NETGEAR RangeMax WPN824 User Manual

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202-10072-01, March 2005
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

NETGEAR RangeMax WPN824 Specifications

General

Bandwidth	2.4 GHz
xDSL connection	Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)	223 x 153 x 31 mm
Maximum data transfer rate	0.108 Gbit/s
Security algorithms	WPA-PSK
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Supports ISDN connection	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	500 g