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Netgear WPN824EXT- User's Manual

1. Note To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address you must use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the extender See Restoring the Default User Name and Set Password The Set Password screen allows you to change the default password for the WiFi range extender password to a more secure password For more information about logging in and the default settings see Logging In on page 1 5 and Restoring the Default User Name and Password on page A 4 Select Set Password under Maintenance in the main menu The Set Password screen displays Set Password Aepir canoer Figure 3 7 Setup and Maintenance v1 0 April 2008 3 9 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual v Tips e An ideal very secure password should contain no dictionary words from any language and should be a mixture of letters both upper and lower case numbers and symbols Your password can be up to 30 characters Before changing the router password use the router backup utility see Backup Settings on page 3 8 to save your configuration settings If after changing the password you forget the new password you assigned you have to reset the router back to the factory defaults to be able to log in using the default password of password This means you have to restore all the router configuration settings If
2. If you later change the user name and password from the defaults use what you have set up gt Note The extender user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection Introduction 1 5 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 about checking for new firmware through the main menu see Firmware Update on page 3 11 Figure 1 3 1 Allow the update feature to check for firmware updates more recent than the firmware currently installed in your WiFi range extender If the update feature discovers a newer version of software you are asked if you want to upgrade to the new software Firmware Upgrade Assistant A New Firmware Version is Found Do You Want to Upgrade to the New Version Now Current Version V102 1 10RC4 New Version V103 1 1 1 Gs s Figure 1 4 2 To download and install a newer version click Yes 1 6 Introduction v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware N Warning Do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything e
3. The WiFi range extender can be used with wireless access points APs to build large bridged wireless networks using the Wireless Repeating Function screen Warning If you use the Wireless Repeating function be aware that this limits your A options for wireless security to none or WEP For more information about wireless security see Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 4 1 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Select Wireless Repeating Function under Advanced in the main menu The Wireless Repeating Function screen displays Wireless Repeating Function C Enable Wireless Repeating Function Wireless MAC of this Extender 00 18 2F AF EC 11 Wireless Repeater Repeater IP Address Disable Wireless Chent Association Base Station MAC Address Wireless Base Station Disable Wireless Chent Association Repeater MAC Address 1 Repeater MAC Address 2 Repeater MAC Address 3 Repeater MAC Address 4 Apply Cancel Figure 4 1 The RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT supports two modes of the Wireless Repeating function Both Enable Wireless Repeating Function and Wireless Repeater are selected In Wireless Repeater mode the WiFi range extender sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to a remote AP To configure this mode you must know the MAC address of the remote parent AP Both Enable Wireless Repeating Funct
4. If this option is selected the default the extender checks the NETGEAR database for a newer firmware image file every time you log in To disable this feature clear the check box Locate and select the Update file from your hard disk Use this field and the Browse and Update buttons to manually check for new firmware To manually check and upload new firmware use the following steps Note You cannot perform the following steps from a computer connected to the extender through a wireless link You must use a computer connected to the extender through an Ethernet cable and your Web browser must support HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later or Netscape Navigator 4 78 or later Log in to the WiFi range extender b Select Wireless Extender Status under Management in the main menu When the Wireless Extender Status screen displays note the version number of your extender firmware c Goto Attp www NETGEAR com support and select Downloads from the menu bar d From the Product Selection drop down list select WPN824EXT The Product Support page for your extender displays e Under Downloads check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your Wireless Extender Status screen f Ifthe version on the NETGEAR website is more recent click the version number Then click Right click and Save to Download and save the file to a location on your hard di
5. From ISP Gateway Select Use These DNS Servers and enter the IP address of your ISP s primary DNS server If a secondary DNS server address is available enter it also e Test To test for a successful Internet connection click Test If you do not connect Review the settings and make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly Check that your ISP is working correctly Contact your ISP to verify the configuration information Review troubleshooting in the setup manual the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual available on the Resource CD Contact NETGEAR Technical Support To save your settings click Apply or click Cancel to return to the original settings 3 2 Setup and Maintenance v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Wireless Settings Note The Wireless Settings options are described in the context of configuring wireless security See Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 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 Extender Status screen displays Wireless Extender Status Firmware Version V1 03 1 11RC4 Hardware Version 0 5 IP Settings MAC Address 00 18 2F AF EC 11 IP Address 10 1 3239 IP Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 D
6. Gateway The assigned default gateway address the local network address that the extender is connected to If itis assigned dynamically and no Internet connection exists this is blank or 0 0 0 0 Domain Name Server The Domain Name Server addresses being used by the extender A Domain Name Server translates human language URLs such as http www netgear com into IP addresses DHCP Client If disabled the extender is configured to use a fixed IP address If enabled the extender is configured to obtain an IP address dynamically Wireless Settings These are the current settings that you configured in the Wireless Settings screen Wireless Network Name SSID The wireless network name SSID being used by the wireless port of the extender The default is NETGEAR EXT Country Region The geographic region where the extender being used It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the extender in some parts of the world Channel Identifies the channel of the wireless port being used Click the link to the online document Wireless Networking Basics in Appendix B for the frequencies used on each channel Operation Mode 802 11g only 802 11b only 108 Mbps only or Auto 108 Mbps Security Options Indicates the extender communication mode 802 11g and 802 11b This is the security type you configured Setup and Maintenance v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN8
7. NETGEAR products related to the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT are as follows e RangeMax Wireless USB 2 0 Adapter WPN111 e RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter WPN311 e RangeMax Wireless PC Card WPNS11 Performance Placement and Range Guidelines You should select the physical placement of your WiFi range extender to maximize the network speed The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the WiFi range extender The latency data throughput performance and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices Introduction 1 3 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Note Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the WiFi range extender For complete range and performance specifications see Appendix A Technical Specifications For best results place your WiFi range extender e Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate nan elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line of sight access even if through walls Away from sources of interference such as computers microwaves and 2 4 GHz cordless phones e Away from large metal surfaces The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary de
