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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10072-01 March 2005 202-10072-01, March 2005
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10072-01 March 2005 202-10072-01, March 2005
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... intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual 1-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications: Table 1-2. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 March 2005 Note: Product updates are...
... intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual 1-1 202-10072-01, March 2005 Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to these specifications: Table 1-2. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR, Inc. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 March 2005 Note: Product updates are...
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... full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc...
... full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of contents or index to navigate directly to access the full NETGEAR, Inc...
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... selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. The PDF version of the manual is available on the browser toolbar to view and print PDF files. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing opens in a browser window.... The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any...
... selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. The PDF version of the manual is available on the browser toolbar to view and print PDF files. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing opens in a browser window.... The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 1-4 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 1-4 About This Manual 202-10072-01, March 2005
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... connection so that uses seven internal antennas. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in your area of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. RangeMax is also 100% compatible with the ability to...wireless and Ethernet devices. RangeMax maintains your high speed throughout your home, not just when you use your router. Your whole house or office suite now becomes a "hot spot" without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax...
... connection so that uses seven internal antennas. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Built in your area of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. RangeMax is also 100% compatible with the ability to...wireless and Ethernet devices. RangeMax maintains your high speed throughout your home, not just when you use your router. Your whole house or office suite now becomes a "hot spot" without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas. RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology Netgear's RangeMax...
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...• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off -limits. • Logs security incidents. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN from your computers. Reference Manual for keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the router to E-mail... the router to log and report attempts to your LAN. • Blocks access from finding and directly accessing the computers on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can be restricted by screening for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. The router allows you...
...• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off -limits. • Logs security incidents. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN from your computers. Reference Manual for keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the router to E-mail... the router to log and report attempts to your LAN. • Blocks access from finding and directly accessing the computers on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can be restricted by screening for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • WPA-PSK support. The router allows you...
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...forwarding of single ports or ranges of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." • IP Address Sharing by your local network. • DNS Proxy ...Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of computers on the service port number of cable to make the right connection. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to the attached computers. That port...
...forwarding of single ports or ranges of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." • IP Address Sharing by your local network. • DNS Proxy ...Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of computers on the service port number of cable to make the right connection. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to the attached computers. That port...
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... newer version of ISP account. • Firmware Update The WPN824 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to the network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: •... configure your use of the WPN824 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from almost any type of purchase. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • PPP over a ...
... newer version of ISP account. • Firmware Update The WPN824 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes after connecting it to the network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: •... configure your use of the WPN824 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from almost any type of purchase. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • PPP over a ...
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... 2005 Introduction This manual. - Application Notes and other helpful information. • Wireless Home Router Setup Guide. • Warranty and Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to...
... 2005 Introduction This manual. - Application Notes and other helpful information. • Wireless Home Router Setup Guide. • Warranty and Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to...
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...or received at 10 Mbps. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Data is enabled. LEDs to the router. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Power Test Wireless On Green Solid Off On Off ...attached device. Viewed from left to verify connections. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WPN824 router contains the items listed below describes the lights on the front panel of the router. Table 2-1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to right,...
...or received at 10 Mbps. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Data is enabled. LEDs to the router. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Power Test Wireless On Green Solid Off On Off ...attached device. Viewed from left to verify connections. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WPN824 router contains the items listed below describes the lights on the front panel of the router. Table 2-1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 You can use the status lights to right,...
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... Do I ? 1. What's Needed? To learn about the range of wireless networks, see Appendix 4, "Wireless Configuration" for a general introduction. 2-8 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 How Do I Do? Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. It allows more people want to set up...
... Do I ? 1. What's Needed? To learn about the range of wireless networks, see Appendix 4, "Wireless Configuration" for a general introduction. 2-8 Introduction 202-10072-01, March 2005 How Do I Do? Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewed from step 1. • A wireless network • A computer within the operating range of the wireless network. It allows more people want to set up...
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... (wired Windows Domain settings are using . A Road Map for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 2-1. To learn about wireless networking security, see "Implement Appropriate Wireless Security" on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you...needs to be configured with those already in place on page D-1. Reference Manual for How to Get There From Here (continued) If I am using to usually managed by wireless and network in your WPN824 accordingly. What's Needed? the Windows operating...
... (wired Windows Domain settings are using . A Road Map for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 2-1. To learn about wireless networking security, see "Implement Appropriate Wireless Security" on the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you...needs to be configured with those already in place on page D-1. Reference Manual for How to Get There From Here (continued) If I am using to usually managed by wireless and network in your WPN824 accordingly. What's Needed? the Windows operating...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2-10 202-10072-01, March 2005 Introduction
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Figure 3-1: NETGEAR Smart Wizard installation assistant 3-2 Connecting the Router to Configure the Wireless Router Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC. Click Setup and follow the prompts. The following screen appears. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 First, Use the Smart Wizard to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005
Figure 3-1: NETGEAR Smart Wizard installation assistant 3-2 Connecting the Router to Configure the Wireless Router Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC. Click Setup and follow the prompts. The following screen appears. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 First, Use the Smart Wizard to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005
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... instructions in the wireless router. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! CONFIGURE THE COMPUTER'S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS :LUHOHVV$GDSWHULQD 1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Figure 3-2: Configure wireless computer NETGEAR, Inc. wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is case sensitive. You are now connected to the wireless router from the list...
... instructions in the wireless router. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! CONFIGURE THE COMPUTER'S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS :LUHOHVV$GDSWHULQD 1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Figure 3-2: Configure wireless computer NETGEAR, Inc. wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is case sensitive. You are now connected to the wireless router from the list...
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... an IP address automatically via DHCP. Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct. • LAN and wirelessly connected computers must be using . You must match exactly. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are now using the computer that you are some tips for correcting simple problems you to...
... an IP address automatically via DHCP. Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct. • LAN and wirelessly connected computers must be using . You must match exactly. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are now using the computer that you are some tips for correcting simple problems you to...
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... time a browser is restored when you use the factory reset button. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router The table below describes how you access the wireless router, depending on any PC connected to the router will automatically display the router's Configuration Assistant Welcome page rather than the browser's home page. Connect...
... time a browser is restored when you use the factory reset button. Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router The table below describes how you access the wireless router, depending on any PC connected to the router will automatically display the router's Configuration Assistant Welcome page rather than the browser's home page. Connect...
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Reference Manual for the router password, both in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. To change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 6-9. Figure 3-4: Login window Once... you may use to log in below. 3-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Log On to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in lower case letters. ...
Reference Manual for the router password, both in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. To change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 6-9. Figure 3-4: Login window Once... you may use to log in below. 3-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet 202-10072-01, March 2005 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Log On to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in lower case letters. ...
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Connecting the Router to view support information or the documentation for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 3-5: Login result: WPN824 home page The browser will then display the WPN824 settings home page. Reference Manual for the wireless router. When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to the Internet 3-7 202-10072-01, March 2005
Connecting the Router to view support information or the documentation for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 3-5: Login result: WPN824 home page The browser will then display the WPN824 settings home page. Reference Manual for the wireless router. When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to the Internet 3-7 202-10072-01, March 2005