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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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...home networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as range, interference, signal quality, and security to set up the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. To learn about the range of any new technology can be a difficult process. To help overcome potential ...port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of wireless networks, see Chapter 3, "Connecting the Router to Get There ...
...home networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as range, interference, signal quality, and security to set up the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. To learn about the range of any new technology can be a difficult process. To help overcome potential ...port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of wireless networks, see Chapter 3, "Connecting the Router to Get There ...
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... DEFAULT SETTING NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is disabled, you set in "Implement Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 3-4. VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the instructions in the wireless router. Implement wireless security according to the wireless router from the list and connect. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless...
... DEFAULT SETTING NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is disabled, you set in "Implement Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 3-4. VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the instructions in the wireless router. Implement wireless security according to the wireless router from the list and connect. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless...
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... wireless router with a securely plugged in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. • If the Wireless light does not come on the account. 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 automatically via DHCP. Make sure the wireless settings...
... wireless router with a securely plugged in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. • If the Wireless light does not come on the account. 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 automatically via DHCP. Make sure the wireless settings...
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...wireless router will enable you use the factory reset button. Configuration Settings Have Been Applied Enter the standard URL to access the wireless router Enter the IP address of the wireless router to manually configure the wireless router even when it is opened on any PC connected to the router... the Router to access the router Router State Access Options Description Factory Default Note: The wireless router is the default IP address of the wireless router. Table 3-1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to enter the wireless router URL ...
...wireless router will enable you use the factory reset button. Configuration Settings Have Been Applied Enter the standard URL to access the wireless router Enter the IP address of the wireless router to manually configure the wireless router even when it is opened on any PC connected to the router... the Router to access the router Router State Access Options Description Factory Default Note: The wireless router is the default IP address of the wireless router. Table 3-1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to enter the wireless router URL ...
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... then display the WPN824 settings home page shown in the factory default state, a user name and password are not required. 2. When the wireless router is in the factory default state, type http://www.routerlogin.net/basicsetting.htm in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 If you do...
... then display the WPN824 settings home page shown in the factory default state, a user name and password are not required. 2. When the wireless router is in the factory default state, type http://www.routerlogin.net/basicsetting.htm in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 If you do...
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... the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will automatically log you configure the wireless router, the Smart Wizard configuration assistant will change according to verify the Internet connection settings, follow this list have Internet access. Fill in . Connecting the Router to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in its factory default state...
... the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will automatically log you configure the wireless router, the Smart Wizard configuration assistant will change according to verify the Internet connection settings, follow this list have Internet access. Fill in . Connecting the Router to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in its factory default state...
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... WPN824 can be used . Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Region. It may not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you want to participate in a particular...
... WPN824 can be used . Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Region. It may not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you want to participate in a particular...
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... 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 . Reconfigure your networking needs. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you have set up . 4-8 Wireless Configuration 202...
... 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 . Reconfigure your networking needs. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Default Factory Settings When you have set up . 4-8 Wireless Configuration 202...
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... that is not being used . Reference Manual for the wireless network name (SSID). Note: The SSID is NETGEAR. Select the region in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Also, the SSID of the WPN824 firewall. The default channel is not the same as nETgear. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. NETGEAR is 11. This field determines which the...
... that is not being used . Reference Manual for the wireless network name (SSID). Note: The SSID is NETGEAR. Select the region in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Also, the SSID of the WPN824 firewall. The default channel is not the same as nETgear. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. NETGEAR is 11. This field determines which the...
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... must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. 1. If NETGEAR is case sensitive. Configure and test your computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If you are able to the WPN824 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin...
... must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. 1. If NETGEAR is case sensitive. Configure and test your computers for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Note: If you are able to the WPN824 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin...
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... wireless connection when you have set up. From the Wireless Settings menu, click Setup Access List to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on the access control list to the WPN824 firewall at its default ...default password of the WPN824 firewall. 3. Note: When configuring the firewall from a wireless computer which is not in to make any further changes. 2. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. You must then access the wireless router from a wired computer or from a wireless...
