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202-10267-01
January 2008

NETGEAR

, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

RangeMax Wireless Router
WPN824v3 User Manual

Summary of Contents for WPN824v3 - RangeMax Wireless Router

Page 1: ...202 10267 01 January 2008 NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824v3 User Manual...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...TE 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 Commu...

Page 4: ...GEAR Inc nyilatkozom hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b el r sainak Polski Polish Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc o wiadcza e Radiolan jest zgodny z zasa...

Page 5: ...te 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...

Page 6: ...tails Model Number WPN824v3 Publication Date January 2008 Product Family Wireless Router Product Name Wireless Router Model WPN824v3 Home or Business Product Home Language English Publication Part Num...

Page 7: ...ically Detecting Your Internet Connection 1 4 Manually Setting Up Your Internet Connection 1 5 Basic Settings for Your Internet Connection 1 6 How the Internet Connection Works 1 8 Chapter 2 Wireless...

Page 8: ...tatus and Usage Statistics 4 3 Viewing Attached Devices 4 7 Viewing Selecting and Saving Logged Information 4 7 Examples of Log Messages 4 8 Enabling Security Event E mail Notification 4 9 Setting the...

Page 9: ...wer Light Is Not On 6 2 Lights Never Turn Off 6 3 LAN or Internet Port Lights Are Not On 6 3 Cannot Access the Router Main Menu 6 4 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6 5 Troubleshooting a TCP IP Netw...

Page 10: ...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824v3 Reference Manual x Contents v1 0 January 2008...

Page 11: ...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 Italic E...

Page 12: ...ge 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...

Page 13: ...of your browser window Printing a PDF version of the complete manual Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the...

Page 14: ...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824v3 User Manual xii About This Manual v1 0 January 2008...

Page 15: ...Wireless Router on page 1 2 Automatically Detecting Your Internet Connection on page 1 4 Manually Setting Up Your Internet Connection on page 1 5 Using the Setup Manual For first time installation of...

Page 16: ...ww routerlogin net http www routerlogin com http www 192 168 1 1 the router s IP address A login screen displays Figure 1 1 2 Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password...

Page 17: ...2 1 Allow the router to check for firmware updates more recent than the firmware currently installed in your wireless router One of the following messages displays depending on whether or not there i...

Page 18: ...as described in Logging In to the Wireless Router on page 1 2 On the main menu select Setup Wizard The following screen displays Figure 1 4 2 Select Yes and click Next The Setup Wizard detects your In...

Page 19: ...ount ISP login name and password ISP Domain Name Server DNS addresses Fixed or static IP address Your computer must be set up to use DHCP to get its TCP IP configuration from the modem router This is...

Page 20: ...e Internet connection settings for your wireless router using the Basic Settings screen Log in to the wireless router and select Basic Settings ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure...

Page 21: ...termines how long the wireless router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN Entering an Idle Timeout value of zero means never log out Internet IP Addre...

Page 22: ...Internet light blink indicating communication to the ISP The browser should begin to display a Web page This field appears only if no login is required Router MAC Address The Ethernet MAC address that...

Page 23: ...ge 2 4 4 Set up wireless security as described in Wireless Security on page 2 6 5 If you want to use advanced wireless settings see Advanced Wireless Settings on page 2 10 For more information about w...

Page 24: ...e wirelessly connected computers have line of sight access even if through walls Away from sources of interference such as computers microwave ovens and 2 4 GHz cordless phones Away from large metal s...

Page 25: ...orrect key WEP encryption key size Choose one 64 bit or 128 bit Again the encryption key size must be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless router Data encryption WEP keys There are two...

Page 26: ...address of http 192 168 1 1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password or using whatever user name password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless router 2 Select W...

Page 27: ...experiment with different channels to see which is the best Mode Auto 108 Mbps default All 802 11g 802 11b and NETGEAR 108 Mbps wireless stations can connect b only All 802 11b wireless stations can...

Page 28: ...1b g wireless networks at ranges of up to 300 feet Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network There are several ways you can enhance the security of your...

Page 29: ...ter at all You might choose to turn off the wireless LAN when you are away and others on the network all use wired connections For more information see Advanced Wireless Settings on page 2 10 Note For...

