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.... 3. Within 2 minutes, follow the prompts to remember. Open the wireless software that manages your router. 4. "No CD Drive" Installation Set up your User Name admin and Password (default is NETGEAR). 3. If you set up a secure wireless network. Press and hold the WPS button on the wireless device (iPhone®, laptop computer, gaming device) that you enter...
.... 3. Within 2 minutes, follow the prompts to remember. Open the wireless software that manages your router. 4. "No CD Drive" Installation Set up your User Name admin and Password (default is NETGEAR). 3. If you set up a secure wireless network. Press and hold the WPS button on the wireless device (iPhone®, laptop computer, gaming device) that you enter...
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...Wireless Router 1 Unpacking 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...
...Wireless Router 1 Unpacking 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...
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...attached device. Router Front Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to the router. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking Wireless On 3 ...attached device. Amber blinking Packets are being transmitted and received. The unit is being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. The wireless interface is supplied to verify various conditions. Data is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic. Getting to ...
...attached device. Router Front Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to the router. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking Wireless On 3 ...attached device. Amber blinking Packets are being transmitted and received. The unit is being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. The wireless interface is supplied to verify various conditions. Data is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic. Getting to ...
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Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Wireless On/Off button 6. 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. Power On/Off switch 3. Factory default reset button Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009
Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Wireless On/Off button 6. 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. Power On/Off switch 3. Factory default reset button Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009
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... View the label on page 4). Top Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify the status of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. These status lights are on by default, but can be turned off by clicking...
... View the label on page 4). Top Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify the status of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. These status lights are on by default, but can be turned off by clicking...
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... : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. If you want to the router. The factory default state is available on the CD, on the support website, and on page 24 for the wireless router. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://...NETGEAR.com/register. Product updates and Web support are always available by typing any one of these three URLs in its login name and password: 1. To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you have reset the router to the wireless router by going to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N...
... : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. If you want to the router. The factory default state is available on the CD, on the support website, and on page 24 for the wireless router. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://...NETGEAR.com/register. Product updates and Web support are always available by typing any one of these three URLs in its login name and password: 1. To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you have reset the router to the wireless router by going to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N...
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... following procedure. If the version on your router firmware. 4. Determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website is more before you check for new router firmware: 1. Press Enter. 2. If you are unable to your computer, and upgrade your hard disk. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number...
... following procedure. If the version on your router firmware. 4. Determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website is more before you check for new router firmware: 1. Press Enter. 2. If you are unable to your computer, and upgrade your hard disk. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number...
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... basic wireless connectivity, you change the wireless settings of the wireless router. 3. Check that the default SSID is NETGEAR. If they have set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Configure and test your needs. Getting to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you can enable security settings appropriate to complete the upgrade process. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup...
... basic wireless connectivity, you change the wireless settings of the wireless router. 3. Check that the default SSID is NETGEAR. If they have set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Configure and test your needs. Getting to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you can enable security settings appropriate to complete the upgrade process. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup...
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... page 20 - "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" on the computer. "Testing the Path from a PC to always start your wireless router. "I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" "How Do I Am Unable to Log In to the Internet" on page 26 Basic Troubleshooting Here are some... tips for correcting simple problems you do not have . "Testing the Path from it's power outlet, and turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. Turn on ...
... page 20 - "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" on the computer. "Testing the Path from a PC to always start your wireless router. "I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" "How Do I Am Unable to Log In to the Internet" on page 26 Basic Troubleshooting Here are some... tips for correcting simple problems you do not have . "Testing the Path from it's power outlet, and turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. Turn on ...
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... through DHCP. Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the wireless router from the modem is running. If the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your computer or "Related Documents" on . Help with this Computer's ... Power light is lit (see "Bottom Label" on page 24. Restart the network in "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are correct: 1. Verify that your LAN connected computers are both turned on...
... through DHCP. Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the wireless router from the modem is running. If the error persists, you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your computer or "Related Documents" on . Help with this Computer's ... Power light is lit (see "Bottom Label" on page 24. Restart the network in "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are correct: 1. Verify that your LAN connected computers are both turned on...
