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... 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 Default Configuration ...33...
... 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 Default Configuration ...33...
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... extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless adapter (an adapter that 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. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 22. • Keep your extender (see "Updating Your Firmware" on page...
... extender, use a NETGEAR RangeMax wireless adapter (an adapter that 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. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 22. • Keep your extender (see "Updating Your Firmware" on page...
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...wireless settings to use this feature. To update firmware after Installation To make it might not be logged in to the extender to match the extender's new settings. The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays. 20 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after you to -date features of your extender, NETGEAR...(not recommended). Select a security option: • WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for and install updates as reliable). • No security. This provides the most reliable ...
...wireless settings to use this feature. To update firmware after Installation To make it might not be logged in to the extender to match the extender's new settings. The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays. 20 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after you to -date features of your extender, NETGEAR...(not recommended). Select a security option: • WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to implement, but it easy for and install updates as reliable). • No security. This provides the most reliable ...
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... not try to go to unzip the file. NETGEAR recommends that your PC (the file ends in to the new firmware version on the NETGEAR website. To manually check for new extender firmware:" on the main menu. If the Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Firmware Update under Management on page 21. 3. The extender...
... not try to go to unzip the file. NETGEAR recommends that your PC (the file ends in to the new firmware version on the NETGEAR website. To manually check for new extender firmware:" on the main menu. If the Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Firmware Update under Management on page 21. 3. The extender...
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..., and save the file to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp and select Downloads from the menu bar. 4. If you configured on the Resource CD). The User Manual is more information. Program the wireless adapter of each wireless computer must match the WiFi range extender's settings...those you are ready to configure your extender displays. 5. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your extender:" on each wireless computer can support the Mode and Security options that you selected. (If you have set up...
..., and save the file to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp and select Downloads from the menu bar. 4. If you configured on the Resource CD). The User Manual is more information. Program the wireless adapter of each wireless computer must match the WiFi range extender's settings...those you are ready to configure your extender displays. 5. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your extender:" on each wireless computer can support the Mode and Security options that you selected. (If you have set up...
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... l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to comply with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). tímto...Interference by the above symbol indicates compliance with the applicable requirements may become the cause of the European Community Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. Declaration of Conformity in such residential areas. erklærer herved, at preventing radio interference in Languages of radio ...
... l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to comply with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). tímto...Interference by the above symbol indicates compliance with the applicable requirements may become the cause of the European Community Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. Declaration of Conformity in such residential areas. erklærer herved, at preventing radio interference in Languages of radio ...
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... Features ...1-1 RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology 1-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 1-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-2 Wireless Repeater Capability 1-3 Quality of Service (QoS 1-3 Automatic Firmware 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...
... Features ...1-1 RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology 1-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 1-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-2 Wireless Repeater Capability 1-3 Quality of Service (QoS 1-3 Automatic Firmware 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...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Wireless Settings ...3-3 Wireless Extender Status 3-3 Attached Devices ...3-7 Backup Settings ...3-8 Set Password ...3-9 Firmware Update ...3-11 Chapter 4 Advanced Settings and Features Advanced Wireless Settings 4-1 Wireless Repeating Function 4-1 NTP Client ...4-5 QoS Setup ...4-6 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 4-7 Configuring QoS for Internet Access 4-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Restoring the Default User...
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Wireless Settings ...3-3 Wireless Extender Status 3-3 Attached Devices ...3-7 Backup Settings ...3-8 Set Password ...3-9 Firmware Update ...3-11 Chapter 4 Advanced Settings and Features Advanced Wireless Settings 4-1 Wireless Repeating Function 4-1 NTP Client ...4-5 QoS Setup ...4-6 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 4-7 Configuring QoS for Internet Access 4-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings A-1 Restoring the Default User...
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... barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a gateway/router). Your whole house or office suite...Wireless Repeater Capability" • "Quality of Service (QoS)" • "Automatic Firmware Updates" RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology NETGEAR's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides 10 times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone by eliminating "dead spots" in the area of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT...
... barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a gateway/router). Your whole house or office suite...Wireless Repeater Capability" • "Quality of Service (QoS)" • "Automatic Firmware Updates" RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology NETGEAR's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides 10 times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone by eliminating "dead spots" in the area of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT...
