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...X ...C-18 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers C-19 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account C-20 Are Login Protocols Used C-20 What Is Your Configuration Information C-20 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers C-21 Obtaining ISP... Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-22 Restarting the Network C-23 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set ...
...X ...C-18 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers C-19 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account C-20 Are Login Protocols Used C-20 What Is Your Configuration Information C-20 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers C-21 Obtaining ISP... Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-22 Restarting the Network C-23 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set ...
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...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...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™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi...
...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...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™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi...
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... described in this section. • Computers Hidden by screening for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPN824 is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as..., March 2005 Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. Security The WPN824 router is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to Internet content by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the...
... described in this section. • Computers Hidden by screening for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPN824 is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as..., March 2005 Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. Security The WPN824 router is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to Internet content by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the...
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...the information required for your type of ISP account. • Firmware Update The WPN824 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to the network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management ... You can be updated if a newer version of purchase. Introduction 2-5 202-10072-01, March 2005 This lets you to run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your router from the date of firmware is available.
...the information required for your type of ISP account. • Firmware Update The WPN824 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to the network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management ... You can be updated if a newer version of purchase. Introduction 2-5 202-10072-01, March 2005 This lets you to run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your router from the date of firmware is available.
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What Do I ? Assure that supports WEP or WPA, such as login user name/ password that came with setting up wired network. Note: Secure Internet sites such as the other types of in the combined wireless and wired network. • Any Windows networking security access rights such as...to set up Windows networking, refer to those computers. 3. are in their homes, or 2. Note: For sharing files and printers on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in need to Get There From Here (continued) If I am using . A Road Map for ...
What Do I ? Assure that supports WEP or WPA, such as login user name/ password that came with setting up wired network. Note: Secure Internet sites such as the other types of in the combined wireless and wired network. • Any Windows networking security access rights such as...to set up Windows networking, refer to those computers. 3. are in their homes, or 2. Note: For sharing files and printers on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in need to Get There From Here (continued) If I am using . A Road Map for ...
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... login name/e-mail address and password in "Observe Performance, Placement, 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 set up your router. Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes ...
... login name/e-mail address and password in "Observe Performance, Placement, 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 set up your router. Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes ...
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...login user name and password. Also, the factory default state is opened on the state of the wireless router. Connecting the Router to enter the user name of admin and the password. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router... The table below describes how you access the wireless router, depending on any PC connected to the router will automatically display the router's Configuration Assistant Welcome page rather ...
...login user name and password. Also, the factory default state is opened on the state of the wireless router. Connecting the Router to enter the user name of admin and the password. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router... The table below describes how you access the wireless router, depending on any PC connected to the router will automatically display the router's Configuration Assistant Welcome page rather ...
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...-10072-01, March 2005 Figure 3-3: Login address 2. To change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 6-9. Figure 3-4: Login window Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WPN824 router and display the home page as any...the Router to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 ...
...-10072-01, March 2005 Figure 3-3: Login address 2. To change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 6-9. Figure 3-4: Login window Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WPN824 router and display the home page as any...the Router to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 ...
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Connecting the Router to view support information or the documentation for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 3-5: Login result: WPN824 home page The browser will then display the WPN824 settings home page. When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to the Internet 3-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the wireless router.
Connecting the Router to view support information or the documentation for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 3-5: Login result: WPN824 home page The browser will then display the WPN824 settings home page. When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to the Internet 3-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the wireless router.
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...the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will then display the WPN824 settings home page shown in "Login result: WPN824 home page" on page 3-7. When the wireless router is no activity before it automatically logs you do not click Logout, the wireless router will ... there is in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. When the wireless router is no activity before it automatically logs you out. If you out. 3-8 Connecting the Router to Bypass the Configuration Assistant 1. How to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005...
...the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will then display the WPN824 settings home page shown in "Login result: WPN824 home page" on page 3-7. When the wireless router is no activity before it automatically logs you do not click Logout, the wireless router will ... there is in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. When the wireless router is no activity before it automatically logs you out. If you out. 3-8 Connecting the Router to Bypass the Configuration Assistant 1. How to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005...
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... RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the menu below, or you can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 3-6 using these steps: 1. Connect to the Internet 3-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login...
... RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the menu below, or you can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 3-6 using these steps: 1. Connect to the Internet 3-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login...
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...your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the settings according to the instructions below . Click Basic Settings on your computer, select "Use static IP address". Also enter the netmask and the Gateway IP address. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Click Apply to...'s MAC address." b. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your network so that computer. a. For security reasons, the wireless router has its MAC address. Reference Manual for the...
