NETGEAR 208-10541-01 manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router, Unpacking Your New Router

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N.

Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see Unpacking Your New Router). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the status lights—and the important information on the router label (see “Bottom Label” on page 5).

Unpacking Your New Router

The product package should contain the following items:

The wireless router

A snap-on stand for your wireless router

An AC power adapter (varies by region)

A yellow Ethernet cable

NETGEAR Installation Guide

The Resource CD, which includes:

The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe)

A PDF version of this manual

A link to the online User Manual

Warranty and Support Information cards

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

To prepare your router for installation:

1.Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your router.

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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 Factory Default Settings Smart Wizard Router Login Default AccessInternet Connection Local NetworkWireless Power AdapterPhysical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards CompatibilityInterface Specifications Environmental SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Related Documents Document LinkRangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Registration and Certifications