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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 Gather...
... 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 Gather...
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...speed throughout your home, not just when you the fastest, clearest connection so that uses seven internal antennas. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. • Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device,...and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for firmware upgrades. Your whole house or office suite now becomes a "hot spot" without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out...
...speed throughout your home, not just when you the fastest, clearest connection so that uses seven internal antennas. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. • Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device,...and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for firmware upgrades. Your whole house or office suite now becomes a "hot spot" without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out...
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...with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from the LAN. 2-4 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to the attached computers. Extensive Protocol Support ...and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are specified, the router provides its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WPN824 can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of computers on your Internet service provider (ISP). This feature also eliminates the need...
...with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from the LAN. 2-4 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to the attached computers. Extensive Protocol Support ...and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are specified, the router provides its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WPN824 can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of computers on your Internet service provider (ISP). This feature also eliminates the need...
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... their home to the picture. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using ...broadband connection. Table 2-1. Set up the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 3. To learn about the range of wireless networks, see Chapter 3, "Connecting the Router to networking-running wires. What's Needed?...
... their home to the picture. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using ...broadband connection. Table 2-1. Set up the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 3. To learn about the range of wireless networks, see Chapter 3, "Connecting the Router to networking-running wires. What's Needed?...
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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...
... 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...
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..., refer to Appendix D, "Wireless Networking Basics. For complete range/ performance specifications, please see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on both your configuration choices. Also, WEP and WPA-PSK \encryption can take slightly longer to the router. Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes...
..., refer to Appendix D, "Wireless Networking Basics. For complete range/ performance specifications, please see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on both your configuration choices. Also, WEP and WPA-PSK \encryption can take slightly longer to the router. Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes...
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... transmissions can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of up to ensure proper operation: Figure 4-1: Vertical orientation required on a metallic surface, MIMO units must be received well beyond your needs. 4-2 Wireless Configuration 202-10072-01, March 2005 Such distances can allow for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 When used on metallic surfaces Implement Appropriate...
... transmissions can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of up to ensure proper operation: Figure 4-1: Vertical orientation required on a metallic surface, MIMO units must be received well beyond your needs. 4-2 Wireless Configuration 202-10072-01, March 2005 Such distances can allow for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 When used on metallic surfaces Implement Appropriate...
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... 'discovery' feature of the SSID, only devices that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WPN824. Wireless Configuration 4-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 WPN824 Wireless Data Security Options Range: up to 300 foot radius 1) Open system: easy but no security 2) MAC access list: no data security 3) WEP: security but...
... 'discovery' feature of the SSID, only devices that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WPN824. Wireless Configuration 4-3 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 WPN824 Wireless Data Security Options Range: up to 300 foot radius 1) Open system: easy but no security 2) MAC access list: no data security 3) WEP: security but...
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...any further changes. FEATURE Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type 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 to your WPN824, the default factory settings are shown below to better meet your networking needs. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router...
...any further changes. FEATURE Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type 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 to your WPN824, the default factory settings are shown below to better meet your networking needs. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router...
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...range 1024 to 65535 by the application. This information can usually be allowed or blocked. Enter the Starting Port and Ending Port numbers. If you are not limited to be determined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and published in both boxes. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router... that number in RFC1700, "Assigned Numbers." Service numbers for blocking, click Add. If you must determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the authors of the application. To add any additional services or applications that the application uses either ...
...range 1024 to 65535 by the application. This information can usually be allowed or blocked. Enter the Starting Port and Ending Port numbers. If you are not limited to be determined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and published in both boxes. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router... that number in RFC1700, "Assigned Numbers." Service numbers for blocking, click Add. If you must determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the authors of the application. To add any additional services or applications that the application uses either ...
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Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WPN824 router allows you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of Day to specify when blocking will be enforced. Click Apply. Click Apply. • Days to check the boxes for all...; Time of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all days. Select a start and end time in the E-Mail menu. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuring Services Blocking by checking the appropriate boxes. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 5-4: Schedule menu • Use this box if you...
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WPN824 router allows you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of Day to specify when blocking will be enforced. Click Apply. Click Apply. • Days to check the boxes for all...; Time of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all days. Select a start and end time in the E-Mail menu. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuring Services Blocking by checking the appropriate boxes. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 5-4: Schedule menu • Use this box if you...
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...range, check the connection from the computer to the router and reboot your computer. • If your router's IP address has been changed and you don't know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to access the router's Web Configuration interface from a computer on page C-8 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the RangeMax Wireless Router... WPN824 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer. If the router does not save changes you are ...
...range, check the connection from the computer to the router and reboot your computer. • If your router's IP address has been changed and you don't know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to access the router's Web Configuration interface from a computer on page C-8 or "Verifying TCP/IP Properties for the RangeMax Wireless Router... WPN824 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer. If the router does not save changes you are ...