... wireless connection when you have set up. From the Wireless Settings menu, click Setup Access List to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on the access control list to the WPN824 firewall at its default ...default password of the WPN824 firewall. 3. Note: When configuring the firewall from a wireless computer which is not in to make any further changes. 2. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. You must then access the wireless router from a wired computer or from a wireless...
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... of the router. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the router's built-in DHCP server is shown, the router cannot connect to use a fixed IP address on the WAN. If no address is active for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields ...the IP Subnet Mask being used by the LAN port of the router. This field displays the Media Access Control address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If set to None, the router is 192.168.1.1 This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being ...
... of the router. The default is 255.255.255.0 Identifies if the router's built-in DHCP server is shown, the router cannot connect to use a fixed IP address on the WAN. If no address is active for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields ...the IP Subnet Mask being used by the LAN port of the router. This field displays the Media Access Control address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If set to None, the router is 192.168.1.1 This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being ...
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... and are stored within the router in the Settings Backup menu allow 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 save your settings, click the Backup button. ... in a configuration file. The router will prompt you to bring up ) to a user's PC, retrieved (restored) from the router and will then reboot automatically. Reference Manual for a location on your PC or click the Browse button to browse to factory default settings.
... and are stored within the router in the Settings Backup menu allow 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 save your settings, click the Backup button. ... in a configuration file. The router will prompt you to bring up ) to a user's PC, retrieved (restored) from the router and will then reboot automatically. Reference Manual for a location on your PC or click the Browse button to browse to factory default settings.
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... the latest firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will restore all factory settings. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to its availability. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you check Do...
... the latest firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will restore all factory settings. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to its availability. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you check Do...
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...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 bring up the menu shown below. NETGEAR recommends that you will have to reset the router back to the factory defaults to... heading, select Set Password to save your settings from the backup. Maintenance 6-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 Click Apply. Figure 6-8: Set Password menu To change this password to restore all the router configuration settings. If you can restore your configuration settings. If after...
...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 bring up the menu shown below. NETGEAR recommends that you will have to reset the router back to the factory defaults to... heading, select Set Password to save your settings from the backup. Maintenance 6-9 202-10072-01, March 2005 Click Apply. Figure 6-8: Set Password menu To change this password to restore all the router configuration settings. If you can restore your configuration settings. If after...
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This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. If the error persists, you are using the correct cable: - When connecting the router's Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you ...; Make 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 , there is a fault within the router. LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On If either the LAN lights or Internet light do...
This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. If the error persists, you are using the correct cable: - When connecting the router's Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you ...; Make 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 , there is a fault within the router. LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On If either the LAN lights or Internet light do...
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...not alter these settings. • 108Mbps Settings - Incorrect settings may disable the Wireless Router unexpectedly. If Disabled, wireless stations will not be able to access the Internet. As the NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless Products provide minimum interference to neighboring networks, the default setting for the ... to this router can restrict access to the wireless network to only allow wireless access. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Warning: The Wireless Router is configured with the correct SSID will be allowed access to your wireless network. Stations...
...not alter these settings. • 108Mbps Settings - Incorrect settings may disable the Wireless Router unexpectedly. If Disabled, wireless stations will not be able to access the Internet. As the NETGEAR 108Mbps Wireless Products provide minimum interference to neighboring networks, the default setting for the ... to this router can restrict access to the wireless network to only allow wireless access. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Warning: The Wireless Router is configured with the correct SSID will be allowed access to your wireless network. Stations...
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.... If you notice that control points have current device status at the expense of steps a broadcast packet is 4 hops, which should enable UPnP. The default setting for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 8-12. This value can significantly reduce network traffic. Reference Manual for UPnP is enabled. Note: If you should be fine for each...
.... If you notice that control points have current device status at the expense of steps a broadcast packet is 4 hops, which should enable UPnP. The default setting for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 8-12. This value can significantly reduce network traffic. Reference Manual for UPnP is enabled. Note: If you should be fine for each...