Netgear WPN824EXT- - Manuals

Page 2 - ii; Technical Support and Documentation; Trademarks

ii v1.0, April 2008 © 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support and Documentation Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. When you register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register , we can provide you with faster expert technical suppor...

Page 3 - iii; Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

v1.0, April 2008 iii Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data ...

Page 4 - iv; FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States; FCC Information to User

v1.0, April 2008 iv FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications a...

Page 5 - FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions; RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT

v1.0, April 2008 v FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be c...

Page 6 - Product and Publication Details; Home or Business Product:; Publication Part Number:

v1.0, April 2008 vi Product and Publication Details Model Number: WPN824EXT Publication Date: April 2008 Product Family: Wireless Range Extender Product Name: RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10310-02 Publication Ver...

Page 7 - vii; Contents; About This Manual

vii v1.0, April 2008 Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ....................................................................................ixHow to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... xHow to Pri...

Page 8 - Index

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual viii Contents v1.0, April 2008 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................................ 3-3Wireless Extender Status ..................................................................

Page 9 - ix; The; Typographical Conventions; Bold

ix v1.0, April 2008 About This Manual The NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual provides information for configuring the features of the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the setup ma...

Page 10 - Scope; Appendix B, “Related Documents; How to Use This Manual; Printing a page from HTML

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual x About This Manual v1.0, April 2008 • Scope . This manual is written for the WiFi Range Extender according to these specifications: For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website i...

Page 11 - Revision History; Part Number

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual About This Manual xi v1.0, April 2008 • Printing from PDF . Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for you to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com . – Printin...

Page 13 - Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR; Key Features; “Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink”

1-1 v1.0, April 2008 Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. The WiFi range extender provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a gateway/router). Key Feature...

Page 14 - WEP keys that can be generated manually or by passphrase.; Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink; The WiFi range extender incorporates Auto Uplink; technology. The Ethernet port automatically

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 1-2 Introduction v1.0, April 2008 For example, if you carry your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax automatically senses the change and selects from multiple possible antenna configurations to deliver you the fastest, clearest conn...

Page 15 - Wireless Repeater Capability; “Wireless Repeating Function” on page 4-1; Automatic Firmware Updates; “Using Automatic Firmware Update upon; Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Introduction 1-3 v1.0, April 2008 Wireless Repeater Capability The WiFi range extender is configurable as a base or repeater station in order to extend range. This allows you to use it with wireless access points (APs) to build large bridged wireles...

Page 16 - For best results, place your WiFi range extender:

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 1-4 Introduction v1.0, April 2008 For best results, place your WiFi range extender: • Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate. • In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line...

Page 17 - Logging In; admin

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Introduction 1-5 v1.0, April 2008 Logging In To access the extender using its login name and password: 1. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. A login window similar to...

Page 18 - Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login; “Firmware Update” on page 3-11; Yes

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 1-6 Introduction v1.0, April 2008 Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears when you log in in unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. For information abou...

Page 19 - The thank you window also displays.

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Introduction 1-7 v1.0, April 2008 The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware. The thank you window also displays. If no new firmware is available, the following message appears. Warning: Do not try to go online, turn off the ...

Page 20 - About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu; When you log in to the WiFi range extender, the main menu displays.; Table 1-1. WiFi Range Extender Main Menu; WiFi Range Extender Main Menu

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 1-8 Introduction v1.0, April 2008 About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu When you log in to the WiFi range extender, the main menu displays. To find information about the selections on the main menu, see the following topics in this manual: Figure ...

Page 23 - Enhancing the Security of Your Network; Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.; Restrict access based on MAC address; . You can restrict access to only trusted computers so; Wireless Data; Range: Up to 300 foot radius; Open; MAC Access List

2-1 v1.0, April 2008 Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WiFi range exte...

Page 24 - . If you disable broadcast of the; Wireless Settings Record; is

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 2-2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security v1.0, April 2008 • Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name (SSID) . If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless net...

Page 25 - Manual method; are not; If WPA-PSK authentication is used; are; Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity; Log in to the WiFi range extender (see

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-3 v1.0, April 2008 • Manual method . These values are not case-sensitive. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of 0–9 or a–f). For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. Key 1: ________________...

