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..., check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on stand for installation: 1. A PDF version of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. A link to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your extender- Getting to return the product...
..., check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on stand for installation: 1. A PDF version of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. A link to Know Your WiFi Range Extender 1 v1.0, March 2008 Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your extender- Getting to return the product...
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... computer in 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 get optimum performance from your high-speed WiFi range extender. • For your extender (see the online User Manual for new firmware, see "Updating...
... computer in 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 get optimum performance from your high-speed WiFi range extender. • For your extender (see the online User Manual for new firmware, see "Updating...
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... and WiFi range extender. If you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. Log in , see "Logging In" on page 28. Indoors, computers can receive them, allowing others outside your immediate area to the User Manual that is in its factory default settings). For ...more information, refer to the User Manual that is not enabled. The WiFi range extender provides highly effective security options.
... and WiFi range extender. If you set up wireless security through the Smart Wizard: 1. Log in , see "Logging In" on page 28. Indoors, computers can receive them, allowing others outside your immediate area to the User Manual that is in its factory default settings). For ...more information, refer to the User Manual that is not enabled. The WiFi range extender provides highly effective security options.
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...the Smart Wizard to assist you select No to access the Internet. To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 19. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation...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 change your connection, click Apply. To save your settings and complete...
...the Smart Wizard to assist you select No to access the Internet. To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security: 1. Select Wireless Settings under "To manually set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security:" on page 19. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation...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 change your connection, click Apply. To save your settings and complete...
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... plan to the WiFi range extender (see "Logging In" on page 17). Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with my equipment (not recommended as part of methods... then change the extender's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you change your extender: 1. 3. To save your product. • The Smart ...for and install updates as reliable). • No security. Follow the instructions in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help screens if you need help setting up -to your ...
... plan to the WiFi range extender (see "Logging In" on page 17). Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with my equipment (not recommended as part of methods... then change the extender's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you change your extender: 1. 3. To save your product. • The Smart ...for and install updates as reliable). • No security. Follow the instructions in the User Manual or the WiFi range extender help screens if you need help setting up -to your ...
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... the updated firmware to the online User Manual for your extender firmware. 3. Check that the wireless adapter on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation To set up your extender interface. The User Manual is more information. For your wireless computers to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp and select Downloads from the...
... the updated firmware to the online User Manual for your extender firmware. 3. Check that the wireless adapter on page 18). 22 Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation To set up your extender interface. The User Manual is more information. For your wireless computers to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp and select Downloads from the...
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... from the gateway/router. Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network supports the same settings as your extender (see the online User Manual for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is...
... from the gateway/router. Check that the security settings on each wireless device match the security settings of your high-speed WiFi range extender, NETGEAR recommends that the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network supports the same settings as your extender (see the online User Manual for each wireless computer has a wireless link and is...
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... television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to view the online User Manual for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from that interference will vary. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance... to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Registration and Certifications Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. You must...
... television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to view the online User Manual for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful ...802.11 Specifications Actual data throughput will not occur in a residential installation. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from that interference will vary. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance... to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Registration and Certifications Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. You must...
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... 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 Name and Password...
... 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 Name and Password...
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..., IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features of importance or special interest. Initial configuration instructions can be found in a ... Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this type of note might result in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. Tip: This format is used to the equipment. You should have basic to highlight information of the RangeMax WiFi Range ...
..., IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features of importance or special interest. Initial configuration instructions can be found in a ... Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this type of note might result in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. Tip: This format is used to the equipment. You should have basic to highlight information of the RangeMax WiFi Range ...
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... in Appendix B, "Related Documents." This manual is a safety warning. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Danger: This is written for the product model. • Links to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following options, according to a major topic. Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. x About This Manual v1.0, April 2008
... in Appendix B, "Related Documents." This manual is a safety warning. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Danger: This is written for the product model. • Links to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following options, according to a major topic. Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. x About This Manual v1.0, April 2008
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual • Printing from PDF. Printing a PDF chapter. The PDF version of the chapter you were .... Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe website at the top left of the complete manual. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for you want to view and print PDF files....com. - Revision History Part Number Version Number Date 202-10310-02 1.0 April 2008 Description First publication About This Manual xi v1.0, April 2008 Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of paper, you can ...