Page 30: ...PSK enter the passphrase 5 If prompted enter the settings for the RADIUS server These settings are required for communication with the primary RADIUS server You can configure a secondary RADIUS server...

Page 31: ...on the encryption strength that you want select one of these options WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 64 bit encryption Enter 10 hexadecimal digits any combination of 0 9 a f or A F WEP Wired Equivalent P...

Page 32: ...ng When it is off stations cannot connect wirelessly Enable SSID Broadcast Selected by default The wireless router broadcasts its SSID allowing wireless stations that have a null blank SSID to adopt t...

Page 33: ...ation only Disable Advanced 108 Mbps Features If this check box is selected the wireless router does not perform data compression packet bursting or large frame support For the best performance leave...

Page 34: ...7 Note If Turn Access Control On is enabled and the Access Control List is blank then no wireless computers can connect to your wireless network Do one of the following If a wireless computer is in t...

Page 35: ...pplications and services such as chat or games This chapter describes how to use the Web content filtering features you can configure or view by selecting the items under Content Filtering in the main...

Page 36: ...iety of options for blocking Internet based content and communications services With its content filtering feature the wireless router prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs The wireles...

Page 37: ...tp www badstuff com xxx html is blocked com Only websites with other domain suffixes such as edu or gov can be viewed This blocks all Internet browsing access Blocking a Keyword or Domain To block a k...

Page 38: ...ddress To specify a trusted user 1 In the Trusted IP Address field type the computer s IP address 2 Click Apply Blocking Services The router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by...

Page 39: ...ays Figure 3 2 Blocking by Specific Service To enable service blocking select either Per Schedule or Always then click Apply If you want to block by schedule be sure that a time period is specified in...

Page 40: ...appropriate protocol If you are not sure select TCP UDP 4 Enter the Starting Port and Ending Port numbers If the application uses a single port number enter that number in both fields 5 Click Apply Th...

Page 41: ...ress you have chosen for the wireless router 2 From the main menu select Schedule to display the following screen Figure 3 4 3 Enter the days and the time of day that you want to schedule Select Every...

Page 42: ...s Router WPN824v3 User Manual 3 8 Content Filtering v1 0 January 2008 You can verify your time zone in the E Mail screen see Enabling Security Event E mail Notification on page 4 9 4 Click Apply to sa...

Page 43: ...up to your computer restored or erased to restore factory default settings The following sections explain how to perform these tasks Backing Up the Configuration to a File 1 Log in to the wireless ro...

Page 44: ...ion You can restore the wireless router to its factory default settings using the Erase function 1 On the main menu select Backup Settings under Maintenance 2 Click Erase 3 The wireless router reboots...

Page 45: ...opens You can also select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu to view this screen Figure 4 2 The following table explains the Router Status fields Table 4 1 Router Status Fields Field De...

Page 46: ...ess router IP Address The IP address used by the local LAN port of the wireless router The default is 168 192 0 1 DHCP If Off the wireless router does not assign IP addresses to PCs on the LAN If On t...

Page 47: ...e number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear Collisions The number of collisions on this port...

Page 48: ...t by the Internet service provider Subnet Mask The WAN Internet subnet mask assigned to the router Default Gateway The WAN Internet default gateway that the router communicates with DHCP Server Indica...

Page 49: ...restarted the table data is lost until the router rediscovers the devices To force the wireless router to look for attached devices click Refresh Viewing Selecting and Saving Logged Information The w...

Page 50: ...21 18 55 00 Administrator login successful IP 10 1 1 2 Thu 2002 05 21 18 56 58 Administrator logout IP 10 1 1 2 This entry shows an administrator logging in to and out from IP address 10 1 1 2 Tue 20...

Page 51: ...opped as a result of the default inbound rule which states that all inbound packets are denied Enabling Security Event E mail Notification To receive logs and alerts by e mail you must enter your e ma...

Page 52: ...must enter the user name and password for the mail server Send Alert Immediately Select the corresponding check box if you would like immediate notification of a significant security event such as a...