Page 26 - Select; Wireless Settings; in the main menu of the WiFi range extender. The Wireless Settings; Wireless; SSID is

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 2-4 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security v1.0, April 2008 2. Select Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WiFi range extender. The Wireless Settings screen displays. 3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID...

Page 27 - “Configuring Advanced Wireless; Selecting a Wireless Security Option; “Logging In” on page 1-5

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-5 v1.0, April 2008 6. Set the operating mode. Select the wireless operating mode you want. The default is Auto 108 Mbps . You can change this to b only , g only , or 802.11b/g mixed . 7. For initial confi...

Page 28 - Click; Apply; to return to the original settings.

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 2-6 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security v1.0, April 2008 4. Click Apply , or click Cancel to return to the original settings. Table 2-1. Wireless Security Options Security Type Description None No wireless security. Recommended only for troub...

Page 29 - Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-7 v1.0, April 2008 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings To configure the advanced wireless settings of your WiFi range extender: 1. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced on the main menu. The Advanced...

Page 31 - Add

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-9 v1.0, April 2008 4. Use the Add , Edit , and Delete buttons to add wireless computers to the list. The Wireless Card Entry screen displays. . Do one of the following: • If a wireless computer appears in...

Page 33 - Basic Settings; under Setup in the main menu. The Basic Settings screen displays.; Internet IP Address; “Preparing Your Network”

3-1 v1.0, April 2008 Chapter 3 Setup and Maintenance This chapter describes the features you can configure or view under Setup and Maintenance in the main menu of your WiFi range extender. Basic Settings Select Basic Settings under Setup in the main menu. The Basic Settings screen displays. • Intern...

Page 35 - Chapter 2, “Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security”

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Setup and Maintenance 3-3 v1.0, April 2008 Wireless Settings Wireless Extender Status The Wireless Extender Status screen provides status and usage information. Select Wireless Extender Status under Maintenance in the main menu. The Wireless Extende...

Page 36 - This screen shows the following settings:; Table 3-1. Wireless Range Extender Status Fields; Field

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 3-4 Setup and Maintenance v1.0, April 2008 This screen shows the following settings: Table 3-1. Wireless Range Extender Status Fields Field Description Firmware Version This is the version of the current software the extender is using. This will cha...

Page 37 - Show Statistics; Table 3-2. Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Setup and Maintenance 3-5 v1.0, April 2008 Click Show Statistics to display performance statistics such as the number of packets sent and number of packets received for each port. The Statistics screen displays. This screen shows the following setti...

Page 38 - Connection Status; to display status. The Connection Status screen displays.; Stop

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 3-6 Setup and Maintenance v1.0, April 2008 Click Connection Status to display status. The Connection Status screen displays. Tx B/s The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the Internet and local ports. Rx B/s The current reception (inb...

Page 39 - Attached Devices; under Maintenance in the main menu.; Refresh; Table 3-3. Wireless Range Extender Connection Status Fields; rediscovers the devices.

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Setup and Maintenance 3-7 v1.0, April 2008 This screen shows the following settings: Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the WiFi range extender has discovered on the local network. Select Attached De...

Page 40 - Backup Settings

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 3-8 Setup and Maintenance v1.0, April 2008 Backup Settings The configuration settings of the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT are stored within the extender in a configuration file. The Backup Settings screen allows you to back up (save) this ...

Page 41 - , the LAN IP address is; Set Password

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Setup and Maintenance 3-9 v1.0, April 2008 • Erase . Sometimes you might want to restore the extender to original default settings. You can do so by using the Erase function, which restores all factory settings. After an erase, the extender’s user n...

Page 42 - Firmware Update; under Maintenance in the main menu. The; Check for New Version from the Internet; . The WiFi range extender checks the NETGEAR; Check; “Backup Settings” on page 3-8

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 3-10 Setup and Maintenance v1.0, April 2008 : To change the password, first enter the current password, then enter the new password twice. Click Apply . Firmware Update The Firmware Update screen allows you to manage firmware updates after you have ...