8. Setup Manual The RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT is easy to use and provides features that are described in the following sections e RangeMax Multi In Multi Out MIMO Technology 802 11g Wireless Networking e Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink e Wireless Repeater Capability e Quality of Service QoS e Automatic Firmware Updates RangeMax Multi In Multi Out MIMO Technology NETGEAR s RangeMax Multi In Multi Out MIMO technology provides 10 times more coverage than standard 802 11g alone by eliminating dead spots in the area of coverage where you use your wireless computers Your whole house or office suite now becomes a hot spot without requiring any range extenders repeaters or external antennas RangeMax maintains a high speed throughout your home not just when you are close to your WiFi range extender RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO Multi In Multi Out technology that uses seven internal antennas RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for these performance blockers 1 1 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 th
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10. application 5 Vonage IP Phone Highest Vonage IP Phone application 6 NetMeeting High NetMeeting application 7 AIM High AIM application 8 9 Counter Strike High On line gaming Counter Strike 10 Ages of Empires High On line gaming Age of Empires 11 Diablo Il High On line gaming Diablo Il 12 Everquest High On line gaming Everquest 13 Half Life High On line gaming Half Life 14 Quake 2 High On line gaming Quake 2 15 Quake 3 High On line gaming Quake 3 o Unreal Tourment High On line gaming Unreal Tourment E Warcraft High On line gaming Warcraft ajo ojo 5 o o oO o oa o oO o O o O O O 18 Return to Castle Wolfenstein High On line gaming Return to Castle Wolfenstein Figure 4 4 4 6 Advanced Settings and Features v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 link WMM QoS is a feature that provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories voice video best effort and background For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS WMM must be enabled for both the WiFi range extender and the client running the application Legacy applications that do not suppor
11. you ever have to reset the router back to the factory defaults you can restore your settings from the backup 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 installed your WiFi range extender Select Firmware Update under Maintenance in the main menu The Firmware Update screen displays Firmware Update Check for New Version from the internet Check v Check for New Version Upon Log in Locate and select the Update file from your hard disk Update Cancel Figure 3 8 The following options are available e Check for New Version from the Internet The WiFi range extender checks the NETGEAR database for a newer firmware image file and compares it to your currently installed version To force the extender to check for a newer version click Check 3 10 Setup and Maintenance v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Jfanew version is found you are asked about upgrading Click Yes to update your firmware else to the extender while the update is in progress as indicated by the messages that display j Warning Do not turn off the extender shut down the computer or do anything Ifno new firmware version is available the message No New Firmware Version Available displays e Check for New Version Upon Login
12. 24EXT User Manual Table 3 1 Wireless Range Extender Status Fields continued Field Description Wireless AP Indicates whether the wireless interface is enabled If not enabled the Wireless status light on the front panel is off Broadcast Name Indicates if the extender is broadcasting its SSID 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 System Up Time 19 Port Status TxPhts RaPi Collisices Tx 8 Rx Bi Poll merval 5 t Set teterval Stop Figure 3 3 This screen shows the following settings Table 3 2 Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields Field Description System Up Time The amount of time since the extender was last restarted Port The statistics for the Internet and local ports For each port the screen displays the following information Status The link status of the port TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear Collisions The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear Setup and Maintenance 3 5 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table 3 2 Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields continued Field Description Tx B s
13. 3 Enable or fill in the following fields as appropriate Enable Wireless Extender Radio If selected attached wireless clients will be able to access the Internet If not selected attached wireless clients will not be able to access the Internet The Wireless status light on the front of the wireless extender will also display the current status of the WiFi range extender on off to let you know if it is disabled or enabled Enable SSID Broadcast If selected the WiFi range extender s SSID will broadcast its name SSID to all attached wireless clients Attached wireless clients that have no SSID or a null value can then adopt the correct SSID for connections to the extender If you disable broadcast of the SSID only devices that have the correct SSID can connect Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP CTS RTS Threshold 1 2347 This setting is reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only For best performance leave this at the default setting 2347 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 2 7 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 3 Fragmentation Length 256 2346 The maximum packet size used for fragmentation Packets larger than the size entered in this field will be fragmented The Fragment Threshold value must be larger than the RTS Threshold value For best performance leave this
14. ID Name NETGEAR EXT Security Disabled Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Autoa Power Adapter Country Region United States in the U S otherwise varies by region RF Channel Auto Operating Mode 802 11 g b Data Rate Best Output Power Full Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols TCP IP DHCP North America United Kingdom Australia 120V 60 Hz input 240V 50 Hz input Europe 230V 50 Hz input Japan 100V 50 60 Hz input All regions output 12 V DC 1A output 22W maximum Physical Specifications Dimensions 28x 175x119 mm 1 1 x 6 89 x 4 68 in Weight 0 3kg 0 66 Ib Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Technical Specifications v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table A 1 WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings continued Feature Default Setting Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55 022 CISPR 22 Class B C Tick N10947 Interface Specifications LAN 10BASE T or 100BASE Tx RJ 45 Internet 10BASE T or 100BASE Tx RJ 45 Wireless Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802 11 standard Actual throughput will vary Network conditions and e
15. Incorrect settings might unexpectedly disable the WiFi range extender Select Basic Settings under Setup in the main menu The Basic Settings screen displays Basic Settings internet IP Address Get Dynamic sity From ISP Gateway Domain Name Server ONS Address Get Automabcaly From ISP Gateway Apply Cancel Test Figure 3 1 Internet IP Address The WiFi range extender is shipped preconfigured to automatically request an IP address through a DHCP server from your service provider For more help see Preparing Your Network in Appendix B Related Documents To configure the Internet IP address do one of the following 3 1 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual To allow your ISP to assign an IP address for the WiFi range extender select Get Dynamically From ISP Gateway To enter a permanent fixed static IP address for the WiFi range extender select Use Static IP Address and enter the IP address subnet mask and default gateway Domain Name Server DNS Address If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the WiFi range extender during login you should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses To configure the Domain Name Server DNS address do one of the following To allow your WiFi range extender to get ISP to assign an IP address for the WiFi range extender select Get Automatically
