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...any liability that may occur due to the use or application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. All rights reserved. ii Inc.... Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of their respective holders. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks ...
...any liability that may occur due to the use or application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. All rights reserved. ii Inc.... Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR. Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of their respective holders. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks ...
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... 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 Using the...
... 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 Using the...
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... Congratulations on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. especially the status lights-and the important information on the extender label (see Unpacking Your...
... Congratulations on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. especially the status lights-and the important information on the extender label (see Unpacking Your...
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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 installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 Place your extender in an area suitable for your extender. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2.
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 installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your WiFi Range Extender v1.0, March 2008 Place your extender in an area suitable for your extender. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 2.
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... associated with the extender. The wireless interface is enabled. Power is being pushed to the extender. Data is not supplied to restore the factory default settings. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights... on self-test diagnostic. • The restore factory settings button is being communicated over the wireless network. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2...
... associated with the extender. The wireless interface is enabled. Power is being pushed to the extender. Data is not supplied to restore the factory default settings. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights... on self-test diagnostic. • The restore factory settings button is being communicated over the wireless network. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2...
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The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. 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: 1. ...address has been received. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the extender to local computers 4. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. AC power adapter outlet 3. The ...
The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. 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: 1. ...address has been received. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to the gateway/ router, but no IP address has been received. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the extender to local computers 4. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. AC power adapter outlet 3. The ...
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Figure 5 Getting to 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 seven internal ...antennas are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). These status lights are active. The lights flash according to the direction of the WiFi range extender...
Figure 5 Getting to 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 seven internal ...antennas are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Extender Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). These status lights are active. The lights flash according to the direction of the WiFi range extender...
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... Extender Using the Resource CD v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to the extender. • Selecting one of these options for your computer is part of these options for your wireless security: - Whether you prefer. Select a different language...
... Extender Using the Resource CD v1.0, March 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to the extender. • Selecting one of these options for your computer is part of these options for your wireless security: - Whether you prefer. Select a different language...
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... 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 should support the same settings as your ...Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation The following procedures will ensure that supports up your firmware updated. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 9 v1.0, March 2008 For help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and...
... 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 should support the same settings as your ...Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation The following procedures will ensure that supports up your firmware updated. Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 9 v1.0, March 2008 For help, go 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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... should be lit for the connected computer. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; You can also configure other settings there. Test. Wireless. LAN. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you must log in Figure 10 and the ...status lights, as described, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 26. The Test light should be blinking (wireless capability is communicating at 10 Mbps. For general information about how to set up your wireless security. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 17.
... should be lit for the connected computer. amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; You can also configure other settings there. Test. Wireless. LAN. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you must log in Figure 10 and the ...status lights, as described, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 26. The Test light should be blinking (wireless capability is communicating at 10 Mbps. For general information about how to set up your wireless security. See "Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation" on page 17.
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...later change settings. Figure 11 2. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in to complete your wireless setup. Logging In To access the extender using the Resource CD, you still need to log in to the WiFi range extender any other user...shown in the address field of your Internet connection. 3. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in Figure 11 displays. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you have set up. Accessing Your...
...later change settings. Figure 11 2. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in to complete your wireless setup. Logging In To access the extender using the Resource CD, you still need to log in to the WiFi range extender any other user...shown in the address field of your Internet connection. 3. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in Figure 11 displays. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you have set up. Accessing Your...
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... the WiFi range extender (see "I Am Unable to Log In to its factory default state (for your WiFi range extender, wireless security is in its factory default settings). The WiFi range extender provides highly effective security options. Indoors, computers can receive them,...Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. To set your wireless network connections and select the appropriate and optimum security options for example, if you have problems logging in, see "Logging In" on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax...
... the WiFi range extender (see "I Am Unable to Log In to its factory default state (for your WiFi range extender, wireless security is in its factory default settings). The WiFi range extender provides highly effective security options. Indoors, computers can receive them,...Wireless Security The Wireless Settings screen lets you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. To set your wireless network connections and select the appropriate and optimum security options for example, if you have problems logging in, see "Logging In" on page 17). 18 Accessing Your RangeMax...
