your router. Modem Step 4: Power on your router. 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 recycle...
..., then re-insert, the battery to set up a secure wireless network. Step 2: Connect your modem. Wait until the test LED turns off. Wait until your router. Modem Step 4: Power on your router. 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 recycle...
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... PlayStation 3® with wireless), or other countries. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. After connecting to complete the WPS process. Connect Wireless Devices to open your wireless network. If your router. 4. Enter the router User Name admin and default Password password to Your Router Enter your wireless information here: Wireless Network Name (SSID Wireless Security Passphrase If...
... PlayStation 3® with wireless), or other countries. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. After connecting to complete the WPS process. Connect Wireless Devices to open your wireless network. If your router. 4. Enter the router User Name admin and default Password password to Your Router Enter your wireless information here: Wireless Network Name (SSID Wireless Security Passphrase If...
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... 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 27...
... 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 27...
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The wireless interface is connected to the router. Internet Amber off No Ethernet cable is enabled. Amber on self-test diagnostic. The wireless interface is good. On IP address has been received. LAN 5 Green Amber The LAN port ... over the wireless network. Green off . Table 1-1. Router Front Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. Blinking IP address received and data is performing the power-on The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0,...
The wireless interface is connected to the router. Internet Amber off No Ethernet cable is enabled. Amber on self-test diagnostic. The wireless interface is good. On IP address has been received. LAN 5 Green Amber The LAN port ... over the wireless network. Green off . Table 1-1. Router Front Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. Blinking IP address received and data is performing the power-on The Ethernet cable connection to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0,...
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AC power adapter outlet 2. Factory default reset button Getting to the local computers 4. Wireless On/Off button 6. Power On/Off switch 3. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009 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.
AC power adapter outlet 2. Factory default reset button Getting to the local computers 4. Wireless On/Off button 6. Power On/Off switch 3. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009 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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... was set up , you check for and install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router 6 v1.0, November 2009 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-... names - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - These options are discussed in to the router to access the Internet: - If you cannot locate this feature. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your Product...
... was set up , you check for and install updates. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router 6 v1.0, November 2009 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-... names - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - These options are discussed in to the router to access the Internet: - If you cannot locate this feature. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your Product...
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... Family. Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 8 v1.0, November 2009 Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your wireless router: 1. Getting to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the Product Family through DHCP. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for...
... Family. Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 8 v1.0, November 2009 Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your wireless router: 1. Getting to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the Product Family through DHCP. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for...
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...modem and into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your router. Locate the Ethernet cable that cable (4) into the Internet port of the Wireless On/Off button on the cable or DSL ... removed from accessing the Internet. b. Use the label on the bottom of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, November 2009 Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual e. Getting to the left of the...
...modem and into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your router. Locate the Ethernet cable that cable (4) into the Internet port of the Wireless On/Off button on the cable or DSL ... removed from accessing the Internet. b. Use the label on the bottom of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, November 2009 Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual e. Getting to the left of the...
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...to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, then click the Connections tab where you in to the wireless router Internet port and that software. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. If after 2 minutes it is powered on. • LAN... turns on or stays on:" on page 20. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is first turned on . • Internet: The Internet port light (4) should be lit. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. Last, turn solid green. d. Figure 9 e. A LAN light (5) should be lit. ...
...to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, then click the Connections tab where you in to the wireless router Internet port and that software. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. If after 2 minutes it is powered on. • LAN... turns on or stays on:" on page 20. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is first turned on . • Internet: The Internet port light (4) should be lit. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. Last, turn solid green. d. Figure 9 e. A LAN light (5) should be lit. ...
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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Figure 10 Connect to your browser, and then click Enter. The router user name and password should not be confused with any one in lower case letters. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Connect to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, November 2009 Getting to the wireless router by typing any...
RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Figure 10 Connect to your browser, and then click Enter. The router user name and password should not be confused with any one in lower case letters. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Connect to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, November 2009 Getting to the wireless router by typing any...
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... Documentation" on page 13). 6. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is usually the case. Figure 12 If you cannot connect to the wireless router, verify your wireless router to access the Internet. For help with this, consult the documentation that came... prompted, and fill in "Related Documents". 5. Getting to view the following screen. You are now connected to finish. Click Done to the Internet! RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging in, if you see the links in the required information on the Basic Settings...