16. R reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer Itis hereby certified that the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 199 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Bestatigung des Herstellers Importeurs Es wird hiermit best tigt dab das RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT gem der im BMPT AmtsbIVfg 243 1991 und Vfg 46 1992 aufgef hrten Bestimmungen entst rt ist Das vorschriftsmaBige Betreiben einiger Ger te z B Testsender kann jedoch gewissen Beschr nkungen unterliegen Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung Das Bundesamt f r Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet da dieses Ger t auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt die Serie auf die Erf llung der Vorschriften hin zu be
17. Range Extender Main Menu Topic in Manual Setup Basic Settings Basic Settings on page 3 1 Wireless Settings Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Maintenance Wireless Extender Status Wireless Extender Status on page 3 3 Attached Devices Attached Devices on page 3 7 Backup Settings Backup Settings on page 3 8 Set Password Set Password on page 3 9 Firmware Update Firmware Update on page 3 11 1 8 Introduction v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table 1 1 WiFi Range Extender Main Menu continued WiFi Range Extender Main Menu Topic in Manual Advanced Wireless Settings Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Wireless Repeating Function on page 4 1 Wireless Repeating Function NTP Client NTP Client on page 4 5 QoS Setup QoS Setup on page 4 6 Web Support KnowledgeBase Technical Support and Documentation on page ii Documentation Technical Support and Documentation on page ii Introduction 1 9 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 1 10 Introduction 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 rang
18. RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA 202 10310 02 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 support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your Support information card E mail support netgear com North American NETGEAR website http www netgear com Setup documentation is available on the Resource CD on the support website and on the documentation website When the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT is connected to the Internet click the KnowledgeBase or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo ProSafe RangeMax and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Microsoft Windows Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEA
19. The current transmission outbound bandwidth used on the Internet and local ports Rx B s The current reception inbound bandwidth used on the Internet and local ports Up Time The amount of time since the extender was last restarted Poll Interval Specifies the intervals at which the statistics are updated in this window Click Stop to freeze the display Set Interval Enter a time and then click Set Interval to set the polling frequency Stop Click Stop to freeze the polling information Click Connection Status to display status The Connection Status screen displays P http www mywifiext net Wireless Access Poi x Connection Status IP Address 10 1 32 39 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 10 1 32 13 DHCP Server 10 1 16 DNS Server 10 1 16 10 1 17 Lease Obtained Wed Nov 7 10 46 22 2007 Lease Expires Thu Nov 8 10 46 22 2007 Close Window Figure 3 4 3 6 Setup and Maintenance v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual This screen shows the following settings Table 3 3 Wireless Range Extender Connection Status Fields Field Description IP Address The Internet IP address assigned to the extender Subnet Mask The Internet Subnet Mask assigned to the extender Default Gateway The Internet default gateway the extender communicates with DHCP Server The IP address of the DHCP server that provided the IP configurat
20. WPN824EXT s SSID channel or security settings you will lose your wireless connection when you click on Apply You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the WPN824EXT s new settings Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the WPN824EXT Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the WPN824EXT Selecting a Wireless Security Option To select a wireless security option 1 2 3 Log in to the WiFi range extender see Logging In on page 1 5 Select Wireless Settings in the main menu Select a security type If the information is required Passphrase Authentication Type Encryption Strength or Security Encryption WEP Key fields appear after you select a security type as described in Table 2 1 on page 2 6 Note For more information on wireless security click the link to the online document Wireless Networking Basics in Appendix B or the WiFi range extender help screens Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 2 5 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table 2 1 Wireless Security Options Security Type Description None No wireless security Recommended only for troubleshooting wireless connectivity WEP WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP of
21. a Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovensko NETGEAR Inc izjavlja da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi Slovenian relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES Slovensky NETGEAR Inc t mto vyhlasuje e Radiolan sp a z kladn po_iadavky a v etky Slovak pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Suomi NETGEAR Inc vakuuttaa t ten ett Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999 5 EY Finnish oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen Svenska H rmed intygar NETGEAR Inc att denna Radiolan st r verensst mmelse med de Swedish v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG slenska H r me l sir NETGEAR Inc yfir pv a Radiolan er samr mi vi grunnkr fur og a rar Icelandic kr fur sem ger ar eru tilskipun 1999 5 EC Norsk NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de Norwegian grunnleggende krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF 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 and approva ls v1 0 April 2008 FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncont
22. at the default setting 2346 Disable Advanced 108Mbps Features If this checkbox is selected the WiFi range extender will not perform data compression packet bursting and large frame support For the best performance leave this at the default setting Enable eXtended Range XR Feature This technology eXtended Range XR requires no additional configuration and provides significantly longer range over 802 11 by maintaining connectivity when signals encounter barriers For the best performance leave this check box selected the default setting Wireless Card Access List By default any wireless computer that is configured with the correct SSID will be allowed access to your wireless network For increased security you can restrict access to the wireless network to allow only specific computers based on their MAC addresses The Wireless Card Access Setup screen displays a list of wireless computers that are allowed to connect to the WiFi range extender based on their MAC addresses These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and WEP settings configured on the Wireless Settings screen to access the wireless network Click Apply to save your settings To turn access control on 1 Click Setup Access List The Wireless Card Access List screen displays ireless Card Access List Turn Access Control On Device Name Mac Address Aaa Een Delete ey Gomes Figure 2 4 2 Selectthe Turn Access Control On check b
