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... battery to set up a secure wireless network. Laptop or Desktop Computer Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Resource CD Step 6: Insert your modem. Click Setup and follow the steps to recycle your modem.) WiFi On/Off (not included) Power On/Off Wireless-N Router Step 5: Power on (approximately 2 minutes). 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...
... battery to set up a secure wireless network. Laptop or Desktop Computer Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Resource CD Step 6: Insert your modem. Click Setup and follow the steps to recycle your modem.) WiFi On/Off (not included) Power On/Off Wireless-N Router Step 5: Power on (approximately 2 minutes). 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...
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... you want to open your router. 4. From the main menu page, select Wireless Settings.* *Your router menu may display different or additional features not shown in the United States and/or other wireless devices. © 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. Select it down here Note: Both your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this image. 2. Enter...
... you want to open your router. 4. From the main menu page, select Wireless Settings.* *Your router menu may display different or additional features not shown in the United States and/or other wireless devices. © 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. Select it down here Note: Both your wireless device supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)-NETGEAR calls this image. 2. Enter...
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... Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 What You 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...
... Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 What You 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...
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Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. 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). RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router. 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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...Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking Wireless On 3 Off Blinking Description Power is supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, November 2009 The reset button is enabled. Table 1-1. Amber blinking Packets are ...turned off No IP address has been received. Power is good. 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 the router. The wireless interface is being transmitted and received from a modem or other ...
...Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking Wireless On 3 Off Blinking Description Power is supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, November 2009 The reset button is enabled. Table 1-1. Amber blinking Packets are ...turned off No IP address has been received. Power is good. 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 the router. The wireless interface is being transmitted and received from a modem or other ...
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Power On/Off switch 3. Factory default reset button Getting to the local computers 4. AC power adapter outlet 2. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009 Wireless On/Off button 6. 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. Factory default reset button Getting to the local computers 4. AC power adapter outlet 2. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router 4 v1.0, November 2009 Wireless On/Off button 6. 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.
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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 Bottom Label View the label on ...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 Bottom Label View the label on ...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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...) gave you. Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to access the Internet: - RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your...
...) gave you. Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with all the information needed to connect to access the Internet: - RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your...
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... to a different language. Use the setup option that steps you perform have two methods available for setting up your PC. Accept the language option, or change to complete. 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. This option is the easiest. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC.
... to a different language. Use the setup option that steps you perform have two methods available for setting up your PC. Accept the language option, or change to complete. 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. This option is the easiest. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC.
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.... 1 2 Figure 6 d. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to the router later. This is usually the case. b. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you, or refer to the documentation for your computer. 2. Your computer has to be set...
.... 1 2 Figure 6 d. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to the router later. This is usually the case. b. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you, or refer to the documentation for your computer. 2. Your computer has to be set...
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... cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. Use the label on the bottom of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is to the left of the wireless router (3). 3 Figure 7 g. Locate the cable you removed from accessing the Internet. Securely insert...2. Securely insert that cable (4) into your router. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Start your wireless router and into your network in Step c. a. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual e. Failure to start your network in...
... cable or DSL modem. Wait 2 minutes. Use the label on the bottom of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is to the left of the wireless router (3). 3 Figure 7 g. Locate the cable you removed from accessing the Internet. Securely insert...2. Securely insert that cable (4) into your router. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. Start your wireless router and into your network in Step c. a. Now, plug the power cord into a power outlet. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual e. Failure to start your network in...
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... on . If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the wireless router Internet port and that your computer. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. The wireless light (3) should be on page 20. • Wireless. Green indicates that the modem, and the modem is still on, see "Verify whether the Test light never...
... on . If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the wireless router Internet port and that your computer. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual c. The wireless light (3) should be on page 20. • Wireless. Green indicates that the modem, and the modem is still on, see "Verify whether the Test light never...
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...field of your Internet connection. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net... in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Connect to the wireless router by typing any user name or password...
...field of your Internet connection. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net... in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Connect to the wireless router by typing any user name or password...
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... activity before it automatically logs you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is usually the case. The wireless router displays its home page. The wizard assists you with a message about basic settings, ...configuring your computer networking setup. On the left, click Setup Wizard to Know Your Wireless Router 12 v1.0, November 2009 Advanced users who want to "Product Registration, Support, and Documentation" on page 13). 6. Getting to view the following screen. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging ...
... activity before it automatically logs you out. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is usually the case. The wireless router displays its home page. The wizard assists you with a message about basic settings, ...configuring your computer networking setup. On the left, click Setup Wizard to Know Your Wireless Router 12 v1.0, November 2009 Advanced users who want to "Product Registration, Support, and Documentation" on page 13). 6. Getting to view the following screen. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual After logging ...
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...24 for example, if you first install the router or when the router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to the router. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register ...your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Getting to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support....
...24 for example, if you first install the router or when the router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to the router. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register ...your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 Getting to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support....
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...router firmware: 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. The router... password you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in to Know Your Wireless Router 14 v1.0, November 2009 A login window like the one in lower case letters. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that...
...router firmware: 1. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. The router... password you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in to Know Your Wireless Router 14 v1.0, November 2009 A login window like the one in lower case letters. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that...
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... before you are unable to your computer, and upgrade your router before using this router. If a later version of your router displays. 6. Press Enter. 2. Go to the router until the router finishes restarting! RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of the firmware...
... before you are unable to your computer, and upgrade your router before using this router. If a later version of your router displays. 6. Press Enter. 2. Go to the router until the router finishes restarting! RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 3. Determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of the firmware...
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... in the main menu bar of any wireless adapters must then change the Product Family's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will not get a wireless connection. 4. Click Wireless Settings in "To update your computer to have a wireless link and are configuring the Product Family from the Product Family. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Getting to complete the upgrade...
... in the main menu bar of any wireless adapters must then change the Product Family's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will not get a wireless connection. 4. Click Wireless Settings in "To update your computer to have a wireless link and are configuring the Product Family from the Product Family. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual 8. Getting to complete the upgrade...
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...your needs. Follow 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. Such distances can be ... compatible adapter. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can allow for others outside of your Product Family. Getting to access your network. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g ...
...your needs. Follow 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. Such distances can be ... compatible adapter. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can allow for others outside of your Product Family. Getting to access your network. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g ...
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...November 2009 Basic Functions Are Not Working After you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for each LAN port (see "Router Front Panel" on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Check...and should contact technical support. 2. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of the computer registered on page 5). Verify that the Internet status light on page 3). 2. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in the correct ...
...November 2009 Basic Functions Are Not Working After you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for each LAN port (see "Router Front Panel" on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Check...and should contact technical support. 2. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of the computer registered on page 5). Verify that the Internet status light on page 3). 2. RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in the correct ...