Page 44 - Browse

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 3-12 Setup and Maintenance v1.0, April 2008 h. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in .img or .chk). i. Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to the extender....

Page 45 - Advanced Wireless Settings; wireless security. See

4-1 v1.0, April 2008 Chapter 4 Advanced Settings and Features This chapter describes the features you can configure or view under Advanced in the main menu of your WiFi range extender. Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Function The WiFi range extender can be used with wireless access poi...

Page 46 - Wireless Repeating Function; under Advanced in the main menu. The Wireless Repeating

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 4-2 Advanced Settings and Features v1.0, April 2008 Select Wireless Repeating Function under Advanced in the main menu. The Wireless Repeating Function screen displays. The RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT supports two modes of the Wireless Re...

Page 47 - “Disable Wireless Client Association” not selected.; In addition to performing wireless; “Disable Wireless Client Association” selected; . The extender will communicate wirelessly

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Advanced Settings and Features 4-3 v1.0, April 2008 • “Disable Wireless Client Association” not selected. In addition to performing wireless repeating with remote APs, the extender will act as an AP to connect local wireless computers. • “Disable Wi...

Page 48 - Get Dynamically From ISP Gateway

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 4-4 Advanced Settings and Features v1.0, April 2008 • If you are using DHCP, the Get Dynamically From ISP Gateway radio button in the Internet IP Address section of the Basic Settings screen should be selected for all AP devices in the IP Address So...

Page 49 - NTP Client; under Advanced in the main menu. The NTP Client screen displays.

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Advanced Settings and Features 4-5 v1.0, April 2008 NTP Client The WiFi range extender uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet, using the NTP Client screen. Se...

Page 50 - QoS Setup; under Advanced in

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 4-6 Advanced Settings and Features v1.0, April 2008 QoS Setup QoS is an advanced feature that you can use to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The WiFi range extender can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the I...

Page 51 - Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications; Enable WMM; Configuring QoS for Internet Access; QoS for Applications and Online Gaming

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Advanced Settings and Features 4-7 v1.0, April 2008 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The WiFi range extender supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless li...

Page 53 - QoS for a Router LAN Port

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Advanced Settings and Features 4-9 v1.0, April 2008 5. From the Priority drop-down list, select the priority that this traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low , Normal , High...

Page 54 - QoS for a MAC Address

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 4-10 Advanced Settings and Features v1.0, April 2008 QoS for a MAC Address To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address: 1. Open the QoS Setup screen, shown in Figure 4-4 on page 4-6 . 2. Click Add Priority Rule . 3. From the Prior...

Page 55 - Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Advanced Settings and Features 4-11 v1.0, April 2008 Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy To edit or delete an existing QoS policy: 1. Open the QoS Setup screen, shown in Figure 4-4 on page 4-6 . 2. Select the radio button next to the QoS poli...

Page 57 - Technical Specifications; Appendix A; Default Configuration Settings; Table A-1. WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings

Technical Specifications A-1 v1.0, April 2008 Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. Table A-1. WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings ...

Page 60 - Restoring the Default User Name and Password; the password to; To restore the factory default configuration settings:

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual A-4 Technical Specifications v1.0, April 2008 Restoring the Default User Name and Password You can restore the factory default configuration settings to reset the extender’s user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to 192.168...

Page 61 - Related Documents; Appendix B; Document

Related Documents B-1 v1.0, April 2008 Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities http://docum...

Page 63 - Numerics

Index-1 v1.0, April 2008 Index Numerics 802.11g wireless networking 1-2 A attached devices 3-7 Auto Uplink 1-2 B backup settings 3-8 C client, NTP 4-5 compatible NETGEAR Products 1-3 configuration, erasing 3-9 , A-4 connection status 3-6 connectivity status 2-3 D daylight savings time 4-5 defaults, ...

Page 64 - RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual

RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Index-2 v1.0, April 2008 applications, online gaming 4-7 editing, deleting a QoS policy 4-11 Internet access 4-7 LAN port priority rules 4-9 MAC address 4-10 router LAN port 4-9 setup 4-6 wireless multimedia applications 4-7 R RangeMax™ Multi-In, Mu...