Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
 202-10072-01, March
 Product and Publication Details
 202-10072-01, March
 Contents
 Chapter Wireless Configuration
 Chapter Troubleshooting
 Appendix C Preparing Your Network
 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
 Glossary
 Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
Chapter About This Manual
 How to Use This Manual
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How to Print this Manual
 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
 Chapter Introduction
Key Features
 RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out Mimo Technology
802.11g Wireless Networking
 Security
Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
 Extensive Protocol Support
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
 Maintenance and Support
Easy Installation and Management
 Netgear Related Products
Package Contents
 Status Light Descriptions
Router’s Rear Panel
 Road Map for How to Get There From Here
Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
 Share
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 Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
Chapter Connecting the Router to the Internet
 First, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router
 Configure the COMPUTER’S Wireless Adapter Settings
Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
 Be sure to restart your network in this sequence
Troubleshooting Tips
 Ways to access the router
Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router
 Login address
 Login result WPN824 home
 How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant
 ISP Does Not Require Login
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
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 Basic Settings ISP list
Using the Smart Setup Wizard
 Netgear Product Registration, Support, and Documentation
 Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
Chapter Wireless Configuration
 Vertical orientation required on metallic surfaces
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
 WPN824
 Wireless Settings menu
Understanding Wireless Settings
 Basic Wireless Security Options
 Advanced Wireless Settings menu
 If WPA-PSK Authentication is Used
 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Default Factory Settings
 Wireless Settings menu
 How to Configure WEP
 Wireless Settings encryption menu
 WPA Settings menu
How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security
 Wireless Card Access List Setup
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
 Click the Turn Access Control On check box
 Content Filtering Overview
Chapter Content Filtering
 Block Sites menu
Blocking Access to Internet Sites
 Block Services menu
Blocking Access to Internet Services
 Add Services menu
Configuring a User Defined Service
 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced
 Logs menu
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
 Email menu
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
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 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information
Chapter Maintenance
 This screen shows the following parameters
 This screen shows the following statistics
 Router Statistics screen
 Attached Devices menu
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration
Configuration File Management
 Upgrading the Router Software
Erasing the Configuration
 Router Upgrade menu
 Set Password menu
Changing the Administrator Password
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 Power Light Not On
Chapter Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning
 LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On
Lights Never Turn Off
 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
 Problems with Date and Time
 Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings
Advanced Configuration of the Router
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 Wireless Card Access List screen
Wireless Card Access List
 Wireless Card Access Setup screen
Wireless Card Access Setup
 Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding
 Port Triggering Menu
 Add Port Trigger Menu
 Port Forwarding Menu
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
 Ports Custom Services Menu
Adding a Custom Service
 Local Web and FTP Server Example
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
Multiple Computers for Half Life, Kali or Quake III Example
 Connect Automatically, as Required
Configuring the WAN Setup Options
 Disabling the SPI Firewall
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server
Responding to Ping on Internet WAN Port
 Setting the MTU Size
Using the LAN IP Setup Options
 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters
 Using the Router as a Dhcp server
 Using Address Reservation
Using a Dynamic DNS Service
 Configuring Static Routes
 10 Static Route Summary Table
 Enabling Remote Management Access
 Using Universal Plug and Play UPnP
 12. UPnP Menu
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 Power Adapter
Appendix a Technical Specifications
 Wireless
 Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
What is a Router?
Related Publications Basic Router Concepts
 Routing Information Protocol
IP Addresses and the Internet
 Class E Class E addresses are for experimental use
 Subnet Addressing
Netmask
 Figure B-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address
 Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet
 Private IP Addresses
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
 Following figure illustrates a single IP address operation
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol
 Domain Name Server
Related Documents
 What is a Firewall?
IP Configuration by Dhcp
Internet Security and Firewalls
 Stateful Packet Inspection
Ethernet Cabling
 Category 5 Cable Quality
Table B-1 UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through
 Figure B-4illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable
Inside Twisted Pair Cables
 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
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 Appendix C Preparing Your Network
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem
Cabling and Computer Hardware
 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
Internet Configuration Requirements
 Record Your Internet Connection Information
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
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 Locate your Network Neighborhood icon
 Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
 Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
 Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
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 Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows
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 Obtain an IP address automatically is selected
 Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4
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 TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displays
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4
 MacOS 8.6 or
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
MacOS
 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
 What Is Your Configuration Information?
Are Login Protocols Used?
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
 Select the Gateway tab
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 Restarting the Network
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 Wireless Networking Overview
Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
Infrastructure Mode
 Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
Authentication and WEP Data Encryption
Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid
 Open System Authentication
Authentication
 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps
 802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps
 Key Size
 WEP Configuration Options
Wireless Channels
 WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security
 How Does WPA Compare to WEP?
 How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 Ieee 802.11i?
What are the Key Features of WPA and WPA2 Security?
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 Figure D-3 WPA/WPA2 Overview
 Access point replies with an EAP-request identity message
 WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management
 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip
 Product Support for WPA/WPA2
Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect?
 Changes to Wireless Access Points
 Changes to Wireless Client Programs
 Glossary
 802.11e Standard
 Access Point AP
 Bridge
 CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Action/Collision Detection
 Essid more commonly referred to as Ssid Short Set Identifier
 Ieee Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
 MAC Media Access Control
 PHY
 Range
 Site survey
 TCP/IP
 War Driving
 Wi-Fi Protected Access and Ieee 802.11i Comparison
 Wi-Fi Protected Access in Mixed Mode Deployment
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