NETGEAR WPN824EXT manual Chapter Advanced Settings and Features

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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

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 options for wireless security to none or WEP. For more information about wireless security, see Chapter 2, “Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security.”

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Contents RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT Trademarks Technical Support and DocumentationStatement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Regulatory Compliance InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity FCC Information to User FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesFCC Guidelines for Human Exposure FCC Declaration Of ConformityFCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions WPN824EXT Product and Publication DetailsContents Appendix a Technical Specifications Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualHow to Print This Manual How to Use This ManualRevision History Xii About This Manual Chapter Introduction Key Features802.11g Wireless Networking Compatible and Related Netgear Products Performance, Placement, and Range GuidelinesV1.0, April Logging Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login V1.0, April WiFi Range Extender Main Menu About the 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 If WPA-PSK authentication is used Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless ConnectivityV1.0, April Selecting a Wireless Security Option Security Type Description None Wireless Security OptionsConfiguring Advanced Wireless Settings V1.0, April V1.0, April V1.0, April Basic Settings Chapter Setup and MaintenanceSetup and Maintenance Wireless Settings Wireless Extender Status Wireless Range Extender Status Fields This screen shows the following settingsWireless Range Extender Statistics Fields Wireless Range Extender Statistics Fields Attached Devices Wireless Range Extender Connection Status FieldsBackup Settings Set Password Tips Firmware UpdateV1.0, April V1.0, April Advanced Wireless Settings Wireless Repeating Function Chapter Advanced Settings and FeaturesAdvanced Settings and Features AP2 V1.0, April NTP Client QoS Setup QoS for Applications and Online Gaming Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsV1.0, April Click Add Priority Rule QoS for a Router LAN PortQoS for a MAC Address Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy V1.0, April Default Configuration Settings Appendix a Technical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility Feature Default Setting Electromagnetic Emissions To restore the factory default configuration settings Restoring the Default User Name and PasswordDocument Link Appendix B Related DocumentsV1.0, April Numerics IndexIndex-2