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... 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 and Enabling Wireless Security 18 Updating Your Firmware 20 Setting Up Your Wireless Computers 22 Help with Troubleshooting 25 Basic Troubleshooting ...25 Troubleshooting Connectivity...
... 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 and Enabling Wireless Security 18 Updating Your Firmware 20 Setting Up Your Wireless Computers 22 Help with Troubleshooting 25 Basic Troubleshooting ...25 Troubleshooting Connectivity...
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...should contain the following items: • The WiFi range extender • A snap-on stand for installation: 1. Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of your extender for...A link to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your WiFi range extender • An AC...
...should contain the following items: • The WiFi range extender • A snap-on stand for installation: 1. Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of your extender for...A link to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your WiFi range extender • An AC...
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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. 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.
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Data is being pushed to restore the factory default settings. There is no wireless client associated with the extender. 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: ...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 being communicated over the wireless network. One of the following is occurring: • The unit is performing the power-on self-...
Data is being pushed to restore the factory default settings. There is no wireless client associated with the extender. 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: ...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 being communicated over the wireless network. One of the following is occurring: • The unit is performing the power-on self-...
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... IP address has been received. AC power adapter outlet 3. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to a cable or DSL gateway/router 5. 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. IP address has been received. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. IP address has been received...
... IP address has been received. AC power adapter outlet 3. Restore factory settings button 4 Getting to a cable or DSL gateway/router 5. 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. IP address has been received. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Table 1. IP address has been received...
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... according to the direction of the WiFi range extender 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 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).
... according to the direction of the WiFi range extender 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 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).
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...WiFi range extender. If you have the configuration information for your WiFi range extender. NETGEAR recommends that it is complete. • Select an optimum location for your new extender. Be prepared to manually configure your extender, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on the WiFi ... Resource CD takes about 15 minutes to ensure that steps you perform are successfully completed. If you through a gateway/router. • If you are setting up wireless security, you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your extender to ensure that you...
...WiFi range extender. If you have the configuration information for your WiFi range extender. NETGEAR recommends that it is complete. • Select an optimum location for your new extender. Be prepared to manually configure your extender, see "Unpacking Your New WiFi Range Extender" on the WiFi ... Resource CD takes about 15 minutes to ensure that steps you perform are successfully completed. If you through a gateway/router. • If you are setting up wireless security, you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your extender to ensure that you...
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... 18). The Smart Wizard guides you choose to connect your extender between the gateway/router and your computer. • You have a wireless connection between your computer and your gateway/router equipment. The CD automatically starts and detects the language that you prefer. Select ...- When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to the extender. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to using a wireless connection after your setup is complete. • You have a wired connection with a fixed ...
... 18). The Smart Wizard guides you choose to connect your extender between the gateway/router and your computer. • You have a wireless connection between your computer and your gateway/router equipment. The CD automatically starts and detects the language that you prefer. Select ...- When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to the extender. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual • Connecting the extender to the gateway/router. • Connecting your computer to using a wireless connection after your setup is complete. • You have a wired connection with a fixed ...
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... Internet. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for new firmware, see the online User Manual for more information). - The wireless adapter card for each computer in your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 22. •...
... Internet. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual You are now connected to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for new firmware, see the online User Manual for more information). - The wireless adapter card for each computer in your ISP gateway/router's wireless function. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 22. •...
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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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... extender. Connecting Your WiFi Range Extender If you have an Internet service connection through a gateway/router that is capable of providing a DHCP IP address (for your network and set it is correct: " on page 1. Use these manual procedures if you are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from your...
... extender. Connecting Your WiFi Range Extender If you have an Internet service connection through a gateway/router that is capable of providing a DHCP IP address (for your network and set it is correct: " on page 1. Use these manual procedures if you are replacing an existing WiFi range extender, disconnect it completely from your...
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b. To connect the WiFi range extender, the computer, and the gateway/router: 1. Power on the WiFi range extender (as illustrated in Figure 6): a. Plug the power adapter into a power socket (2). Figure 6 12 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Connect the power adapter cord to your region. Your power socket may differ from the illustration (2), according to the back of the WiFi range extender (1).
b. To connect the WiFi range extender, the computer, and the gateway/router: 1. Power on the WiFi range extender (as illustrated in Figure 6): a. Plug the power adapter into a power socket (2). Figure 6 12 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Connect the power adapter cord to your region. Your power socket may differ from the illustration (2), according to the back of the WiFi range extender (1).
