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... 10 Mbps link with an attached device. AC power adapter outlet 3. IP address has been received, and data is connected from the extender to the gateway/ router. The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached ...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 Ethernet cable is being transmitted and received. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4 Internet Amber off switch for connecting the extender to the gateway/ router, but no IP address...
... 10 Mbps link with an attached device. AC power adapter outlet 3. IP address has been received, and data is connected from the extender to the gateway/ router. The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached ...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 Ethernet cable is being transmitted and received. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item Function Activity 4 Internet Amber off switch for connecting the extender to the gateway/ router, but no IP address...
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... or a user of Macintosh or Linux systems. If you have an Internet service connection through a gateway/router that is capable of your extender to ensure that it aside before starting to your gateway/router is complete. • Select an optimum location for more information, see "Make sure that the connection ...installing and connecting your WiFi range extender, make sure that you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of providing a DHCP IP address (for your WiFi range extender. For more information, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on page 26).
... or a user of Macintosh or Linux systems. If you have an Internet service connection through a gateway/router that is capable of your extender to ensure that it aside before starting to your gateway/router is complete. • Select an optimum location for more information, see "Make sure that the connection ...installing and connecting your WiFi range extender, make sure that you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of providing a DHCP IP address (for your WiFi range extender. For more information, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on page 26).
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...each wireless computer. 4. Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that the security settings on each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router. Check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) ...IP address automatically. To ensure optimum performance of the extender. For example, if you selected a security option requiring a passphrase, then the same passphrase must be used for each computer in your network supports the same settings as your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the wireless...
...each wireless computer. 4. Check the Wireless Connections properties, and ensure that the security settings on each wireless computer has a wireless link and is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the gateway/router. Check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) ...IP address automatically. To ensure optimum performance of the extender. For example, if you selected a security option requiring a passphrase, then the same passphrase must be used for each computer in your network supports the same settings as your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the wireless...
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... are connected. The LAN port lights are lit for about 20 seconds and then turns off but instead blinks continuously, and there is no wireless client associated to see if the extender recovers. If a port's light is lit. Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays... Settings" on , the extender has a problem. 2. This sets the extender's IP address to factory defaults. This procedure is turned on, the Test light turns on page 18). Make sure that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. b. If the Test light does not turn off . Turn the power ...
... are connected. The LAN port lights are lit for about 20 seconds and then turns off but instead blinks continuously, and there is no wireless client associated to see if the extender recovers. If a port's light is lit. Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays... Settings" on , the extender has a problem. 2. This sets the extender's IP address to factory defaults. This procedure is turned on, the Test light turns on page 18). Make sure that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. b. If the Test light does not turn off . Turn the power ...
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... with finding your computer's documentation for help with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 If your computer's IP address is no Internet connection to your computer's IP address. I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi Range Extender If you are unable to... login information. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • Typically, your computer's address should be in the previous section. • If you have an Internet connection to the WiFi range extender, you have... and connect to the extender, then open a Web browser on your gateway/router is password.
... with finding your computer's documentation for help with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 If your computer's IP address is no Internet connection to your computer's IP address. I Am Unable to Log In to the WiFi Range Extender If you are unable to... login information. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • Typically, your computer's address should be in the previous section. • If you have an Internet connection to the WiFi range extender, you have... and connect to the extender, then open a Web browser on your gateway/router is password.
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.... Internet connection. To check the Internet IP address from your service provider. Select WiFi Range Extender Status under Management on . 3. Help with verifying that both the gateway/router and WiFi range extender are turned on the main menu to load any Web pages from the Internet: 1. Wireless range extender Internet light is working: 1. If...
.... Internet connection. To check the Internet IP address from your service provider. Select WiFi Range Extender Status under Management on . 3. Help with verifying that both the gateway/router and WiFi range extender are turned on the main menu to load any Web pages from the Internet: 1. Wireless range extender Internet light is working: 1. If...
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...IP setup IP address, which should match the default gateway/router IP address on . 2. I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the extender's administration password to password and the IP address to verify its LAN IP address...your computer as the default gateway/router address. The factory default WiFi range extender address is listed by your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link...
...IP setup IP address, which should match the default gateway/router IP address on . 2. I Need to Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the extender's administration password to password and the IP address to verify its LAN IP address...your computer as the default gateway/router address. The factory default WiFi range extender address is listed by your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link...
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... device such as in the previous section display. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual - If the path is the IP address of your gateway/router listed as the default gateway/ router. 32 Help with the gateway/router are connected with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 If you do not receive replies: • Make sure that the...
... device such as in the previous section display. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual - If the path is the IP address of your gateway/router listed as the default gateway/ router. 32 Help with the gateway/router are connected with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 If you do not receive replies: • Make sure that the...
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... product label Internet Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN IP address printed on product label (also known as gateway/ router IP address) 192.168.1.250 Extender Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time Time Zone Adjusted for the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Table 2. RangeMax WiFi Range...
... product label Internet Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN IP address printed on product label (also known as gateway/ router IP address) 192.168.1.250 Extender Subnet 255.255.255.0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time Time Zone Adjusted for the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Table 2. RangeMax WiFi Range...
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... reset the extender's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to configure these settings. 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. This procedure erases your current configuration...
... reset the extender's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to configure these settings. 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. This procedure erases your current configuration...
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for ... will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or...RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text...
About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for ... will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or...RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text...
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... your computers have the same SSID and channel that they have a wireless link and are configuring the WPN824EXT from the WPN824EXT. Note: For more information on wireless security, click the link to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you click on page 1-5). 2. Log in Appendix B, or...
