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... "Bottom Label" on page 5). Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to return the product for installation: 1. Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, August 2007 A PDF version of your router. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the...
... "Bottom Label" on page 5). Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to return the product for installation: 1. Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, August 2007 A PDF version of your router. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the...
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... under the Maintenance heading. Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that your router firmware: 1. Check the firmware version to your PC (the file ends in the following figure opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. Once you downloaded to...
... under the Maintenance heading. Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that your router firmware: 1. Check the firmware version to your PC (the file ends in the following figure opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. Once you downloaded to...
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... http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from the defaults, then enter your needs. Determine the firmware version currently running on your router before you can enable security settings appropriate to your new user name and password. 3. To manually check for the router password), both in lowercase letters. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 15...
... http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from the defaults, then enter your needs. Determine the firmware version currently running on your router before you can enable security settings appropriate to your new user name and password. 3. To manually check for the router password), both in lowercase letters. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 15...
WPN824v1 Reference Manual
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...to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is written for the WPN824 router according to highlight information of this manual. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes ...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 This ...
...to highlight special messages: Note: This format is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is written for the WPN824 router according to highlight information of this manual. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes ...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 This ...
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...•A button that displays the table of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF... versions of contents and an button. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is ...
...•A button that displays the table of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF... versions of contents and an button. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is ...
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...- Click the print icon in the upper left of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the HTML version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Print button on the Adobe...of the window. Each page in the HTML View. 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. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in order to view and print PDF files....
...- Click the print icon in the upper left of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a Page in the HTML version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Print button on the Adobe...of the window. Each page in the HTML View. 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. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in order to view and print PDF files....
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...on your purchase of this product may not have all the features presented in this manual. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides you will find product firmware updates for up to 253 computers. Key Features Note: This ... or 802.11b+g modes. • Easy, Web-based setup for use the router within minutes. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides connection for multiple computers to operate in firewall protects you can establish restricted access ...
...on your purchase of this product may not have all the features presented in this manual. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides you will find product firmware updates for up to 253 computers. Key Features Note: This ... or 802.11b+g modes. • Easy, Web-based setup for use the router within minutes. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides connection for multiple computers to operate in firewall protects you can establish restricted access ...
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... type 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 WPN824 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Easy Installation and Management You can be updated if a newer version of the WPN824 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free...
... type 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 WPN824 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Easy Installation and Management You can be updated if a newer version of the WPN824 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free...
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... for How to the printer when Windows prompts for that comes with the version of the wireless network. 3. Use Windows security features. • A wireless network WEP or WPA security enabled. • Wireless networking equipment that came with setting up printers in the network. Share 1....Windows network must be provided For assistance with setting up wired network. and wireless) I am using . Use the Windows connect to small networks in place on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in a the combined the Windows ...
... for How to the printer when Windows prompts for that comes with the version of the wireless network. 3. Use Windows security features. • A wireless network WEP or WPA security enabled. • Wireless networking equipment that came with setting up printers in the network. Share 1....Windows network must be provided For assistance with setting up wired network. and wireless) I am using . Use the Windows connect to small networks in place on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in a the combined the Windows ...
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This field displays the router firmware version. If no address is shown, the router cannot connect to the router. The default is configured to the Internet (WAN) port of the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP ... March 2005 These parameters apply to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. If set to None, the router is active for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. This field displays the IP address being used by the Local (LAN...
This field displays the router firmware version. If no address is shown, the router cannot connect to the router. The default is configured to the Internet (WAN) port of the router. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP ... March 2005 These parameters apply to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. If set to None, the router is active for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. This field displays the IP address being used by the Local (LAN...
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... using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. Maintenance 6-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 Any router upgrade will automatically detect a new version of the firmware on the rear panel of the router. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use...and click Yes. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. This screen appears at login unless you can be enabled. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the...