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... Features-If Disabled, the Wireless Router will broadcast its name (SSID) to access the Internet. • Enable SSID Broadcast-If Enabled, the Wireless Router SSID will disable data compression, packet bursting and large frame support. - Do not alter these settings. • 108Mbps Settings - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Warning: The Wireless Router is switched to "Disable...
... Features-If Disabled, the Wireless Router will broadcast its name (SSID) to access the Internet. • Enable SSID Broadcast-If Enabled, the Wireless Router SSID will disable data compression, packet bursting and large frame support. - Do not alter these settings. • 108Mbps Settings - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Warning: The Wireless Router is switched to "Disable...
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... • If the application uses only a single port; Type the beginning port number in the Service Name box. 3. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 1. Enter the IP address of the computer in the Ending Port box. 4. Click the Add Custom Service button. type the ending port ...type the same port number in the Ending Port box. • If the application uses a range of the range in the Server IP Address box. 5. Click Apply to contact the manufacturer of the Router 8-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 Advanced Configuration of the program that you will host on your ...
... • If the application uses only a single port; Type the beginning port number in the Service Name box. 3. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 1. Enter the IP address of the computer in the Ending Port box. 4. Click the Add Custom Service button. type the ending port ...type the same port number in the Ending Port box. • If the application uses a range of the range in the Server IP Address box. 5. Click Apply to contact the manufacturer of the Router 8-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 Advanced Configuration of the program that you will host on your ...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is shipped preconfigured to use a different IP addressing scheme, you have an unusual network setup. - Combined with other routers. When set to know which must be suitable in most networks, unless you can...RIP Version This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the Router 202-10072-01, March 2005 The router's default LAN IP configuration is the LAN Subnet Mask of the IETF-designated private address range for use in this is probably adequate for RIP-1. - The LAN...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is shipped preconfigured to use a different IP addressing scheme, you have an unusual network setup. - Combined with other routers. When set to know which must be suitable in most networks, unless you can...RIP Version This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the Router 202-10072-01, March 2005 The router's default LAN IP configuration is the LAN Subnet Mask of the IETF-designated private address range for use in this is probably adequate for RIP-1. - The LAN...
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...of the same IP address subnet as DHCP server' check box. Otherwise, leave it is the LAN address of the router are satisfactory. These addresses should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.253, although you entered a Primary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu; Specify...new IP address and log in again. If another device on your network. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you entered a Secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu Advanced Configuration...
...of the same IP address subnet as DHCP server' check box. Otherwise, leave it is the LAN address of the router are satisfactory. These addresses should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.253, although you entered a Primary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu; Specify...new IP address and log in again. If another device on your network. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you entered a Secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu Advanced Configuration...
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... as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to have your browser's Address (in IE) or Location (in your router for accessing the management interface. c. Click Apply to other registered UPnP devices on the Internet, select Everyone. Select the Turn Remote... 80. For example, if your external address is a common alternate for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: Be sure to change the remote management Web interface to a very secure password. To allow access from a range of letters (both upper and lower case), numbers, and symbols. To allow ...
... as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to have your browser's Address (in IE) or Location (in your router for accessing the management interface. c. Click Apply to other registered UPnP devices on the Internet, select Everyone. Select the Turn Remote... 80. For example, if your external address is a common alternate for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: Be sure to change the remote management Web interface to a very secure password. To allow access from a range of letters (both upper and lower case), numbers, and symbols. To allow ...
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...minutes. The number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to 255. The default setting for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 8-12. Advertisement Period: The Advertisement Period is how often the router will not allow any device to live for the advertisement is measured in Windows XP), you use ...Advanced, click on UPnP. UPnP Menu From the Main Menu of the device status but can range from 1 to -peer connections, real time communications such as port forwarding (mapping), of the Router 202-10072-01, March 2005 8-21 Note: If you should be fine for each UPnP packet...
...minutes. The number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to 255. The default setting for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 8-12. Advertisement Period: The Advertisement Period is how often the router will not allow any device to live for the advertisement is measured in Windows XP), you use ...Advanced, click on UPnP. UPnP Menu From the Main Menu of the device status but can range from 1 to -peer connections, real time communications such as port forwarding (mapping), of the Router 202-10072-01, March 2005 8-21 Note: If you should be fine for each UPnP packet...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: 802.11 Security: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing 2.4-2.5Ghz 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11g: ...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: 802.11 Security: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing 2.4-2.5Ghz 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11g: ...
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.... The first part of the address identifies the network, and the second part identifies the host node or station on the address range and the application. There are assigned to identify the address class. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. RIP... or from an Internet service provider (ISP). The WPN824 router supports both the older RIP-1 and the newer RIP-2 protocols. You can correctly identify the host section of the address. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Routing Information Protocol One of the protocols used by ...
.... The first part of the address identifies the network, and the second part identifies the host node or station on the address range and the application. There are assigned to identify the address class. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. RIP... or from an Internet service provider (ISP). The WPN824 router supports both the older RIP-1 and the newer RIP-2 protocols. You can correctly identify the host section of the address. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Routing Information Protocol One of the protocols used by ...