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual • Printing from PDF. Printing a PDF chapter. The PDF version of the chapter you were .... Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe website at the top left of the complete manual. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for you want to view and print PDF files....com. - Revision History Part Number Version Number Date 202-10310-02 1.0 April 2008 Description First publication About This Manual xi v1.0, April 2008 Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of paper, you can ...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual xii About This Manual v1.0, April 2008
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual xii About This Manual v1.0, April 2008
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.... 1-2 Introduction v1.0, April 2008 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WiFi range extender can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast that can be turned off so that only devices that can connect to a standard Ethernet network...which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access that can be restricted by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual For example, if you carry your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax...
.... 1-2 Introduction v1.0, April 2008 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WiFi range extender can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast that can be turned off so that only devices that can connect to a standard Ethernet network...which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access that can be restricted by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual For example, if you carry your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax...
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... WPN824EXT User Manual Wireless Repeater Capability The WiFi range extender is automatically updated with wireless access points (APs) to extend range. For more information, see "Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login" on page 1-6 and "Firmware Update" on page 3-11. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products NETGEAR ...and gaming traffic. For more information, see "QoS Setup" on your wireless connection can vary significantly based on page 4-1. This allows you to use it with the latest router firmware during installation and at login. Automatic Firmware Updates The WiFi range...
... WPN824EXT User Manual Wireless Repeater Capability The WiFi range extender is automatically updated with wireless access points (APs) to extend range. For more information, see "Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login" on page 1-6 and "Firmware Update" on page 3-11. Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products NETGEAR ...and gaming traffic. For more information, see "QoS Setup" on your wireless connection can vary significantly based on page 4-1. This allows you to use it with the latest router firmware during installation and at login. Automatic Firmware Updates The WiFi range...
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...WPN824EXT User Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to establish. When used on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can result in which your WiFi range extender: • Near the center of the area in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly...." For best results, place your computers will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). • Away from sources of interference, such as computers,...
...WPN824EXT User Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can take slightly longer to establish. When used on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can result in which your WiFi range extender: • Near the center of the area in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly...." For best results, place your computers will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). • Away from sources of interference, such as computers,...
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...its login name and password: 1. Introduction 1-5 v1.0, April 2008 To access the extender using its own user name and password.) If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use what you might use to the one shown in the address field...then press Enter. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in to the setup manual, the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. Logging In RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your ...
...its login name and password: 1. Introduction 1-5 v1.0, April 2008 To access the extender using its own user name and password.) If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use what you might use to the one shown in the address field...then press Enter. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password, both in to the setup manual, the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual. Logging In RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Figure 1-5 The thank you window also displays. Figure 1-6 If no new firmware is available, the following message appears. 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! RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware. Figure 1-7 Introduction 1-7 v1.0, April 2008
Figure 1-5 The thank you window also displays. Figure 1-6 If no new firmware is available, the following message appears. 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! RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware. Figure 1-7 Introduction 1-7 v1.0, April 2008
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... menu, see the following topics in Manual "Basic Settings" on page 3-1 Chapter 2, "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security "Wireless Extender Status" on page 3-3 "Attached Devices" on page 3-7 "Backup Settings" on page 3-8 "Set Password" on page 3-9 "Firmware Update" on page 3-11 1-8 Introduction v1.0, April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu...
... menu, see the following topics in Manual "Basic Settings" on page 3-1 Chapter 2, "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security "Wireless Extender Status" on page 3-3 "Attached Devices" on page 3-7 "Backup Settings" on page 3-8 "Set Password" on page 3-9 "Firmware Update" on page 3-11 1-8 Introduction v1.0, April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu...