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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10072-01 March 2005 202-10072-01, March 2005
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10072-01 March 2005 202-10072-01, March 2005
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..., file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. However...
..., file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. However...
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... at a time •A button that displays the table of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
... at a time •A button that displays the table of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.
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... page in the upper left of any page. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the chapter you...
... page in the upper left of any page. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the chapter you...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 1-4 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 1-4 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005
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... activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on time-of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Go to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem. The RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to...
... activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on time-of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Go to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem. The RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to...
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...-only, or 802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with no drop-outs and no dead spots. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone by eliminating ... or dedicating the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase. 2-2 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built ...
...-only, or 802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with no drop-outs and no dead spots. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone by eliminating ... or dedicating the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase. 2-2 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built ...
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... security incidents. The router allows you at specified intervals. Reference Manual for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on the LAN. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to the Internet for keywords within Web addresses. Support for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK...
... security incidents. The router allows you at specified intervals. Reference Manual for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on the LAN. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to the Internet for keywords within Web addresses. Support for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK...
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... such as to a switch or hub. Extensive Protocol Support The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as... a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection...
... such as to a switch or hub. Extensive Protocol Support The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as... a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection...
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...WPN824 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The WPN824 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you maximize your computer. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR...remote hosts to run a login program such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This ...
...WPN824 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The WPN824 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you maximize your computer. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR...remote hosts to run a login program such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This ...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to return the router for repair. This manual. - The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the parts are as follows: • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511) Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. • AC power...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to return the router for repair. This manual. - The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the parts are as follows: • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511) Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. • AC power...
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...being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is supplied and the router it has passed its diagnostic test. Data is detected on 4321 Power 4 LAN Ports Figure 1-2: WPN824 Rear Panel Internet Port Reset Button Seven integrated antennas...(local area network) port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. The wireless feature is turned off or there is on this port. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to the router. Viewed from left to show which antenna is a problem.
...being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is supplied and the router it has passed its diagnostic test. Data is detected on 4321 Power 4 LAN Ports Figure 1-2: WPN824 Rear Panel Internet Port Reset Button Seven integrated antennas...(local area network) port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. The wireless feature is turned off or there is on this port. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to the router. Viewed from left to show which antenna is a problem.
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... RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. What's Needed? Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 3. In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as connecting to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Set up networks in the combined wireless and wired network. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824...
... RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. What's Needed? Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 3. In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as connecting to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Set up networks in the combined wireless and wired network. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824...
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... of computers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Configure my WPN824 with those already in place on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using to wirelessly connect to the printer when Windows prompts for that supports...network. home. Add a Printer wizard to add access to a network printer from snooping, hacking, or information theft. 1. Reference Manual for sharing. Introduction 2-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 For assistance with the same Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as the other types...
... of computers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Configure my WPN824 with those already in place on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using to wirelessly connect to the printer when Windows prompts for that supports...network. home. Add a Printer wizard to add access to a network printer from snooping, hacking, or information theft. 1. Reference Manual for sharing. Introduction 2-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 For assistance with the same Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as the other types...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Introduction
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... 4-1. • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps be sure to use the computer you first registered with the contents of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, ...or how to manually configure your cable ISP. • For DSL Service: You ...
... 4-1. • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps be sure to use the computer you first registered with the contents of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, ...or how to manually configure your cable ISP. • For DSL Service: You ...
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Click Setup and follow the prompts. Figure 3-1: NETGEAR Smart Wizard installation assistant 3-2 Connecting the Router to Configure the Wireless Router Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 First, Use the Smart Wizard to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 The following screen appears.
Click Setup and follow the prompts. Figure 3-1: NETGEAR Smart Wizard installation assistant 3-2 Connecting the Router to Configure the Wireless Router Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 First, Use the Smart Wizard to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 The following screen appears.
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...wireless router. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in to the wireless router from the list and connect. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is enabled! VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in "Implement Appropriate Wireless... choose yours from a computer with a wireless adapter. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Next, configure ...
...wireless router. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in to the wireless router from the list and connect. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is enabled! VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in "Implement Appropriate Wireless... choose yours from a computer with a wireless adapter. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Next, configure ...
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... in this Computer's MAC Address." Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for help with this. • Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the MAC address of the computer that you may have. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of each powered...
... in this Computer's MAC Address." Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for help with this. • Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the MAC address of the computer that you may have. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of each powered...
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...user name or password. Configuration Settings Have Been Applied Enter the standard URL to access the wireless router Enter the IP address of the wireless router to manually configure the wireless router even when it is in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 192...admin and the password. Connect to the wireless router by typing the IP address of the wireless router in the factory default state. When manually configuring the router, you use the factory reset button. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to enter the user name...
...user name or password. Configuration Settings Have Been Applied Enter the standard URL to access the wireless router Enter the IP address of the wireless router to manually configure the wireless router even when it is in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 192...admin and the password. Connect to the wireless router by typing the IP address of the wireless router in the factory default state. When manually configuring the router, you use the factory reset button. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to enter the user name...