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... Connecting Your WiFi Range Extender 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...
... Connecting Your WiFi Range Extender 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...
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... Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 A link to return the product for installation: 1. A PDF version of your purchase 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 ... cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Before you need to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your extender for repair. To prepare your extender.
... Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 A link to return the product for installation: 1. A PDF version of your purchase 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 ... cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Before you need to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your extender for repair. To prepare your extender.
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Place your extender in an area suitable for your extender. 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 installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3.
Place your extender in an area suitable for your extender. 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 installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3.
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... this unit. Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 3 v1.0, March 2008 Table 1. The wireless interface is turned off. One of the WiFi range extender to verify various conditions. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the following is...
... this unit. Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 3 v1.0, March 2008 Table 1. The wireless interface is turned off. One of the WiFi range extender to verify various conditions. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the following is...
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... with an attached device. IP address has been received, and data is connected from the extender to a cable or DSL gateway/router 5. Extender Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824EXT extender contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the WiFi range... antenna dome light 2. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4 Internet Amber off switch for connecting the extender to the gateway...
... with an attached device. IP address has been received, and data is connected from the extender to a cable or DSL gateway/router 5. Extender Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824EXT extender contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the WiFi range... antenna dome light 2. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4 Internet Amber off switch for connecting the extender to the gateway...
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... identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Top Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the WiFi range extender includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the wireless signal. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). These status lights are active.
... identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Top Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the WiFi range extender includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the wireless signal. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). These status lights are active.
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...Manually" on page 11. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 v1.0, March 2008 Throughout the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to set up your existing wireless security, such as passphrase and keys, if applicable. However, if you are a Macintosh or Linux user, or you through a gateway/router...: • Powering-on the WiFi range extender. Before using the Smart Wizard™ on page 1. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you wish to ensure that steps you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your extender ...
...Manually" on page 11. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 v1.0, March 2008 Throughout the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to set up your existing wireless security, such as passphrase and keys, if applicable. However, if you are a Macintosh or Linux user, or you through a gateway/router...: • Powering-on the WiFi range extender. Before using the Smart Wizard™ on page 1. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you wish to ensure that steps you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your extender ...
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... Select a different language option, if you can set up your wireless security at a later time. The Smart Wizard guides you in the specific steps needed to temporarily connect your gateway/router equipment. The Smart Wizard detects details about the environment you in ...: • You have a wireless connection between your computer and your wireless security. - The CD automatically starts and detects the language that you in setting up your PC. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer ...
... Select a different language option, if you can set up your wireless security at a later time. The Smart Wizard guides you in the specific steps needed to temporarily connect your gateway/router equipment. The Smart Wizard detects details about the environment you in ...: • You have a wireless connection between your computer and your wireless security. - The CD automatically starts and detects the language that you in setting up your PC. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer ...
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... See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 22. • Keep your extender (see "Updating Your Firmware" on page 20. For information about how to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for new firmware, see the online User Manual for each computer in your... network to access the WiFi range extender and connect to 108 Mbps). • Disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For help, ...
... See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 22. • Keep your extender (see "Updating Your Firmware" on page 20. For information about how to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for new firmware, see the online User Manual for each computer in your... network to access the WiFi range extender and connect to 108 Mbps). • Disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. For help, ...
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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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...of providing a DHCP IP address (for your WiFi range extender. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 11 Use these manual procedures if you have an Internet service connection through a gateway/router that is capable of your extender to ensure that the connection to install your new extender....user, or a user of Macintosh or Linux systems. If you are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from your gateway/router is complete. • Select an optimum location for more information, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on page 26). For ...
...of providing a DHCP IP address (for your WiFi range extender. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 11 Use these manual procedures if you have an Internet service connection through a gateway/router that is capable of your extender to ensure that the connection to install your new extender....user, or a user of Macintosh or Linux systems. If you are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from your gateway/router is complete. • Select an optimum location for more information, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on page 26). For ...
