Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
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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
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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’
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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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Cabling and Computer Hardware
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
Appendix C Preparing Your Network
What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem
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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