23. ave a Copy of Current Settings Backup Restore Saved Setting from a File Browse Restore Revert to Factory Default Settings Erase Figure 3 6 The following options are available Restore Backup The Restore and Backup options in the Backup Settings screen allow you to save and retrieve a file containing your router s configuration settings by doing one of the following To save your settings click Backup Your browser extracts the configuration file from the router and prompts you for a location on your PC to store the file You can give the file a meaningful name at this time such as pacbell cfg To restore your settings from a saved configuration file enter the full path to the file on your PC or click Browse to browse to the file When you have located it click Restore to send the file to the extender The extender then reboots automatically A Warning Do not interrupt the reboot process 3 8 Setup and Maintenance v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 name is admin the password is password the LAN IP address is 192 168 1 250 and the extender s DHCP server is enabled To erase the configuration click the Erase button Password on page A 4
24. cted when you click Apply Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the WiFi range extender from a wired computer to make any further changes Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity Once you have established basic wireless connectivity you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs 1 Log in to the WiFi range extender see Logging In on page 1 5 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 2 3 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 2 Select Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WiFi range extender The Wireless Settings screen displays Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR EXT France Channel Frequency 06 Mode Auto 108 Mbps PSK AES WPA PSK TKIF WPA2 PSK AES Passphrase 1 t 8 83 characters Apply Cancel Figure 2 2 3 Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name SSID In the Wireless Network Name SSID field enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters The default SSID is NETGEAR EXT Note The SSID is case sensitive NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear Also the gt SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT If they do not match you will not get a wireless connection to the WPN824EXT 4 Setthe cou
25. e MAC Address C Pri MAC 59F408 Normal DELL 00 0D 56 59 F 4 08 MAC Address nna 4 H NEED EN UNE Device Name Priority Normal Add Edit Delete Refresh Apply Cancel Figure 4 8 If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List select it The information from the MAC Device List will be used to populate the policy name MAC Address and Device Name fields If the device does not appear in the MAC Device List click Refresh If it still does not appear you must complete these fields manually From the Priority drop down list select the priority that this device s traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet The options are Low Normal High and Highest Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen In the QoS Setup screen select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box Click Apply 4 10 Advanced Settings and Features v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 policy to be edited or deleted 3 Do either of the following e Click Delete to remove the QoS policy e Click Edit to edit the QoS policy Follow the instructions in the preceding sec
26. e extender provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter Enhancing the Security of Your Network Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs Wireless Data Security Options Range Up to 300 foot radius es La Open Easy but no security MAC Access List No data security WEP Security but vulnerable WPA or WPA PSK Very strong security Bo wc Figure 2 1 Note Indoors computers can connect over 802 11b g wireless networks at ranges of up to 300 feet Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network There are several ways you can enhance the secur ity of your wireless network Restrict access based on MAC address You can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WPN824EXT MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed 2 1 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wirel
27. e fastest clearest connection so that everyone can enjoy consistently high speed connections everywhere in your house with no drop outs and no dead spots RangeMax is also 100 percent compatible with your existing 802 11b g products for example 802 11b 802 11g Centrino and SuperG wireless clients and boosts their range and speed by up to 50 percent 802 11g Wireless Networking The WiFi range extender acts as an 802 11g wireless access point providing continuous high speed 108 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices The extender provides the folowing functions e 802 11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps e 802 11g wireless networking with the ability to operate in 802 11g only 802 11b only or 802 11g and b modes providing backwards compatibility with 802 11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802 11g devices e 64 bit and 128 bit WEP encryption security WEP keys that can be generated manually or by passphrase WPA PSK support Support for Wi Fi Protected Access WPA data encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre shared key e Wireless access that can be restricted by MAC address Wireless network name broadcast that can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name SSID can connect Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WiFi range extender can connect to a standard Ethernet netwo
28. efault Gateway 10 1 32 13 Domain Name Server 10 1 16 10 1 17 DHCP Client Enable Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR EXT Country Region France Channel 5 Operation Mode Auto 108 Mbps Security Options WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Wireless AP ON Broadcast Name ON Show Statistics Connection Status J Figure 3 2 Setup and Maintenance 3 3 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 change if you upgrade your extender Hardware Version This is the version of the physical device These are the current settings that you configured in the Basic Settings IP Settings Screen MAC Address The Media Access Control address the physical address being used by the Internet WAN port of the extender IP Address The IP address being used by the Internet port of the extender The IP Subnet Mask shown or is 0 0 0 0 the extender cannot connect to the Internet default IP address of the extender is 192 168 1 250 If no address is The IP subnet mask being used by the Internet WAN port of the extender For an explanation of subnet masks and subnet addressing click the link to the online document TCP IP Networking Basics in Appendix B Default
29. egory list select either Applications or Online Gaming In either case a list of predefined applications or games appears in the Applications drop down list 4 From the Applications drop down list you can select an existing item or you can scroll to the bottom of the list and select Add a New Application or Add a New Game a Ifyou chose to add a new entry the screen expands as shown QoS Priority rules Priority QoS Policy for Priority Category Applications Applications Add a new Application Priority Normal x Specified port range Connection Type l TCP UDP gt Starting Port 1 65535 Ending Port 1 65535 Apply Cancel Figure 4 6 b In the QoS Policy for field enter a descriptive name for the new application or game c Select the packet type either TCP or UDP or both TCP UDP and specify the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game 4 8 Advanced Settings and Features v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 and Highest Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen In the QoS Setup screen select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box Click Apply QoS for a Router LAN Port T
30. es et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE jii v1 0 April 2008 Italiano Italian Con la presente NETGEAR Inc dichiara che questo Radiolan conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latviski Ar o NETGEAR Inc deklare ka Radiolan atbilst Direktivas 1999 5 EK b tiskajam Latvian prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lietuviu Siuo NETGEAR Inc deklaruoja kad Sis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas Lithuanian 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de Dutch essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Malti Maltese Hawnhekk NETGEAR Inc jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Magyar Hungarian Alul rott NETGEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejezym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza ze Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostalymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portugu s NETGEAR Inc declara que este Radiolan est conforme com os requisitos essenciais Portuguese e outras disposi es d
