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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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...: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. 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 Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications: Table...
...: Note: This format is used to highlight information of this manual. 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 Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications: Table...
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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. Double-click on a link in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072...
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. Double-click on a link in the manual. •A button to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072...
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...ink by selecting this manual you can choose one of the window. About This Manual 1-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Tip: If your needs. • Printing a Page in order to view and print PDF files. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this feature.... • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Print button on the Adobe Web site at the top left of paper, ...
...ink by selecting this manual you can choose one of the window. About This Manual 1-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Tip: If your needs. • Printing a Page in order to view and print PDF files. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this feature.... • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Print button on the Adobe Web site at the top left of paper, ...
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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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... single computer. This chapter describes the features of publication. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Introduction 2-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 The WPN824 router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external access device such ... find product firmware updates for up to 253 computers. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on your local area network (LAN) to the...
... single computer. This chapter describes the features of publication. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Introduction 2-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 The WPN824 router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external access device such ... find product firmware updates for up to 253 computers. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on your local area network (LAN) to the...
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...Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to 50%. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WPN824 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your router. RangeMax...use your wireless computers. 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 up to 108 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, ...
...Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to 50%. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WPN824 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your router. RangeMax...use your wireless computers. 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 up to 108 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, ...
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...Reference Manual for keywords within Web addresses. The router allows you to control access to you specify as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to Internet content by screening for the RangeMax Wireless Router ...WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. Security The WPN824 router is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to your E-...
...Reference Manual for keywords within Web addresses. The router allows you to control access to you specify as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to Internet content by screening for the RangeMax Wireless Router ...WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. Security The WPN824 router is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to your E-...
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...or dynamically assigned by DHCP The WPN824 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to one designated "DMZ" host computer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto... Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to the correct configuration. Extensive Protocol Support The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet...
...or dynamically assigned by DHCP The WPN824 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to one designated "DMZ" host computer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto... Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to the correct configuration. Extensive Protocol Support The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet...
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...any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Introduction 2-5 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol for your type of ISP account. • Firmware Update The ...days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for your WPN824 as soon as Entersys or WinPOET on your router from the date of purchase. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you...
...any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Introduction 2-5 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol for your type of ISP account. • Firmware Update The ...days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for your WPN824 as soon as Entersys or WinPOET on your router from the date of purchase. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you...
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... return the router for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the WPN824 router contains the status lights described below. Power Test Wireless Internet Port Figure 2-1: WPN824 Front Panel LAN Port 4 2-6 202-10072-01, March 2005 Introduction Reference Manual for repair...
... return the router for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the WPN824 router contains the status lights described below. Power Test Wireless Internet Port Figure 2-1: WPN824 Front Panel LAN Port 4 2-6 202-10072-01, March 2005 Introduction Reference Manual for repair...
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...10 Mbps. Table 2-1. LEDs to the router. Data is on 4321 Power 4 LAN Ports Figure 1-2: WPN824 Rear Panel Internet Port Reset Button Seven integrated antennas inside Introduction 2-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 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. The unit successfully completed...
...10 Mbps. Table 2-1. LEDs to the router. Data is on 4321 Power 4 LAN Ports Figure 1-2: WPN824 Rear Panel Internet Port Reset Button Seven integrated antennas inside Introduction 2-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 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. The unit successfully completed...
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It allows more people want to set up the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. How Do I Want To? Set up a wireless network What Do I Do? 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". What's Needed? To learn about...
It allows more people want to set up the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. How Do I Want To? Set up a wireless network What Do I Do? 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". What's Needed? To learn about...
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... to locate connect to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in place on page D-1. are Windows PC Printers and Fax and wireless) I Do? Reference Manual for sharing. Configure my WPN824 with the version of the wireless network. 3. home. Note: Secure Internet sites such as login...
... to locate connect to the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in place on page D-1. are Windows PC Printers and Fax and wireless) I Do? Reference Manual for sharing. Configure my WPN824 with the version of the wireless network. 3. home. Note: Secure Internet sites such as login...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Introduction
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... 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 Internet 3-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 Connecting the Router to manually configure your router. Follow these instructions to complete the wireless router setup. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router • Observe the wireless placement and...
... 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 Internet 3-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 Connecting the Router to manually configure your router. Follow these instructions to complete the wireless router setup. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router • Observe the wireless placement and...
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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 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. Click Setup and follow the prompts.
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. 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. Click Setup and follow the prompts.
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.... For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your wireless computer. 1. WIRELESS FEATURE Network Name (SSID) WEP Security DEFAULT SETTING NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is enabled! Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is case sensitive...
.... For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your wireless computer. 1. WIRELESS FEATURE Network Name (SSID) WEP Security DEFAULT SETTING NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is enabled! Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is case sensitive...