NETGEAR WPN824EXT This screen shows the following settings, Wireless Range Extender Status Fields

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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.

 

 

 

IP Settings

These are the current settings that you configured in the Basic 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

 

 

default IP address of the extender is 192.168.1.250. If no address is

 

 

shown, or is 0.0.0.0, the extender cannot connect to the Internet.

 

IP Subnet Mask

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 Gateway

The assigned default gateway address (the local network address) that

 

 

the extender is connected to. If it is 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

The wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the

 

(SSID)

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

Indicates the extender communication mode: 802.11g and 802.11b,

 

 

802.11g only, 802.11b only, 108 Mbps only, or Auto 108 Mbps.

 

Security Options

This is the security type you configured.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Setup and Maintenance

v1.0, April 2008

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Contents RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT Technical Support and Documentation TrademarksStatement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to UserFCC Guidelines for Human Exposure FCC Declaration Of ConformityFCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions Product and Publication Details WPN824EXTContents Appendix a Technical Specifications About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print This ManualRevision History Xii About This Manual Key Features Chapter Introduction802.11g Wireless Networking Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines Compatible and Related Netgear ProductsV1.0, April Logging Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login V1.0, April About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu WiFi Range Extender Main MenuWiFi Range Extender Main Menu V1.0, April Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Enhancing the Security of Your NetworkRange Up to 300 foot radius Wireless Settings Record Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity If WPA-PSK authentication is usedV1.0, April Selecting a Wireless Security Option Wireless Security Options Security Type Description NoneConfiguring Advanced Wireless Settings V1.0, April V1.0, April V1.0, April Chapter Setup and Maintenance Basic SettingsSetup and Maintenance Wireless Settings Wireless Extender Status This screen shows the following settings Wireless Range Extender Status FieldsWireless Range Extender Statistics Fields Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields Wireless Range Extender Connection Status Fields Attached DevicesBackup Settings Set Password Firmware Update TipsV1.0, April V1.0, April Chapter Advanced Settings and Features Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating FunctionAdvanced Settings and Features AP2 V1.0, April NTP Client QoS Setup Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications QoS for Applications and Online GamingV1.0, April QoS for a Router LAN Port Click Add Priority RuleQoS for a MAC Address Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy V1.0, April Appendix a Technical Specifications Default Configuration SettingsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility Feature Default Setting Electromagnetic Emissions Restoring the Default User Name and Password To restore the factory default configuration settingsAppendix B Related Documents Document LinkV1.0, April Index NumericsIndex-2