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... Your WiFi Range Extender 1 Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender 1 Extender Front Panel ...3 Extender Back Panel ...4 Bottom Label ...5 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 About the Smart Wizard ...7 Optimizing Performance after Installation 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 11 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...
... Your WiFi Range Extender 1 Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender 1 Extender Front Panel ...3 Extender Back Panel ...4 Bottom Label ...5 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 About the Smart Wizard ...7 Optimizing Performance after Installation 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 11 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...
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... AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • A blue Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase...
... AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • A blue Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase...
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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 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. Figure 1 3.
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 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. Figure 1 3.
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... green solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is no wireless client associated with the extender. Data is not supplied to the extender. Table 1. Power is being pushed to verify various conditions. One of the WiFi range extender to restore the factory default settings. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use...
... green solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is no wireless client associated with the extender. Data is not supplied to the extender. Table 1. Power is being pushed to verify various conditions. One of the WiFi range extender to restore the factory default settings. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use...
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...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 extender includes: 1. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. The Ethernet cable is connected from the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender... v1.0, March 2008 The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to the gateway/ router. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. On/...
...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 extender includes: 1. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. The Ethernet cable is connected from the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender... v1.0, March 2008 The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to the gateway/ router. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. On/...
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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 WiFi range extender to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Bottom Label View the label ...antennas are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on page 4). Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless signal. The lights flash according to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 These status lights are active.
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 WiFi range extender to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Bottom Label View the label ...antennas are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on page 4). Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless signal. The lights flash according to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 These status lights are active.
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... the specific steps needed in setting up your wireless security. - To install your WiFi range extender using on page 18). RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to the extender. • Selecting one of these conditions, before you can always access the extender's user interface later to select a security option (see...
... the specific steps needed in setting up your wireless security. - To install your WiFi range extender using on page 18). RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to the extender. • Selecting one of these conditions, before you can always access the extender's user interface later to select a security option (see...
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... Internet. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to 108 Mbps). • Disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. To take advantage of the performance of the RangeMax™ feature offered by your extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless adapter (an adapter that you get optimum performance from your high-speed WiFi range extender. • For your firmware updated. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using...
... Internet. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to 108 Mbps). • Disable your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. To take advantage of the performance of the RangeMax™ feature offered by your extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless adapter (an adapter that you get optimum performance from your high-speed WiFi range extender. • For your firmware updated. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using...
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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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...following steps. Figure 10 To verify that your computer is communicating at 10 Mbps. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 17. The Power light should be lit (green). 5. Test. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; For... Not Working" on page 3. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your extender is connected correctly by checking the WiFi range extender status lights, as described, see "Extender Front Panel" on page 26. Power. The Wireless light should be blinking (this indicates that there is enabled). ...
...following steps. Figure 10 To verify that your computer is communicating at 10 Mbps. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 17. The Power light should be lit (green). 5. Test. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; For... Not Working" on page 3. Verifying Your Connection Verify that your extender is connected correctly by checking the WiFi range extender status lights, as described, see "Extender Front Panel" on page 26. Power. The Wireless light should be blinking (this indicates that there is enabled). ...
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... complete your wireless setup. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you must open a browser window and log in to the WiFi range extender any other...
... complete your wireless setup. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you must open a browser window and log in to the WiFi range extender any other...
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... connect over wireless networks at login when you have problems logging in, see "Logging In" on page 28. For more information, refer to the WiFi Range Extender" on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation If you do not configure security on the main menu of your network and WiFi range extender. Log in to the WiFi range extender (see...
... connect over wireless networks at login when you have problems logging in, see "Logging In" on page 28. For more information, refer to the WiFi Range Extender" on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation If you do not configure security on the main menu of your network and WiFi range extender. Log in to the WiFi range extender (see...
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... with configuring your connection, click Apply. The default wireless SSID is the device's wireless network name, must match the SSID you require assistance to the WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on page 17). 2. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 To manually set identifier (SSID) of any wireless adapter, which is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help...
... with configuring your connection, click Apply. The default wireless SSID is the device's wireless network name, must match the SSID you require assistance to the WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on page 17). 2. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 To manually set identifier (SSID) of any wireless adapter, which is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help...
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... you to -date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes an update feature that lets you click Apply. Log in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up your needs. 4. This...; WPA-PSK (TKIP). To save your computer's wireless settings to your extender: 1. You must be compatible with older adapters. • WPA2-PSK (AES). The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays. 20 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after you need help screens if you have set ...
... you to -date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes an update feature that lets you click Apply. Log in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up your needs. 4. This...; WPA-PSK (TKIP). To save your computer's wireless settings to your extender: 1. You must be compatible with older adapters. • WPA2-PSK (AES). The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays. 20 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after you need help screens if you have set ...
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... Management on page 21. 3. After the extender has restarted, select WiFi Range Extender Status under Management on the NETGEAR website. 2. Once you can check for new firmware later; Then go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything...WiFi range extender (see "To manually check for this extender. The upload process takes several minutes. Click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to the NETGEAR website, and select the model number for new extender firmware:" on the main menu. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender...
... Management on page 21. 3. After the extender has restarted, select WiFi Range Extender Status under Management on the NETGEAR website. 2. Once you can check for new firmware later; Then go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything...WiFi range extender (see "To manually check for this extender. The upload process takes several minutes. Click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to the NETGEAR website, and select the model number for new extender firmware:" on the main menu. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender...
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... have the same SSID (wireless network name) as those you are unable to successfully update using these methods, refer to your extender:" on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the extender main menu (or through a link on your WiFi range extender, you configured on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation Then, click...
... have the same SSID (wireless network name) as those you are unable to successfully update using these methods, refer to your extender:" on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the extender main menu (or through a link on your WiFi range extender, you configured on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation Then, click...
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... DHCP from the gateway/router. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 23 For example, if you selected a security option requiring a passphrase, then the same passphrase must be used for each wireless device match the security settings of your extender (see the online User...as your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties are set to Obtain an IP address automatically. Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that the wireless adapter card for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able ...
... DHCP from the gateway/router. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 23 For example, if you selected a security option requiring a passphrase, then the same passphrase must be used for each wireless device match the security settings of your extender (see the online User...as your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties are set to Obtain an IP address automatically. Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that the wireless adapter card for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able ...
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..., go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. Verify that you cannot connect to the WiFi range extender, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on power to the extender, check these status lights: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure...
..., go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. Verify that you cannot connect to the WiFi range extender, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on power to the extender, check these status lights: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure...
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... sure that the Ethernet cable connections are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the extender and at least one wireless device (such as a computer) is explained in "I Need to the connected device. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does not turn on...
... sure that the Ethernet cable connections are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the extender and at least one wireless device (such as a computer) is explained in "I Need to the connected device. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does not turn on...
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... your gateway/router is password. Try closing the browser and starting it again. Refer to access the Internet, check that the Internet connection is loaded. The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working If your WiFi range extender is no Internet connection to the extender, you have...admin, and the password is functional and has Internet access. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 5. I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi Range Extender If you are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be in to the WiFi range extender, check the following: • If you can enter either...
... your gateway/router is password. Try closing the browser and starting it again. Refer to access the Internet, check that the Internet connection is loaded. The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working If your WiFi range extender is no Internet connection to the extender, you have...admin, and the password is functional and has Internet access. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 5. I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi Range Extender If you are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be in to the WiFi range extender, check the following: • If you can enter either...