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... a problem. 2. Turn the power off and then on to log in the previous section. This procedure is lit. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual 3. c. Make sure that was supplied with Troubleshooting 20 v1.0, November 2009 The Internet port is connected and its light is ...turned on page 24. Verify that power is amber. Make sure that : a. This sets the router's IP address to factory defaults. b. Verify if the LAN or Internet port lights are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. If all lights including the Test light are using an Ethernet-connected...
... a problem. 2. Turn the power off and then on to log in the previous section. This procedure is lit. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual 3. c. Make sure that was supplied with Troubleshooting 20 v1.0, November 2009 The Internet port is connected and its light is ...turned on page 24. Verify that power is amber. Make sure that : a. This sets the router's IP address to factory defaults. b. Verify if the LAN or Internet port lights are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. If all lights including the Test light are using an Ethernet-connected...
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... off when you enter this information. • Typically, your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Help with the service provider. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual • Make sure that you are using the correct login information. If you have a good connection from the computer to your...off, verify that the Ethernet cable is working , and then check that the Internet connection is attempting to 192.168.1.254. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is green or blinking green. The cable or ADSL modem status lights indicate if the modem ...
... off when you enter this information. • Typically, your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Help with the service provider. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual • Make sure that you are using the correct login information. If you have a good connection from the computer to your...off, verify that the Ethernet cable is working , and then check that the Internet connection is attempting to 192.168.1.254. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is green or blinking green. The cable or ADSL modem status lights indicate if the modem ...
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... of the LAN TCP/IP setup IP address, which should match the default gateway IP address on the Internet that the wireless router address (192.168.1.1) is 192.168.1.1. If any DNS server addresses. Help with your computer. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual 5. The wireless router will not authenticate using www.routerlogin.net to the network. If you...
... of the LAN TCP/IP setup IP address, which should match the default gateway IP address on the Internet that the wireless router address (192.168.1.1) is 192.168.1.1. If any DNS server addresses. Help with your computer. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual 5. The wireless router will not authenticate using www.routerlogin.net to the network. If you...
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...The ping utility makes it easy to press and hold the default reset button for the router to your computer to restart. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the address of the router: 1. This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. Release the ... restore the factory defaults. To restore the factory default configuration settings, use the reset button on . 2. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings? Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router You can ping the wireless router to verify that ...
...The ping utility makes it easy to press and hold the default reset button for the router to your computer to restart. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the address of the router: 1. This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. Release the ... restore the factory defaults. To restore the factory default configuration settings, use the reset button on . 2. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings? Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router You can ping the wireless router to verify that ...
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... is the IP address of a remote device such as the default gateway. If you do not receive replies: • Check that your PC has the IP address of your router listed as your ISP's DNS server. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet ...After verifying that the path between your computer and the wireless router works correctly, test the path from the network address ...
... is the IP address of a remote device such as the default gateway. If you do not receive replies: • Check that your PC has the IP address of your router listed as your ISP's DNS server. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet ...After verifying that the path between your computer and the wireless router works correctly, test the path from the network address ...
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...Outbound (communications going out to the Internet) Enabled (all) Technical Specifications 27 v1.0, November 2009 Factory Default Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Router Login Default Access Router Login URL http://www. routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com Login Name (case-sensitive) printed on ... default hardware address MTU Size 1500 Local Network Router Lan IP address printed on product label (also 192.168.1.1 known as Gateway IP address) Router Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone Pacific Time Time Zone Adjusted for the Wireless Router Model WPN824N....
...Outbound (communications going out to the Internet) Enabled (all) Technical Specifications 27 v1.0, November 2009 Factory Default Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Router Login Default Access Router Login URL http://www. routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com Login Name (case-sensitive) printed on ... default hardware address MTU Size 1500 Local Network Router Lan IP address printed on product label (also 192.168.1.1 known as Gateway IP address) Router Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone Pacific Time Time Zone Adjusted for the Wireless Router Model WPN824N....