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... 11 Verifying Your Connection 16 Completing Manual Setup 16 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range 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...
... 11 Verifying Your Connection 16 Completing Manual Setup 16 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range 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...
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Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender The product package should contain the following items: • The WiFi range extender • A snap... Resource CD, which includes: - A PDF version of your extender for repair. Before you need to return the product for installation: 1. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 The Smart Wizard...
Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender The product package should contain the following items: • The WiFi range extender • A snap... Resource CD, which includes: - A PDF version of your extender for repair. Before you need to return the product for installation: 1. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 The Smart Wizard...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2. Place your extender in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 Figure 1 3. Set up your WiFi range extender by inserting the extender into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your extender.
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2. Place your extender in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 Figure 1 3. Set up your WiFi range extender by inserting the extender into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your extender.
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..., see "Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually" on page 1. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are setting up your new extender. Throughout the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that it aside before starting to set up your existing wireless security, such...
..., see "Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually" on page 1. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you are setting up your new extender. Throughout the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that it aside before starting to set up your existing wireless security, such...
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... Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to the extender. • Selecting one of these options for your wireless network: - You can always access the extender's user interface later to complete the installation. 8 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD v1.0, March 2008
... Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to the extender. • Selecting one of these options for your wireless network: - You can always access the extender's user interface later to complete the installation. 8 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD v1.0, March 2008
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... to the Internet. To take advantage of the performance of the RangeMax™ feature offered by your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. To take advantage of your high-speed WiFi range extender, you should support the same settings as your extender...Set up additional wireless computers in your network should disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For information about how to "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation The following procedures will ensure that supports up to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and...
... to the Internet. To take advantage of the performance of the RangeMax™ feature offered by your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. To take advantage of your high-speed WiFi range extender, you should support the same settings as your extender...Set up additional wireless computers in your network should disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For information about how to "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation The following procedures will ensure that supports up to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 10 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD v1.0, March 2008
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 10 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD v1.0, March 2008
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...WiFi Range Extender If you have an Internet service connection through a gateway/router that is capable of providing a DHCP IP address (for your WiFi range extender. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Before manually installing and connecting your WiFi range extender, make sure that you have not...package contents of your extender to ensure that the connection to your gateway/router is complete. • Select an optimum location for more information, see "Make sure that it aside before starting to install your new extender. Use these manual procedures if you are an advanced ...
...WiFi Range Extender If you have an Internet service connection through a gateway/router that is capable of providing a DHCP IP address (for your WiFi range extender. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Before manually installing and connecting your WiFi range extender, make sure that you have not...package contents of your extender to ensure that the connection to your gateway/router is complete. • Select an optimum location for more information, see "Make sure that it aside before starting to install your new extender. Use these manual procedures if you are an advanced ...
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Figure 6 12 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually b. Your power socket may differ from the illustration (2), according to the back of the WiFi range extender (1). Connect the power adapter cord to your region. Plug the power adapter into a power socket (2). To connect the WiFi range extender, the computer, and the gateway/router: 1. Power on the WiFi range extender (as illustrated in Figure 6): a.
Figure 6 12 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually b. Your power socket may differ from the illustration (2), according to the back of the WiFi range extender (1). Connect the power adapter cord to your region. Plug the power adapter into a power socket (2). To connect the WiFi range extender, the computer, and the gateway/router: 1. Power on the WiFi range extender (as illustrated in Figure 6): a.
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Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your gateway/router: - Connect the WiFi range extender to the gateway/router, and then disconnect the cable at the computer end only (1). - 2. Connect the free end of the cable into the yellow Internet port on the back of the WiFi range extender (2). If you have a wired connection between your computer and your computer to the gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 7): • Wired connection. Figure 7 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 13
Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your gateway/router: - Connect the WiFi range extender to the gateway/router, and then disconnect the cable at the computer end only (1). - 2. Connect the free end of the cable into the yellow Internet port on the back of the WiFi range extender (2). If you have a wired connection between your computer and your computer to the gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 7): • Wired connection. Figure 7 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 13
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If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (as illustrated in your gateway/router (1). Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in Figure 8): - Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually • Wireless connection. Connect it to the yellow Internet port on your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the Internet port on the extender (2). -
If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (as illustrated in your gateway/router (1). Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in Figure 8): - Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually • Wireless connection. Connect it to the yellow Internet port on your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the Internet port on the extender (2). -
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a. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 3. This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. Connect the other end of the cable to the ... port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). 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 cable to...
a. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 3. This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. Connect the other end of the cable to the ... port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). 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 cable to...
