NETGEAR RangeMax WPN824 User manual

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202-10072-01
March 2005
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Reference Manual for the
RangeMax Wireless
Router WPN824

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© 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. March 2005.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks 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.
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.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 is shielded against the generation of radio interference in
accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application
of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 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.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 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.

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Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL)
http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer
or Netscape are required.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WPN824
Publication Date: March 2005
Product Family: router
Product Name: RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10072-01

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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1
RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology ..............................................2-2
802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-3
Security ....................................................................................................................2-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-4
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-4
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-5
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-5
NETGEAR Related Products ..........................................................................................2-6
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-6
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-6
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-7
A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ .............................................................2-8
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router ..........................................................................3-1
First, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router ......................................3-2
Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity .......................................................3-3
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-4
Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router ...........................................................3-5

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How to Log On to the Wireless Router After
Configuration Settings Have Been Applied ..............................................................3-6
How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant .............................................................3-8
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ....................................................3-9
Using the Smart Setup Wizard .....................................................................................3-11
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ...................................3-12
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-4
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................4-7
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................4-8
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-8
How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................4-10
How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security ............................................................4-12
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ......................................................4-13
Chapter 5
Content Filtering
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................5-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................5-2
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................5-3
Configuring a User Defined Service .........................................................................5-4
Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range ..............................................5-5
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................5-5
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................5-6
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................5-7
Chapter 6
Maintenance
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................6-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................6-5
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................6-6
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ...........................................................6-6
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-7
Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................6-7
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................6-9

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Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1
Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................7-1
Lights Never Turn Off ...............................................................................................7-2
LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On ..............................................................................7-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................7-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................7-4
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................7-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-5
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................7-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................7-7
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................7-8
Chapter 8
Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................8-1
Wireless Card Access List .......................................................................................8-3
Wireless Card Access Setup ....................................................................................8-4
Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding ...........................................................8-5
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................8-8
Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................8-9
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ...........................................................8-10
Local Web and FTP Server Example .....................................................................8-10
Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example ................................8-10
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ............................................................................8-11
Connect Automatically, as Required ......................................................................8-11
Disabling the SPI Firewall ......................................................................................8-12
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server ...........................................................................8-12
Responding to Ping on Internet WAN Port .............................................................8-12
Setting the MTU Size .............................................................................................8-13
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ..................................................................................8-13
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ..........................................................8-14
Using the Router as a DHCP server ......................................................................8-15
Using Address Reservation ....................................................................................8-16
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .....................................................................................8-16

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Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................8-17
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................8-19
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................8-20
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
Related Publications ...................................................................................................... B-1
Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1
What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1
Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2
IP Addresses and the Internet ....................................................................................... B-2
Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4
Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-4
Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ....................................................................... B-7
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-8
Related Documents ................................................................................................. B-9
Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9
IP Configuration by DHCP ........................................................................................... B-10
Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10
What is a Firewall? ................................................................................................ B-10
Stateful Packet Inspection ...............................................................................B-11
Denial of Service Attack ..................................................................................B-11
Ethernet Cabling ...........................................................................................................B-11
Category 5 Cable Quality ...................................................................................... B-12
Inside Twisted Pair Cables .................................................................................... B-13
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-14
Appendix C
Preparing Your Network
What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem .........................................C-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware ............................................................................C-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements ....................................................C-1
Internet Configuration Requirements ......................................................................C-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? ........................................C-2

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Record Your Internet Connection Information .........................................................C-3
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking .......................................................C-3
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking .......................................C-4
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components .................................................C-4
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
in Windows 95B, 98, and Me ..................................................................................C-6
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method ..........................................................C-8
Verifying TCP/IP Properties ....................................................................................C-8
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................C-9
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components .................................................C-9
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 .............................C-10
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ...................................................C-10
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ................................................C-12
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 ..................................................C-15
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 ..............................C-17
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ......................................................C-18
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x ..................................................................................................C-18
MacOS X ...............................................................................................................C-18
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers .........................................C-19
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account .......................................................C-20
Are Login Protocols Used? ...................................................................................C-20
What Is Your Configuration Information? ..............................................................C-20
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers .......................C-21
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers .....................C-22
Restarting the Network ................................................................................................C-23
Appendix D
Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview ......................................................................................D-1
Infrastructure Mode .................................................................................................D-1
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................D-2
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................D-2
Authentication and WEP Data Encryption .....................................................................D-2
802.11 Authentication ..............................................................................................D-3
Open System Authentication ...................................................................................D-3
Shared Key Authentication ......................................................................................D-4
Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................D-5