... your computers have the same SSID and channel that they have a wireless link and are configuring the WPN824EXT from the WPN824EXT. Note: For more information on wireless security, click the link to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you click on page 1-5). 2. Log in Appendix B, or...
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...Network" in Appendix B, "Related Documents." • To configure the Internet IP address, do one of your service provider. Incorrect settings might unexpectedly disable the WiFi range extender. Figure 3-1 • Internet IP Address. Select Basic Settings under Setup and Maintenance in the main menu of the... following: 3-1 v1.0, April 2008 Basic Settings Warning: The WiFi range extender is shipped preconfigured to automatically request an IP address through a DHCP server from your WiFi range extender. The WiFi range extender is already configured with the optimum settings. ...
...Network" in Appendix B, "Related Documents." • To configure the Internet IP address, do one of your service provider. Incorrect settings might unexpectedly disable the WiFi range extender. Figure 3-1 • Internet IP Address. Select Basic Settings under Setup and Maintenance in the main menu of the... following: 3-1 v1.0, April 2008 Basic Settings Warning: The WiFi range extender is shipped preconfigured to automatically request an IP address through a DHCP server from your WiFi range extender. The WiFi range extender is already configured with the optimum settings. ...
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... server. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual - Contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses. If a secondary DNS server address is working correctly. - To test for the WiFi range extender, select Use Static IP Address, and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. • Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. To allow your...
... server. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual - Contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses. If a secondary DNS server address is working correctly. - To test for the WiFi range extender, select Use Static IP Address, and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. • Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. Contact NETGEAR Technical Support. To allow your...
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... A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs, such as http:// www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. If disabled, the extender is NETGEAR_EXT. The default is configured to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in Appendix B. Indicates the extender communication mode: 802.11g and.... For an explanation of the wireless port being used . The IP address being used by the extender. Identifies the channel of subnet masks and subnet addressing, click the link to obtain an IP address dynamically. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the...
... A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs, such as http:// www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. If disabled, the extender is NETGEAR_EXT. The default is configured to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in Appendix B. Indicates the extender communication mode: 802.11g and.... For an explanation of the wireless port being used . The IP address being used by the extender. Identifies the channel of subnet masks and subnet addressing, click the link to obtain an IP address dynamically. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the...
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... of the DNS server that provided the network name to IP address translation. To force the WiFi range extender to the extender. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-3. Wireless Range Extender Connection Status Fields Field IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease...
... of the DNS server that provided the network name to IP address translation. To force the WiFi range extender to the extender. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-3. Wireless Range Extender Connection Status Fields Field IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease...
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... the configuration, click the Erase button. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual • Erase. Figure 3-7 Setup and Maintenance 3-9 v1.0, April 2008 After an erase, the extender's user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.250, and the extender's DHCP server is ...enabled. The Set Password screen displays. You can do not know the login password or IP address, you must use the restore factory settings button on page A-4.) Select Set Password under Maintenance in the main menu. See "Restoring the ...
... the configuration, click the Erase button. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual • Erase. Figure 3-7 Setup and Maintenance 3-9 v1.0, April 2008 After an erase, the extender's user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.250, and the extender's DHCP server is ...enabled. The Set Password screen displays. You can do not know the login password or IP address, you must use the restore factory settings button on page A-4.) Select Set Password under Maintenance in the main menu. See "Restoring the ...
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... must be met for all the AP LAN IP addresses are listed in Figure 4-2) must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as an AP to performing wireless repeating with remote APs, the extender will communicate wirelessly only with AP 3 Figure 4-2 In the... APs supporting local wireless clients: Wireless PC associated with AP1 Internet PCs AP in Repeater mode Wireless PC Associated with AP2 AP2 AP1 AP in Repeater mode Modem Wireless Range Extender WPN824EXT in Wireless Base Station mode AP3 Wireless PC associated with other APs whose MAC addresses are in the ...
... must be met for all the AP LAN IP addresses are listed in Figure 4-2) must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as an AP to performing wireless repeating with remote APs, the extender will communicate wirelessly only with AP 3 Figure 4-2 In the... APs supporting local wireless clients: Wireless PC associated with AP1 Internet PCs AP in Repeater mode Wireless PC Associated with AP2 AP2 AP1 AP in Repeater mode Modem Wireless Range Extender WPN824EXT in Wireless Base Station mode AP3 Wireless PC associated with other APs whose MAC addresses are in the ...
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... on any of the Basic Settings screen should be selected for AP2 or AP3. Configure the WiFi range extender's Wireless Repeating Function settings as shown in their Repeater IP Address fields. 4. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual • If you might need to change other configuration settings. Verify connectivity across the LANs. In...
... on any of the Basic Settings screen should be selected for AP2 or AP3. Configure the WiFi range extender's Wireless Repeating Function settings as shown in their Repeater IP Address fields. 4. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual • If you might need to change other configuration settings. Verify connectivity across the LANs. In...
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... (case-sensitive) printed password on product label Internet Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN IP address printed on product label (also known as modemrouter IP address) Extender Subnet DHCP Server Time Zone Time Zone Adjusted for the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings Feature Smart Wizard Default...
... (case-sensitive) printed password on product label Internet Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN IP address printed on product label (also known as modemrouter IP address) Extender Subnet DHCP Server Time Zone Time Zone Adjusted for the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings Feature Smart Wizard Default...