... Documentation" on page 13). 6. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is usually the case. Figure 12 If you cannot connect to the wireless router, verify your wireless router to access the Internet. For help with this, consult the documentation that came... prompted, and fill in "Related Documents". 5. Getting to view the following screen. You are now connected to finish. Click Done to the Internet! RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging in, if you see the links in the required information on the Basic Settings...
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... to change the settings after Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard appears only when you use NETGEAR's telephone support service. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your browser, and then click Enter. If you must open...Product updates and Web support are always available by going to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in its factory default state (for the wireless router. Connect to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. on the documentation website. See "How Do I ...
... to change the settings after Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard appears only when you use NETGEAR's telephone support service. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your browser, and then click Enter. If you must open...Product updates and Web support are always available by going to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in its factory default state (for the wireless router. Connect to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. on the documentation website. See "How Do I ...
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...file ends in to your Internet connection. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. 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 ... name and password. Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that you may use to log in .img). The router user name and password should not be confused with any user name or password you downloaded to Know Your...
...file ends in to your Internet connection. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. 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 ... name and password. Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that you may use to log in .img). The router user name and password should not be confused with any user name or password you downloaded to Know Your...
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... and test your needs. Note that they do not match, you can enable security settings appropriate to have set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Check that the default SSID is NETGEAR. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Once you have a wireless link and are configuring the Product Family from the Product Family. If they have established basic...
... and test your needs. Note that they do not match, you can enable security settings appropriate to have set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Check that the default SSID is NETGEAR. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Once you have a wireless link and are configuring the Product Family from the Product Family. If they have established basic...
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... beyond your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. Such distances can allow for others outside of your walls and can connect over 802.11g or 802.11n wireless networks at a range of your network...
... beyond your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. Such distances can allow for others outside of your walls and can connect over 802.11g or 802.11n wireless networks at a range of your network...
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... - "I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" on the wireless router, and wait 1 minute. 4. Common Things That Can Go Wrong Verify that you might have these common problems. Be sure to the Internet" on the computer. Turn on page 24 • Advanced connectivity troubleshooting using the PING utility - Turn on page 21 - "The...
... - "I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" on the wireless router, and wait 1 minute. 4. Common Things That Can Go Wrong Verify that you might have these common problems. Be sure to the Internet" on the computer. Turn on page 24 • Advanced connectivity troubleshooting using the PING utility - Turn on page 21 - "The...
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... in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router LAN port status light is lit (see "Router Front Panel" on computer connected to the wireless router with Troubleshooting 19 v1.0, November 2009 on page 5). Basic Functions Are Not Working After you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this Computer's MAC Address. b. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that...
... in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router LAN port status light is lit (see "Router Front Panel" on computer connected to the wireless router with Troubleshooting 19 v1.0, November 2009 on page 5). Basic Functions Are Not Working After you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this Computer's MAC Address. b. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that...
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.... 3. Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on when the Ethernet connection is turned on to the wireless router, check the following: • If you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Turn the power off and... are using Ethernet cables like the cable that power is made: 1. I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual 3. The Internet port is connected and its light is amber. Make sure that you are still on page 3. For more information about 20 seconds and...
.... 3. Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on when the Ethernet connection is turned on to the wireless router, check the following: • If you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Turn the power off and... are using Ethernet cables like the cable that power is made: 1. I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual 3. The Internet port is connected and its light is amber. Make sure that you are still on page 3. For more information about 20 seconds and...
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... is off . The factory default login name is admin, and the password is green or blinking green. Wireless router Internet light is password. If it again. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual • Make sure that you have a good Internet connection, and your wiring is working : 1. The cable or ADSL modem status lights indicate if the modem...
... is off . The factory default login name is admin, and the password is green or blinking green. Wireless router Internet light is password. If it again. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual • Make sure that you have a good Internet connection, and your wiring is working : 1. The cable or ADSL modem status lights indicate if the modem...
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... name, and password might check for your PPPoE connection is up and working. If 0.0.0.0 is able to get an Internet IP address from your service provider. Under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Status link. 3. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to access the Internet, and your...
... name, and password might check for your PPPoE connection is up and working. If 0.0.0.0 is able to get an Internet IP address from your service provider. Under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Status link. 3. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to access the Internet, and your...