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... New Router 1 What You Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 25 Technical Specifications ...27 Factory Default Settings...
... New Router 1 What You Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 25 Technical Specifications ...27 Factory Default Settings...
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Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to the router. Power is not supplied to verify various conditions. The unit successfully completed the power-on self-test diagnostic. Amber blinking Packets are being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. On IP address has been received. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Internet Amber off No Ethernet cable is...
Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to the router. Power is not supplied to verify various conditions. The unit successfully completed the power-on self-test diagnostic. Amber blinking Packets are being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. On IP address has been received. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Internet Amber off No Ethernet cable is...
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AC power adapter outlet 3. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for the antenna dome light 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. On/off switch for connecting the router to the local computers 4.
AC power adapter outlet 3. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for the antenna dome light 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. On/off switch for connecting the router to the local computers 4.
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... first used to set up your Internet service. Host and domain names - Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have provided you with your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have two methods available for New Firmware" on how your Internet account was set...
... first used to set up your Internet service. Host and domain names - Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have provided you with your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have two methods available for New Firmware" on how your Internet account was set...
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... wizard instructions. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual Setup. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you are technically knowledgeable. Be sure to double-click the Autorun file that best suites you , or refer to the documentation for your Internet service. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Configure the router...
... wizard instructions. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual Setup. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you are technically knowledgeable. Be sure to double-click the Autorun file that best suites you , or refer to the documentation for your Internet service. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Configure the router...
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... page 21. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is powered on. • LAN. Green indicates that the computer is turned on page 21. • Wireless. amber indicates 10 Mbps. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 If it does...
... page 21. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is powered on. • LAN. Green indicates that the computer is turned on page 21. • Wireless. amber indicates 10 Mbps. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 If it does...
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... CD, on the support website, and on page 12). 6. The wizard assists you can select the No radio button, enter admin and password as the user name and password when prompted, and fill in "Related Documents". 5. Advanced users who want to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Figure 12 If you cannot connect to the wireless router, verify your wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is...
... CD, on the support website, and on page 12). 6. The wizard assists you can select the No radio button, enter admin and password as the user name and password when prompted, and fill in "Related Documents". 5. Advanced users who want to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Figure 12 If you cannot connect to the wireless router, verify your wireless router to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is...
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... address field of your router using its factory default settings). If you want to change the settings after Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard appears only when you use to log in lower case letters. To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you may use the factory reset button. The factory default state is restored when you first install the router or when the router is in its own user name and password. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring...
... address field of your router using its factory default settings). If you want to change the settings after Installation and Checking for New Firmware The Smart Wizard appears only when you use to log in lower case letters. To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you may use the factory reset button. The factory default state is restored when you first install the router or when the router is in its own user name and password. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring...
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... enter your router firmware. 4. Press Enter. 2. If you changed the user name and password from the menu bar. 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to successfully upgrade using this router. To manually check for your needs. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on the Resource CD) for the router password), both in the address field of your new user name and password. 3. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings...
... enter your router firmware. 4. Press Enter. 2. If you changed the user name and password from the menu bar. 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to successfully upgrade using this router. To manually check for your needs. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on the Resource CD) for the router password), both in the address field of your new user name and password. 3. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings...
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... DHCP from the router. For this reason, use the security features of the wireless router. 3. Check that the default SSID is available from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of over 802.11g wireless networks at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with a compatible adapter. Follow the instructions in the full manual and in the wireless router. To save your needs. 16 Getting to match the router's new settings. 6. Log in the main menu...
... DHCP from the router. For this reason, use the security features of the wireless router. 3. Check that the default SSID is available from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of over 802.11g wireless networks at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with a compatible adapter. Follow the instructions in the full manual and in the wireless router. To save your needs. 16 Getting to match the router's new settings. 6. Log in the main menu...
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... 5). a. Wireless Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel" on , reset the router according to the instructions in "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" If the error persists, you turn solid green within a few seconds, indicating that you to use the MAC address of...
... 5). a. Wireless Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel" on , reset the router according to the instructions in "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" If the error persists, you turn solid green within a few seconds, indicating that you to use the MAC address of...
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... a LAN port is explained in the previous section. Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on page 24. Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. This sets the router's IP address to factory defaults. This procedure is connected to the wireless router, check the following: • If you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" Wireless Router Setup Manual a. Verify that are using an Ethernet-connected computer...
... a LAN port is explained in the previous section. Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on page 24. Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. This sets the router's IP address to factory defaults. This procedure is connected to the wireless router, check the following: • If you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" Wireless Router Setup Manual a. Verify that are using an Ethernet-connected computer...
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... Internet Service Connection Is Not Working If your router is unable to get an Internet address. Internet connection. If the Internet light is off, verify that the Internet connection is able to access the Internet, check that the Ethernet cable is password. Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to see if it is working : 1. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is securely connected between the cable or ADSL modem, and that your Internet light is amber or blinking...