...your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the settings according to the instructions below . Click Basic Settings on your computer, select "Use static IP address". Also enter the netmask and the Gateway IP address. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Click Apply to...'s MAC address." b. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your network so that computer. a. For security reasons, the wireless router has its MAC address. Reference Manual for the...
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The ones on your computer in . Fill in the parameters for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will not appear again. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the Internet connection... the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in its factory default state. Figure 3-7: Basic Settings ISP list Note: Not all ISPs are listed here. When you start an Internet application, your router will change according to launch the ISP's login program on this procedure. 1. c. Click Apply to...
The ones on your computer in . Fill in the parameters for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will not appear again. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the Internet connection... the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in its factory default state. Figure 3-7: Basic Settings ISP list Note: Not all ISPs are listed here. When you start an Internet application, your router will change according to launch the ISP's login program on this procedure. 1. c. Click Apply to...
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...the Setup Wizard, click the Test button to Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your Internet connection. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Click Next to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. At the end of the main menu. ...and at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Note: The router user name and password are always available by going to proceed. Once you can use to log in to view support information or the documentation for the router password, both in "Login result: WPN824 home ...
...the Setup Wizard, click the Test button to Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your Internet connection. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Click Next to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. At the end of the main menu. ...and at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Note: The router user name and password are always available by going to proceed. Once you can use to log in to view support information or the documentation for the router password, both in "Login result: WPN824 home ...
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...enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will restore all factory settings. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the router backup utility to original default settings. Figure 6-6: ... page 7-7. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to save your settings from the backup. This can restore your configuration settings. This screen appears at login unless you are always using the ...
...enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will restore all factory settings. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the router backup utility to original default settings. Figure 6-6: ... page 7-7. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to save your settings from the backup. This can restore your configuration settings. This screen appears at login unless you are always using the ...
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...; Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as the router. Troubleshooting 7-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Refer to "Verifying TCP/IP Properties" on page C-8 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable...'t know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. Reference Manual for Macintosh Computers" on page C-19 to find your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. The factory default login name is admin and the password is off ...
...; Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as the router. Troubleshooting 7-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Refer to "Verifying TCP/IP Properties" on page C-8 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable...'t know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. Reference Manual for Macintosh Computers" on page C-19 to find your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. The factory default login name is admin and the password is off ...
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...to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is able to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem ... Your ISP may check for your ISP account as www.netgear.com 2. In this case: 7-4 Troubleshooting 202-10072-01, March 2005 Turn off power to Internet, and may require a login program. Assign the computer Host Name of the router's configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. Under the Maintenance...
...to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is able to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem ... Your ISP may check for your ISP account as www.netgear.com 2. In this case: 7-4 Troubleshooting 202-10072-01, March 2005 Turn off power to Internet, and may require a login program. Assign the computer Host Name of the router's configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. Under the Maintenance...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 For the initial setup of these configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet: • Host and Domain Names • ISP Login Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses • Fixed IP Address which provides Internet ...the page below . • If you have a computer already connected using the Internet, you may want to record them on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, or in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may need to connect a computer to the Internet...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 For the initial setup of these configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet: • Host and Domain Names • ISP Login Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses • Fixed IP Address which provides Internet ...the page below . • If you have a computer already connected using the Internet, you may want to record them on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, or in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may need to connect a computer to the Internet...
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... the following : Login Name Password Service Name Fixed or Static IP Address: If you can use the following : Primary DNS Server IP Address Secondary DNS Server IP Address Host and Domain Names: Some ISPs use xxx.yyy.com as given by all ISPs. Preparing Your Computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Record Your...
... the following : Login Name Password Service Name Fixed or Static IP Address: If you can use the following : Primary DNS Server IP Address Secondary DNS Server IP Address Host and Domain Names: Some ISPs use xxx.yyy.com as given by all ISPs. Preparing Your Computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Record Your...
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... account using a cable modem or DSL modem. It is called Network Address Translation (NAT) or IP masquerading. This modem must enter a login name and password in order to access the Internet. In order to share the Internet connection among several computers, your firewall takes the place ...this is not necessary to your Internet account by the firewall to access the Internet through the broadband modem. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account For broadband access to the Internet, you need to contract with the TCP/IP ...
... account using a cable modem or DSL modem. It is called Network Address Translation (NAT) or IP masquerading. This modem must enter a login name and password in order to access the Internet. In order to share the Internet connection among several computers, your firewall takes the place ...this is not necessary to your Internet account by the firewall to access the Internet through the broadband modem. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account For broadband access to the Internet, you need to contract with the TCP/IP ...