31. ess sniffers WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP data encryption provides data security WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK data encryption provides strong data security WPA PSK blocks eavesdropping Because this is a new standard wireless device driver and software availability might be limited Wireless Settings Record Before customizing your wireless settings NETGEAR recommends that you print this section and record the following information If you are working with an existing wireless network the person who set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information Otherwise you will choose the settings for your wireless network Either way record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces below Wireless network name SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters The SSID is case sensitive The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the WiFi range extender In some configuration utilities such as in Windows XP the term wireless network name is used instead of SSID If WEP authentication is used Circle one Open System Shared Key or Auto Note If you select Shared Key the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key as well and are configured with the correct k
32. ey WEP encryption key size Choose one 64 bit or 128 bit Again the encryption key size must be the same for the wireless adapters and the WiFi range extender Data encryption WEP keys There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys Whichever method you use record the key values in the spaces below Passphrase method These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method 2 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 f WPA PSK authentication is used Passphrase These characters are case sensitive Enter a word or group of printable characters When you use WPA PSK the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA PSK as well and are configured with the correct passphrase Use the procedures described in this chapter to configure the WiFi range extender Store this information in a safe place Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Note If you use a wireless computer to configure WPA settings you will be disconne
33. fers the following options Open System With Open Network authentication and 64 or 128 bit WEP data encryption the WPN824EXT does perform data encryption but does not perform any authentication Anyone can join the network This setting provides very little practical wireless security Shared Key With Shared Key authentication a wireless device must know the WEP key in order to join the network Select the encryption strength 64 or 128 bit data encryption Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase field Manually entered keys are not case sensitive but passphrase characters are case sensitive Note Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation Automatic The WiFi range extender automatically detects whether Open System or Shared Key is used WPA PSK TKIP Wi Fi Protected Access with Pre Shared Key use WPA PSK standard encryption with TKIP encryption type WPA2 PSK AES Wi Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre Shared Key use WPA2 PSK standard encryption with the AES encryption type WPA Pre Shared Key does perform authentication WPA PSK uses TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol data encryption and WPA2 PSK uses AES Advanced Encryption Standard data encryption Both methods dynamically change the encryption keys making them nearly impossible to circumvent Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passwo
34. geMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT beyond initial configuration settings Initial configuration instructions can be found in the setup manual the Wireless Range Extender Manual You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills Conventions Formats and Scope The conventions formats and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs Typographical Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italic Emphasis books CDs Bold User input IP addresses GUI screen text Fixed Command prompt CLI text code italic URL links Formats This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources Warning Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual A Danger This is a safety warning Failure to take heed of this notice might result in personal injury or death Scope This manual is written for the WiFi Range Extender according to these specifications Product Version RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT Manual Publication Date April 2008 For more information about network Internet fi
35. ing your wireless security settings and restores the factory defaults When you log in after resetting the Smart Wizard configuration assistant prompts you to configure these settings To restore the factory default configuration settings 1 Usea sharp object such as a pen or a paper clip to press and hold the restore factory settings button located on the rear panel of the extender for about 20 seconds 2 Release the restore factory settings button and wait for the extender to reboot The factory default settings are restored so that you can access the extender from your Web browser using the factory defaults A 4 Technical Specifications 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 TCP IP Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary http documentation netgear com reference enu winzerocfg index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu wsdhcp index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu vpn index htm http documentation netgear com reference enu glossary index ht
36. ion and Wireless Base Station are selected In Wireless Base Station mode the WiFi range extender acts as the parent AP bridging traffic to and from the child repeater APs as well as handling wireless and wired local computers To configure this mode you must know the MAC addresses of the child repeater APs In either of these modes you can configure whether the extender or AP will communicate with local wireless computers by selecting or clearing the Disable Wireless Client Association check box 4 2 Advanced Settings and Features v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 Wireless Client Association selected The extender will communicate wirelessly only with other APs whose MAC addresses are listed in this screen The extender will not accept local wireless connections Communication with wire connected LAN devices is not disabled The following figure shows a wireless repeating scenario with the WiFi range extender in Wireless Base Station mode and with all APs supporting local wireless clients Wireless PC i associated with AP1 AP in Repeater mode 2 Wireless PC Associated with AP2 AP2 ON Internet PCs J AP1 A Cie AP in Repeater mode coe ee eee Modem Wireless Range Exte
37. ion addresses DNS Server The IP address of the DNS server that provided the network name to IP address translation Lease Obtained When the DHCP lease was obtained Lease Expires When the DHCP lease expires Renew Click Renew to renew the DHCP lease 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 Devices under Maintenance in the main menu The Attached Devices screen screen displays Attached Devices IP Address MAC Address Device Name 1 1013237 00 11437 CF 20 Refresh Figure 3 5 For each device the table shows the IP address Ethernet MAC address and device name 1f available To force the WiFi range extender to look for attached devices and update the table click Refresh Note If the WiFi range extender is restarted the table data is lost until the extender rediscovers the devices Setup and Maintenance 3 7 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 file to your computer restore it or reset it to the factory default settings Select Backup Settings under Maintenance in the main menu The Backup Settings screen displays Backup Settings S