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... with the latest router firmware during installation and at login. Quality of Service (QoS) Built-in order to the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT are as a base or repeater station in Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of wireless adapters also vary ...NETGEAR Products NETGEAR products related to extend range. For more information, see "Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login" on page 1-6 and "Firmware Update" on page 4-6. The operating distance or range of your WiFi range extender to build large bridged wireless networks. For more information, see "Wireless...
... with the latest router firmware during installation and at login. Quality of Service (QoS) Built-in order to the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT are as a base or repeater station in Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of wireless adapters also vary ...NETGEAR Products NETGEAR products related to extend range. For more information, see "Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login" on page 1-6 and "Firmware Update" on page 4-6. The operating distance or range of your WiFi range extender to build large bridged wireless networks. For more information, see "Wireless...
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... asked if you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in your WiFi range extender. Figure 1-3 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears when you log in in unless you... want to upgrade to check for firmware updates more recent than the firmware currently installed in check box. To ...
... asked if you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in your WiFi range extender. Figure 1-3 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears when you log in in unless you... want to upgrade to check for firmware updates more recent than the firmware currently installed in check box. To ...
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Warning: Do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until the extender finishes downloading! Figure 1-7 Introduction 1-7 v1.0, April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware. Figure 1-6 If no new firmware is available, the following message appears. Figure 1-5 The thank you window also displays.
Warning: Do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender until the extender finishes downloading! Figure 1-7 Introduction 1-7 v1.0, April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware. Figure 1-6 If no new firmware is available, the following message appears. Figure 1-5 The thank you window also displays.
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...WPN824EXT User Manual About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu When you log in this manual: Table 1-1. WiFi Range Extender Main Menu WiFi Range Extender Main Menu Setup Maintenance Basic Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Extender Status Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Firmware... Update Topic in Manual "Basic Settings" on page 3-1 Chapter 2, "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security "Wireless Extender Status" on page 3-3 "Attached...
...WPN824EXT User Manual About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu When you log in this manual: Table 1-1. WiFi Range Extender Main Menu WiFi Range Extender Main Menu Setup Maintenance Basic Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Extender Status Attached Devices Backup Settings Set Password Firmware... Update Topic in Manual "Basic Settings" on page 3-1 Chapter 2, "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security "Wireless Extender Status" on page 3-3 "Attached...
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... the country/region. The Wireless Settings screen displays. NETGEAR is case-sensitive; Also, the SSID of the firmware that you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless network. Set the channel/...frequency. Note: The SSID is not the same as nETgear. To change the wireless channel unless you have. 5. If they do not match, you configure in which operating frequency is NETGEAR_EXT. Select the region in the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT...
... the country/region. The Wireless Settings screen displays. NETGEAR is case-sensitive; Also, the SSID of the firmware that you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless network. Set the channel/...frequency. Note: The SSID is not the same as nETgear. To change the wireless channel unless you have. 5. If they do not match, you configure in which operating frequency is NETGEAR_EXT. Select the region in the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT...
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... language URLs, such as http:// www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. The default IP address of the extender is the version of the wireless port being used . The default is ...NETGEAR_EXT. Wireless Range Extender Status Fields Field Firmware Version Hardware Version IP Settings MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Domain Name Server DHCP Client Wireless Settings Wireless Network ...Basics" in some parts of the extender in Appendix B. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-1. For an explanation of subnet...
... language URLs, such as http:// www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. The default IP address of the extender is the version of the wireless port being used . The default is ...NETGEAR_EXT. Wireless Range Extender Status Fields Field Firmware Version Hardware Version IP Settings MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask Default Gateway Domain Name Server DHCP Client Wireless Settings Wireless Network ...Basics" in some parts of the extender in Appendix B. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-1. For an explanation of subnet...
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...WPN824EXT User Manual : Tips: • An ideal, very secure password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of password. Your password can restore your configuration settings. Click Apply. The Firmware...router back to the factory defaults, you have to reset the router back to the factory defaults to be up to 30 characters. • Before changing the router password, use the router...extender checks the NETGEAR database for a newer firmware image file and compares it to log in the main menu. If you have to manage firmware updates after ...
