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... 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...
... 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...
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...; Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your NETGEAR dealer. A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on stand for installation: 1. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on page 5). Getting to return the product for...
...; Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your NETGEAR dealer. A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The wireless router • A snap-on stand for installation: 1. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on page 5). Getting to return the product for...
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Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3.
Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3.
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... Blinking Description Power is not supplied to verify various conditions. The wireless interface 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 the front of the wireless router to the router. Power is supplied to the modem. The unit is good. Green...
... Blinking Description Power is not supplied to verify various conditions. The wireless interface 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 the front of the wireless router to the router. Power is supplied to the modem. The unit is good. Green...
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Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Power On/Off switch 3. AC power adapter outlet 2. Wireless On/Off button 6. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Factory default reset button Getting 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.
Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Power On/Off switch 3. AC power adapter outlet 2. Wireless On/Off button 6. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Factory default reset button Getting 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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... status (default), Guest Network status, Live Parental Controls status, or Broadband Usage Meter status. 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 the Network Monitor Display Settings page and clicking the Turn off by clicking the Dome...
... status (default), Guest Network status, Live Parental Controls status, or Broadband Usage Meter status. 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 the Network Monitor Display Settings page and clicking the Turn off by clicking the Dome...
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... Name Server (DNS) addresses - If you cannot locate this feature. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 6 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before...
... Name Server (DNS) addresses - If you cannot locate this feature. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 6 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before...
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...displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, November 2009 Getting to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. ... that best suites you perform have two methods available for setting up your wireless router. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you cannot use the wizard on your wireless router: • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is best if you are using...
...displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, November 2009 Getting to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. ... that best suites you perform have two methods available for setting up your wireless router. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you cannot use the wizard on your wireless router: • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is best if you are using...
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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you, or refer to the documentation for your computer. 2. Turn off and unplug the cable ... computer, and the modem. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 8 v1.0, November 2009 b. Turn off your wireless router: 1. You will connect it to the Product Family. Configure the Product Family to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. Connect the Product Family to the ADSL or cable...
RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you, or refer to the documentation for your computer. 2. Turn off and unplug the cable ... computer, and the modem. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 8 v1.0, November 2009 b. Turn off your wireless router: 1. You will connect it to the Product Family. Configure the Product Family to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. Connect the Product Family to the ADSL or cable...
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... modem and into a power outlet. Failure to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, November 2009 Wait 1 minute. a. Use the label on the bottom of the wireless router (3). 3 Figure 7 g. Now, plug the power cord into your network. 2. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Wait 2 minutes. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual e. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your network...
... modem and into a power outlet. Failure to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, November 2009 Wait 1 minute. a. Use the label on the bottom of the wireless router (3). 3 Figure 7 g. Now, plug the power cord into your network. 2. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Wait 2 minutes. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual e. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your network...
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... Options, then click the Connections tab where you in to Know Your Wireless Router 10 v1.0, November 2009 Green indicates that the computer is first turned on . RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. d. The wireless light (3) should turn on . • LAN. amber indicates 10 ...Mbps. The power light (1) should be on page 20. • Wireless. If after 2 minutes it is still on,...
... Options, then click the Connections tab where you in to Know Your Wireless Router 10 v1.0, November 2009 Green indicates that the computer is first turned on . RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. d. The wireless light (3) should turn on . • LAN. amber indicates 10 ...Mbps. The power light (1) should be on page 20. • Wireless. If after 2 minutes it is still on,...
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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Connect to your Internet connection. Getting to log in lower case letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to the wireless router by typing any user name or password you may use to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, November 2009 For security reasons...
RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Connect to your Internet connection. Getting to log in lower case letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to the wireless router by typing any user name or password you may use to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, November 2009 For security reasons...
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... it automatically logs you out. You are now connected to Know Your Wireless Router 12 v1.0, November 2009 Getting to the Internet! If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is usually the case. The wizard assists ... click Setup Wizard to the wireless router, verify your wireless router to finish. Advanced users who want to "Product Registration, Support, and Documentation" on the Basic Settings page (for more information about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging in, ...