38. k at the top left of any page e Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window e Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window Printing a PDF version of the complete manual Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page e Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window e Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window E Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can a save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature Revision History Part Number version Date Description Number 202 10310 02 1 0 April 2008 First publication About This Manual xi v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Xii About This Manual v1 0 April 2008 Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPNS24EXT The WiFi range extender provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device such as a gateway router Key Features Note For first time installation and basic troubleshooting of your WiFi range extender refer to the VETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender
39. lse to the extender until the extender finishes downloading Firmware Upgrade Assistant The Extender is Downloading the New Version Now Please Wait Figure 1 5 The thank you window also displays Do Not Display Thes Message Agan Close Window Figure 1 6 If no new firmware is available the following message appears Failure No New Firmware Version Available This page will automatically retum to the previous page in a few seconds Figure 1 7 Introduction 1 7 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu When you log in to the WiFi range extender the main menu displays EAR G SMARTWIZARD extender monger VE onder mode WPNA24EXT 6 KongeMax Wireless Ronge Ext Wireless Settings Basie Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Settings Wireless Network Name SSID NETGEAR_EXT Country Regon Frence iB Channel Frequency 06 2 Mode Auto 108 Mbps Firmware Update Security Type None wer Wireless Settings WPA PSK THIP WPA2 PSK AES amp WPAPSK TKIP PWPAZ PSK AES w Repeating NTP Client QoS Setup ord Knowledge Base a M S SS o Documentation Figure 1 8 To find information about the selections on the main menu see the following topics in this manual Table 1 1 WiFi Range Extender Main Menu WiFi
40. m Related Documents B 1 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual B 2 Related Documents v1 0 April 2008 Numerics 802 11g wireless networking 2 A attached devices 3 7 Auto Uplink 2 backup settings 3 8 C client NTP 4 5 compatible NETGEAR Products 3 configuration erasing 3 9 4 4 connection status 3 6 connectivity status 2 3 D daylight savings time 4 5 defaults restoring factory 3 9 Domain Name Server DNS address 3 2 E enabling Internet access 2 7 eXtended Range XR feature 2 8 F factory settings restoring 3 9 A 4 features 7 1 firmware update 1 3 1 6 3 11 Index fragmentation length 2 8 Internet access enabling 2 7 Quality of Service QoS 4 7 IP address 3 2 L LAN port priority rules 4 9 logging in 5 MAC address 4 10 MAC address restricting wireless access by 2 7 main menu 8 MIMO technology N Network Time Protocol NTP 4 5 NTP client 4 5 P passphrase 1 2 2 3 2 6 password 3 9 A 4 performance placement and range guidelines 3 port forwarding 4 6 4 8 4 9 4 10 product and publication details vi Q Quality of Service QoS 3 Index 1 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 wirele
41. nder WPN824EXT in Wireless Base Station mode AP3 Wireless PC associated with AP 3 Figure 4 2 In the scenario shown the following conditions must be met for all access points including the WiFi range extender e All AP devices must use the same SSID wireless channel authentication mode if any and encryption mode see information about WEP in Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security All APs must be on the same LAN IP subnet That is all the AP LAN IP addresses are in the same network All LAN devices wired and wireless PCs in Figure 4 2 must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the APs Advanced Settings and Features 4 3 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Ifyou 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 Source portion To set up the repeater configuration shown in Figure 4 2 1 Configure the operating mode of AP1 the WiFi range extender in Figure 4 2 as a wireless base station with the MAC addresses of AP2 and AP3 in the first two Repeater MAC Address fields 2 Configure the operating mode of AP2 and AP3 as wireless repeater with the MAC address of AP1 the WiFi range extender in the Base Station MAC Address field 3 Configure AP2 and AP3 to have a static IP address in their Re
42. ntry region Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate It might not be legal to operate the WiFi range extender in a country or region other than the one shown here See online help for more details To change the country region select from the drop down list The region selection feature might not be available in the localized version of the firmware that you have 5 Setthe channel frequency This field determines which operating frequency is used It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless network For more information about the wireless channel frequencies click the link to the online document Wireless Networking Basics in Appendix B 2 4 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 For initial configuration and test leave the security setting as set when you installed the WiFi range extender Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity you can configure the advanced wireless security functions as described in Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings on page 2 7 Click Apply to save your changes Note If you are configuring the WPN824EXT from a wireless computer and you change the
43. nvironmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Radio Data Rates 1 2 5 5 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2 4 2 5 Ghz Data Encoding 802 11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS 802 119 Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Maximum Computers Per Wireless Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated Network by each node Typically 30 70 nodes Operating Frequency Ranges 2 412 2 462 GHz US 2 457 2 462 GHz Spain 2 412 2 484 GHz Japan 2 457 2 472 GHz France 2 412 2 472 GHz Europe ETSI 802 11 Security 40 bit also called 64 bit and 128 bit WEP WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK a Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 specifications Actual throughput will vary Network con ditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network over head lower actual data throughput rate Technical Specifications A 3 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 1 250 This procedure erases your current configuration includ
44. o create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the router s LAN ports 1 Open the QoS Setup screen shown in Figure 4 4 on page 4 6 2 Click Add Priority Rule 3 From the Priority Category list select Ethernet LAN Port The QoS Priority Rules screen changes QoS Priority rules Priority QoS Policy for LAN Port 1 Priority Category Ethernet LAN Port LAN port 1 Priority Normal Apply Cancel Figure 4 7 4 From the LAN port list select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy 5 From the Priority drop down list select the priority that this port s traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet The options are Low Normal High and Highest 6 Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen 7 Inthe QoS Setup screen select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box 8 Click Apply Advanced Settings and Features 4 9 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual QoS for a MAC Address To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address 1 2 3 Open the QoS Setup screen shown in Figure 4 4 on page 4 6 Click Add Priority Rule From the Priority Category list select MAC Address The QoS Priority Rules screen changes QoS Priority rules Priority QoS Policy for Priority Category MAC Address x MAC Device List i QoS Policy Priority Device Nam
