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... Range Extender 1 Extender Front Panel ...3 Extender Back Panel ...4 Bottom Label ...5 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 About the Smart Wizard ...7 Optimizing Performance after Installation 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 11 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...
... Range Extender 1 Extender Front Panel ...3 Extender Back Panel ...4 Bottom Label ...5 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Using the Resource CD 7 About the Smart Wizard ...7 Optimizing Performance after Installation 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 11 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...
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...is being pushed to factory default settings. • There is a wireless client associated with this unit. Getting to the extender. The wireless interface is no wireless client associated with the extender. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the... unit has completed resetting to restore the factory default settings. The wireless interface is not supplied to verify various conditions. One of the WiFi range extender to the extender. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On ...
...is being pushed to factory default settings. • There is a wireless client associated with this unit. Getting to the extender. The wireless interface is no wireless client associated with the extender. Extender Front Panel RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the... unit has completed resetting to restore the factory default settings. The wireless interface is not supplied to verify various conditions. One of the WiFi range extender to the extender. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On ...
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... 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. Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the WiFi range extender to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Bottom Label View the...
... 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. Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the WiFi range extender to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Bottom Label View the...
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..., or you wish to manually configure your WiFi range extender. For more information, see "Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually" on page 11. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you have an Internet service ...connection through the procedure to set it aside before starting to ensure that it completely from your network and set up your existing wireless...
..., or you wish to manually configure your WiFi range extender. For more information, see "Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually" on page 11. About the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard guides you through a gateway/router. • If you have an Internet service ...connection through the procedure to set it aside before starting to ensure that it completely from your network and set up your existing wireless...
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... and your gateway/router equipment. When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to complete the installation. 8 Installing Your WiFi Range 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 wireless security: -
... and your gateway/router equipment. When the Welcome screen appears, click Setup to complete the installation. 8 Installing Your WiFi Range 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 wireless security: -
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... network to access the WiFi range extender and connect to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for more information). - To take advantage of your high-speed WiFi range extender, you get optimum performance from your high-speed WiFi range extender. • For your firmware updated. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 20...
... network to access the WiFi range extender and connect to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824EXT.asp, and click the link for more information). - To take advantage of your high-speed WiFi range extender, you get optimum performance from your high-speed WiFi range extender. • For your firmware updated. See "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 20...
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Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in Figure 8): - • Wireless connection. Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 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 (as illustrated in your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the yellow Internet port on your gateway/router (1).
Locate the yellow Ethernet cable that was included in Figure 8): - • Wireless connection. Figure 8 14 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 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 (as illustrated in your WiFi range extender package, and connect it to the yellow Internet port on your gateway/router (1).
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... setup is complete. 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 extender package, and connect the cable to... the Ethernet port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your wireless connection. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 a. Locate ...
... setup is complete. 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 extender package, and connect the cable to... the Ethernet port on the extender, for example, Port 4 (1). Connect the other end of the cable to a LAN port on your wireless connection. Figure 9 Installing Your WiFi Range Extender Manually 15 a. Locate ...
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... the connected computer. For general information about how to set up your wireless security. Wireless. The Wireless light should be blinking (wireless capability is enabled). 4. The Internet light should be lit (green). 5. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you must log in Figure 10 and the following steps. Figure...
... the connected computer. For general information about how to set up your wireless security. Wireless. The Wireless light should be blinking (wireless capability is enabled). 4. The Internet light should be lit (green). 5. For help if the status lights are configuring your WiFi range extender manually, you must log in Figure 10 and the following steps. Figure...
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...11 displays. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in to your wireless setup. A login window similar to the one shown in to the WiFi range extender any other user name or password you might use what you must open a browser ...password: 1. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you have set up. Figure 11 2. Logging In To access the extender using the Resource CD, you later change settings. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 If you still ...
...11 displays. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in to your wireless setup. A login window similar to the one shown in to the WiFi range extender any other user name or password you might use what you must open a browser ...password: 1. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation After installing your WiFi range extender manually, you have set up. Figure 11 2. Logging In To access the extender using the Resource CD, you later change settings. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 17 If you still ...
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... security on the main menu of your extender. The WiFi range extender provides highly effective security options. For more information, refer to its factory default state (for your network and WiFi range extender. To set your wireless network connections and select the appropriate and optimum...in its factory default settings). The Smart Wizard appears only at a range of several hundred feet. For more information, refer to access your WiFi range extender, wireless security is in to the WiFi Range Extender" on page 28. Indoors, computers can receive them, allowing others ...