... using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. Maintenance 6-7 202-10072-01, March 2005 Any router upgrade will automatically detect a new version of the firmware on the rear panel of the router. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use...and click Yes. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. This screen appears at login unless you can be enabled. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the...
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...this range, check the connection from a computer on page 7-7. • Make sure your IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x: Recent versions of 169.254.x.x. Follow the instructions in the range of 192.168.1.2 to another menu or tab, or your computer's IP address. ...8226; Make sure your computer. 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 using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer's address should be caching the old configuration.
...this range, check the connection from a computer on page 7-7. • Make sure your IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x: Recent versions of 169.254.x.x. Follow the instructions in the range of 192.168.1.2 to another menu or tab, or your computer's IP address. ...8226; Make sure your computer. 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 using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer's address should be caching the old configuration.
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..., and to it receives. - RIP-2 carries more information. When set for RIP-1. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is universally supported. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which must be...and will ignore any RIP packets received. • RIP Version This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the router. When set to Both or Out Only, the router will incorporate the RIP information that the router sends. (It recognizes both formats when receiving.) By default...
..., and to it receives. - RIP-2 carries more information. When set for RIP-1. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is universally supported. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which must be...and will ignore any RIP packets received. • RIP Version This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the router. When set to Both or Out Only, the router will incorporate the RIP information that the router sends. (It recognizes both formats when receiving.) By default...
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..., the following binary address: 11000011 00100010 00001100 00000111 is normally written as: 195.34.12.7 The latter version is written in which is not required for most home applications. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Routing Information Protocol One of the protocols used by the TCP/IP software to identify the address class...
..., the following binary address: 11000011 00100010 00001100 00000111 is normally written as: 195.34.12.7 The latter version is written in which is not required for most home applications. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Routing Information Protocol One of the protocols used by the TCP/IP software to identify the address class...
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... a DHCP server. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Most operating systems include the software components you need to purchase a third-party TCP/ IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon. • Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network. • All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP...
... a DHCP server. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Most operating systems include the software components you need to purchase a third-party TCP/ IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon. • Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network. • All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP...
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.... Restart your PC for Microsoft Networks: a. The following steps will find there are installed, each of these versions of Windows. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. Select Microsoft. d. Select Client for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 c. You will walk you need Client for the changes to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B...
.... Restart your PC for Microsoft Networks: a. The following steps will find there are installed, each of these versions of Windows. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. Select Microsoft. d. Select Client for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 c. You will walk you need Client for the changes to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B...
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... the Start button, point to continue. C-8 Preparing Your Network 202-10072-01, March 2005 Repeat these steps for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • By default, the IP Address tab is open on this version of it . On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. Double-click the Internet Options icon...
... the Start button, point to continue. C-8 Preparing Your Network 202-10072-01, March 2005 Repeat these steps for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • By default, the IP Address tab is open on this version of it . On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. Double-click the Internet Options icon...
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... will take you to the right of the window. • Right-click on the Connection you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows. The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the PC, located to the next step. • Now ... displays. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You will find there are many similarities in Windows XP Locate your Network...
... will take you to the right of the window. • Right-click on the Connection you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows. The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the PC, located to the next step. • Now ... displays. DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You will find there are many similarities in Windows XP Locate your Network...
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... 2005 Preparing Your Network 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 button is configured. Repeat these steps to configure TCP/IP with this version of Windows on your having to DHCP without...
... 2005 Preparing Your Network 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 button is configured. Repeat these steps to configure TCP/IP with this version of Windows on your having to DHCP without...
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Repeat these steps for Windows 2000. C-14 202-10072-01, March 2005 Preparing Your Network Restart the PC. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. • Verify that • Obtain ... selected. • Click OK to return to Local Area Connection Properties. • Click OK again to complete the configuration process for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
Repeat these steps for Windows 2000. C-14 202-10072-01, March 2005 Preparing Your Network Restart the PC. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. • Verify that • Obtain ... selected. • Click OK to return to Local Area Connection Properties. • Click OK again to complete the configuration process for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.