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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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... to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology 2-2 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 2-3 Security ...2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-4 Extensive Protocol Support 2-4 Easy Installation and Management 2-5 Maintenance and Support 2-5 NETGEAR Related Products 2-6 Package Contents ...2-6 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel...
... to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology 2-2 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 2-3 Security ...2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-4 Extensive Protocol Support 2-4 Easy Installation and Management 2-5 Maintenance and Support 2-5 NETGEAR Related Products 2-6 Package Contents ...2-6 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel...
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... Log On to the Wireless Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied 3-6 How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant 3-8 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 3-9 Using the Smart Setup Wizard 3-11 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 3-12 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings 4-4 Information to Gather...
... Log On to the Wireless Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied 3-6 How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant 3-8 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 3-9 Using the Smart Setup Wizard 3-11 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 3-12 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings 4-4 Information to Gather...
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... 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. About This Manual 1-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN...
... 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. About This Manual 1-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN...
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... of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005 Double-click on a link in the manual. •A button to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following:... • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to access the full NETGEAR...
... of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005 Double-click on a link in the manual. •A button to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following:... • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to access the full NETGEAR...
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... Web site at the top right of the chapter you were viewing opens in the chapter you can choose one of any page. - About This Manual 1-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Click the print icon in order to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Click the PDF of This...printing two pages on the browser toolbar to view and print PDF files. Click the print icon in the HTML View. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this feature. Use the Print button on a single sheet of paper, you want to print. Click the Complete ...
... Web site at the top right of the chapter you were viewing opens in the chapter you can choose one of any page. - About This Manual 1-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Click the print icon in order to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Click the PDF of This...printing two pages on the browser toolbar to view and print PDF files. Click the print icon in the HTML View. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this feature. Use the Print button on a single sheet of paper, you want to print. Click the Complete ...
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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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...March 2005 Earlier versions of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. In addition to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Easy, Web-based setup for up to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp where you...manual provides information on the complete features as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as of the date of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides connection for use the router...
...March 2005 Earlier versions of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. In addition to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g modes. • Easy, Web-based setup for up to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp where you...manual provides information on the complete features as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as of the date of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides connection for use the router...
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...Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. • Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. • Extensive Protocol Support. • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of coverage where you use your wireless computers. RangeMax...™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more ...
...Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. • Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. • Extensive Protocol Support. • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of coverage where you use your wireless computers. RangeMax...™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more ...
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..., and IP Spoofing. • Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to the Internet for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to your E-mail address or E-mail pager whenever a significant event ...occurs. • The WPN824 prevents objectionable content from the local network. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to access objectionable Internet sites. Reference Manual...
..., and IP Spoofing. • Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to the Internet for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to your E-mail address or E-mail pager whenever a significant event ...occurs. • The WPN824 prevents objectionable content from the local network. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to access objectionable Internet sites. Reference Manual...
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...traffic to specific computers based on the service port number of the incoming request, or to the correct configuration. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to share an Internet account...with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from the LAN. 2-4 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 Extensive Protocol Support The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Each Ethernet port will accommodate either a...
...traffic to specific computers based on the service port number of the incoming request, or to the correct configuration. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to share an Internet account...with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from the LAN. 2-4 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 Extensive Protocol Support The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Each Ethernet port will accommodate either a...
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... and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of purchase. This feature eliminates the need to the network. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 •...; PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This lets you to easily configure your router from the date of product enhancements for connecting...
... and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of purchase. This feature eliminates the need to the network. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 •...; PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This lets you to easily configure your router from the date of product enhancements for connecting...
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... 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 adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, including: - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related...
... 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 adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, including: - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related...
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...March 2005 The LAN (local area network) port has detected link with an attached device. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the router. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Power Test Wireless On Green Solid Off On Off On Off Internet LAN On Blink On (Green) Blink (Green)... is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. Table 2-1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to right, the table below . Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps.
...March 2005 The LAN (local area network) port has detected link with an attached device. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the router. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Power Test Wireless On Green Solid Off On Off On Off Internet LAN On Blink On (Green) Blink (Green)... is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. Table 2-1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to right, the table below . Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps.
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... such things as range, interference, signal quality, and security to the picture. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. Set up networks in the combined wireless and wired network. What's Needed? It allows more people want to set up the...
... such things as range, interference, signal quality, and security to the picture. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. Set up networks in the combined wireless and wired network. What's Needed? It allows more people want to set up the...
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... print need to small networks in addition to the PC Networking Tutorial on secure Internet sites. such information. Reference Manual for sharing. How Do I am using to wirelessly connect to be configured with home in the network. home. From the File menu of computers like Internet Explorer ...using . Use the Windows connect to Get There From Here (continued) If I Do? For assistance 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 Windows PC Printers and Fax and...
... print need to small networks in addition to the PC Networking Tutorial on secure Internet sites. such information. Reference Manual for sharing. How Do I am using to wirelessly connect to be configured with home in the network. home. From the File menu of computers like Internet Explorer ...using . Use the Windows connect to Get There From Here (continued) If I Do? For assistance 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 Windows PC Printers and Fax and...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Introduction
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Introduction
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..., and Range Guidelines" on page 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 the...
..., and Range Guidelines" on page 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 the...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 First, Use the Smart Wizard to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 Click Setup and follow the prompts. The following screen appears. 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 Click Setup and follow the prompts. The following screen appears. 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.
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... the instructions in to the Internet 3-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! For wireless connectivity problems, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-2. For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you simply...
... the instructions in to the Internet 3-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! For wireless connectivity problems, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 4-2. For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you simply...