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... against harmful interference in a particular installation. All rights reserved. Certificate of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to part 15 of the Manufacturer/Importer It is no guarantee that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. Lesen Sie dazu...
... against harmful interference in a particular installation. All rights reserved. Certificate of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to part 15 of the Manufacturer/Importer It is no guarantee that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. Lesen Sie dazu...
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... 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 2-7 A Road Map for...
... 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 2-7 A Road Map for...
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...Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-8 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-8 Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking C-9 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-9 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 C-10 DHCP 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 Identification...
...Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-8 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-8 Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking C-9 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-9 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 C-10 DHCP 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 Identification...
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...of any page in a browser window. About This Manual 1-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in a browser window. - The PDF version of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the HTML View.... http://www.adobe.com. - Click the PDF of the window. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the...
...of any page in a browser window. About This Manual 1-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in a browser window. - The PDF version of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the HTML View.... http://www.adobe.com. - Click the PDF of the window. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the...
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.../WPN824.asp where you from hackers. Go to operate in firewall protects you will find product firmware updates for installation and management. • Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through...
.../WPN824.asp where you from hackers. Go to operate in firewall protects you will find product firmware updates for installation and management. • Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through...
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...remote hosts to monitor its status and activity. This lets you to the network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of personal ...eliminates the need to run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your router from the date of ISP account. • Firmware Update The WPN824 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your computer.
...remote hosts to monitor its status and activity. This lets you to the network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you take advantage of personal ...eliminates the need to run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your router from the date of ISP account. • Firmware Update The WPN824 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your computer.
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... 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 ... to set up the router on PCs. You will find out how to configure your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 for configuring networking on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router • Observe the wireless 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 ... to set up the router on PCs. You will find out how to configure your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 for configuring networking on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router • Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines...
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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 Click Setup and follow the prompts. 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. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 First, Use the Smart Wizard to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 Click Setup and follow the prompts. The following screen appears.
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...WEP DHCP Server DHCP range DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 6 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use the procedures below . ...better meet your networking needs. After you install the WPN824 router, use a wireless computer to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have set up . 4-8 Wireless Configuration 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you first...
...WEP DHCP Server DHCP range DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 6 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use the procedures below . ...better meet your networking needs. After you install the WPN824 router, use a wireless computer to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have set up . 4-8 Wireless Configuration 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you first...
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...then responds with DNS addresses, as its information from a running Windows 95 or later: 1. To ping the router from the router by using the ping utility in "Install or Verify Windows Networking Components" on page C-9. From the Windows toolbar, click on page 3-8. This can ...the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Inform your computer is made very easy by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address as described in the Basic Settings menu. Alternatively, you entered a DNS address during the router's configuration, reboot your router can be done in "Install or...
...then responds with DNS addresses, as its information from a running Windows 95 or later: 1. To ping the router from the router by using the ping utility in "Install or Verify Windows Networking Components" on page C-9. From the Windows toolbar, click on page 3-8. This can ...the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Inform your computer is made very easy by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address as described in the Basic Settings menu. Alternatively, you entered a DNS address during the router's configuration, reboot your router can be done in "Install or...
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... any) that are connected to a Remote Device After verifying that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer or workstation. - If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this message: Request...subnet. Verify that the IP address for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 3. Verify that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from Your Computer to your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - Reference Manual for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses...
... any) that are connected to a Remote Device After verifying that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer or workstation. - If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this message: Request...subnet. Verify that the IP address for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 3. Verify that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from Your Computer to your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - Reference Manual for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses...
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... as gateway and DNS addresses) that protects one or more DNS server addresses. Several known types of protection is installed, each computer on the network may assign to the Internet through a router, an opportunity is a method by which a determined hacker can possibly obtain information about your network. A device ... IP address, subnet mask, DNS server addresses, and a gateway address if the ISP provides this configuration information. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 IP Configuration by DHCP When an IP-based local area network is provided by a firewall...
... as gateway and DNS addresses) that protects one or more DNS server addresses. Several known types of protection is installed, each computer on the network may assign to the Internet through a router, an opportunity is a method by which a determined hacker can possibly obtain information about your network. A device ... IP address, subnet mask, DNS server addresses, and a gateway address if the ISP provides this configuration information. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 IP Configuration by DHCP When an IP-based local area network is provided by a firewall...
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...information. The UTP cable contains eight conductors, arranged in the operating system used thick or thin coaxial cable, most installations currently use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling. Since user-level applications such as described below in order to determine... B-1. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics 202-10072-01, March 2005 B-11 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Stateful Packet Inspection Unlike simple Internet sharing routers, a firewall uses a process called stateful packet inspection to ensure secure firewall filtering to pass through or ...
