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... 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 Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 4-7 Default Factory Settings...
... 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 Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 4-7 Default Factory Settings...
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.../IP Network Using a Ping Utility 7-5 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 Port Triggering and Port Forwarding 8-5 Configuring...
.../IP Network Using a Ping Utility 7-5 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 Port Triggering and Port Forwarding 8-5 Configuring...
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... Restoring the Default Configuration and Password A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. How Do I Do? Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 3. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network •...
... Restoring the Default Configuration and Password A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. How Do I Do? Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 3. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network •...
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... 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 Internet! Next, configure your settings exactly. CONFIGURE THE COMPUTER'S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS :LUHOHVV$GDSWHULQD 1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Figure 3-2: Configure wireless computer NETGEAR, Inc. If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the...
... the list and connect. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Next, configure your settings exactly. CONFIGURE THE COMPUTER'S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS :LUHOHVV$GDSWHULQD 1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Figure 3-2: Configure wireless computer NETGEAR, Inc. If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the...
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...address of each powered on page 4-4. 3-4 Connecting the Router to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are correct. • LAN and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address ... the computer. Make sure the wireless settings in the correct sequence. The router will be lit. Click Apply to restart your settings. Be sure to save your network in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. • If the Wireless light does not come on,...
...address of each powered on page 4-4. 3-4 Connecting the Router to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are correct. • LAN and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address ... the computer. Make sure the wireless settings in the correct sequence. The router will be lit. Click Apply to restart your settings. Be sure to save your network in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. • If the Wireless light does not come on,...
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... Settings Have Been Applied Enter the standard URL to access the wireless router Enter the IP address 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 to enter the user name of admin and the password. See "Restoring the Default Configuration...
... Settings Have Been Applied Enter the standard URL to access the wireless router Enter the IP address 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 to enter the user name of admin and the password. See "Restoring the Default Configuration...
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... the address field of your browser, then click Enter. When the wireless router is in the factory default state, a user name and password are not required. 2. Reference Manual for 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...
... the address field of your browser, then click Enter. When the wireless router is in the factory default state, a user name and password are not required. 2. Reference Manual for 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...
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... 3-1) that only appears when the router is in its factory default state. After you configure the wireless router, the Smart Wizard configuration assistant will change according to save your Internet service provider from the drop-down list. b. Fill in the parameters for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will automatically log...
... 3-1) that only appears when the router is in its factory default state. After you configure the wireless router, the Smart Wizard configuration assistant will change according to save your Internet service provider from the drop-down list. b. Fill in the parameters for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will automatically log...
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... of the browser interface. In a setting where there is : NETGEAR. • Region. Figure 4-3: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). This field identifies the region where the WPN824 can be legal to 32 alphanumeric characters. 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...
... of the browser interface. In a setting where there is : NETGEAR. • Region. Figure 4-3: Wireless Settings menu • Name (SSID). This field identifies the region where the WPN824 can be legal to 32 alphanumeric characters. 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...
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....net (or http://192.168.1.1) with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you click Apply. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you have set up . 4-8 Wireless Configuration 202-10072-01, March 2005 Once you first receive your WPN824, the default factory settings are shown below to your networking needs. You...
....net (or http://192.168.1.1) with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you click Apply. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you have set up . 4-8 Wireless Configuration 202-10072-01, March 2005 Once you first receive your WPN824, the default factory settings are shown below to your networking needs. You...
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... operate. 5. For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to "Everyone" and the Encryption Strength set to the WPN824. 4. Figure 4-5: Wireless Settings menu 3. Note: The SSID is not being used . Set the Region. Click Wireless Settings in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Select a channel that is case sensitive; The default channel is 11. If they do not match...
... operate. 5. For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to "Everyone" and the Encryption Strength set to the WPN824. 4. Figure 4-5: Wireless Settings menu 3. Note: The SSID is not being used . Set the Region. Click Wireless Settings in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Select a channel that is case sensitive; The default channel is 11. If they do not match...
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... WPN824 firewall. 3. If NETGEAR is case sensitive. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. The WEP options display. 4-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Wireless Configuration Click Wireless Settings in your computer to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from the firewall. You must then either configure your computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If...