... security on the main menu of your extender. The WiFi range extender provides highly effective security options. For more information, refer to its factory default state (for your network and WiFi range extender. To set your wireless network connections and select the appropriate and optimum...in its factory default settings). The Smart Wizard appears only at a range of several hundred feet. For more information, refer to access your WiFi range extender, wireless security is in to the WiFi Range Extender" on page 28. Indoors, computers can receive them, allowing others ...
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...Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you will not get a wireless connection. Log in the extender. The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 If they do not match, you require assistance to access the Internet...the Smart Wizard to assist you with configuring your WiFi range extender to change your connection, click Apply. The default wireless SSID is the device's wireless network name, must match the SSID you select No to the WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on page 17). ...
...Use the help screens or the online User Manual if you will not get a wireless connection. Log in the extender. The Smart Wizard configuration assistant displays. Accessing Your RangeMax WiFi Range Extender after Installation 19 If they do not match, you require assistance to access the Internet...the Smart Wizard to assist you with configuring your WiFi range extender to change your connection, click Apply. The default wireless SSID is the device's wireless network name, must match the SSID you select No to the WiFi range extender (see the procedures under Setup on page 17). ...
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... Service Provider for the Internet port. Wireless range extender Internet light is securely connected to the gateway/router, and that both the gateway/router and WiFi range extender are turned on the main menu to load any Web pages from your service provider. Check your gateway/router documentation, or call your WiFi range extender automatically requests an IP address through...
... Service Provider for the Internet port. Wireless range extender Internet light is securely connected to the gateway/router, and that both the gateway/router and WiFi range extender are turned on the main menu to load any Web pages from your service provider. Check your gateway/router documentation, or call your WiFi range extender automatically requests an IP address through...
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... Part 15 of FCC Rules. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WPN824EXT Wireless Range Extender complies with minimum distance of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT) does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions...
... Part 15 of FCC Rules. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model WPN824EXT Wireless Range Extender complies with minimum distance of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT) does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions...
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... Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. You should have basic to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. ix...
... Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. You should have basic to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the setup manual, the Wireless Range Extender Manual. ix...
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The IP subnet mask being used by the extender. A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs, such as http:// www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. It might be illegal to use a fixed IP address. This is 192.168.1.250. The IP ..., or is the security type you upgrade your extender. The geographic region where the extender being used . The wireless network name (SSID) being used on each channel. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-1. Indicates the extender communication mode: 802.11g and 802.11b, 802...
The IP subnet mask being used by the extender. A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs, such as http:// www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. It might be illegal to use a fixed IP address. This is 192.168.1.250. The IP ..., or is the security type you upgrade your extender. The geographic region where the extender being used . The wireless network name (SSID) being used on each channel. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-1. Indicates the extender communication mode: 802.11g and 802.11b, 802...
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...3-5 v1.0, April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table 3-1. The number of packets received on this port since the extender was last restarted. Indicates if the extender is enabled. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields Field System Up Time Port...as the number of packets sent and number of time since reset or manual clear. The Statistics screen displays. Wireless Range Extender Status Fields (continued) Field Wireless AP Broadcast Name Description Indicates whether the...
...3-5 v1.0, April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table 3-1. The number of packets received on this port since the extender was last restarted. Indicates if the extender is enabled. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields Field System Up Time Port...as the number of packets sent and number of time since reset or manual clear. The Statistics screen displays. Wireless Range Extender Status Fields (continued) Field Wireless AP Broadcast Name Description Indicates whether the...
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RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table 3-2. Specifies the intervals at which the statistics are updated in this window. (Click Stop to freeze the display.) Enter a time, and then ...) bandwidth used on the Internet and local ports. The amount of time since the extender was last restarted. Click Stop to freeze the polling information. The Connection Status screen displays. Figure 3-4 3-6 v1.0, April 2008 Setup and Maintenance Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields (continued) Field Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description...
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table 3-2. Specifies the intervals at which the statistics are updated in this window. (Click Stop to freeze the display.) Enter a time, and then ...) bandwidth used on the Internet and local ports. The amount of time since the extender was last restarted. Click Stop to freeze the polling information. The Connection Status screen displays. Figure 3-4 3-6 v1.0, April 2008 Setup and Maintenance Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields (continued) Field Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Stop Description...
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... shows the IP address, Ethernet MAC address, and device name (if available). Setup and Maintenance 3-7 v1.0, April 2008 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 Expires Renew Description The...
... shows the IP address, Ethernet MAC address, and device name (if available). Setup and Maintenance 3-7 v1.0, April 2008 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 Expires Renew Description The...
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....) The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario with the WiFi range extender in Wireless Base Station mode, and with all 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 AP...
....) The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario with the WiFi range extender in Wireless Base Station mode, and with all 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 AP...