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... menu. Log in the extender. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 17). 2. The Wireless Settings screen displays, showing the default wireless network settings for selecting a wireless security type and then presents your wireless settings.) The service set identifier (SSID...
... menu. Log in the extender. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 17). 2. The Wireless Settings screen displays, showing the default wireless network settings for selecting a wireless security type and then presents your wireless settings.) The service set identifier (SSID...
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... range extender help setting up security later through the web browser interface (not recommended). To save your needs. 4. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to receive the best, most reliable security compatible with my equipment. • WEP. You must be compatible with my ...logged in to use this feature. The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays. 20 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after you click Apply. This provides the most up your wireless connection when you have set up the security feature appropriate to match the extender's new ...
... range extender help setting up security later through the web browser interface (not recommended). To save your needs. 4. Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is easiest to receive the best, most reliable security compatible with my equipment. • WEP. You must be compatible with my ...logged in to use this feature. The Firmware Update Assistant screen displays. 20 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after you click Apply. This provides the most up your wireless connection when you have set up the security feature appropriate to match the extender's new ...
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...If a later version of the firmware is compressed and must be decompressed before you check for updates on page 17). Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 21 Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that you determine the firmware version currently running on ...your hard disk. After the extender has restarted, select WiFi Range Extender Status under Management on your extender: 1. The extender automatically checks the NETGEAR database for new extender firmware: 1. If new firmware is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to be "unzipped...
...If a later version of the firmware is compressed and must be decompressed before you check for updates on page 17). Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 21 Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that you determine the firmware version currently running on ...your hard disk. After the extender has restarted, select WiFi Range Extender Status under Management on your extender: 1. The extender automatically checks the NETGEAR database for new extender firmware: 1. If new firmware is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to be "unzipped...
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...WiFi Range Extender Status screen. 6. Program the wireless adapter of each wireless computer must match the WiFi range extender's settings exactly. Follow the procedure in "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on ... your wireless computers to work with the same settings as the WiFi range extender. 2. If the version on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation If you configured on page 21 to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp...
...WiFi Range Extender Status screen. 6. Program the wireless adapter of each wireless computer must match the WiFi range extender's settings exactly. Follow the procedure in "Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling Wireless Security" on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on ... your wireless computers to work with the same settings as the WiFi range extender. 2. If the version on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation If you configured on page 21 to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp...
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...then the same passphrase must be used for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router. Check that each wireless computer. 4. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 23 Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that Internet Protocol (TCP... that the security settings on each computer in your network supports the same settings as your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the wireless adapter card for each wireless device match the security settings of the extender.
...then the same passphrase must be used for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router. Check that each wireless computer. 4. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 23 Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that Internet Protocol (TCP... that the security settings on each computer in your network supports the same settings as your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the wireless adapter card for each wireless device match the security settings of the extender.
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...Ethernet port for your region. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your gateway/router. 2. Verify that your LAN-connected computers have a hardware problem and should be set to obtain both IP ... minutes after you can use the Wi-Fi function of your Control Panel. Check that the self-test procedure is correct: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that the connection to your gateway/router is running. 4. After approximately 20 seconds, verify the following: a.
...Ethernet port for your region. The Test light turned off. 26 Help with deactivation, go to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your gateway/router. 2. Verify that your LAN-connected computers have a hardware problem and should be set to obtain both IP ... minutes after you can use the Wi-Fi function of your Control Panel. Check that the self-test procedure is correct: 1. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Make sure that the connection to your gateway/router is running. 4. After approximately 20 seconds, verify the following: a.
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...Wireless Security" on for any local ports that you set up : a. Verify that when the extender is turned on, the Test light turns on page 18). Turn the power off . This procedure is explained in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on to the connected device. RangeMax...verify that it should contact Technical Support. Help with the extender. The LAN port lights are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. Make sure that you might have a hardware problem and should not blink continuously if at the computer. 3. If a LAN ...
...Wireless Security" on for any local ports that you set up : a. Verify that when the extender is turned on, the Test light turns on page 18). Turn the power off . This procedure is explained in "I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on to the connected device. RangeMax...verify that it should contact Technical Support. Help with the extender. The LAN port lights are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. Make sure that you might have a hardware problem and should not blink continuously if at the computer. 3. If a LAN ...