Page 53: ...ymbols Your password can be up to 30 characters Before changing the router password use the router backup utility see Backing Up the Configuration to a File on page 4 1 to save your configuration sett...

Page 54: ...er to check for a newer version click Check If a new version is found you are asked about upgrading Click Yes to update your firmware Warning Do not turn off the router shut down the computer or do an...

Page 55: ...heck the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your Wireless Extender Status screen 6 If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent click the version number...

Page 56: ...ick Browse to locate the binary bin or img upgrade file and then click Upload Warning When uploading software do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window clicking a link or loading a new pa...

Page 57: ...wireless access point AP to build large bridged wireless networks Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System WDS Warning If you use the wireless repeating function this limits your...

Page 58: ...cally From ISP Gateway radio button in the Internet IP Address section of the Basic Settings screen should be selected for all AP devices in the IP Address Source section Wireless Repeating Function S...

Page 59: ...ates with wire connected LAN devices Setting Up the Base Station The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode The units cannot be daisy chained You must know the wireless settings...

Page 60: ...ifferent IP address in the same subnet see Specifying LAN IP Settings on page 5 7 Note Failing to change the LAN IP address will cause an IP address conflict in the network because the factory default...

Page 61: ...red Normally this option should be selected so that an Internet connection is made automatically whenever Internet bound traffic is detected If this causes high connection costs you can clear this che...

Page 62: ...c you can forward it to a computer on your network This computer is the default DMZ server To assign a computer or server to be a default DMZ server 1 Log in to the wireless router see Logging In to t...

Page 63: ...for use in private networks and should be suitable in most applications To view or change the LAN IP settings Warning If you change the LAN IP address of the wireless router while connected through th...

Page 64: ...less router does not send any RIP packets and ignores any RIP packets received RIP Version This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the wireless router sends It rec...

Page 65: ...therwise leave it selected Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by filling in the Starting IP Address and Ending IP Address fields These addresses should be part of the same IP address subn...

Page 66: ...ss of the computer or server Tip If the computer is already present on your network you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here 5 Click Apply to enter the reserved...

Page 67: ...es your router will automatically contact your Dynamic DNS service provider log in to your account and register your new IP address To configure Dynamic DNS Warning If your ISP assigns a private WAN I...

Page 68: ...ter it has been configured for Internet access and you do not need to configure additional static routes You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP...

Page 69: ...ISDN router is on the LAN This represents the number of routers between your network and the destination This is a direct connection so it is set to 1 Private is selected only as a precautionary secu...

Page 70: ...rted in RIP Active You must select this check box to make this route effective Destination IP Address The IP address of the final destination IP Subnet Mask If the destination is a single host type 25...

Page 71: ...ur password can be up to 30 characters To configure remote management 1 Log in to the wireless router at its default LAN address of http 192 168 1 1 with its default user name of admin and default pas...

Page 72: ...a number between 1024 and 65535 but do not use the number of any common service port The default is 8080 which is a common alternate for HTTP 6 Click Apply for your changes to take effect When accessi...

Page 73: ...he freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic Advertisement Time To Live in hops The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops steps for each UPnP packet...

Page 74: ...vanced feature that you can use to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others The wireless router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection To configur...

Page 75: ...nd video WMM QoS is enabled by default You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen shown in Figure 5 11 on page 5 18 by clearing the Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply Configuring QoS for Internet...

Page 76: ...ptive name for the new application or game c Select the packet type either TCP or UDP or both TCP UDP and specify the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game 5 From the Pr...

Page 77: ...e priority that this port s traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet The options are Low Normal High and Highest 6 Click Apply to save this rule to...

Page 78: ...raffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet The options are Low Normal High and Highest 6 Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and retu...

Page 79: ...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824v3 User Manual Advanced Settings and Features 5 23 v1 0 January 2008...

Page 80: ...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824v3 User Manual 5 24 Advanced Settings and Features v1 0 January 2008...

Page 81: ...Turn on the computers Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in The Internet status light on the wireless router is lit if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the mo...

Page 82: ...according to the instructions in Restoring the Default Configuration and Password on page 6 8 Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the router the following sequence of events should occur 1 W...