... it automatically logs you out. You are now connected to Know Your Wireless Router 12 v1.0, November 2009 Getting to the Internet! If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is usually the case. The wizard assists ... click Setup Wizard to the wireless router, verify your wireless router to finish. Advanced users who want to "Product Registration, Support, and Documentation" on the Basic Settings page (for more information about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging in, ...
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... about this feature. The factory default state is in the address field of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your browser, and then click Enter. See "How Do I Restore the Default ...browser window and log in the address field of your router using its factory default settings). When the wireless router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on page 24 for the wireless router. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your...
... about this feature. The factory default state is in the address field of your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your browser, and then click Enter. See "How Do I Restore the Default ...browser window and log in the address field of your router using its factory default settings). When the wireless router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on page 24 for the wireless router. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your...
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... user name and password. Getting to your router firmware: 1. To update your PC (the file ends in to your Internet connection. The router user name and password should not be confused with any user name or password you downloaded to Know Your Wireless Router 14 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. For security reasons, the...
... user name and password. Getting to your router firmware: 1. To update your PC (the file ends in to your Internet connection. The router user name and password should not be confused with any user name or password you downloaded to Know Your Wireless Router 14 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. For security reasons, the...
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... Product Support page for new router firmware: 1. If the version on the NETGEAR website is complete, the router restarts. Open a browser window, and type http://www.routerlogin.net in lowercase letters. From the Product Selection drop-down the computer, or do anything else to verify that your browser. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. If you changed...
... Product Support page for new router firmware: 1. If the version on the NETGEAR website is complete, the router restarts. Open a browser window, and type http://www.routerlogin.net in lowercase letters. From the Product Selection drop-down the computer, or do anything else to verify that your browser. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. If you changed...
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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Note that they do not match, you have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the wireless router. If you click Apply. Follow the procedure in "To update your wireless connection when you are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless...selecting the region in the main menu bar of the wireless router. 3. Check that the default SSID is NETGEAR. To set up. 2. Program the wireless adapter of any wireless adapters must then change the Product Family's SSID, channel,...
RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Note that they do not match, you have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the wireless router. If you click Apply. Follow the procedure in "To update your wireless connection when you are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless...selecting the region in the main menu bar of the wireless router. 3. Check that the default SSID is NETGEAR. To set up. 2. Program the wireless adapter of any wireless adapters must then change the Product Family's SSID, channel,...
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... Family help screens to implement the security features appropriate to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, November 2009 For this reason, use the security features of your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g or 802.11n...
... Family help screens to implement the security features appropriate to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, November 2009 For this reason, use the security features of your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g or 802.11n...
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...connectivity troubleshooting using the PING utility - You will find help with Troubleshooting 18 v1.0, November 2009 on page 19 - Turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. Turn on page 18 - Help with the following problems: • Basic troubleshooting - "I Restore the Default Password... and unplug the modem from a PC to always start your wireless router. "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" on the wireless router, and wait 1 minute. 4. "Testing the Path from a PC to the Wireless Router" on page 24 - Help with Troubleshooting This chapter gives information...
...connectivity troubleshooting using the PING utility - You will find help with Troubleshooting 18 v1.0, November 2009 on page 19 - Turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. Turn on page 18 - Help with the following problems: • Basic troubleshooting - "I Restore the Default Password... and unplug the modem from a PC to always start your wireless router. "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" on the wireless router, and wait 1 minute. 4. "Testing the Path from a PC to the Wireless Router" on page 24 - Help with Troubleshooting This chapter gives information...
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...the Power light does not turn on page 5). Basic Functions Are Not Working After you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your router and that the power supply adapter is lit (see "Bottom Label" on power to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP..., indicating that the self-test procedure is on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to use the MAC address of the Basic Settings menu, select Use this product. Verify that your settings, click Apply. a. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are correct...
...the Power light does not turn on page 5). Basic Functions Are Not Working After you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your router and that the power supply adapter is lit (see "Bottom Label" on power to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP..., indicating that the self-test procedure is on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to use the MAC address of the Basic Settings menu, select Use this product. Verify that your settings, click Apply. a. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are correct...