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... best performance from your WiFi range extender, see "Optimizing Performance after Installation" on page 17. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; The Test light should be lit (green). 5. You can also configure other settings there. The Wireless light should be blinking (wireless capability is connected correctly, check the following steps. Figure 10 To...
... best performance from your WiFi range extender, see "Optimizing Performance after Installation" on page 17. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; The Test light should be lit (green). 5. You can also configure other settings there. The Wireless light should be blinking (wireless capability is connected correctly, check the following steps. Figure 10 To...
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...to log in to the one shown in the address field of your wireless setup. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your Internet connection. 3. If you have set up. If you installed using its own user name and password.) The extender user name and password... settings. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in Figure 11 displays. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 Logging In To access the extender using the Resource CD, you still need to log in lowercase letters. (For security reasons...
...to log in to the one shown in the address field of your wireless setup. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your Internet connection. 3. If you have set up. If you installed using its own user name and password.) The extender user name and password... settings. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in Figure 11 displays. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 Logging In To access the extender using the Resource CD, you still need to log in lowercase letters. (For security reasons...
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... do not configure security on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 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 ...network and WiFi range extender. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls, and anyone with a compatible adapter can connect over wireless networks at login when you first install the WiFi range extender or when it is not enabled. ...
... do not configure security on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 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 ...network and WiFi range extender. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls, and anyone with a compatible adapter can connect over wireless networks at login when you first install the WiFi range extender or when it is not enabled. ...
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... RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. If you select No to assist you with configuring your wireless settings.) The service set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 19. Log in the extender. To manually set identifier (SSID) of any wireless adapter, which is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use...
... RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. If you select No to assist you with configuring your wireless settings.) The service set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 19. Log in the extender. To manually set identifier (SSID) of any wireless adapter, which is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use...
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...in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up the security feature appropriate to set up your extender. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for you to receive the best, most reliable security, and is always improving the operability and...my equipment. • WEP. To make it might not be logged in to match the extender's new settings. To update firmware after Installation To save your computer's wireless settings to the WiFi range extender (see "Logging In" on page 17). You must then change the extender's SSID, channel, or...
...in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up the security feature appropriate to set up your extender. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for you to receive the best, most reliable security, and is always improving the operability and...my equipment. • WEP. To make it might not be logged in to match the extender's new settings. To update firmware after Installation To save your computer's wireless settings to the WiFi range extender (see "Logging In" on page 17). You must then change the extender's SSID, channel, or...
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... Then go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to unzip the file. To install the updated firmware to a location on the NETGEAR website. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before you determine the firmware version currently running on ...page 17). If you can use the file. 2. If you select Cancel, you selected the No radio button during installation, and want to the NETGEAR website, and select the model number for updates on your extender: 1. Click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the ...
... Then go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to unzip the file. To install the updated firmware to a location on the NETGEAR website. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before you determine the firmware version currently running on ...page 17). If you can use the file. 2. If you select Cancel, you selected the No radio button during installation, and want to the NETGEAR website, and select the model number for updates on your extender: 1. Click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the ...
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...to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp and select Downloads from the menu bar. 4. For your wireless computers to your extender:" on your WiFi Range Extender Status screen. 6. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WPN824EXT. If you selected in "To install the updated firmware... to work with the same settings as the WiFi range extender. 2. Check that you selected. (If you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as those you are unable ...
...to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp and select Downloads from the menu bar. 4. For your wireless computers to your extender:" on your WiFi Range Extender Status screen. 6. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WPN824EXT. If you selected in "To install the updated firmware... to work with the same settings as the WiFi range extender. 2. Check that you selected. (If you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as those you are unable ...
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...and ensure that each computer in your network supports the same settings as your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the security settings on each wireless computer. 4. To ensure optimum performance of the extender. Check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties are set...must be used for each wireless device match the security settings of your extender (see the online User Manual for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 23
...and ensure that each computer in your network supports the same settings as your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the security settings on each wireless computer. 4. To ensure optimum performance of the extender. Check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties are set...must be used for each wireless device match the security settings of your extender (see the online User Manual for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 23