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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...
... 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...
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...Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-7 Problems with Date and Time 7-8 Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 8-1 Wireless Card Access List 8-3 Wireless Card Access Setup 8-4 Configuring ...10 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 8-11 Connect Automatically, as Required 8-11 Disabling the SPI Firewall 8-12 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 8-12 Responding to Ping on Internet WAN Port 8-12 Setting the MTU Size 8-13 Using the LAN IP...
...Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-7 Problems with Date and Time 7-8 Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 8-1 Wireless Card Access List 8-3 Wireless Card Access Setup 8-4 Configuring ...10 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 8-11 Connect Automatically, as Required 8-11 Disabling the SPI Firewall 8-12 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 8-12 Responding to Ping on Internet WAN Port 8-12 Setting the MTU Size 8-13 Using the LAN IP...
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... the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. It allows more people want to understand. Set up the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security... for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password A Road Map for 'How to share a broadband connection. Set up the WPN824, see Appendix 4, "Wireless Configuration" for How...
... the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. It allows more people want to understand. Set up the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security... for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password A Road Map for 'How to share a broadband connection. Set up the WPN824, see Appendix 4, "Wireless Configuration" for How...
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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 a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to the Internet and the wireless feature of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is disabled, you set in the wireless router. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. You are now connected to match...
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 a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to the Internet and the wireless feature of available wireless networks, and, when wireless security is disabled, you set in the wireless router. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. You are now connected to match...
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...now using the computer that you may have. Make sure the wireless settings in the correct sequence. Restart the network in the computer and router match exactly. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for help with this ... after turning the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. • If the Wireless light does not come on, verify that the wireless feature is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are securely plugged ...
...now using the computer that you may have. Make sure the wireless settings in the correct sequence. Restart the network in the computer and router match exactly. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for help with this ... after turning the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. • If the Wireless light does not come on, verify that the wireless feature is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are securely plugged ...
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...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router The table below describes how you access the wireless router, depending on the state of the wireless router to access the wireless router. Table 3-1. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on this feature. Configuration Settings Have Been Applied Enter the standard URL to access the wireless router...PC connected to access the router Router State Access Options Description Factory Default Note: The wireless router is the default IP address of the wireless router. You can bypass the Smart...
...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router The table below describes how you access the wireless router, depending on the state of the wireless router to access the wireless router. Table 3-1. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on this feature. Configuration Settings Have Been Applied Enter the standard URL to access the wireless router...PC connected to access the router Router State Access Options Description Factory Default Note: The wireless router is the default IP address of the wireless router. You can bypass the Smart...
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... 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will then display the WPN824 settings home page shown in the factory default state, a user name and...
... 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will then display the WPN824 settings home page shown in the factory default state, a user name and...
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... provider. The screen will change according to verify the Internet connection. Fill in the parameters for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the ISP's login program on this procedure. 1. Using the... requirements. Click the Test button to save your settings. After you configure the wireless router, the Smart Wizard configuration assistant will automatically log you in its factory default state. b. Connecting the Router to access the Internet. Figure 3-7: Basic Settings ISP list Note: Not all ISPs...
... provider. The screen will change according to verify the Internet connection. Fill in the parameters for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the ISP's login program on this procedure. 1. Using the... requirements. Click the Test button to save your settings. After you configure the wireless router, the Smart Wizard configuration assistant will automatically log you in its factory default state. b. Connecting the Router to access the Internet. Figure 3-7: Basic Settings ISP list Note: Not all ISPs...
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...WPN824 default SSID is also known as shown below. This field identifies the region where the WPN824 can be used . It may not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you want to participate in this SSID for that network. The SSID is : NETGEAR. ...the main menu of the browser interface. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in all countries. • Channel. Figure 4-3: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). This field determines which ...
...WPN824 default SSID is also known as shown below. This field identifies the region where the WPN824 can be used . It may not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you want to participate in this SSID for that network. The SSID is : NETGEAR. ...the main menu of the browser interface. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in all countries. • Channel. Figure 4-3: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). This field determines which ...
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... further changes. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WPN824, the default factory settings are shown below to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to your networking...
... further changes. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WPN824, the default factory settings are shown below to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to your networking...
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... frequencies please refer to "Disabled." 7. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Click Apply to 32 alphanumeric characters. Click Wireless Settings in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The default SSID is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your changes. If they do not match, you...
... frequencies please refer to "Disabled." 7. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Click Apply to 32 alphanumeric characters. Click Wireless Settings in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The default SSID is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your changes. If they do not match, you...
