Netgear Extender WPN824EXT User Manual

							202-10310-02 
April 2008
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway 
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
RangeMax WiFi Range 
Extender WPN824EXT 
User Manual  
						

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© 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Technical Support and Documentation
Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. When you register your product at 
http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product 
and software upgrades.
NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card.
E-mail: [email protected]
North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com
Setup documentation is available on the Resource CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When 
the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT is connected to the Internet, click the KnowledgeBase or the 
Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information.
Trademarks
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ProSafe, RangeMax and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista 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.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT 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. 
The 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 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT 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. 
						

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Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the Class B 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.
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.
NOTE:This products firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.  
Therefore, all options described in this users guide may not be available in your version of the product.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity 
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the 
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950
Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
Cesky [Czech]NETGEAR Inc.  tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními 
požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES..
Dansk 
[Danish]Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder 
de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch 
[German]Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit 
den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der 
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti 
[Estonian]Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ 
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential 
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español 
[Spanish]Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los 
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la 
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική 
[Greek]ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ 
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ 
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français 
[French]Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que lappareil Radiolan est conforme aux 
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
  
						

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FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States 
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 approva.ls Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti 
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski 
[Latvian]Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām 
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių 
[Lithuanian] Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands 
[Dutch]Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de 
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet 
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar 
[Hungarian]Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ 
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi 
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português 
[Portuguese]NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais 
e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko 
[Slovenian]NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi 
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky 
[Slovak]NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky 
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi 
[Finnish]NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY 
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska 
[Swedish]Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de 
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 
1999/5/EG.
Íslenska 
[Icelandic]Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar 
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Norsk 
[Norwegian]NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de 
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. 
						

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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., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that 
the model WPN824EXT Wireless Range Extender complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions:
• 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 into 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 users right to operate 
the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-
noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of 
Communications.
Canada ID: 4054A-07300071
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
 PY307300071
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number:WPN824EXT
Publication Date:April 2008
Product Family:Wireless Range Extender
Product Name:RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT
Home or Business Product:Home
Language:English
Publication Part Number:202-10310-02
Publication Version Number:1.0 
						

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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope  ....................................................................................ix
How to Use This Manual  ................................................................................................... x
How to Print This Manual  .................................................................................................. x
Revision History .................................................................................................................xi
Chapter 1 
Introduction
Key Features  ..................................................................................................................1-1
RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology .............................................. 1-1
802.11g Wireless Networking ................................................................................... 1-2
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink  ............................................... 1-2
Wireless Repeater Capability ................................................................................... 1-3
Quality of Service (QoS)  .......................................................................................... 1-3
Automatic Firmware Updates ................................................................................... 1-3
Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products ................................................................ 1-3
Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines  .......................................................... 1-3
Logging In  ....................................................................................................................... 1-5
Using Automatic Firmware Update upon Login .............................................................. 1-6
About the WiFi Range Extender Main Menu  .................................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2 
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security
Enhancing the Security of Your Network  ........................................................................ 2-1
Wireless Settings Record  ............................................................................................... 2-2
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ...................................................... 2-3
Selecting a Wireless Security Option ............................................................................. 2-5
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings  ....................................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 
Setup and Maintenance
Basic Settings  .................................................................................................................3-1 
						

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v1.0, April 2008 Wireless Settings  ............................................................................................................ 3-3
Wireless Extender Status  ............................................................................................... 3-3
Attached Devices ............................................................................................................ 3-7
Backup Settings .............................................................................................................. 3-8
Set Password  ................................................................................................................. 3-9
Firmware Update  .......................................................................................................... 3-11
Chapter 4 
Advanced Settings and Features
Advanced Wireless Settings  ........................................................................................... 4-1
Wireless Repeating Function .......................................................................................... 4-1
NTP Client  ...................................................................................................................... 4-5
QoS Setup  ......................................................................................................................4-6
Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications ........................................... 4-7
Configuring QoS for Internet Access ........................................................................ 4-7
Appendix A 
Technical Specifications
Default Configuration Settings  ....................................................................................... A-1
Restoring the Default User Name and Password .......................................................... A-4
Appendix B 
Related Documents
Index 
						

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About This Manual
The NETGEAR®
 RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual  provides 
information for configuring the features of the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT 
beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the setup 
manual, the Wireless Range Extender 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:
•Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions::
•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
ItalicEmphasis, books, CDs
BoldUser input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
FixedCommand prompt, CLI text, code 
italicURL 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.
Wa r n i n g :  Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the 
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•Scope. This manual is written for the WiFi Range Extender according to these specifications:
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the 
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.”
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons,  and  , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page 
at a time.
• A  button that displays the table of contents and a  button that displays an index. 
Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is 
described in the manual.
• A  button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product 
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print This Manual
To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.
•Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to 
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents. 
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice might result in 
personal injury or death.
Product Version RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT
Manual Publication Date April 2008
Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
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