NETGEAR WPN824EXT manual Firmware Update, Tips

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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 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.

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The following options are available:

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.

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Setup and Maintenance

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Contents RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT Statement of Conditions Technical Support and DocumentationTrademarks 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