45. ormity in Languages of the European Community Cesky Czech NETGEAR Inc t mto prohlaSuje Ze tento Radiolan je ve shode se z kladn mi po adavky a dal mi pr slu n mi ustanoven mi smernice 1999 5 ES Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radiolan overholder Danish de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF Deutsch Hiermit erkl rt NETGEAR Inc dass sich das Ger t Radiolan in bereinstimmung mit German den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschl gigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet Eesti K esolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999 5 EU Estonian p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby NETGEAR Inc declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Espa ol Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc declara que el Radiolan cumple con los Spanish requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE EAAnvIKI ME THN lIAPOY2A NETGEAR Inc AHAONEI OTI Radiolan 2YMMOP ONETAI Greek MPO TI OYZIOAEIZ ATIAITHZEIZ KAI TIZ AOITIEX ZXETIKEZ AIATA EIZ TH OAHTIA 1999 5 EK Fran ais Par la pr sente NETGEAR Inc d clare que l appareil Radiolan est conforme aux French exigences essentiell
46. ox to restrict wireless computers by their MAC addresses 3 Click Apply to save your settings 2 8 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 4 Usethe Add Edit and Delete buttons to add wireless computers to the list The Wireless Card Entry screen displays wailable Wireless Cards Device Name Mae Address reless Card Entry Add Cancel Refresh Figure 2 5 Note If Turn Access Control On is enabled and the Access Control List is blank then no wireless computers can connect to your wireless network Do one of the following e Ifa wireless computer appears in the Available Wireless Cards list you can capture its MAC address and add it to your list e You can manually enter the information for the PC Note Refer to the online help for more information 5 Click Add to save changes and return to the Wireless Settings screen Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 2 9 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 2 10 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 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 A Warning The WiFi range extender is already configured with the optimum settings
47. peater IP Address fields 4 Verify connectivity across the LANs A computer on any wireless or wired LAN segment of the WiFi range extender should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other wireless or wired PC or server connected to any of the other APs In the scenario shown a WiFi range extender can also be used as one of the child APs Configure the WiFi range extender s Wireless Repeating Function settings as described for AP2 or AP3 Note If a WiFi range extender is used as a wireless repeater AP as shown in Figure 4 2 on page 4 3 you might need to change other configuration settings In particular pag y 8 g 8 you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater APs 4 4 Advanced Settings and Features v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 Select NTP Client under Advanced in the main menu The NTP Client screen displays NTP Client V Enable NTP client Time Zone for NETGEAR NTP Server Assignments GMT Greenwich Mean Time Dublin Edinburgh Lisbon London v V Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time Current time Monday 05 Now 2007 22 05 28 Apply Cancel Figure 4 3 To localize the time fo
48. pending on both your security settings and placement WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish Also WEP and WPA PSK encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer When used on a metallic surface MIMO units must be oriented vertically to ensure proper operation Figure 1 1 1 4 Introduction v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Logging In Note For first time installation and basic troubleshooting of your WiFi range gt extender refer to the setup manual the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual 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 the one shown in Figure 1 2 displays Connect to www mywifiext net Uo mess A The server www mywifiext net at NETGEAR_WPN824_EXT requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name i admin Password IDIIIIII E Remember my password Ca Cem Figure 1 2 2 When prompted enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender password both in lowercase letters For security reasons the extender has its own user name and password
49. r your log entries you must specify your time zone Enable NTP client The NTP client is enabled by default If you do not want the WiFi range extender to obtain the current time and date from an NTP server on the Internet clear the Enable NTP client check box and click Apply Time Zone Select your local time zone This setting is used for the blocking schedule and for time stamping log entries Automatically Adjust for Daylight Savings Time Select this check box if your region supports daylight savings time The WiFi range extender automatically adjusts the time at the start and end of the daylight savings time period Advanced Settings and Features 4 5 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 Internet connection To configure QoS use the QoS Setup screen Select QoS Setup under Advanced in the main menu The QoS Setup screen displays QoS Setup Enable WMM Wi Fi multi media Settings Turn internet Access QoS On Google Talk Highest Google Talk application QoS Policy Priority Description 1 MSN Messenger High MSN Messenger application 2 Skype Highest Skype application 3 Yahoo Messenger High Yahoo Messenger application 4 IP Phone Highest IP Phone
50. rd Phrase field These characters are case sensitive Note Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK Furthermore client software is required on the client Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 with WPA patch do include the client software that supports WPA However the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Mixed mode Allows clients using either WPA PSK TKIP or WPA2 PSK AES this provides the most reliable security and is easiest to implement but it might not be compatible with older adapters 4 Click Apply or click Cancel to return to the original settings Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings To configure the advanced wireless settings of your WiFi range extender 1 2 Select Wireless Settings under Advanced on the main menu The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Advanced Setting V Enable Wireless Extender Rado V Enable SSID Broadcast Preamble Type Auto Defaut CTS RTS Threshold 1 7347 2347 Fragmentention Length 256 2346 2346 108Mbps Settings C Disable Advanced 109Mbps Features Vi Enable eXtended Range XR Feature Wireless Card Access List Setup Access List Apply Cancel Figure 2
51. rewall and VPN technologies see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B Related Documents Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc website at http www netgear com support How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following e Buttons at a time gt _ and _ lt _ for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page e A button that displays the table of contents and a button that displays an index Double click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual A Fi button to access the full NETGEAR Inc online knowledge base for the product model Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters How to Print This Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following options according to your needs Printing a page from HTML Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic Select File gt Print from the browser menu to print the page contents About This Manual v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 Printing a PDF chapter Use the PDF of This Chapter lin
52. rference by one or more of the following methods Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that into which the radio receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE PY307300071 Modifications made to the product unless expressly approved by NETGEAR Inc could void the user s right to operate the equipment Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Canada ID 4054A 07300071 v1 0 April 2008 Product and Publication Details Model Number Publication Date Product Family Product Name Home or Business Product Language Publication Part Number Publication Version Number WPN824EXT April 2008 Wireless Range Extender RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT Home English 202 10310 02 1 0 vi v1 0 April 2008 Contents About This Manual Conventions Formats and SCOPE sniene ticae coe ndi aa aa ix How to Use This Manual 2 ccn
