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.... (In some cases, you have a CD drive, see "No CD Drive" Installation on your modem. Installation Guide RangeMax ® Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Package Contents: Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Resource CD Wireless-N Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1: Connect your router. Laptop or Desktop Computer Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Resource CD Step 6: Insert your computer. Step 3: Connect your CD. Internet DSL or Cable CAUTION: MAKE SURE...
.... (In some cases, you have a CD drive, see "No CD Drive" Installation on your modem. Installation Guide RangeMax ® Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Package Contents: Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Resource CD Wireless-N Router Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Step 1: Connect your router. Laptop or Desktop Computer Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Resource CD Step 6: Insert your computer. Step 3: Connect your CD. Internet DSL or Cable CAUTION: MAKE SURE...
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... the WPS process. The device will be the same on the router instead of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Select the first menu item on the wireless device to your wireless connections on -screen prompts. From the main menu page, select Wireless Settings.* *Your router menu may display different or additional features not shown in your...
... the WPS process. The device will be the same on the router instead of NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Select the first menu item on the wireless device to your wireless connections on -screen prompts. From the main menu page, select Wireless Settings.* *Your router menu may display different or additional features not shown in your...
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... or Manual Setup 7 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...8 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 13 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware .........13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 16 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 17 Help with Troubleshooting 18 Basic Troubleshooting ...18 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 24 Technical...
... or Manual Setup 7 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...8 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 13 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware .........13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 16 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 17 Help with Troubleshooting 18 Basic Troubleshooting ...18 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 24 Technical...
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... the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on stand for your router for repair. A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your router. To prepare your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable •...
... the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on stand for your router for repair. A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you begin installing your router. To prepare your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable •...
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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Figure 1 3. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 v1.0, November 2009
RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Figure 1 3. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router 2 v1.0, November 2009
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Router Front Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, November 2009 The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. On IP address has been received. Blinking IP address received...
Router Front Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, November 2009 The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. On IP address has been received. Blinking IP address received...
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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824N router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 56 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009 Wireless On/Off button 6. Factory default reset button Getting to a cable or DSL modem 5. Power On/Off switch 3.
RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824N router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 56 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to the local computers 4. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009 Wireless On/Off button 6. Factory default reset button Getting to a cable or DSL modem 5. Power On/Off switch 3.
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... connectors, status lights, and default login information. Top Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify the status of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, November 2009 These status lights are on by... Network Monitor Display Settings page and clicking the Turn off LED button. (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the selected option you chose for either Wireless data status (default), Guest Network status, Live Parental Controls status, or Broadband Usage...
... connectors, status lights, and default login information. Top Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify the status of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, November 2009 These status lights are on by... Network Monitor Display Settings page and clicking the Turn off LED button. (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the selected option you chose for either Wireless data status (default), Guest Network status, Live Parental Controls status, or Broadband Usage...
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...-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. If you cannot locate this feature. Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Depending on page 13. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need ...Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up , you might need one or more of these settings for the wireless router to access the Internet: - Fixed or static...
...-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. If you cannot locate this feature. Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Depending on page 13. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need ...Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up , you might need one or more of these settings for the wireless router to access the Internet: - Fixed or static...
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...Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Accept the language option, or change to complete. 1. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual Setup. Follow the wizard instructions. Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router 7 ...v1.0, November 2009 Getting to set up your wireless router: • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is best if you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are technically knowledgeable. This option is the easiest. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup...
...Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Accept the language option, or change to complete. 1. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual Setup. Follow the wizard instructions. Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router 7 ...v1.0, November 2009 Getting to set up your wireless router: • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is best if you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are technically knowledgeable. This option is the easiest. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup...
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... or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). c. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your wireless router: 1. Getting to the router later. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your computer. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your Internet service. You will connect it to...
... or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). c. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your wireless router: 1. Getting to the router later. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your computer. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your Internet service. You will connect it to...
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... your network in and turn on the bottom of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, November 2009 f. Wait 2 minutes. Wait 1 minute. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. First, plug in the correct sequence. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual e. Locate the cable you from the modem in...