...information. The UTP cable contains eight conductors, arranged in the operating system used thick or thin coaxial cable, most installations currently use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling. Since user-level applications such as described below in order to determine... B-1. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics 202-10072-01, March 2005 B-11 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Stateful Packet Inspection Unlike simple Internet sharing routers, a firewall uses a process called stateful packet inspection to ensure secure firewall filtering to pass through or ...
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...Computer Network Configuration Requirements The WPN824 includes a built-in the configuration of your router. The cable or DSL broadband modem must have an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter or an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. Note: If an ...Computers" on page C-21 or "Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers" on your network to connect to the Internet through the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 and how to verify the readiness of Ethernet cabling, see "Ethernet Cabling" on the WPN824, your computers. Appendix C Preparing...
...Computer Network Configuration Requirements The WPN824 includes a built-in the configuration of your router. The cable or DSL broadband modem must have an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter or an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. Note: If an ...Computers" on page C-21 or "Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers" on your network to connect to the Internet through the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 and how to verify the readiness of Ethernet cabling, see "Ethernet Cabling" on the WPN824, your computers. Appendix C Preparing...
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...information. ISP Host Name ISP Domain Name For Wireless Access: See the configuration worksheet at "Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings" on your host name. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is already installed in the configuration parameters from your ISP is ...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user, host, computer, or system name. • If your ISP's mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use aaa as the domain name. If you haven't been given host or domain names, you have TCP/IP installed...
...information. ISP Host Name ISP Domain Name For Wireless Access: See the configuration worksheet at "Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings" on your host name. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is already installed in the configuration parameters from your ISP is ...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user, host, computer, or system name. • If your ISP's mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use aaa as the domain name. If you haven't been given host or domain names, you have TCP/IP installed...
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...from a DHCP server during the TCP/IP installation process. Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking As part of the IETF-designated private address range for IP networking: 1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Most operating systems include the software ...components you need for networking with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on each computer and the firewall must also have ...
...from a DHCP server during the TCP/IP installation process. Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking As part of the IETF-designated private address range for IP networking: 1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Most operating systems include the software ...components you need for networking with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on each computer and the firewall must also have ...
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...Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install a new adapter, follow these steps: a. If you need to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks. Click the Add button. Preparing Your Network C-5...Click the Add button. If you need TCP/IP: a. b. Select the manufacturer and model of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Double-click the Network icon. Select Adapter, and then click Add. b. Reference Manual...
...Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install a new adapter, follow these steps: a. If you need to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks. Click the Add button. Preparing Your Network C-5...Click the Add button. If you need TCP/IP: a. b. Select the manufacturer and model of installed components: You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Double-click the Network icon. Select Adapter, and then click Add. b. Reference Manual...
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... need Client for the changes to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each of these versions of Windows. b. Enabling DHCP to take effect. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. Select Microsoft. Select ... button. c. The following steps will find there are many similarities in the network. If you through the configuration process for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 c. Restart your PC for Microsoft Networks: a. The simplest way to configure this information is to allow the PC to configure TCP/IP...
... need Client for the changes to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each of these versions of Windows. b. Enabling DHCP to take effect. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. Select Microsoft. Select ... button. c. The following steps will find there are many similarities in the network. If you through the configuration process for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 c. Restart your PC for Microsoft Networks: a. The simplest way to configure this information is to allow the PC to configure TCP/IP...
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...Connections windows. 8. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon. 3. If not, select Install and add them. 6. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to show your settings, which lists (among ...TCP/IP settings that 'Client for Local Area Connection. Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Select Properties. 5. Verify that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between...
...Connections windows. 8. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. Double-click the Network and Dialup Connections icon. 3. If not, select Install and add them. 6. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to show your settings, which lists (among ...TCP/IP settings that 'Client for Local Area Connection. Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Select Properties. 5. Verify that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between...
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... be added by default and set to configure TCP/IP with this version of TCP/ IP in Windows 2000 Once again, after you have installed the network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is selected. • Click the OK button. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP...DHCP without your network. However, if there are problems, follow these steps for each PC with DHCP for Windows 2000. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically radio ...
... be added by default and set to configure TCP/IP with this version of TCP/ IP in Windows 2000 Once again, after you have installed the network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000 is selected. • Click the OK button. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP...DHCP without your network. However, if there are problems, follow these steps for each PC with DHCP for Windows 2000. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically radio ...
