NETGEAR 208-10541-01 manual What You Need Before You Begin, Updating Your Router Firmware

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RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual

What You Need Before You Begin

Prepare the following before you set up your Product Family:

•Internet service.

•The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Depending on how your Internet account was set up, you might need one or more of these settings for the wireless router to access the Internet:

—Host and domain names

—Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password)

—Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses

—Fixed or static IP address

Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it.

•For cable modem service, use the computer you first used to set up your Internet service.

Updating Your Router Firmware

NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router. To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product.

•The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you check for and install updates as part of the setup activity.

•The router includes an update feature that lets you check for and install updates. You must be logged in to the router to use this feature.

These options are discussed in “Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware” on page 13.

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup ManualTrademarks Contents Unpacking Your New Router Getting to Know Your Wireless RouterRangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N Setup Manual Function Activity Description Router Front PanelRouter Back Panel Bottom Label Top PanelUpdating Your Router Firmware What You Need Before You BeginSmart Wizard Setup Two Setup Methods Smart Wizard Setup or Manual SetupConnecting Your Wireless Router Manual SetupRangeMax 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 Common Things That Can Go Wrong Basic TroubleshootingBasic 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 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping UtilityClick OK You should see a message like this one Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet Smart Wizard Router Login Default Access Factory Default SettingsInternet Connection Local NetworkPower Adapter WirelessPhysical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards CompatibilityEnvironmental Specifications Interface SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Document Link Related DocumentsRangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router Setup Manual Registration and Certifications
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