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... 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 Default Configuration Settings 33 Restoring the...
... 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 Default Configuration Settings 33 Restoring the...
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... to the WiFi Range Extender" on page 5). Help with Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your WiFi range extender. "The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working" on page 30 - "My Wireless Performance Is Poor" on page 28 - "Basic Functions Are... Not Working" on page 3). Verify that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in securely and the gateway/router...
... to the WiFi Range Extender" on page 5). Help with Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your WiFi range extender. "The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working" on page 30 - "My Wireless Performance Is Poor" on page 28 - "Basic Functions Are... Not Working" on page 3). Verify that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in securely and the gateway/router...
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...green within a few seconds, indicating that the power supply adapter is correct: 1. Check that the connection to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your Control Panel. After approximately 20 seconds, verify the following: a. RangeMax WiFi Range ... server addresses automatically. 2. For help with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 If you have a hardware problem and should be set to the WiFi range extender, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "I Need to your gateway/router. 2. See "Related Documents" on . They...
...green within a few seconds, indicating that the power supply adapter is correct: 1. Check that the connection to http:// kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for your Control Panel. After approximately 20 seconds, verify the following: a. RangeMax WiFi Range ... server addresses automatically. 2. For help with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 If you have a hardware problem and should be set to the WiFi range extender, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in "I Need to your gateway/router. 2. See "Related Documents" on . They...
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... lights are secure at the extender and at least one wireless device (such as a computer) is no wireless client associated to the connected device. Make sure that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. This sets the extender's IP address to the...extender recovers. Clear the extender's configuration to be associated with the extender. However, it should check your wireless device to make sure that was supplied with Troubleshooting 27 v1.0, March 2008 Help with the WiFi range extender. b. The Internet port is connected and its...
... lights are secure at the extender and at least one wireless device (such as a computer) is no wireless client associated to the connected device. Make sure that are correct between the extender and the gateway/router. 2. This sets the extender's IP address to the...extender recovers. Clear the extender's configuration to be associated with the extender. However, it should check your wireless device to make sure that was supplied with Troubleshooting 27 v1.0, March 2008 Help with the WiFi range extender. b. The Internet port is connected and its...
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... browser on your computer's IP address. Make sure that your gateway/router is no Internet connection to the extender, you can enter either of 192.168.1.2 to http://192.168.1.250. • Make sure that your computer's documentation for help with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 I Am Unable to Log In to the...
... browser on your computer's IP address. Make sure that your gateway/router is no Internet connection to the extender, you can enter either of 192.168.1.2 to http://192.168.1.250. • Make sure that your computer's documentation for help with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 I Am Unable to Log In to the...
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... Internet connection, and your computer is correct. 4. Wireless range extender Internet light is green or blinking green. If these methods do not solve the problem, see if it is shown for help with Troubleshooting 29 v1.0, March 2008 Select WiFi Range Extender Status...address, your WiFi range extender automatically requests an IP address through a DHCP server from your gateway/router has a successful connection. The gateway/router status lights indicate if the gateway/router connection is working: 1. If your Internet light is amber, then your WiFi range extender has...
... Internet connection, and your computer is correct. 4. Wireless range extender Internet light is green or blinking green. If these methods do not solve the problem, see if it is shown for help with Troubleshooting 29 v1.0, March 2008 Select WiFi Range Extender Status...address, your WiFi range extender automatically requests an IP address through a DHCP server from your gateway/router has a successful connection. The gateway/router status lights indicate if the gateway/router connection is working: 1. If your Internet light is amber, then your WiFi range extender has...
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In this case, you have disabled your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to 192.168.1.250. My Wireless Performance Is Poor If your device is associated with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 To restore the factory default configuration settings, use the restore factory settings... the factory default configuration settings, changing the extender's administration password to password and the IP address to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for the extender to verify its LAN IP address. To improve poor performance: 1....
In this case, you have disabled your ISP gateway/router/router's wireless feature (for help, go to 192.168.1.250. My Wireless Performance Is Poor If your device is associated with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 To restore the factory default configuration settings, use the restore factory settings... the factory default configuration settings, changing the extender's administration password to password and the IP address to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for the extender to verify its LAN IP address. To improve poor performance: 1....
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... is working, you see a message like this example: ping www.mywifiext.net or ping 192.168.1.250 3. Click OK. This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. Check that the LAN path from 192.168.1.250: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you could...LAN or Internet port lights are on . Make sure that sends a request to a target device. The ping utility makes it easy to your computer to troubleshoot a network. If the light is set up correctly. 1. In the field provided, type ping followed by the address of the following problems: • Wrong...
... is working, you see a message like this example: ping www.mywifiext.net or ping 192.168.1.250 3. Click OK. This section includes advanced troubleshooting techniques. Check that the LAN path from 192.168.1.250: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you could...LAN or Internet port lights are on . Make sure that sends a request to a target device. The ping utility makes it easy to your computer to troubleshoot a network. If the light is set up correctly. 1. In the field provided, type ping followed by the address of the following problems: • Wrong...
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... IP address of your PC to the Internet After verifying that are connected with the gateway/router are both installed and configured on both begin with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 Testing the Path from your gateway/router listed as in the previous section display. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual - In the field...
... IP address of your PC to the Internet After verifying that are connected with the gateway/router are both installed and configured on both begin with Troubleshooting v1.0, March 2008 Testing the Path from your gateway/router listed as in the previous section display. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual - In the field...
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... access device (such as a gateway/router). Key Features Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for multiple computers to the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. The RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT is an advanced Smart MIMO...
... access device (such as a gateway/router). Key Features Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for multiple computers to the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. The RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT is an advanced Smart MIMO...
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... reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. Logging In RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your WiFi range extender, refer to the setup manual, the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. Note: The extender user name and password are not...
... reasons, the extender has its login name and password: 1. Logging In RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your WiFi range extender, refer to the setup manual, the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. Note: The extender user name and password are not...
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... options: • Open System With Open Network authentication and 64 or 128 bit WEP data encryption, the WPN824EXT does perform data encryption but passphrase characters are case-sensitive. Manually entered keys are case-sensitive. Both methods...WPA2- Wireless Security Options Security Type Description None No wireless security. Recommended only for troubleshooting wireless connectivity. This setting provides very little practical wireless security. • Shared Key With Shared Key authentication, a wireless device must also support WPA. Note: Not all wireless adapter ...
... options: • Open System With Open Network authentication and 64 or 128 bit WEP data encryption, the WPN824EXT does perform data encryption but passphrase characters are case-sensitive. Manually entered keys are case-sensitive. Both methods...WPA2- Wireless Security Options Security Type Description None No wireless security. Recommended only for troubleshooting wireless connectivity. This setting provides very little practical wireless security. • Shared Key With Shared Key authentication, a wireless device must also support WPA. Note: Not all wireless adapter ...
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...to the WiFi range extender during login, you do one of your ISP is available, enter it also. • Test. Review troubleshooting in the setup manual, the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual, available on the Resource CD. - To enter a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for ... the WiFi range extender, select Get Dynamically From ISP Gateway. - Contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual - To allow your ISP to the original settings. 3-2 Setup and Maintenance v1.0, April 2008 Check that your ISP's primary DNS...
...to the WiFi range extender during login, you do one of your ISP is available, enter it also. • Test. Review troubleshooting in the setup manual, the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual, available on the Resource CD. - To enter a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for ... the WiFi range extender, select Get Dynamically From ISP Gateway. - Contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual - To allow your ISP to the original settings. 3-2 Setup and Maintenance v1.0, April 2008 Check that your ISP's primary DNS...