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... Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup 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...
... Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup 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...
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... the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see Unpacking Your New Router). A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. To prepare your router for your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on your purchase of the...
... the status lights-and the important information on the router label (see Unpacking Your New Router). A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. To prepare your router for your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on your purchase of the...
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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 Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Figure 1 3. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2.
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 Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. Figure 1 3. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2.
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... off. The wireless interface is being transmitted and received from a modem or other 4 network device, but no IP address has been received. Router Front Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. Power is performing the power-on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, November...
... off. The wireless interface is being transmitted and received from a modem or other 4 network device, but no IP address has been received. Router Front Panel RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. Power is performing the power-on the front of the wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, November...
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Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local computers 4. 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. Power On/Off switch 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. AC power adapter outlet 2. Wireless On/Off button 6. Factory default reset button Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009
Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local computers 4. 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. Power On/Off switch 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. AC power adapter outlet 2. Wireless On/Off button 6. Factory default reset button Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009
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... of the selected option you chose for either Wireless data status (default), Guest Network status, Live Parental Controls status, or Broadband Usage Meter status. 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 identify the serial number, port connectors, status...
... of the selected option you chose for either Wireless data status (default), Guest Network status, Live Parental Controls status, or Broadband Usage Meter status. 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 identify the serial number, port connectors, status...
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... might need one or more of these settings for the wireless router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. To make it . • For cable modem service, use this feature. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before...
... might need one or more of these settings for the wireless router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. To make it . • For cable modem service, use this feature. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before...
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... and that steps you are technically knowledgeable. Use the setup option that begins with an upper-case A. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Follow the wizard instructions. Follow the instructions in... that best suites you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are using on your PC. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. ...
... and that steps you are technically knowledgeable. Use the setup option that begins with an upper-case A. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Follow the wizard instructions. Follow the instructions in... that best suites you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are using on your PC. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. ...
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... connect it to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the Product Family through DHCP. Getting to the Product Family. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your Internet service. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your computer. 2. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your...
... connect it to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the Product Family through DHCP. Getting to the Product Family. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your Internet service. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your computer. 2. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your...
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... a power outlet. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Failure to start or restart your network. 2. Getting to the left of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, November 2009 First, plug in the correct...and turn on the cable or DSL modem. b. Use the label on the bottom of the Wireless On/Off button on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you from the modem in the correct sequence. f. a. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual e.
... a power outlet. Securely insert that came with the NETGEAR product. Failure to start or restart your network. 2. Getting to the left of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, November 2009 First, plug in the correct...and turn on the cable or DSL modem. b. Use the label on the bottom of the Wireless On/Off button on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you from the modem in the correct sequence. f. a. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual e.
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... that the modem, and the modem is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to Know Your Wireless Router 10 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. Check the wireless router status lights to the wireless router Internet port and that the Ethernet cable is first turned on page 20. • Test: The test light (2) blinks...
... that the modem, and the modem is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to Know Your Wireless Router 10 v1.0, November 2009 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. Check the wireless router status lights to the wireless router Internet port and that the Ethernet cable is first turned on page 20. • Test: The test light (2) blinks...
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... password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Getting to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your Internet connection. The router user name and password should not be...
... password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Getting to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your Internet connection. The router user name and password should not be...
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... to access the Internet. You are now connected to view the following screen. The wireless router displays its home page. Click Next. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is usually the case. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging in, if you see a window with your computer networking setup. On the...
... to access the Internet. You are now connected to view the following screen. The wireless router displays its home page. Click Next. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is usually the case. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging in, if you see a window with your computer networking setup. On the...
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...Connect to the wireless router by going to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, November 2009 Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to the router. on the documentation website. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, ... only when you first install the router or when the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on page 24 for the wireless router. When the wireless router is required before you use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Product updates ...
...Connect to the wireless router by going to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, November 2009 Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to the router. on the documentation website. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, ... only when you first install the router or when the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on page 24 for the wireless router. When the wireless router is required before you use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Product updates ...
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... under Maintenance on the main menu. Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that you may use to your Internet connection. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. To update your PC (the file ends in to log in .img). When prompted, enter admin...
... under Maintenance on the main menu. Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that you may use to your Internet connection. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. To update your PC (the file ends in to log in .img). When prompted, enter admin...
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... NETGEAR website. If you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to your computer, and upgrade your router firmware. 4. Once you selected the No radio button during installation, and want to successfully upgrade using the router. 4. If you are unable to check for new firmware later, use the following procedure. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N...
... NETGEAR website. If you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to your computer, and upgrade your router firmware. 4. Once you selected the No radio button during installation, and want to successfully upgrade using the router. 4. If you are unable to check for new firmware later, use the following procedure. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N...
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...2. Check that the default SSID is NETGEAR. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to match the Product Family's new settings. 6. Log in to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you will operate. 5....in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection. 4. Set the region, selecting the region in "To update your needs. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Once you can enable security settings appropriate to your router firmware:" on page 14 to Know Your Wireless Router 16 v1.0,...
...2. Check that the default SSID is NETGEAR. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to match the Product Family's new settings. 6. Log in to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you will operate. 5....in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection. 4. Set the region, selecting the region in "To update your needs. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Once you can enable security settings appropriate to your router firmware:" on page 14 to Know Your Wireless Router 16 v1.0,...
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...your needs. Such distances can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in the full reference manual that is available from a link on the CD as well as a link in ... the instructions in the full manual and in the main menu of your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, November 2009 For this reason, use the security features of over 300 feet. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect...
...your needs. Such distances can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in the full reference manual that is available from a link on the CD as well as a link in ... the instructions in the full manual and in the main menu of your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, November 2009 For this reason, use the security features of over 300 feet. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect...
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... Power light is plugged in the Router MAC Address section of the computer are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your router and that the power supply adapter is needed. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of the computer registered... "Related Documents" on page 30. 2. Verify that your settings, click Apply. Help with this product. on page 3). 2. b. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are configured to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. If so, in securely and the modem ...
... Power light is plugged in the Router MAC Address section of the computer are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your router and that the power supply adapter is needed. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of the computer registered... "Related Documents" on page 30. 2. Verify that your settings, click Apply. Help with this product. on page 3). 2. b. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are configured to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. If so, in securely and the modem ...
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... 20 v1.0, November 2009 Turn the power off and then on page 24. This sets the router's IP address to the connected device. If the error persists, you are still on : 1. Make sure that : a. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual 3. After approximately 20 seconds, verify that the Ethernet cable connections are using Ethernet cables like the...
... 20 v1.0, November 2009 Turn the power off and then on page 24. This sets the router's IP address to the connected device. If the error persists, you are still on : 1. Make sure that : a. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual 3. After approximately 20 seconds, verify that the Ethernet cable connections are using Ethernet cables like the...