53. rk The LAN interface is autosensing and capable of full duplex or half duplex operation The WiFi range extender incorporates Auto Uplink technology The Ethernet port automatically senses whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a normal connection such as to a computer or an uplink connection such as to a switch or hub That port then configures itself to the correct configuration This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables as Auto Uplink accommodates either type of cable to make the right connection 1 2 Introduction v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 wireless networks For more information see Wireless Repeating Function on page 4 1 Quality of Service QoS Built in Quality of Service QoS ensures prioritization of Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP and gaming traffic For more information see QoS Setup on page 4 6 Automatic Firmware Updates The WiFi range extender is automatically updated with the latest router firmware during installation and at login For more information see Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login on page 1 6 and Firmware Update on page 3 11 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products
54. rolled 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 co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 declare under our sole responsibility that the model WPN824EXT Wireless Range Extender complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inte
55. rpr fen v1 0 April 2008 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 Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas When used near a radio or TV receiver it may become the cause of radio interference Read instructions for correct handling Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices Failure of the end user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end user by the applicable National regulatory authority NOTE This product s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options described in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product Europe EU Declaration of Conformity C 4 Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN300 328 EN301 489 17 EN60950 Europe Declaration of Conf
56. rtu nent e sett a ny ond a cc iain X HOW to Pint TAS D IRIURE Em x PROVISION PISTON siccus utei sac stunt shale du P dunacueaaisa tuaeaaanguadcadas A EA xi Chapter 1 Introduction lig UI TIL R T 1 1 RangeMax Multi In Multi Out MIMO Technology e 1 1 802 119 Wireless Networking ect haber reme RE ce EUR RUD acu e Hu a ce eR ab Dc ta DER IES 1 2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ee 1 2 Wireless Repeater Capability 2 5 2 2 9 apos rein PdpE iaae ainada anioe 1 3 G ality of Semice QOS t E 1 3 Automatic Firmware Updates 2 5 3 2 3 rrr tema csv raeddasssasdaceneens alassiiesaridesmesseceoarns 1 3 Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products ssssssssseseeeme 1 3 Performance Placement and Range Guidelines sssssssssssssssssss 1 3 eremo m 1 5 Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login sss eme 1 6 About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu sse een 1 8 Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Enhancing the Security of Your Network 5 iiic ci tete teet tasa net seas es ra pop DERE 2 1 Wireless Settings IRGCONG Mem Em 2 2 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity sseeeeee 2 3 Selecting a Wireless Security OptiOn ciis ciii teeb beso ot ttbb baa tete ease iet d eaa ti naid 2 5 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 12 211
57. sk g Login again to the WiFi range extender then select Firmware Update under Maintenance in the main menu Setup and Maintenance 3 11 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 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 The upload process takes several minutes When the software upload process is complete the extender restarts computer or do anything else to the extender until the extender finishes restarting When the Test light stops blinking wait a few seconds more before using the extender j Warning Do not try to go online turn off the extender shut down the j After the extender has restarted select Wireless Extender Status under Management in the main menu Check the firmware version to verify that your extender now has the new software installed 3 12 Setup and Maintenance 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 Note The Advanced Wireless Settings options are described in the context of configuring wireless security See Chapter 2 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Wireless Repeating Function
58. ss multimedia applications 4 7 R RangeMax Multi In Multi Out MIMO Technology 1 1 reference documents B restricting wireless access by MAC address 2 7 router LAN port 4 9 S security options 2 2 5 restricting wireless access by MAC address 2 7 WEP data encryption 2 2 2 6 WPA2 PSK AES Wi Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre Shared Key 2 6 WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Mixed Mode 2 6 WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key 2 2 2 6 settings advanced 2 7 4 1 backup 3 8 basic 3 3 3 default A password 3 9 A 4 restoring factory defaults 3 9 restoring factory settings 4 4 time zone 4 5 SSID 2 2 2 4 2 5 2 7 statistics 3 5 status 3 3 Support ii T testing wireless connectivity 2 3 time zone 4 5 time stamping 4 5 U updating firmware 1 3 1 6 3 11 W WEP data encryption 2 2 2 6 wireless card access list 2 8 multimedia applications 4 7 operating mode 2 5 repeater capability 1 3 4 1 security 2 1 WPA2 PSK AES Wi Fi Protected Access version 2 with Pre Shared Key 2 6 WPA PSK TKIP WPA2 PSK AES Mixed Mode 2 6 WPA PSK Password Phrase 2 6 WPA PSK Wi Fi Protected Access Pre Shared Key 2 2 2 6 Index 2 v1 0 April 2008
59. t WMM and applications that do not require QoS are assigned to the best effort category which receives a lower priority than voice and video WMM Qos is enabled by default You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen shown in Figure 4 4 on page 4 6 by clearing the Enable WMM checkbox and clicking Apply Configuring QoS for Internet Access You can give prioritized Internet access to Traffic for specific applications Traffic for specific online games e Traffic on individual Ethernet LAN ports of the router Traffic from a specific device by MAC address To specify prioritization of traffic you must create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen For convenience the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling QoS for Applications and Online Gaming To create a QoS policy for applications and online games 1 Select QoS Setup under Advanced in the main menu The QoS Setup screen displays shown in Figure 4 4 on page 4 6 Advanced Settings and Features 4 7 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 2 Click Add Priority Rule The QoS Priority Rules screen displays QoS Priority rules Priority QoS Policy for MSN Messenger Priority Category Applications J Applications l MSN Messenger J Priority Normal Apply Cancel Figure 4 5 3 Inthe Priority Cat
60. tions to change the policy settings 4 Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes Advanced Settings and Features 4 11 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual 4 12 Advanced Settings and Features 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 Feature Default Setting Smart Wizard Enabled Extender Login Extender Login URL http www mywifiext net or http Awww mywifiext com Login Name case sensitive printed on admin product label Login Password case sensitive printed password on product label Internet Connection MAC Address Use default hardware address Local Network Extender LAN IP address printed on 192 168 1 250 product label also known as modem router IP address Extender Subnet 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enabled Time Zone GMT Greenwich Mean Time Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Enabled Time Technical Specifications A 1 v1 0 April 2008 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual Table A 1 WiFi Range Extender Default Configuration Settings continued Feature Default Setting Wireless Wireless Communication Enabled SS

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