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Product and Publication Details
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Contents
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Chapter 1 About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
How to Use This Manual
How to Print this Manual
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Chapter 2 Introduction
Key Features
RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology
802.11g Wireless Networking
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Security
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
Extensive Protocol Support
Easy Installation and Management
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR Related Products
Package Contents
The Routers Front Panel
Introduction 2-7
Figure 1-2: WPN824 Rear Panel
The Routers Rear Panel
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The rear panel of the WPN824 router contains the items listed below.
Table 2-1. Status Light Descriptions
A Road Map for How to Get There From Here
Introduction 2-9
Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here (continued)
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
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Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
1. CONFIGURE THE COMPUTERS WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS
2. VERIFY WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Troubleshooting Tips
Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router
How to Log On to the Wireless Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied
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How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
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Using the Smart Setup Wizard
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation
Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
WPN824
Wireless Data Security Options Range: up to 300 foot radius
Understanding Wireless Settings
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Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
Default Factory Settings
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
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How to Configure WEP
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How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
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Blocking Access to Internet Sites
Blocking Access to Internet Services
Configuring a User Defined Service
Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
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6-2 Maintenance
This screen shows the following parameters:
Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields
Click on the Connection Status button to display the connection status, as shown below.
This screen shows the following statistics:.
Click on the Show Statistics button to display router usage statistics, as shown below.
This screen shows the following statistics:
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
Configuration File Management
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration
Erasing the Configuration
Upgrading the Router Software
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Changing the Administrator Password
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning
Power Light Not On
Lights Never Turn Off
LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
Problems with Date and Time
Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings
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Wireless Card Access List
Wireless Card Access Setup
Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding
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Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
Adding a Custom Service
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
Local Web and FTP Server Example
Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example
Configuring the WAN Setup Options
Connect Automatically, as Required
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
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Enabling Remote Management Access
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
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Technical Specifications A-1
Appendix A Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824.
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Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
Related Publications
Basic Router Concepts
What is a Router?
Routing Information Protocol
IP Addresses and the Internet
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Netmask
Subnet Addressing
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Private IP Addresses
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol
Related Documents
Domain Name Server
IP Configuration by DHCP
Internet Security and Firewalls
What is a Firewall?
Ethernet Cabling
Category 5 Cable Quality
Inside Twisted Pair Cables
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
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Appendix C Preparing Your Network
What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem
Cabling and Computer Hardware
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
Internet Configuration Requirements
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
Record Your Internet Connection Information
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
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Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me
Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.
Selecting Windows Internet Access Method
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4
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Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x
MacOS X
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
Are Login Protocols Used?
What Is Your Configuration Information?
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers
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Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview
Infrastructure Mode
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)
Authentication and WEP Data Encryption
802.11 Authentication
Open System Authentication
Shared Key Authentication
802.11bAuthentication Open System Steps
Overview of WEP Parameters
802.11bAuthentication 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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Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control
Wireless LAN
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Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect?
Product Support for WPA/WPA2
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Glossary
Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual.
