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... Extender after Installation 17 Logging In ...17 Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security 18 Updating Your Firmware 20 Setting Up Your Wireless Computers 22 Help with Troubleshooting 25 Basic Troubleshooting ...25 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 31 Default Configuration ...33 Default Configuration Settings 33 Restoring the Default User Name and Password 36...
... Extender after Installation 17 Logging In ...17 Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security 18 Updating Your Firmware 20 Setting Up Your Wireless Computers 22 Help with Troubleshooting 25 Basic Troubleshooting ...25 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 31 Default Configuration ...33 Default Configuration Settings 33 Restoring the Default User Name and Password 36...
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...the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are successfully completed. If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your extender to ensure that steps you perform are setting up wireless security, you are ...replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from your network and set it is complete. • Select an optimum location for your WiFi range extender. However, if you have the configuration information for your extender...
...the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are successfully completed. If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your extender to ensure that steps you perform are setting up wireless security, you are ...replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from your network and set it is complete. • Select an optimum location for your WiFi range extender. However, if you have the configuration information for your extender...
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...Installation" on page 20. For help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for more information). - Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 9 v1.0, March 2008 If you need to configure any settings at a later time, refer to "Accessing Your RangeMax... WiFi range extender, you get optimum performance from your high-speed WiFi range extender. • For your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. The wireless adapter card for each computer in your network. For information about how to 108 Mbps). • Disable your ISP gateway...
...Installation" on page 20. For help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for more information). - Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 9 v1.0, March 2008 If you need to configure any settings at a later time, refer to "Accessing Your RangeMax... WiFi range extender, you get optimum performance from your high-speed WiFi range extender. • For your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. The wireless adapter card for each computer in your network. For information about how to 108 Mbps). • Disable your ISP gateway...
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...included in order to set up your extender and configure your computer (2). Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your wireless connection. b. Connect the WiFi range extender to ...your desktop or laptop computer (as illustrated in Figure 9): If you have a wireless connection to your computer, you need to temporarily connect your system to the WiFi range extender in your extender package, and connect the...
...included in order to set up your extender and configure your computer (2). Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your wireless connection. b. Connect the WiFi range extender to ...your desktop or laptop computer (as illustrated in Figure 9): If you have a wireless connection to your computer, you need to temporarily connect your system to the WiFi range extender in your extender package, and connect the...
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...your WiFi range extender manually, you are not as described in to your extender to ensure the best performance from your computer is no wireless device connected yet). 3. The Internet light should be lit (green). 5. Green indicates that there is communicating at 10 Mbps. For ...help if the status lights are configuring your extender is enabled). 4. Internet. The Power light should be lit. 2. LAN. Completing Manual Setup Since you must log in Figure 10 ...
...your WiFi range extender manually, you are not as described in to your extender to ensure the best performance from your computer is no wireless device connected yet). 3. The Internet light should be lit (green). 5. Green indicates that there is communicating at 10 Mbps. For ...help if the status lights are configuring your extender is enabled). 4. Internet. The Power light should be lit. 2. LAN. Completing Manual Setup Since you must log in Figure 10 ...
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... if you have problems logging in, see "Logging In" on the main menu of your WiFi range extender, wireless security is not enabled. If you do not configure security on the main menu of your extender. For more information, refer to the User Manual that is available ... For more information, refer to the User Manual that is in its factory default settings). Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. The Smart Wizard appears only at a range of several hundred feet...
... if you have problems logging in, see "Logging In" on the main menu of your WiFi range extender, wireless security is not enabled. If you do not configure security on the main menu of your extender. For more information, refer to the User Manual that is available ... For more information, refer to the User Manual that is in its factory default settings). Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. The Smart Wizard appears only at a range of several hundred feet...
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... is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you with configuring your WiFi range extender to change your wireless settings.) The service set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. The Smart Wizard guides you through the options to allow the Smart Wizard to assist you require assistance to access...
... is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you with configuring your WiFi range extender to change your wireless settings.) The service set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. The Smart Wizard guides you through the options to allow the Smart Wizard to assist you require assistance to access...
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...equipment. • WPA-PSK (TKIP). I plan to set up your extender: 1. If you are configuring the extender from a wireless computer and you change your needs. 4. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for you check for updating your product. • The Smart...PSK (AES). To save your extender. You must then change the extender's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you need help setting up security later through the web browser interface (not recommended). Follow the instructions in to match the ...
...equipment. • WPA-PSK (TKIP). I plan to set up your extender: 1. If you are configuring the extender from a wireless computer and you change your needs. 4. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for you check for updating your product. • The Smart...PSK (AES). To save your extender. You must then change the extender's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you need help setting up security later through the web browser interface (not recommended). Follow the instructions in to match the ...
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... refer to configure your computers for more recent, click the version number. To set up your wireless computers with the extender, the settings of your extender interface. Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Once you...configured on your extender firmware. 3. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on the Resource CD). If the version on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the extender main menu (or through a link on your wireless computers to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT...
... refer to configure your computers for more recent, click the version number. To set up your wireless computers with the extender, the settings of your extender interface. Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Once you...configured on your extender firmware. 3. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on the Resource CD). If the version on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the extender main menu (or through a link on your wireless computers to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT...
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"My Wireless Performance Is Poor" on page 26 - Help with Troubleshooting This chapter gives information...for each LAN port (see "Bottom Label" on page 5). "Testing the Path from a PC to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 3). 2. "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" - "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 30 -... "I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi range extender from the gateway/router is lit (see "Extender Front Panel" on page 30 • Advanced connectivity troubleshooting using the ping utility - Verify ...