Page 83: ...re is explained in Restoring the Default Configuration and Password on page 6 8 If the error persists you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support LAN or Internet Port Lights...

Page 84: ...range check the connection from the computer to the router and reboot your computer If your router s IP address has been changed and you do not know the current IP address clear the router s configur...

Page 85: ...has not obtained an IP address from your ISP If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP you might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by performing t...

Page 86: ...ot your computer and verify the DNS address For more information click the link to the online document Preparing Your Network in Appendix B Alternatively you can configure your computer manually with...

Page 87: ...e Not On on page 6 3 Check that the corresponding link lights are on for your network interface card and for the hub ports if any that are connected to your workstation and router Wrong network config...

Page 88: ...ected to that modem If this is the case you must configure your router with a specific MAC address in the Basic Settings screen See Basic Settings for Your Internet Connection on page 1 6 Restoring th...

Page 89: ...ed with the date and time of day Problems with the date and time can include the following Date shown is January 1 2000 Cause The router has not yet successfully reached a network time server Check th...

Page 90: ...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824v3 User Manual 6 10 Troubleshooting v1 0 January 2008...

Page 91: ...uting Protocols TCP IP RIP 1 RIP 2 DHCP PPP over Ethernet PPPoE Power Adapter North America 120V 60 Hz input United Kingdom Australia 240V 50 Hz input Europe 230V 50 Hz input Japan 100V 50 60 Hz input...

Page 92: ...com http 192 168 1 1 User name case sensitive printed on product label admin Password case sensitive printed on product label password Internet Connection MAC address Use default hardware address Loca...

Page 93: ...old the restore factory settings button located on the rear panel of the router for about 10 seconds 2 Release the restore factory settings button and wait for the router to reboot The factory default...

Page 94: ...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824v3 User Manual A 4 Technical Specifications and Default Configuration Settings v1 0 January 2008...

Page 95: ...roduct Table B 1 Document Link TCP IP Networking Basics http documentation netgear com reference enu tcpip index htm Wireless Networking Basics http documentation netgear com reference enu wireless in...

Page 96: ...RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824v3 User Manual B 2 Related Documents v1 0 January 2008...

Page 97: ...nnection 1 4 2 5 5 5 automatic firmware update 1 3 Available Wireless Cards list 2 12 B b and g connection mode 2 5 b only connection mode 2 5 backing up configuration 4 1 bandwidth current 4 5 base s...

Page 98: ...5 22 denial of service DoS protection 3 2 5 5 destination IP address 5 13 5 14 destination port number 3 4 detecting Internet connection 1 4 device names 4 7 5 22 devices attached 4 7 remote troublesh...

Page 99: ...nded Range XR 2 11 F factory default settings listed A 2 restoring 4 2 6 8 A 3 filtering content 3 1 3 2 IP addresses 3 4 3 6 firewalls 5 5 5 6 firmware checking for new 4 12 updating 1 3 firmware ver...

Page 100: ...less repeating and 5 2 LAN IP settings 5 7 5 8 LAN port 4 4 5 20 LAN port lights troubleshooting and 6 2 6 3 LAN turning off 2 7 leases 4 6 local computers wireless repeating and 5 3 local network def...

Page 101: ...poll interval 4 5 port lights troubleshooting and 6 2 6 3 port numbers 3 4 5 16 ports additional for remote management 5 8 current bandwidth 4 5 Power light troubleshooting and 6 2 PPPoE PPP over Eth...

Page 102: ...g and 5 3 5 4 service name 1 7 service numbers 3 6 service set ID See SSID services blocking 3 4 setting passwords 4 11 settings wireless See wireless settings Setup Manual 1 1 Setup Wizard detecting...

Page 103: ...DNS and 5 11 remote management 5 16 troubleshooting and 6 5 WAN settings 5 5 WDS Wireless Distribution System 5 1 Web Configuration Interface troubleshooting and 6 4 Web content filtering 3 1 websites...

Page 104: ...2008 wireless settings continued troubleshooting 6 1 viewing or changing 2 4 WMM QoS Wi Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 5 19 WPA encryption 2 7 WPA2 PSK AES encryption 2 5 WPA PSK encryption 2 7 WPA...

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