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202-10587-01

February 2010

v1.0

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 E. Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134 USA

RangeMax Wireless-N

150 Router WPN824N

User Manual

v1.0, February 2010

Product Registration, Support, and Documentation

support service. Product updates and Web support are always available at http://www.netgear.com/support.

Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the

wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support on

the main menu to view support information.

Trademarks

NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of

NETGEAR. Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered

trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered

trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to

make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit

layout(s) described herein.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N has been suppressed in accordance with the

conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,

test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the

notes in the operating instructions.

Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market

and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.

Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991

und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B.

Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der

Betriebsanleitung.

Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt

gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.

Regulatory Compliance Information

This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio

spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result

in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.

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NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.

Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods

have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive

1999/5/EC:

• EN 60950-1: 2001

Safety of information technology equipment

• EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data

transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques;

Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

• EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 (2002-08) and EN 301 489-1 V1.4.1 (2002-08)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems

and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment

This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and

EFTA countries under the following conditions and/or with the following restrictions:

• In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization

to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or

network services.

• This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power

may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 - 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user

should contact the national spectrum authority in France.

Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community

Česky

[Czech]

[NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N] tímto prohlašuje, že tento je ve shode se základními

požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk

[Danish]

Undertegnede erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N]

overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch

[German]

Hiermit erklärt , dass sich das Gerät in Übereinstimmung [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N]

mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen

der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Eesti

[Estonian]

Käesolevaga kinnitab seadme vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/[NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N]

EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

English Hereby, [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N], declares that this is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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Español

[Spanish]

Por medio de la presente declara que el cumple con los [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N]

requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la

Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Eλληνική

[Greek]

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΤΗΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ

ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ .ΕΚ

Français

[French]

Par la présente déclare que l'appareil est conforme aux [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N]

exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano

[Italian]

Con la presente dichiara che questo è conforme ai [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N]

requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski

[Latvian]

Ar šo ka [NETGEAR Inc.] deklar , ē[WPN824N] atbilst Direkt vas 1999/5/EK b tiskaj m ī ū ā

pras b m un citiem ar to saist tajiem noteikumiem.ī ā ī

Lietuvi ų

[Lithuanian]

Šiuo deklaruoja, kad šis [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N] atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir

kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Nederlands

[Dutch]

Hierbij verklaart dat het toestel in overeenstemming is [NETGEAR Inc.].[WPN824N]

met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Malti

[Maltese]

Hawnhekk, , jiddikjara li dan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N]

essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar

[Hungarian]

Alulírott, nyilatkozom, hogy a megfelel a vonatkozó [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N]

alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Polski

[Polish]

Niniejszym [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N] o wiadcza, e ś ż jest zgodny z zasadniczymi

wymogami oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.ł

Português

[Portuguese]

[NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N] declara que este está conforme com os requisitos

essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovensko

[Slovenian]

[NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N] izjavlja, da je ta v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in

ostalimi relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999/5/ES.č

Slovensky

[Slovak]

[NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N] týmto vyhlasuje, _e sp a základné po_iadavky a všetky ĺň

príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi

[Finnish]

[NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N] vakuuttaa täten että tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/

EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska

[Swedish]

Härmed intygar att denna står I överensstämmelse med [NETGEAR Inc.] [WPN824N]

de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av

direktiv 1999/5/EG.

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FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:

Radio Frequency Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. (Example - use only shielded interface cables when

connecting to computer or peripheral devices).

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This

equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your

body.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all

persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC Information to User

This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any

product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.

FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment

should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC Declaration Of Conformity

We NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumera Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911, declare under our sole responsibility that the

model Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

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• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of

the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate

the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment

should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications

Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,

building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.

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Product and Publication Details

Model Number: WPN824N

Publication Date: February 2010

Product Family: Wireless Router

Product Name: Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N

Home or Business Product: Home

Language: English

Publication Part Number: 202-10587-01

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How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process ..................................5-5

How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ...................................................5-6

Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................5-6

Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................5-7

Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................5-8

Configuring Port Triggering ............................................................................................5-9

Using Universal Plug and Play .....................................................................................5-12

Optimizing Wireless Performance ................................................................................5-14

Changing the MTU Size ...............................................................................................5-15

Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ...................................5-16

Assessing Your Speed Requirements ...................................................................5-17

Chapter 6

Using Network Monitoring Tools

Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ..................................................................6-2

Viewing a List of Attached Devices ................................................................................6-7

Managing the Configuration File .....................................................................................6-7

Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ...........................................................6-8

Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-8

Updating the Router Firmware .......................................................................................6-9

Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade Screen ....................................6-9

