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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 the Ethernet cables for your extender. Set up your WiFi range extender by inserting the extender into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 Figure 1 3.
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2. Place your extender in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to the Ethernet cables for your extender. Set up your WiFi range extender by inserting the extender into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 Figure 1 3.
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....0, March 2008 Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is turned off. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the following is occurring: • The...
....0, March 2008 Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking 3 Wireless On Off Blinking Description Power is turned off. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the following is occurring: • The...
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... No Ethernet cable is connected from the extender to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to a cable or DSL gateway/router 5. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. IP address has been received, and data is connected ... light 2. Internet port for connecting the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 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 extender includes...
... No Ethernet cable is connected from the extender to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to a cable or DSL gateway/router 5. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. IP address has been received, and data is connected ... light 2. Internet port for connecting the extender to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 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 extender includes...
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Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless signal. These status lights are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom ... the seven internal antennas are active. The lights flash according to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 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...
Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless signal. These status lights are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom ... the seven internal antennas are active. The lights flash according to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 5 v1.0, March 2008 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...
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... the specific steps needed to using the Smart Wizard: 1. Whether the Smart Wizard guides you in setting up your Windows PC. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to set up your wireless security at a later time. Whether you prefer.
... the specific steps needed to using the Smart Wizard: 1. Whether the Smart Wizard guides you in setting up your Windows PC. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to set up your wireless security at a later time. Whether you prefer.
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... http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. Set up additional wireless computers in your network should disable your region. • Set up to check for more information). - Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 9 v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You...
... http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. Set up additional wireless computers in your network should disable your region. • Set up to check for more information). - Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 9 v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You...
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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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... power supply adapter is properly connected to your gateway/router is activated for your gateway/router. 3. If the error persists, you turn the extender on, reset the extender according to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. ...extender. See "Related Documents" on . b. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that the connection to a functioning power outlet. Make sure that your computer has Internet access through your gateway/router: Verify that your LAN-connected computers have deactivated the Wi-Fi function...
... power supply adapter is properly connected to your gateway/router is activated for your gateway/router. 3. If the error persists, you turn the extender on, reset the extender according to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your region. ...extender. See "Related Documents" on . b. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that the connection to a functioning power outlet. Make sure that your computer has Internet access through your gateway/router: Verify that your LAN-connected computers have deactivated the Wi-Fi function...
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... with Troubleshooting 27 v1.0, March 2008 Make sure that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. c. Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on to Restore the Default ...Password and Configuration Settings" on 1 minute after powering up (see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on when the Ethernet connection is made: 1. If the Test light does not turn... turned on : 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does not turn on or stays on to the extender, this is normal.
... with Troubleshooting 27 v1.0, March 2008 Make sure that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. c. Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on to Restore the Default ...Password and Configuration Settings" on 1 minute after powering up (see "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on when the Ethernet connection is made: 1. If the Test light does not turn... turned on : 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual If the Test light does not turn on or stays on to the extender, this is normal.
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Make sure that your gateway/router is 169.254.x.x, verify that you have an Internet connection to the WiFi range extender, you can enter either of 192.168.1.2 to be in ... to the extender, you have a good connection from the computer to your computer's documentation for help with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 5. Refer to the extender, and then restart your computer. • Make sure that the Java applet is password.
Make sure that your gateway/router is 169.254.x.x, verify that you have an Internet connection to the WiFi range extender, you can enter either of 192.168.1.2 to be in ... to the extender, you have a good connection from the computer to your computer's documentation for help with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 5. Refer to the extender, and then restart your computer. • Make sure that the Java applet is password.
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... March 2008 Wireless range extender Internet light is green or blinking green. The Internet light should turn green within several minutes. Select WiFi Range Extender Status under Management on page 31. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual To check that your gateway/router has a ...successful connection. If the Internet light is successful or not. The gateway/router status lights indicate if the gateway/router connection is off . Check all cable connections.
... March 2008 Wireless range extender Internet light is green or blinking green. The Internet light should turn green within several minutes. Select WiFi Range Extender Status under Management on page 31. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual To check that your gateway/router has a ...successful connection. If the Internet light is successful or not. The gateway/router status lights indicate if the gateway/router connection is off . Check all cable connections.
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...router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to restart. 30 Help with the address it gets from your gateway/router, it automatically picks a different address for your computer. Select LAN IP Setup... under Advanced on the rear panel of the LAN TCP/IP setup IP address, which should match the default gateway/router IP address on . 2. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 3. Verify...to press and hold the restore factory settings button for the extender to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for itself. Take note of the extender: 1. ...
...router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to restart. 30 Help with the address it gets from your gateway/router, it automatically picks a different address for your computer. Select LAN IP Setup... under Advanced on the rear panel of the LAN TCP/IP setup IP address, which should match the default gateway/router IP address on . 2. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 3. Verify...to press and hold the restore factory settings button for the extender to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for itself. Take note of the extender: 1. ...
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... TTL=xxx If the path is not working , you see this example: ping www.mywifiext.net or ping 192.168.1.250 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and extenders have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - In the field provided, type...
... TTL=xxx If the path is not working , you see this example: ping www.mywifiext.net or ping 192.168.1.250 3. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and extenders have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - In the field provided, type...
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... Path from a 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 Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are correct and... address for your extender and your PC has the IP address of a remote device such as in the previous section display. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual -
... Path from a 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 Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are correct and... address for your extender and your PC has the IP address of a remote device such as in the previous section display. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual -
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... rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. 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 kg (0.66 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating ...U.S., otherwise varies by region RF Channel Auto Operating Mode 802.11 g/b Data Rate Best Output Power Full a. Actual throughput will vary. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 2.
... rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. 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 kg (0.66 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating ...U.S., otherwise varies by region RF Channel Auto Operating Mode 802.11 g/b Data Rate Best Output Power Full a. Actual throughput will vary. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 2.
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...) 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Limited by the amount of Interface Specifications LAN Internet Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network Operating Frequency Ranges 802.11 Security Default Setting FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN ... B C-Tick N10947 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. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 2. Actual throughput will vary. Typically 30-70 nodes. 2.412-2.462 GHz (US) 2.457-2.462...
...) 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Limited by the amount of Interface Specifications LAN Internet Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network Operating Frequency Ranges 802.11 Security Default Setting FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN ... B C-Tick N10947 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. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 2. Actual throughput will vary. Typically 30-70 nodes. 2.412-2.462 GHz (US) 2.457-2.462...
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... are restored so that reset the extender's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to reboot. 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.
... are restored so that reset the extender's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to reboot. 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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... configuration settings. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features...
... configuration settings. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features...
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... for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a gateway/router). RangeMax constantly surveys your wireless computers. RangeMax is easy to use your home... environment for these performance blockers. 1-1 v1.0, April 2008 Key Features Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your WiFi range extender, refer to your purchase of coverage where you are close to the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual...
... for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a gateway/router). RangeMax constantly surveys your wireless computers. RangeMax is easy to use your home... environment for these performance blockers. 1-1 v1.0, April 2008 Key Features Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your WiFi range extender, refer to your purchase of coverage where you are close to the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual...
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...WPN824EXT User Manual Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your browser, and then press Enter. Figure 1-2 2. To access the extender using its own user name and password.) If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use what you might use to the setup manual, the NETGEAR... RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in to ...
...WPN824EXT User Manual Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your browser, and then press Enter. Figure 1-2 2. To access the extender using its own user name and password.) If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use what you might use to the setup manual, the NETGEAR... RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in to ...