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... Part Number: WPN824 March 2005 router RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Home English 202-10072-01 iii 202-10072-01, March 2005 Customer Support Refer to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Read instructions for...
... Part Number: WPN824 March 2005 router RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Home English 202-10072-01 iii 202-10072-01, March 2005 Customer Support Refer to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Read instructions for...
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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 'How...
... 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 'How...
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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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Key Size ...D-6 WEP Configuration Options D-7 Wireless Channels ...D-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA and ... D-12 WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management D-14 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect D-16 Product Support for WPA/WPA2 D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary x Contents 202-10072-01, March 2005
Key Size ...D-6 WEP Configuration Options D-7 Wireless Channels ...D-7 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA and ... D-12 WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management D-14 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect D-16 Product Support for WPA/WPA2 D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary x Contents 202-10072-01, March 2005
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... sheet of the following several options, according to your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can choose one of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you...
... sheet of the following several options, according to your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can choose one of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you...
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...Wireless Networking The WPN824 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. • Extensive Protocol Support...in your house with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to your area of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch...
...Wireless Networking The WPN824 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. • Extensive Protocol Support...in your house with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to your area of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch...
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... pager whenever a significant event occurs. • The WPN824 prevents objectionable content from your computers. You can connect. Support for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. The router allows you at specified intervals. Security The WPN824 router is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to maintain security, as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and...
... pager whenever a significant event occurs. • The WPN824 prevents objectionable content from your computers. You can connect. Support for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. The router allows you at specified intervals. Security The WPN824 router is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to maintain security, as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and...
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... internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WPN824 can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports. Extensive Protocol Support The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). You can connect to either type...normal' connection such as to a computer or an 'uplink' connection such as a DNS server to the attached computers. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as to a switch or hub. This technique, known as Auto Uplink will...
... internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WPN824 can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports. Extensive Protocol Support The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). You can connect to either type...normal' connection such as to a computer or an 'uplink' connection such as a DNS server to the attached computers. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as to a switch or hub. This technique, known as Auto Uplink will...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE ... Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your router from the date of product enhancements for your computer. This lets you take advantage of purchase. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: •...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE ... Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your router from the date of product enhancements for your computer. This lets you take advantage of purchase. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: •...
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... items: • RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, including: - If any of the WPN824 router contains the status lights described below. Reference Manual for repair. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Wireless Home Router Setup Guide. • Warranty and Support Information Card.
... items: • RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, including: - If any of the WPN824 router contains the status lights described below. Reference Manual for repair. Application Notes and other helpful information. • Wireless Home Router Setup Guide. • Warranty and Support Information Card.
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... security access rights such as Microsoft Word, use WEP security features, see "Wireless Networking Basics" on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in place on other types of in Windows, refer to the Help and Support information output to set up wired network. printers at available printers in need...
... security access rights such as Microsoft Word, use WEP security features, see "Wireless Networking Basics" on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in place on other types of in Windows, refer to the Help and Support information output to set up wired network. printers at available printers in need...
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When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to the Internet 3-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 Connecting the Router to view support information or the documentation for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 3-5: Login result: WPN824 home page The browser will then display the WPN824 settings home page. Reference Manual for the wireless router.
When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to the Internet 3-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 Connecting the Router to view support information or the documentation for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 3-5: Login result: WPN824 home page The browser will then display the WPN824 settings home page. Reference Manual for the wireless router.
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... the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. 3-12 Connecting the Router to verify your product at http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WPN824.asp. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your Internet connection. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2.
... the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. 3-12 Connecting the Router to verify your product at http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WPN824.asp. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your Internet connection. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2.
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...the WPN824 does perform 64- Furthermore, client software is available in the Password Phrase box. Wireless Configuration 4-5 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Mode. You can enable. Manually enter the key values or enter a ...data. or 128-bit data encryption). These options are case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto WPA-PSK WPA-Pre-shared Key does perform authentication,...
...the WPN824 does perform 64- Furthermore, client software is available in the Password Phrase box. Wireless Configuration 4-5 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Mode. You can enable. Manually enter the key values or enter a ...data. or 128-bit data encryption). These options are case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto WPA-PSK WPA-Pre-shared Key does perform authentication,...
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... the network will choose the settings for the wireless adapters and the wireless router. - There are configured with the correct key. - Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. ...Otherwise, you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used instead of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is responsible for creating WEP data encryption keys. Either way, record the settings for the RangeMax Wireless Router...
... the network will choose the settings for the wireless adapters and the wireless router. - There are configured with the correct key. - Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. ...Otherwise, you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used instead of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is responsible for creating WEP data encryption keys. Either way, record the settings for the RangeMax Wireless Router...
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... 2000 with service pack 3 do include WPA support. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product you are using. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to save your settings. 4-12 202-10072-01, March 2005 Wireless Configuration Furthermore, client software is also required.
... 2000 with service pack 3 do include WPA support. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product you are using. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to save your settings. 4-12 202-10072-01, March 2005 Wireless Configuration Furthermore, client software is also required.
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... a keyword or domain, select it in the Keyword list. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WPN824 router allows you want to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply.
... a keyword or domain, select it in the Keyword list. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WPN824 router allows you want to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply.
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...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 The routing software of the upgrade file 3. Figure 6-7: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to interrupt the Web browser by NETGEAR. When the upload is interrupted, it may need to the router..., you must support HTTP uploads. Note: When uploading software to the WPN824 router, it to reconfigure the router after upgrading. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10072-01, March 2005 The upgrade process will automatically restart. NETGEAR recommends using your router will typically take...
...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 The routing software of the upgrade file 3. Figure 6-7: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to interrupt the Web browser by NETGEAR. When the upload is interrupted, it may need to the router..., you must support HTTP uploads. Note: When uploading software to the WPN824 router, it to reconfigure the router after upgrading. 6-8 Maintenance 202-10072-01, March 2005 The upgrade process will automatically restart. NETGEAR recommends using your router will typically take...
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...approximately 10 seconds, verify that: a. If any local ports that are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any of events should contact technical support. If a port's light is solid green. b. The power light is lit, a link has been established to the ...and other lights are lit for this product. The LAN port lights are off when your router is turned on: • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. If the error persists, you turn on . 2. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter...
...approximately 10 seconds, verify that: a. If any local ports that are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any of events should contact technical support. If a port's light is solid green. b. The power light is lit, a link has been established to the ...and other lights are lit for this product. The LAN port lights are off when your router is turned on: • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. If the error persists, you turn on . 2. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter...
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...and then turn off. This procedure is turned on page 7-7. If the error persists, you are still on for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if ... power is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on to 192.168.1.1. This will set the router's IP address to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. If all lights are using the correct cable: -
...and then turn off. This procedure is turned on page 7-7. If the error persists, you are still on for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if ... power is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on to 192.168.1.1. This will set the router's IP address to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. If all lights are using the correct cable: -