Updating Manually to New Router Firmware .........................................................6-10

Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................6-12

Customizing the Blue Dome LED Display ....................................................................6-13

Turning the LED On and Off ..................................................................................6-13

Setting the Dome LED Display ...............................................................................6-14

Traffic Meter .................................................................................................................6-15

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

Quick Tips .......................................................................................................................7-1

Troubleshooting Basic Functions ...................................................................................7-2

Login Problems ...............................................................................................................7-5

Checking the Internet Service Connection .....................................................................7-6

Obtaining an Internet IP Address .............................................................................7-6

Troubleshooting PPPoE ...........................................................................................7-7

Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................7-8

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About This Manual

The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® Wireless-N

150 Router Model WPN824N beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration

instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic

to intermediate computer and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats, and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:

• . This manual uses the following typographical conventions:Typographical conventions

• . This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:Formats

Italic Emphasis, books, CDs

Bold User input, GUI screen text

Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code

Italic URL links

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

Warning: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the

equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of data.

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• . This manual is written for the WPN824N router according to these specifications:Scope

For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to

the NETGEAR website in .”Appendix B, “Related Documents

How to Print This Manual

To print this manual, your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to

view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at

http://www.adobe.com.

Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice might result in

personal injury or death.

Product Version Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N

Manual Publication Date February 2010

Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at

http://www.netgear.com/support.

Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can

save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

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Revision History

NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The

following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the WPN824N router was

introduced.

Table 2-1. Publication Revision History

Part Number Version

Number Date Description

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Chapter 1

Configuring Basic Connectivity

This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area

network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router

using the as described in the these Resource CD NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual,

settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these

connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further

configuration.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•“Using the Setup Manual” on page 1-1

•“Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2

•“Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display” on page 1-4

•“Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard” on page 1-6

•“Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings” on page 1-6

•“Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity” on page 1-11

Using the Setup Manual

For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup

Manual Resource . The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the

CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart

Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your

network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this

User Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.

For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the

Resource CD.

Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the for initial Resource CD

configuration, as described in the .NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual

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Logging In To Your Wireless Router

When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router

using your browser. The Default Access login information is printed on the bottom label of your

router.

To access the router:

1. http://www.routerlogin.netConnect to the wireless router by typing in the address field of

your browser, and then press Enter. A login window displays.

2. admin passwordEnter for the router user name and your password (or the default, ).

Figure 1-1

Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs in the

address field of your browser, and then pressing :Enter

•http://www.routerlogin.net

•http://www.routerlogin.com

If these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, for

example, .http://192.168.1.1

Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or

password you might use to log in to your Internet connection.

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– The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the

Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box.

This message displays if the router discovers that new firmware is available. (If no new

firmware is available, the router will proceed to the router status screen.)

– To automatically update to the new firmware, click to allow the router to download Yes

and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR.

The update process typically takes about 1 minute. When the upload is complete, your router

automatically restarts.

Figure 1-2

Figure 1-3

Warning: When uploading firmware to the WPN824N router, interrupt do not

the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a

new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.

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3. If there is no new firmware, the login will take you to the Router Status screen displayed here.

If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select or Knowledge Base

Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support information or the

documentation for the wireless router.

If you do not click , the wireless router will wait for 5 minutes after no activity before Logout

it automatically logs you out.

Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display

Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of the Router

Manager screen, you can display the router manager screens in any of languages shown in Figure

1-5:

Figure 1-4

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Figure 1-5

The language is set to English by default. The default language is always stored in memory. When

you select a language other than the default, that language as well as English is stored in memory.

The additional language stored is the most recently selected. For example, if you select Deutsch,

German and English will be stored. If you next select Chinese, Chinese and English will be stored.

To specify a language to be used on your router manager screens, do the following:

1. Expand the list and select the language you want.

2. ApplyClick .

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The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and

your screen display will be in the selected language.

Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard

You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings screen, or you can

allow the Setup Wizard to determine your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration.

The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your

ISP configuration.

To use the Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings:

1. Select Setup Wizard from the top of the main menu.

2. NextClick to proceed. Enter your ISP settings, as needed.

3. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your Internet connection. If you have

trouble connecting to the Internet, see .”Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting

Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings

Settings related to your Internet service are specified in the Basic Settings screen. Select Basic

Settings under Setup in the main menu.

The content you see in the Basic Settings screen depends on whether your ISP requires that you

Note: You can select from the entire list of supported languages only when the router is

connected to the Internet. When the router is not connected to the Internet, you can

select one of the stored languages only.

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Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login

If no login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen.

• Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the ISP

during a DHCP request from your router. In most cases, this setting is not required, but some

ISPs require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers.