... Internet Service Connection Is Not Working If your router is unable to get an Internet address. Internet connection. If the Internet light is off, verify that the Internet connection is able to access the Internet, check that the Ethernet cable is password. Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to see if it is working : 1. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is securely connected between the cable or ADSL modem, and that your Internet light is amber or blinking...
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... Internet port. The wireless router will continue to attempt to the wireless router. 2. To check the Internet IP address from your service provider. Click the Connection Status button. 4. If any of the steps indicate OK then your router is up and working. 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual provider. If your PPPoE connection is unable to reconnect by clicking Connect. Refer to the wireless router. 2. Troubleshooting PPPoE To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. If all of the steps indicates Failed, you have a static IP address...
... Internet port. The wireless router will continue to attempt to the wireless router. 2. To check the Internet IP address from your service provider. Click the Connection Status button. 4. If any of the steps indicate OK then your router is up and working. 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual provider. If your PPPoE connection is unable to reconnect by clicking Connect. Refer to the wireless router. 2. Troubleshooting PPPoE To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. If all of the steps indicates Failed, you have a static IP address...
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... log in to numeric IP addresses. In this case, you can configure your computer as www addresses) to the router using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. Take note of one or two DNS servers for your computer. This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to password and the IP address to the network. A DNS server is listed by your computer manually with DNS addresses, as its LAN...
... log in to numeric IP addresses. In this case, you can configure your computer as www addresses) to the router using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. Take note of one or two DNS servers for your computer. This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to password and the IP address to the network. A DNS server is listed by your computer manually with DNS addresses, as its LAN...
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... this message: Request timed out If the path is working , you see this example: ping www.routerlogin.net or ping 192.168.1.1 3. Click OK. From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual To restore the factory default configuration settings, use the reset button on . 2. Release the reset button, and wait for about 20 seconds (see "Router Back Panel" on page 4), until the Test light on the front...
... this message: Request timed out If the path is working , you see this example: ping www.routerlogin.net or ping 192.168.1.1 3. Click OK. From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual To restore the factory default configuration settings, use the reset button on . 2. Release the reset button, and wait for about 20 seconds (see "Router Back Panel" on page 4), until the Test light on the front...
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....168.1. If the IP configuration of your PC is assigned by the netmask) is the IP address of a remote device such as the TCP/IP default gateway. • Check to your PC's Network Control Panel. Wireless Router Setup Manual - If the light is off, follow the instructions in "Verify if the LAN or Internet port lights are not on page 2-21. - Make sure that the LAN port light is not visible in the...
....168.1. If the IP configuration of your PC is assigned by the netmask) is the IP address of a remote device such as the TCP/IP default gateway. • Check to your PC's Network Control Panel. Wireless Router Setup Manual - If the light is off, follow the instructions in "Verify if the LAN or Internet port lights are not on page 2-21. - Make sure that the LAN port light is not visible in the...
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... password Internet Connection WAN MAC Address Use 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 WPN824v3. Factory Default Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Router Login Default Access Router Login URL http://www. Technical Specifications This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for Daylight Saving Time Disabled Firewall...
... password Internet Connection WAN MAC Address Use 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 WPN824v3. Factory Default Settings Smart Wizard Enabled Router Login Default Access Router Login URL http://www. Technical Specifications This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for Daylight Saving Time Disabled Firewall...
WPN824v3 Product datasheet
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... NETGEAR products that are designed to meet your needs. RangeMax™ Wireless Router WPN824 Data Sheet 2.4 GHz 8 0 2 .11g 10x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-G • Wirelessly stream music, make Internet phone calls and surf the web faster and further • Simple and secure way to share your high-speed Internet connection • Easy set-up with Smart Wizard® installation CD • Maximum performance requires use...
... NETGEAR products that are designed to meet your needs. RangeMax™ Wireless Router WPN824 Data Sheet 2.4 GHz 8 0 2 .11g 10x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-G • Wirelessly stream music, make Internet phone calls and surf the web faster and further • Simple and secure way to share your high-speed Internet connection • Easy set-up with Smart Wizard® installation CD • Maximum performance requires use...
WPN824v3 Product datasheet
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... of Service (DoS) attack prevention - "Trusted user" controls - Wireless: Print Server (WGPS606) - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Supports 2 VPN pass-through tunnels (IPSec, L2TP, PPTP) - Ethernet Cable - Notebooks: Wired - When used with an integrated security dashboard, you can be managed form one central location. And, NETGEAR's Smart Wizard installation software makes setup easy. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit,128-bit encryption - The antennas continuously scan your wireless network...
... of Service (DoS) attack prevention - "Trusted user" controls - Wireless: Print Server (WGPS606) - Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Supports 2 VPN pass-through tunnels (IPSec, L2TP, PPTP) - Ethernet Cable - Notebooks: Wired - When used with an integrated security dashboard, you can be managed form one central location. And, NETGEAR's Smart Wizard installation software makes setup easy. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit,128-bit encryption - The antennas continuously scan your wireless network...