"My Wireless Performance Is Poor" on page 26 - Help with Troubleshooting This chapter gives information...for each LAN port (see "Bottom Label" on page 5). "Testing the Path from a PC to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 3). 2. "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" - "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 30 -... "I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi range extender from the gateway/router is lit (see "Extender Front Panel" on page 30 • Advanced connectivity troubleshooting using the ping utility - Verify ...
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...server is on page 30. a. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for this product. If you cannot connect to the WiFi range extender, check the Internet...Configuration Settings" on . They should contact Technical Support. 3. Basic Functions Are Not Working After you turn the extender on, reset the extender according to the instructions in the Network Connections section of the WiFi range extender. Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your gateway/router...
...server is on page 30. a. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for this product. If you cannot connect to the WiFi range extender, check the Internet...Configuration Settings" on . They should contact Technical Support. 3. Basic Functions Are Not Working After you turn the extender on, reset the extender according to the instructions in the Network Connections section of the WiFi range extender. Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your gateway/router...
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...off and then on to see if the extender recovers. Clear the extender's configuration to 192.168.1.250. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. If the port is 10 Mbps, the light is lit. Make sure...has been established to the connected computer. 4. However, it is connected to make sure that it should contact Technical Support. You should check your wireless device to the extender's service set identifier (SSID) that you might have a hardware problem and should not blink continuously if at the computer....
...off and then on to see if the extender recovers. Clear the extender's configuration to 192.168.1.250. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. If the port is 10 Mbps, the light is lit. Make sure...has been established to the connected computer. 4. However, it is connected to make sure that it should contact Technical Support. You should check your wireless device to the extender's service set identifier (SSID) that you might have a hardware problem and should not blink continuously if at the computer....
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... explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the extender's administration password to password and the IP address to verify its LAN IP address. In this case, you have disabled your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for the...
... explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the extender's administration password to password and the IP address to verify its LAN IP address. In this case, you have disabled your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for the...
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Testing the Path from a PC to Your Extender You can ping the WiFi range extender to your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration Help with 32 bytes of data If the path is working , you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, ...
Testing the Path from a PC to Your Extender You can ping the WiFi range extender to your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration Help with 32 bytes of data If the path is working , you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, ...
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... path from a PC to the Internet After verifying that the addresses on both installed and configured on your PC to the Internet. 1. If you do not receive replies: • Make sure that the gateway/router has Internet access, and check whether other clients that are connected with the gateway.../router are functioning correctly. • Check that the IP address for your extender and your gateway/router listed as in the previous section display. Verify that your PC has the IP address of a remote device ...
... path from a PC to the Internet After verifying that the addresses on both installed and configured on your PC to the Internet. 1. If you do not receive replies: • Make sure that the gateway/router has Internet access, and check whether other clients that are connected with the gateway.../router are functioning correctly. • Check that the IP address for your extender and your gateway/router listed as in the previous section display. Verify that your PC has the IP address of a remote device ...
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... This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for Daylight Saving Enabled Time Default Configuration 33 v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Smart Wizard Enabled Extender Login Extender Login URL http://www. mywifiext.net...Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN IP address printed on product label (also known as gateway/ router IP address) 192.168.1.250 Extender Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time ...
... This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for Daylight Saving Enabled Time Default Configuration 33 v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Smart Wizard Enabled Extender Login Extender Login URL http://www. mywifiext.net...Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN IP address printed on product label (also known as gateway/ router IP address) 192.168.1.250 Extender Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time ...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled SSID Name NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Transmission Speed Enabled Autoa Country/Region United States in .) 0.3... 0° to 40° C (32º to 104º F) 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing 34 Default Configuration v1.0, March 2008 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols Power Adapter North America...
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Default Setting Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled SSID Name NETGEAR_EXT Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Transmission Speed Enabled Autoa Country/Region United States in .) 0.3... 0° to 40° C (32º to 104º F) 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing 34 Default Configuration v1.0, March 2008 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols Power Adapter North America...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of wireless network traffic generated by each node. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and ...10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard. Actual throughput will vary. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 2. Default Configuration 35 v1.0, March 2008 Typically 30-70 nodes. 2.412-2.462 GHz (US)...
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of wireless network traffic generated by each node. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and ...10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard. Actual throughput will vary. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 2. Default Configuration 35 v1.0, March 2008 Typically 30-70 nodes. 2.412-2.462 GHz (US)...
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... that you to 192.168.1.250. This procedure erases your current configuration, including your web browser using the factory defaults. 36 Default Configuration v1.0, March 2008 To restore the factory default configuration settings: 1. The factory default settings are restored so that reset the extender's ... name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to configure these settings. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Restoring the Default User Name and Password You can access the extender from your wireless security settings, and restores the factory defaults.
... that you to 192.168.1.250. This procedure erases your current configuration, including your web browser using the factory defaults. 36 Default Configuration v1.0, March 2008 To restore the factory default configuration settings: 1. The factory default settings are restored so that reset the extender's ... name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to configure these settings. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Restoring the Default User Name and Password You can access the extender from your wireless security settings, and restores the factory defaults.
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... Updates 1-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-3 Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 1-3 Logging In ...1-5 Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login 1-6 About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu 1-8 Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Enhancing the Security of Your Network 2-1 Wireless Settings Record 2-2 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-3 Selecting a Wireless Security Option 2-5 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 2-7 Chapter 3 Setup...
... Updates 1-3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products 1-3 Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 1-3 Logging In ...1-5 Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login 1-6 About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu 1-8 Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Enhancing the Security of Your Network 2-1 Wireless Settings Record 2-2 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-3 Selecting a Wireless Security Option 2-5 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 2-7 Chapter 3 Setup...