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Figure 7 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 13 Connect the WiFi range extender to the gateway/router, and then disconnect the cable at the computer end only (1). - 2. If you have a wired connection between your computer and your computer to the gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 7): • Wired connection. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your gateway/router: - Connect the free end of the cable into the yellow Internet port on the back of the WiFi range extender (2).
Figure 7 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 13 Connect the WiFi range extender to the gateway/router, and then disconnect the cable at the computer end only (1). - 2. If you have a wired connection between your computer and your computer to the gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 7): • Wired connection. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your gateway/router: - Connect the free end of the cable into the yellow Internet port on the back of the WiFi range extender (2).
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If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (1). Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the yellow Internet port on your gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 8): - • Wireless connection. Connect it to the Internet port on the extender (2). -
If you do not have a wired connection between your computer and your gateway/router (1). Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the yellow Internet port on your gateway/router (as illustrated in Figure 8): - • Wireless connection. Connect it to the Internet port on the extender (2). -
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Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to set up your extender and configure your wireless connection. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 3. a. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your extender package, and connect the cable to the Ethernet port ...once the setup is complete. b. Connect the WiFi range extender to your desktop or laptop computer (as illustrated in Figure 9): If you have a wireless connection to your computer, you need to temporarily connect your system to the WiFi range extender in your computer (2).
Locate the blue Ethernet cable that was included in order to set up your extender and configure your wireless connection. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 3. a. Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your extender package, and connect the cable to the Ethernet port ...once the setup is complete. b. Connect the WiFi range extender to your desktop or laptop computer (as illustrated in Figure 9): If you have a wireless connection to your computer, you need to temporarily connect your system to the WiFi range extender in your computer (2).
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...computer. A LAN port light should be blinking (this indicates that there is no wireless device connected yet). 3. Wireless. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you are not as described in to your extender to ensure the best performance ...from your wireless security. Internet. Power. For general information about how to set up your WiFi range extender, see "Optimizing Performance after Installation" on page 17. Test. Completing Manual Setup Since you must log in Figure 10 ...
...computer. A LAN port light should be blinking (this indicates that there is no wireless device connected yet). 3. Wireless. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you are not as described in to your extender to ensure the best performance ...from your wireless security. Internet. Power. For general information about how to set up your WiFi range extender, see "Optimizing Performance after Installation" on page 17. Test. Completing Manual Setup Since you must log in Figure 10 ...
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... password: 1. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 A login window similar to complete your wireless setup. Figure 11 2. 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 extender to the one shown in Figure...
... password: 1. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 A login window similar to complete your wireless setup. Figure 11 2. 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 extender to the one shown in Figure...
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... range extender or when it is in its factory default state (for your extender. For more information, refer to the User Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD or by clicking the Documentation link on the main menu of several hundred.... For more information, refer to its factory default settings). Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling 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, ...
... range extender or when it is in its factory default state (for your extender. For more information, refer to the User Manual that is available from a link on the Resource CD or by clicking the Documentation link on the main menu of several hundred.... For more information, refer to its factory default settings). Setting Up Wireless Connectivity and Enabling 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, ...
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...to the WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on page 17). 2. The default wireless SSID is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you require assistance to access the Internet. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation ...19 Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up the connection yourself, see "Logging In" on the main menu. To manually set identifier (SSID) of any wireless adapter, which is the device's wireless network name, must match the SSID you with ...
...to the WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on page 17). 2. The default wireless SSID is NETGEAR_EXT. (Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you require assistance to access the Internet. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation ...19 Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up the connection yourself, see "Logging In" on the main menu. To manually set identifier (SSID) of any wireless adapter, which is the device's wireless network name, must match the SSID you with ...
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...when you check for and install updates as reliable). • No security. If you are configuring the extender from a wireless computer and you change your computer's wireless settings to implement, but it easy for you to receive the best, most reliable security compatible with your extender: 1. ... • WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Log in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up -to-date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes an update feature...
...when you check for and install updates as reliable). • No security. If you are configuring the extender from a wireless computer and you change your computer's wireless settings to implement, but it easy for you to receive the best, most reliable security compatible with your extender: 1. ... • WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Log in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help setting up -to-date features of your extender, NETGEAR provides a variety of the installation and setup activity. • The WiFi range extender includes an update feature...