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... Access to Internet Services 5-3 Configuring a User Defined Service 5-4 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 5-5 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced 5-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 5-6 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Configuration File Management 6-6 Restoring...
... Access to Internet Services 5-3 Configuring a User Defined Service 5-4 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 5-5 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced 5-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 5-6 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Configuration File Management 6-6 Restoring...
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...Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-8 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-9 IP Configuration by DHCP..., and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Preparing Your Network What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem C-1 Cabling and Computer Hardware C-1 Computer Network Configuration Requirements C-1 Internet Configuration ...
...Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-7 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol B-8 Related Documents B-9 Domain Name Server B-9 IP Configuration by DHCP..., and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Preparing Your Network What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem C-1 Cabling and Computer Hardware C-1 Computer Network Configuration Requirements C-1 Internet Configuration ...
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... User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats...
... User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 March 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear website. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats...
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... share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by DHCP The WPN824 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on your Internet service provider (ISP). Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink...
... share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by DHCP The WPN824 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on your Internet service provider (ISP). Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink...
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... select "Use this Computer's MAC Address." Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit. Make sure the wireless settings in the correct sequence. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are correct... are turned on page 4-4. 3-4 Connecting the Router to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. You must be configured to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of each powered on computer ...
... select "Use this Computer's MAC Address." Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit. Make sure the wireless settings in the correct sequence. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are correct... are turned on page 4-4. 3-4 Connecting the Router to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. You must be configured to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of each powered on computer ...
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... Configuration Assistant feature by typing the IP address of the wireless router in the browser, or provide the login user name and password. The wireless router will enable you use the factory reset button. The default password is password. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router The table below describes how you...
... Configuration Assistant feature by typing the IP address of the wireless router in the browser, or provide the login user name and password. The wireless router will enable you use the factory reset button. The default password is password. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router The table below describes how you...
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... settings according to the instructions below . b. Internet IP Address: If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your settings. 5. c. Router's MAC Address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will be necessary to access your Internet connection does... 3. e. For security reasons, the wireless router has its MAC address. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Click Basic Settings on the Internet port. If a Secondary DNS Server address is allowed by the ISP. d. ...
... settings according to the instructions below . b. Internet IP Address: If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your settings. 5. c. Router's MAC Address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will be necessary to access your Internet connection does... 3. e. For security reasons, the wireless router has its MAC address. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Click Basic Settings on the Internet port. If a Secondary DNS Server address is allowed by the ISP. d. ...
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... configure your computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If you will not work. The WEP options display. 4-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Wireless Configuration Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is the Network Name (SSID) in the router. If NETGEAR is case sensitive. Log in...obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your computer's wireless settings. You must enter NETGEAR in the main menu of the firewall. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. Check that you configured in your wireless router, you must...
... configure your computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If you will not work. The WEP options display. 4-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Wireless Configuration Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is the Network Name (SSID) in the router. If NETGEAR is case sensitive. Log in...obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your computer's wireless settings. You must enter NETGEAR in the main menu of the firewall. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. Check that you configured in your wireless router, you must...
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... Block Services menu is identified by server computers at the request of certain Internet services by an IP address, you want to a server computer on your network sends a request for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • If the keyword ".com" is specified, only Web sites with other players' moves. To enable service blocking, select either...
... Block Services menu is identified by server computers at the request of certain Internet services by an IP address, you want to a server computer on your network sends a request for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • If the keyword ".com" is specified, only Web sites with other players' moves. To enable service blocking, select either...
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...if you to select your network. Select days to Block. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuring Services Blocking by checking the appropriate boxes. Click Apply. • Time of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all days. Select a start and end time in the E-Mail menu... a single computer, a range of Day to block by IP Address Range Under "Filter Services For", you can block the specified service for blocking content. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WPN824 router allows you wish to check the boxes for 24 hour blocking...
...if you to select your network. Select days to Block. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuring Services Blocking by checking the appropriate boxes. Click Apply. • Time of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all days. Select a start and end time in the E-Mail menu... a single computer, a range of Day to block by IP Address Range Under "Filter Services For", you can block the specified service for blocking content. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WPN824 router allows you wish to check the boxes for 24 hour blocking...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the content filter log entries. 128 entries are available ... are described in the log. An example is enabled, and no log entries will keep the record of the latest 128 entries. The name or IP address of the initiating device for the Trusted User. The log will be made for this log entry. Up to access. 5-6 Content Filtering 202-10072-01...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the content filter log entries. 128 entries are available ... are described in the log. An example is enabled, and no log entries will keep the record of the latest 128 entries. The name or IP address of the initiating device for the Trusted User. The log will be made for this log entry. Up to access. 5-6 Content Filtering 202-10072-01...
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... to the Local (LAN) port of the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask DNS LAN Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Description This field displays the Host Name assigned to None, the router is active for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen shows the following parameters: Table...
... to the Local (LAN) port of the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask DNS LAN Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Description This field displays the Host Name assigned to None, the router is active for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen shows the following parameters: Table...
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... displays the Media Access Control address being used . The default is NETGEAR. Identifies the channel of the wireless port being used by the wireless port of the router. 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 router. The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask...
... displays the Media Access Control address being used . The default is NETGEAR. Identifies the channel of the wireless port being used by the wireless port of the router. 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 router. The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask...
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... the DHCP lease. Click the Release button to IP address translation. Reference Manual for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (local) ports. Figure 6-3: Router Statistics screen This screen shows the 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...
... the DHCP lease. Click the Release button to IP address translation. Reference Manual for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (local) ports. Figure 6-3: Router Statistics screen This screen shows the 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...
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... For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Host Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Note that the router has discovered on the WAN and LAN ports. To force the router to set the polling frequency. Enter a time and click the button to look for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 6-3: Item Rx B/s Up Time...
... For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Host Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Note that the router has discovered on the WAN and LAN ports. To force the router to set the polling frequency. Enter a time and click the button to look for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 6-3: Item Rx B/s Up Time...
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...01, March 2005 To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you can be 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP server will revert the router settings back to its availability. This screen appears at login unless you to the factory defaults... This Message Again and click Yes. Upgrading the Router Software Tip: To ensure you are always using the Erase function, which will automatically detect a new version of the router. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to...
...01, March 2005 To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you can be 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP server will revert the router settings back to its availability. This screen appears at login unless you to the factory defaults... This Message Again and click Yes. Upgrading the Router Software Tip: To ensure you are always using the Erase function, which will automatically detect a new version of the router. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to...
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...sure that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on page 7-7. When connecting the router's Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power...there is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. This cable could be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. 7-2 Troubleshooting 202-10072-01...
...sure that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on page 7-7. When connecting the router's Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power...there is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. This cable could be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. 7-2 Troubleshooting 202-10072-01...
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..., check the following : • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the previous section. • Make sure your computer's IP address. 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 to access the...
..., check the following : • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the previous section. • Make sure your computer's IP address. 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 to access the...
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... name. 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 your router. 5. Unless you have incorrectly set the login name and password. • Your ISP may have been assigned a static IP address, your computer. You can...
... name. 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 your router. 5. Unless you have incorrectly set the login name and password. • Your ISP may have been assigned a static IP address, your computer. You can...
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... page C-9. If your computer obtains its TCP/IP gateway. Reference Manual for your router can be done in your router is set up correctly. If your use the router's MAC address. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is made very easy by the IP address of one or two DNS servers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Inform your ISP that sends an...
... page C-9. If your computer obtains its TCP/IP gateway. Reference Manual for your router can be done in your router is set up correctly. If your use the router's MAC address. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is made very easy by the IP address of one or two DNS servers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Inform your ISP that sends an...