... your network in and turn on the bottom of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, November 2009 f. Wait 2 minutes. Wait 1 minute. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. First, plug in the correct sequence. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual e. Locate the cable you from the modem in...
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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. d. If after 2 minutes it is still on, see "Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on:" on page 20. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is powered on , then goes off. Getting to verify the following: •...; Internet: The Internet port light (4) should be lit. Figure 9 e. A LAN light (5) should be lit. Check the wireless router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 10 v1.0, November 2009 If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the Internet,...
RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. d. If after 2 minutes it is still on, see "Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on:" on page 20. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is powered on , then goes off. Getting to verify the following: •...; Internet: The Internet port light (4) should be lit. Figure 9 e. A LAN light (5) should be lit. Check the wireless router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 10 v1.0, November 2009 If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the Internet,...
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...of these three URLs in the address field of your Internet connection. The router user name and password should not be confused with any one in lower case letters. Connect to the wireless router by typing any user name or password you may use to your browser..., and then click Enter. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Figure 10 Connect to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3.
...of these three URLs in the address field of your Internet connection. The router user name and password should not be confused with any one in lower case letters. Connect to the wireless router by typing any user name or password you may use to your browser..., and then click Enter. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Figure 10 Connect to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3.
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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging in, if you see the links in the required information on page 13). 6. It should be set to manually configure the router can select the No radio button, enter admin and password as the user name and password when ...obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is no activity before it automatically logs you cannot connect to the wireless router, verify your wireless router to "Product Registration, Support, and Documentation" on the Basic Settings page (for more information about firmware upgrades, click...
RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging in, if you see the links in the required information on page 13). 6. It should be set to manually configure the router can select the No radio button, enter admin and password as the user name and password when ...obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically, which is no activity before it automatically logs you cannot connect to the wireless router, verify your wireless router to "Product Registration, Support, and Documentation" on the Basic Settings page (for more information about firmware upgrades, click...
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... name and password: 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your router using its factory default state (for example, if you can connect to view support information or the documentation for more information about this feature. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. To...
... name and password: 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your router using its factory default state (for example, if you can connect to view support information or the documentation for more information about this feature. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. To...
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... name and password. To update your Internet connection. If the Router Upgrade screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. A login window like...router user name and password should not be confused with any user name or password you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in to your router firmware: 1. Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that you may use to Know Your Wireless Router 14 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N...
... name and password. To update your Internet connection. If the Router Upgrade screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. A login window like...router user name and password should not be confused with any user name or password you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in to your router firmware: 1. Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that you may use to Know Your Wireless Router 14 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N...
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... and password for new router firmware: 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your new user name and password. 3. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more recent, click on the NETGEAR website is complete, the router restarts. Getting to a location...
... and password for new router firmware: 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your new user name and password. 3. When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more recent, click on the NETGEAR website is complete, the router restarts. Getting to a location...
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... SSID is NETGEAR. Log in to set up . 2. Note that they do not match, you configure in which the wireless interface will lose your router firmware:" on page 14 to Know Your Wireless Router 16 v1.0, November 2009 Program the wireless adapter of ... and default password of the wireless router. 3. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you have a wireless link and are configuring the Product Family from the Product Family. If they have set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Follow the...
... SSID is NETGEAR. Log in to set up . 2. Note that they do not match, you configure in which the wireless interface will lose your router firmware:" on page 14 to Know Your Wireless Router 16 v1.0, November 2009 Program the wireless adapter of ... and default password of the wireless router. 3. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you have a wireless link and are configuring the Product Family from the Product Family. If they have set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Follow the...
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...802.11g or 802.11n wireless networks at a range of your wireless equipment. Getting to your walls and can extend beyond your needs. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 300 feet. The wireless router provides highly effective security ... as well as a link in the Product Family help screens to implement the security features appropriate to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, November 2009 Such distances can allow for others outside of your network. Follow the instructions in the...
...802.11g or 802.11n wireless networks at a range of your wireless equipment. Getting to your walls and can extend beyond your needs. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 300 feet. The wireless router provides highly effective security ... as well as a link in the Product Family help screens to implement the security features appropriate to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, November 2009 Such distances can allow for others outside of your network. Follow the instructions in the...