... WPN824 firewall. 3. If NETGEAR is case sensitive. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. The WEP options display. 4-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Wireless Configuration Click Wireless Settings in your computer to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from the firewall. You must then either configure your computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If...
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... to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. From the Wireless Settings menu, click Setup Access 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. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC...
... to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. From the Wireless Settings menu, click Setup Access 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. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC...
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... IP address being used by the router. If set to None, the router is shown, the router cannot connect to use a fixed IP address on the WAN. These parameters apply to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware...port of the router. This field displays the router firmware version. The default is configured to the Local (LAN) port of the router. These parameters apply to the router. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the router's built-in DHCP server is active for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen...
... IP address being used by the router. If set to None, the router is shown, the router cannot connect to use a fixed IP address on the WAN. These parameters apply to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware...port of the router. This field displays the router firmware version. The default is configured to the Local (LAN) port of the router. These parameters apply to the router. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the router's built-in DHCP server is active for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen...
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... send the file to the router. To restore your settings from the user's PC, or cleared to factory default settings. When you to save your settings, click the Backup button. To save and retrieve a file containing your router's configuration settings. You can be saved ... are available, and are stored within the router in the following sections. The router will prompt you for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Settings Backup heading to bring up ) to a...
... send the file to the router. To restore your settings from the user's PC, or cleared to factory default settings. When you to save your settings, click the Backup button. To save and retrieve a file containing your router's configuration settings. You can be saved ... are available, and are stored within the router in the following sections. The router will prompt you for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Settings Backup heading to bring up ) to a...
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... are always using the Erase function, which will be enabled. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to the factory defaults. Upgrading the Router Software Tip: To ensure you to save your settings from the backup. Figure 6-6: Firmware Upgrade Assistant menu Note: Before upgrading the...
... are always using the Erase function, which will be enabled. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to the factory defaults. Upgrading the Router Software Tip: To ensure you to save your settings from the backup. Figure 6-6: Firmware Upgrade Assistant menu Note: Before upgrading the...
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... 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 save your settings from the backup. Figure 6-8: Set Password menu To...default password of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to a more secure password. NETGEAR recommends that you can restore your configuration settings. This means you will have to reset the router back to restore all the router configuration settings...
... 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 save your settings from the backup. Figure 6-8: Set Password menu To...default password of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to a more secure password. NETGEAR recommends that you can restore your configuration settings. This means you will have to reset the router back to restore all the router configuration settings...
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... and then turn off. If all lights are still on to factory defaults. This procedure is turned on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you...01, March 2005 This will set the router's IP address to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is a fault within the router. LAN or WAN Port Lights...
... and then turn off. If all lights are still on to factory defaults. This procedure is turned on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you...01, March 2005 This will set the router's IP address to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is a fault within the router. LAN or WAN Port Lights...
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... that no SSID (or a "null" value) can be allowed access to all Wireless Stations. As the NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless Products provide minimum interference to neighboring networks, the default setting for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Warning: The Wireless Router is switched to the standard 802.11g (11g or 11b) mode and operate at 54Mbps date rate or below when it...
... that no SSID (or a "null" value) can be allowed access to all Wireless Stations. As the NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless Products provide minimum interference to neighboring networks, the default setting for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Warning: The Wireless Router is switched to the standard 802.11g (11g or 11b) mode and operate at 54Mbps date rate or below when it...
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...for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 8-12. This value can range from 1 to propagate for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is how often the router will ensure that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, then it disappears. Set up UPnP...measured in Windows XP), you notice that control points have current device status at the expense of the Router 202-10072-01, March 2005 8-21 The default setting for automatic device configuration. Reference Manual for each UPnP advertisement before it may compromise the freshness of the...
...for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 8-12. This value can range from 1 to propagate for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is how often the router will ensure that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, then it disappears. Set up UPnP...measured in Windows XP), you notice that control points have current device status at the expense of the Router 202-10072-01, March 2005 8-21 The default setting for automatic device configuration. Reference Manual for each UPnP advertisement before it may compromise the freshness of the...