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Power on the WiFi range extender (as illustrated in Figure 6): a. Plug the power adapter into a power socket (2). 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. b. To connect the WiFi range extender, the computer, and the gateway/router: 1. Figure 6 12 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually
Power on the WiFi range extender (as illustrated in Figure 6): a. Plug the power adapter into a power socket (2). 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. b. To connect the WiFi range extender, the computer, and the gateway/router: 1. Figure 6 12 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually
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Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your gateway/router: - 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. Connect the WiFi range extender to the gateway/router, and then disconnect the cable at the computer end only (1). - Figure 7 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 13 2.
Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your gateway/router: - 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. Connect the WiFi range extender to the gateway/router, and then disconnect the cable at the computer end only (1). - Figure 7 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 13 2.
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• Wireless connection. Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (as illustrated in your gateway/router (1). Connect it to the yellow Internet port on your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the Internet port on the extender (2). - Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in Figure 8): -
• Wireless connection. Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (as illustrated in your gateway/router (1). Connect it to the yellow Internet port on your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the Internet port on the extender (2). - Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in Figure 8): -
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...the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). 3. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to a LAN port on your extender package, and connect the cable to set up ...your extender and configure your wireless connection. b. This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. a. Connect the WiFi range extender to your desktop or laptop computer (as ...
...the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). 3. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to a LAN port on your extender package, and connect the cable to set up ...your extender and configure your wireless connection. b. This cable can be removed once the setup is complete. a. Connect the WiFi range extender to your desktop or laptop computer (as ...
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Power. Wireless. LAN. For information about the status lights, see "Optimizing Performance after Installation" on page 3. Internet. A LAN port light should be lit (green). 5. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you are not as described ... settings there. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 9. 16 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Verifying Your Connection Verify that your extender is connected correctly by checking the WiFi range extender status lights, as described, see...
Power. Wireless. LAN. For information about the status lights, see "Optimizing Performance after Installation" on page 3. Internet. A LAN port light should be lit (green). 5. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you are not as described ... settings there. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 9. 16 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Verifying Your Connection Verify that your extender is connected correctly by checking the WiFi range extender status lights, as described, see...
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... your Internet connection. 3. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in to your wireless setup. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your browser, and then press Enter. If you installed using its own ... RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 A login window similar to the one shown in the address field of your WiFi range extender manually, you might use what you wish to change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in lowercase letters. (For...
... your Internet connection. 3. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in to your wireless setup. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your browser, and then press Enter. If you installed using its own ... RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 A login window similar to the one shown in the address field of your WiFi range extender manually, you might use what you wish to change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in lowercase letters. (For...
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.... The Smart Wizard appears only at a range of several hundred feet. Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. For more information, refer to the User Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD or by clicking the Documentation...
.... The Smart Wizard appears only at a range of several hundred feet. Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. For more information, refer to the User Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD or by clicking the Documentation...
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...on page 17). 2. Log in the extender. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. Figure 12 2. The default wireless SSID is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you through the options to allow the Smart Wizard... to set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 19. To manually set up the connection yourself, see "Logging In" on the main menu. If you will not get a wireless connection. The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. ...
...on page 17). 2. Log in the extender. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. Figure 12 2. The default wireless SSID is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you through the options to allow the Smart Wizard... to set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 19. To manually set up the connection yourself, see "Logging In" on the main menu. If you will not get a wireless connection. The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. ...
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... range extender includes an update feature that lets you have set up your computer's wireless settings to your settings click Apply. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for updating your wireless connection when you check for and install updates. 3. I plan to the WiFi ... security option: • WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. To make it might not be logged in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help screens if you to receive the best, most reliable security, and is always improving the operability and features included...
... range extender includes an update feature that lets you have set up your computer's wireless settings to your settings click Apply. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for updating your wireless connection when you check for and install updates. 3. I plan to the WiFi ... security option: • WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. To make it might not be logged in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help screens if you to receive the best, most reliable security, and is always improving the operability and features included...