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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.

Warning: Do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the 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.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.

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Contents RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT Technical Support and Documentation TrademarksStatement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterEurope EU Declaration of Conformity Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementRegulatory Compliance Information FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to UserFCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC Declaration Of Conformity 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 Range Up to 300 foot radius Implementing Appropriate Wireless SecurityEnhancing the Security of Your Network 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