NETGEAR 208-10541-01 manual Two Setup Methods Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup

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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual

Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup

You have two methods available for setting up your wireless router:

•Smart Wizard Setup.This option is the easiest. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that steps you perform have been successfully completed. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows.

•Manual Setup. This option is best if you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing wireless router, or are technically knowledgeable. Follow the instructions in this manual to set up your wireless router.

Use the setup option that best suites you.

Smart Wizard Setup

The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to complete.

1.Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you are using on your PC. Accept the language option, or change to a different language.

If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Be sure to double-click the Autorun file that begins with an upper-case A.

2.When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to start the Smart Wizard. Follow the wizard instructions.

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Contents RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, IncTrademarks Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Unpacking Your New RouterRangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Router Front Panel Function Activity DescriptionRouter Back Panel Top Panel Bottom LabelWhat You Need Before You Begin Updating Your Router FirmwareTwo Setup Methods Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup Smart Wizard SetupManual Setup Connecting Your Wireless RouterRangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Http//192.168.1.1 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation To update your router firmware To manually check for new router firmware Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Basic Troubleshooting Common Things That Can Go WrongBasic Functions Are Not Working Am Unable to Log In to the Wireless Router Internet Service Connection Is Not Working Obtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Testing the Path from a PC to Your RouterClick OK You should see a message like this one Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet Internet Connection Factory Default SettingsSmart Wizard Router Login Default Access Local NetworkPhysical Specifications WirelessPower Adapter Network Protocol and Standards CompatibilityInterface Specifications Environmental SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Related Documents Document LinkRangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Registration and Certifications