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Key Size ..................................................................................................................D-6
WEP Configuration Options ....................................................................................D-7
Wireless Channels .........................................................................................................D-7
WPA and WPA2 Wireless Security ................................................................................D-8
How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................D-9
How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 (IEEE 802.11i)? ............................................D-10
What are the Key Features of WPA and WPA2 Security? ....................................D-10
WPA/WPA2 Authentication: Enterprise-level User
Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS ..................................................D-12
WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management .............................................D-14
Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect? .........................................................................................D-16
Product Support for WPA/WPA2 ...........................................................................D-16
Supporting a Mixture of WPA, WPA2, and WEP
Wireless Clients is Discouraged .....................................................................D-16
Changes to Wireless Access Points ...............................................................D-17
Changes to Wireless Network Adapters .........................................................D-17
Changes to Wireless Client Programs ............................................................D-18
Glossary

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Chapter 1
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial
information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
This manual is written for the WPN824 router according to these specifications:
Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold User input
fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
Product Version RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
Manual Publication Date March 2005
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp.

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How to Use This Manual
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product model.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR®RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The
WPN824 router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external
broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use
by a single computer. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless
Router WPN824.
Key Features
The RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 with 4-port switch connects your local area network
(LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
The WPN824 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish
restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Web site addresses and address keywords, and
share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 computers. In addition to the Network
Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The WPN824 router provides the following features:
• RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only,
or 802.11b+g modes.
• Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management.
• Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of
publication. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in
this manual. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp where you will
find product firmware updates for your WPN824.

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• Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
• Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support.
• Login capability.
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology
Netgear’s RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more coverage
than standard 802.11g alone by eliminating “dead spots” in your 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 your high
speed throughout your home, not just when you are close to your router.
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.
For example, if you carry your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax
automatically senses the change and selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to
deliver you the fastest, clearest connection so that everyone can enjoy consistently high-speed
connections, everywhere in your house with no drop-outs and no dead spots.
RangeMax is also 100% compatible with your existing 802.11b/g products (i.e., 802.11b, 802.11g,
Centrino, and SuperG™ wireless clients) and boosts their range and speed by up to 50%.
802.11g Wireless Networking
The WPN824 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed
108 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides:
• 802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps.
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or
802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicating
the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices.
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
• WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.

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• WPA-PSK support. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which
provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network
name (SSID) can connect.
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPN824 is a true firewall, using stateful packet
inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
• Denial of Service (DoS) protection.
Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND
Attack, and IP Spoofing.
• Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
• Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.
• Logs security incidents.
The WPN824 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks,
and administrator logins. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to you at specified
intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your E-mail
address or E-mail pager whenever a significant event occurs.
• The WPN824 prevents objectionable content from reaching your computers. The router allows
you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web addresses. You
can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites.
Security
The WPN824 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as described
in this section.
• Computers Hidden by NAT
NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from the local network.
Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN
from finding and directly accessing the computers on the LAN.

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• Port Forwarding with NAT
Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the computers on the LAN,
the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific computers based on the service port
number of the incoming request, or to one designated “DMZ” host computer. You can specify
forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WPN824 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard
Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are
autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense
whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a
computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself
to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables,
as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
Extensive Protocol Support
The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to
Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics.”
• IP Address Sharing by NAT
The WPN824 router allows several networked computers to share an Internet account using
only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet
service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive
single-user ISP account.
• Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP
The WPN824 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including
IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN
using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies
configuration of computers on your local network.
• DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own
address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses
from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.

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• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by
simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such
as Entersys or WinPOET on your computer.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes
after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management
tasks:
• Browser-based management
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type
of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is
provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management
Interface.
• Smart Wizard
The WPN824 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection,
asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
• Firmware Update
The WPN824 router can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This lets you
take advantage of product enhancements for your WPN824 as soon as they become available.
• Visual monitoring
The WPN824 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WPN824 router:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from the date
of purchase.

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NETGEAR Related Products
NETGEAR products related to the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 are as follows:
• RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111)
• RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311)
• RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511)
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824.
•ACpoweradapter.
• Vertical stand.
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
•NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD, including:
— This manual.
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
• Wireless Home Router Setup Guide.
• Warranty and Support Information Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.
The Router’s Front Panel
The front panel of the WPN824 router contains the status lights described below.
Figure 2-1: WPN824 Front Panel
Power Internet Port
Wireless LANPort4
Test