Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT. The WiFi range extender provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a gateway/router).
Key Features
Note: For first-time installation and basic troubleshooting of your WiFi range extender, refer to the NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender Setup Manual.
The RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT is easy to use and provides features that are described in the following sections:
•“RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology”
•“802.11g Wireless Networking”
•“Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink”
•“Wireless Repeater Capability”
•“Quality of Service (QoS)”
•“Automatic Firmware Updates”
RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology
NETGEAR’s RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides 10 times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone by eliminating “dead spots” in the area of coverage where you use your wireless computers. Your whole house or office suite now becomes a “hot spot” without requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas. RangeMax maintains a high speed throughout your home, not just when you are close to your WiFi range extender.
RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that uses seven internal antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for these performance blockers.
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