...WPN824EXT User Manual : Tips: • An ideal, very secure password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of password. Your password can restore your configuration settings. Click Apply. The Firmware...router back to the factory defaults, you have to reset the router back to the factory defaults to be up to 30 characters. • Before changing the router password, use the router...extender checks the NETGEAR database for a newer firmware image file and compares it to log in the main menu. If you have to manage firmware updates after ...
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... version is selected (the default), the extender checks the NETGEAR database for New Version Upon Login. b. Warning: Do not turn off the extender, shut down list, select WPN824EXT. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your Wireless Extender Status screen. Click Yes to manually check for your...
... version is selected (the default), the extender checks the NETGEAR database for New Version Upon Login. b. Warning: Do not turn off the extender, shut down list, select WPN824EXT. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your Wireless Extender Status screen. Click Yes to manually check for your...
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...the computer, or do anything else to the extender. After the extender has restarted, select Wireless Extender Status under Management in .img or .chk). Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your PC (the file ends in the main menu. j. i. When the ...software upload process is complete, the extender restarts. Check the firmware version to verify that you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to the extender until the extender finishes restarting! RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual h.
...the computer, or do anything else to the extender. After the extender has restarted, select Wireless Extender Status under Management in .img or .chk). Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your PC (the file ends in the main menu. j. i. When the ...software upload process is complete, the extender restarts. Check the firmware version to verify that you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to the extender until the extender finishes restarting! RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual h.
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Index Numerics 802.11g wireless networking 1-2 A attached devices 3-7 Auto Uplink 1-2 B backup settings 3-8 C client, NTP 4-5 compatible NETGEAR Products 1-3 configuration, erasing 3-9, A-4 connection status 3-6 connectivity status 2-3 D daylight savings time 4-5 defaults, restoring factory 3-9 Domain Name Server (DNS) address 3-2 E enabling Internet access 2-7 eXtended Range(XR) feature 2-8 F factory settings, restoring 3-9, A-4 features 1-1 firmware update 1-3, 1-6, 3-11 fragmentation length 2-8 I Internet access enabling 2-7 Quality...
Index Numerics 802.11g wireless networking 1-2 A attached devices 3-7 Auto Uplink 1-2 B backup settings 3-8 C client, NTP 4-5 compatible NETGEAR Products 1-3 configuration, erasing 3-9, A-4 connection status 3-6 connectivity status 2-3 D daylight savings time 4-5 defaults, restoring factory 3-9 Domain Name Server (DNS) address 3-2 E enabling Internet access 2-7 eXtended Range(XR) feature 2-8 F factory settings, restoring 3-9, A-4 features 1-1 firmware update 1-3, 1-6, 3-11 fragmentation length 2-8 I Internet access enabling 2-7 Quality...
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...WPN824EXT User Manual applications, online gaming 4-7 editing, deleting a QoS policy 4-11 Internet access 4-7 LAN port priority rules 4-9 MAC address 4-10 router LAN port 4-9 setup 4-6 wireless multimedia applications 4-7 R RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology 1-1 reference documents B-1 restricting wireless access by MAC address 2-7 router LAN port 4-9 S security options 2-1, 2-5 restricting wireless...Support -ii T testing wireless connectivity 2-3 time zone 4-5 time-stamping 4-5 U updating firmware 1-3, 1-6, 3-11 W WEP data encryption 2-2, 2-6 wireless card access list 2-8 ...
...WPN824EXT User Manual applications, online gaming 4-7 editing, deleting a QoS policy 4-11 Internet access 4-7 LAN port priority rules 4-9 MAC address 4-10 router LAN port 4-9 setup 4-6 wireless multimedia applications 4-7 R RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology 1-1 reference documents B-1 restricting wireless access by MAC address 2-7 router LAN port 4-9 S security options 2-1, 2-5 restricting wireless...Support -ii T testing wireless connectivity 2-3 time zone 4-5 time-stamping 4-5 U updating firmware 1-3, 1-6, 3-11 W WEP data encryption 2-2, 2-6 wireless card access list 2-8 ...