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... of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the WPN824 firewall. 3. Typing nETgear will be disconnected when you configured in the main menu of the firewall. You must then either configure your computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If...
... of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the WPN824 firewall. 3. Typing nETgear will be disconnected when you configured in the main menu of the firewall. You must then either configure your computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If...
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...the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. Click Advanced Wireless Setup in the main menu of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you click on Apply. You must then access the wireless router from a wired computer or from a wireless computer ...access control list to the WPN824 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of the WPN824 firewall. 3. Figure 4-8: Wireless Card Access List Setup Wireless Configuration 202-10072-01, March 2005 4-13 ...
...the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. Click Advanced Wireless Setup in the main menu of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you click on Apply. You must then access the wireless router from a wired computer or from a wireless computer ...access control list to the WPN824 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of the WPN824 firewall. 3. Figure 4-8: Wireless Card Access List Setup Wireless Configuration 202-10072-01, March 2005 4-13 ...
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...address on the WAN. If set to None, the router is active for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. These parameters apply to the Internet. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the router's built-in DHCP server is configured to obtain an IP...displays the IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If no address is 192.168.1.1 This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address ...
...address on the WAN. If set to None, the router is active for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. These parameters apply to the Internet. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the router's built-in DHCP server is configured to obtain an IP...displays the IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If no address is 192.168.1.1 This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address ...
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...below. See "Wireless Channels" on page D-7 for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 6-1. Table 6-2: Connection Status Items Item IP Address Subnet Mask Description The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to the Wireless port of the router. This field...wireless port being used by the Wireless port of the world. Reference Manual for the frequencies used on each channel. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Wireless Port MAC Address Name (SSID) Region Channel Description These parameters apply to the router. The default is NETGEAR. This field displays the wireless...
...below. See "Wireless Channels" on page D-7 for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 6-1. Table 6-2: Connection Status Items Item IP Address Subnet Mask Description The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to the Wireless port of the router. This field...wireless port being used by the Wireless port of the world. Reference Manual for the frequencies used on each channel. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Wireless Port MAC Address Name (SSID) Region Channel Description These parameters apply to the router. The default is NETGEAR. This field displays the wireless...
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... following statistics: Table 6-3: Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Router Statistics Items Description The statistics for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 6-2: Connection Status Items Item Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Release Renew Description The WAN (Internet) default gateway the router communicates with. Reference Manual for the WAN (Internet) and LAN...
... following statistics: Table 6-3: Item Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Router Statistics Items Description The statistics for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 6-2: Connection Status Items Item Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease Expires Release Renew Description The WAN (Internet) default gateway the router communicates with. Reference Manual for the WAN (Internet) and LAN...
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...up the menu shown below. Your browser will extract the configuration file from the router and will then reboot automatically. To restore your settings from the user's PC, or cleared to factory default settings. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process. 6-6 Maintenance 202-10072-01...Restore button to send the file to the file. From the Main Menu of the WPN824 router are described in the Settings Backup menu allow you for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, ...
...up the menu shown below. Your browser will extract the configuration file from the router and will then reboot automatically. To restore your settings from the user's PC, or cleared to factory default settings. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process. 6-6 Maintenance 202-10072-01...Restore button to send the file to the file. From the Main Menu of the WPN824 router are described in the Settings Backup menu allow you for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, ...
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... firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will revert the router settings back to its availability. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you can be enabled. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore...
... firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will revert the router settings back to its availability. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you can be enabled. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore...
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If you ever have to restore all the router configuration settings. NETGEAR recommends that you will have to reset the router back to the factory defaults to be able to log in using the default password of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set... Manual for the router's Web Configuration Manager is password. The default password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Changing the Administrator Password Note: Before changing the router password, use the router backup utility to the factory defaults, you will have to reset the router back to save ...
If you ever have to restore all the router configuration settings. NETGEAR recommends that you will have to reset the router back to the factory defaults to be able to log in using the default password of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set... Manual for the router's Web Configuration Manager is password. The default password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Changing the Administrator Password Note: Before changing the router password, use the router backup utility to the factory defaults, you will have to reset the router back to save ...
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... modem. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is a fault within the router. This procedure is turned on to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on one ...minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. When connecting the router's Internet port to the connected hub or ...
... modem. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is a fault within the router. This procedure is turned on to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on one ...minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. When connecting the router's Internet port to the connected hub or ...