Netgear Extender WPN824EXT User Manual

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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
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...

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For example, if you carry your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax 
automatically senses the change and selects from multiple 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 percent compatible with your existing 802.11b/g...

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Wireless Repeater Capability
The WiFi range extender is configurable as a base or repeater station in order to extend range. This 
allows you to use it with wireless access points (APs) to build large bridged wireless networks. For 
more information, see “Wireless Repeating Function” on page 4-1.
Quality of Service (QoS)
Built-in Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and...

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For best results, place your WiFi range extender:
• Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have 
line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless 
phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
The time it takes to establish a...

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Logging In
To access the extender using its login name and password:
1. Type http://www.mywifiext.net or http://www.mywifiext.com in the address field of your 
browser, and then press Enter.
A login window similar to the one shown in Figure 1-2 displays.
2. When prompted, enter admin for the extender user name and password for the extender 
password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the extender has its...

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Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login
The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears when you log in in unless you previously 
cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. For information about checking 
for new firmware through the main menu, see “Firmware Update” on page 3-11.
1.Allow the update feature to check for firmware updates more recent than the firmware 
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The update feature automatically installs the most recent firmware.
The thank you window also displays.
If no new firmware is available, the following message appears.
Wa r n i n g :  Do not try to go online, turn off the extender, shut down the computer, or 
do anything else to the extender until the extender finishes downloading! 
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About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu
When you log in to the WiFi range extender, the main menu displays.
To find information about the selections on the main menu, see the following topics in this manual:
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Table 1-1.  WiFi Range Extender Main Menu
WiFi Range Extender Main MenuTopic in Manual
Setup Basic Settings“Basic Settings” on page 3-1
Wireless SettingsChapter 2, “Implementing Appropriate Wireless...