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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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... to intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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 Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs...messages: Note: This format is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of ...
... to intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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 Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs...messages: Note: This format is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of ...
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... model. • Links to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •...
... model. • Links to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •...
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... and printer ink by selecting this feature. The PDF version of the window. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing opens in a browser window. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Each...
... and printer ink by selecting this feature. The PDF version of the window. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing opens in a browser window. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Each...
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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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... the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. In addition to 253 computers. Introduction 2-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 Earlier versions of this...
... the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. In addition to 253 computers. Introduction 2-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 Earlier versions of this...
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...internal antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your router. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in your wireless computers. RangeMax is an ...advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that everyone can be generated manually or by eliminating "dead spots" in your area of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax...
...internal antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your router. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in your wireless computers. RangeMax is an ...advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that everyone can be generated manually or by eliminating "dead spots" in your area of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax...
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Support for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to access objectionable Internet sites. Introduction 2-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 The WPN824 will log security events ...LAND Attack, and IP Spoofing. • Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN to the Internet for keywords within Web addresses. Reference Manual for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on the LAN. A Powerful, True Firewall with ...
Support for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to access objectionable Internet sites. Introduction 2-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 The WPN824 will log security events ...LAND Attack, and IP Spoofing. • Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN to the Internet for keywords within Web addresses. Reference Manual for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on the LAN. A Powerful, True Firewall with ...
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...designated "DMZ" host computer. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. 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 either type of cable to a switch or hub. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ...
...designated "DMZ" host computer. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. 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 either type of cable to a switch or hub. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ...
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... way to the network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you to run a login program such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is available. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • PPP over a DSL connection...
... way to the network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you to run a login program such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is available. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • PPP over a DSL connection...
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... the original packing materials, in case you need to the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to return the router for repair. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Wireless Home Router Setup Guide. • Warranty and Support Information Card. If any...
... the original packing materials, in case you need to the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to return the router for repair. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Wireless Home Router Setup Guide. • Warranty and Support Information Card. If any...
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... Introduction 2-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 The LAN (local area network) port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to right, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the WPN824... router contains the items listed below. Viewed from left to verify connections. Table 2-1. The unit successfully completed the power on self test...
... Introduction 2-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 The LAN (local area network) port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to right, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the WPN824... router contains the items listed below. Viewed from left to verify connections. Table 2-1. The unit successfully completed the power on self test...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of wireless networks, see "Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page 4-1". It allows more people want to set up the WPN824, see Appendix 4, "Wireless Configuration" for a general introduction. 2-8 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 General networking concepts...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of wireless networks, see "Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page 4-1". It allows more people want to set up the WPN824, see Appendix 4, "Wireless Configuration" for a general introduction. 2-8 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 General networking concepts...
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...configured with setting up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in their homes, or 2. Any wireless networking security features you might implement are in addition to the network computer support... the security settings of computers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Reference Manual for How to set up printers in a the combined the Windows Client and Windows Workgroup settings combined wireless and wired File and Print Sharing. Assure that supports WEP or WPA...
...configured with setting up Windows networking, refer to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in their homes, or 2. Any wireless networking security features you might implement are in addition to the network computer support... the security settings of computers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Reference Manual for How to set up printers in a the combined the Windows Client and Windows Workgroup settings combined wireless and wired File and Print Sharing. Assure that supports WEP or WPA...
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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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... your Internet connection. Connecting the Router to manually configure your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 for configuring networking 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...
... your Internet connection. Connecting the Router to manually configure your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 for configuring networking 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...
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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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...LQD 1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Figure 3-2: Configure wireless computer NETGEAR, Inc. Connect to the Internet or log in to the Internet 3-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Connecting the Router to the wireless router from the list and connect. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the instructions in "Implement...
...LQD 1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Figure 3-2: Configure wireless computer NETGEAR, Inc. Connect to the Internet or log in to the Internet 3-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Connecting the Router to the wireless router from the list and connect. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the instructions in "Implement...