• Domain Name. The domain name is provided by your router to computers on your LAN when

the computers request DHCP settings from your router. In most cases, this settings is not

required.

• . Determines how your router obtains an IP address for Internet access.Internet IP Address

– If your ISP assigns an IP address dynamically (by DHCP), select Get Dynamically From

ISP.

Figure 1-6

No login required

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– If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer,

select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also, enter the

subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP’s router to which your

router will connect.

• . If you know that your ISP does not automatically Domain Name Server (DNS) Address

transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select , and enter Use These DNS Servers

the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is

available, enter it also.

• Router MAC Address. This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that the router will

use on the Internet port. Typically, you would leave Use Default Address selected. However,

some ISPs (especially cable modem providers) register the Ethernet MAC address of the

network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They then accept

only traffic from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your router to

masquerade as that computer by “cloning” or “spoofing” its MAC address.

To change the MAC address, select one of the following methods:

– Select . The router will then capture and use the MAC Use Computer MAC Address

address of the computer that you are now using. You must be using the one computer that

is allowed by the ISP.

– Select , and enter it here.Use This MAC Address

Note: If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your

network so that these settings take effect.

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Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login

If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen:

• Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program

such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login. After you

select , the Basic Settings screen displays.Yes

Figure 1-7

Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the

ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start

an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in.

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• . This drop-down list contains a few ISPs that need special Internet Service Provider

protocols for connection. Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special

requirements. The list includes:

– (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol), used primarily in Austrian DSL servicesPPTP

– Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service

– (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), the protocol used by most DSL services PPP0E

worldwide.

• . This is the user name and password provided by your ISP. This name Login and Password

and password are used to log in to the ISP server.

– . If your connection is capable of connecting to multiple Internet services, Service Name

this setting specifies which service to use.

Figure 1-8

Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is only for older cable modem service

accounts still requiring a Bigpond login utility. Telstra has

discontinued this type of account. Those with Telstra DSL accounts

and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your

Internet Connection Require a Login.

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– . This drop-down list selects when the router will connect to and Connection Mode

disconnect from the Internet. The list includes:

• . The router logs in to the Internet immediately after booting and never Always On

disconnects.

• Dial on Demand. The router logs in only when outgoing traffic is present and logs out

after the idle time-out.

• Manually Connect. The router logs in or logs out only when the user clicks Connect

or in the Router Status screen.Disconnect

– Idle Timeout. Your Internet connection is logged out if there is no data transfer during the

specified time interval.

• . If you know that your ISP does not automatically Domain Name Server (DNS) Address

transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select , and enter Use These DNS Servers

the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is

available, enter it also.

Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established

basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.

Figure 1-9

Note: If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your network

so that these settings take effect.

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1. Wireless SettingsSelect under Setup in the main menu of the WPN824N router.

2. As appropriate, select the region in which the wireless interface will operate.

3. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive

name. In the field, you can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Name (SSID)

The default SSID is NETGEAR.

4. For the remaining settings, accept the defaults.

• The default channel is .Auto

Figure 1-10

Note: In North America, you will not be able to change the region setting.

Note: The SSID is case-sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the

SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the

WPN824N router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection

to the WPN824N router.

Produkt Specifikationer

Mærke:	Netgear
Kategori:	Router
Model:	RangeMax WPN824N
Tænd-/slukkontakt:	Ja
Vekselstrømsindgangsspænding:	100 - 240 V
Vekselstrømsindgangsfrekvens:	50 - 60 Hz
Bredde:	223 mm
Dybde:	153 mm
Højde:	31 mm
Vægt:	500 g
Produktfarve:	Hvid
Ethernet LAN-porte (RJ-45):	4
Ethernet LAN:	Ja
Wi-Fi-standarder:	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Strømforbrug (typisk):	12 W
Driftstemperatur (T-T):	0 - 40 °C
Ethernet LAN-datahastigheder:	10, 100 Mbit/s
Sikkerhedsalgoritmer:	128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Frekvensområde:	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Ethernet WAN:	Ja
Wi-Fi-bånd:	Ingen
Bedste Wi-Fi standard:	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN dataoverførselshastighed (maks):	150 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN-grænsefladetype:	Hurtigt ethernet
Kabelteknologi:	10/100Base-T(X)
Netværksstandarder:	IEEE 802.3u
LED-indikatorer:	Ja
Understøttede WLAN-dataoverførselshastigheder:	1, 2,5.5, 6,9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 150 Mbit/s
Modulation:	DSSS, OFDM
Stativ-montering:	Ingen
Understøttede protokoller:	TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)