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RangeMax Wireless-N
150 Router WPN824N

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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10587-01
February 2010
v1.0

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10587-01 February 2010 v1.0...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Compliance Information

    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.
  • Page 3 France. Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Č [NETGEAR Inc.] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [WPN824N] je ve shode se základními esky požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 4 Español Por medio de la presente [NETGEAR Inc.] declara que el [WPN824N] cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ [NETGEAR Inc.] ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ [WPN824N] ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ Eλληνική [Greek] ΠΡΟΣ...
  • Page 5 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumera Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911, declare under our sole responsibility that the model Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
  • Page 6 Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that 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 user's right to operate the equipment. Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
  • Page 7 Product and Publication Details Model Number: WPN824N Publication Date: February 2010 Product Family: Wireless Router Product Name: Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10587-01 v1.0, February 2010...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................... xi How to Print This Manual ....................xii Revision History .......................xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup Manual ....................1-1 Logging In To Your Wireless Router ................1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display ..............1-4 Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard ...........1-6 Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings ............1-6 Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login ..........1-7...
  • Page 9 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Adding Guest Networks ....................2-20 Changing the Administrator Password .................2-21 Backing Up Your Configuration ..................2-22 Understanding Your Firewall ..................2-23 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview .....................3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Services ................3-3...
  • Page 10 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process ........5-5 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ...........5-6 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..............5-6 Adding a Custom Service ..................5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............5-8 Configuring Port Triggering ....................5-9...
  • Page 11 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility .............7-8 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ...............7-9 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ........7-10 Problems with Date and Time ..................7-10 Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections ..............7-11...

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR ® Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 13: How To Print This Manual

    Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice might result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the WPN824N router according to these specifications: Product Version Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N...

  • Page 14: Revision History

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the WPN824N router was introduced. Table 2-1. Publication Revision History...

  • Page 15: Configuring Basic Connectivity

    For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network.

  • Page 16: Logging In To Your Wireless Router

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Logging In To Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router using your browser. The Default Access login information is printed on the bottom label of your router.
  • Page 17 To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR. Warning: When uploading firmware to the WPN824N router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.

  • Page 18: Selecting A Language For Your Screen Display

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 3. If there is no new firmware, the login will take you to the Router Status screen displayed here. Figure 1-4 If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router.
  • Page 19 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Figure 1-5 The language is set to English by default. The default language is always stored in memory. When you select a language other than the default, that language as well as English is stored in memory.

  • Page 20: Configuring Your Internet Settings Using The Setup Wizard

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your screen display will be in the selected language. Note: You can select from the entire list of supported languages only when the router is connected to the Internet.

  • Page 21: Your Internet Connection Does Not Require A Login

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login If no login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen. No login required Figure 1-6 • Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the ISP during a DHCP request from your router.
  • Page 22 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual – If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer, select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also, enter the subnet mask and the gateway IP address. The gateway is the ISP’s router to which your router will connect.

  • Page 23: Your Internet Connection Does Require A Login

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: Login required Figure 1-7 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login.
  • Page 24 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual • Internet Service Provider. This drop-down list contains a few ISPs that need special protocols for connection. Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special requirements. The list includes: Figure 1-8 –...

  • Page 25: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual – Connection Mode. This drop-down list selects when the router will connect to and disconnect from the Internet. The list includes: Figure 1-9 • Always On. The router logs in to the Internet immediately after booting and never disconnects.
  • Page 26 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu of the WPN824N router. Figure 1-10 2. As appropriate, select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. Note: In North America, you will not be able to change the region setting.
  • Page 27 Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the router’s new settings. 6. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WPN824N router. Figure 1-11 7. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio, Enable SSID Broadcast, and Enable WMM check boxes are selected.
  • Page 28 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 9. Make sure that the Turn Access Control On check box is not selected. 10. Configure and test your wireless computer for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your computer to have the same SSID and channel that you specified in the router, and disable encryption.

  • Page 29: Safeguarding Your Network

    Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network The Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in this chapter. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security” • “Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information” on page 2-5 •...
  • Page 30 As a minimum, however, NETGEAR recommends using WEP with Shared Key authentication. Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public.
  • Page 31 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual – Advanced Wireless Settings. You access these under Advanced in the main menu (see “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-11). • Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/ WPA2 security on both the router and the client device.
  • Page 32 Restrict access based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WPN824N router. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 33: Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before and after customizing your wireless settings, print this section, and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network can provide this information.

  • Page 34: Changing Wireless Security Settings

    WPA2-PSK and are configured with the correct passphrase. Use the procedures described in the following sections to specify the WPN824N router. Store this information in a safe place. Changing Wireless Security Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and configure in the Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Setup in the main menu.
  • Page 35 2-11. • Region. This field identifies the region where the WPN824N router can be used. It might not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those identified in this field.

  • Page 36: Configuring Wep Wireless Security

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual • Security Options. The selection of wireless security options can significantly affect your network performance. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and router placement.

  • Page 37: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    Automatic. In the Passphrase field, enter a word or group of printable characters, and click Generate. The passphrase is case-sensitive. For example, NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key fields are automatically populated with key values. •...
  • Page 38 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Mixed mode allows clients using either WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-PSK (AES). This provides the most reliable security, and is easiest to implement, but it might not be compatible with older adapters. Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required.

  • Page 39: Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings

    Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the WPN824N router. If you will not be using your wireless network for a period of time, you can clear this check box and disable all wireless connectivity.

  • Page 40: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    Note: If you choose to use WPS, the only security methods supported are WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP security is not supported by WPS. The WPN824N router provides two methods for connecting to a wireless client that supports WPS, described in the following sections:...

  • Page 41: Push Button Configuration

    Add WPS Client screen. Using the Physical Push Button 1. Press the button on the rear of the WPN824N router for over 5 seconds. For information about the WPS light, see the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual.

  • Page 42: Security Pin Entry

    Figure 2-7 The blue Dome light on the WPN824N router begins to blink in a regular pattern. While the button light is blinking, you have 2 minutes to enable WPS on the device you are trying to connect to the router.
  • Page 43 4. On the wireless client, obtain its security PIN, or follow its specific networking instructions to generate a client security PIN. 5. In the Add WPS Client screen of the WPN824N router, enter the client security PIN in the Enter Client’s PIN field.

  • Page 44: Configuring The Wps Settings

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Configuring the WPS Settings 1. Log in to the router as described in “Logging In To Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu. Figure 2-10 These options are available under WPS Settings: •...

  • Page 45: Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After Wps Setup

    WPS setup procedures to add clients that are not WPS enabled. To connect both non-WPS-enabled and WPS-enabled clients to the WPN824N router: 1. Configure the settings of the WPN824N router (shown in the Wireless Settings screen) for WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security, and record that information. See “Configuring WPA-PSK...

  • Page 46: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 4. For information about how to view a list of all devices connected to your router (including wireless and Ethernet connected), see “Viewing a List of Attached Devices” on page 6-7. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address...
  • Page 47 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 3. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses.

  • Page 48: Adding Guest Networks

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the WPN824N router. Warning: MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public. However, because your trusted MAC addresses appear in your wireless transmissions, an intruder can read them and impersonate them.

  • Page 49: Changing The Administrator Password

    3. Give the wireless network a name. The name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. The same name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. NETGEAR recommends that you change the name to a different value.

  • Page 50: Backing Up Your Configuration

    The configuration settings of the WPN824N router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file and retrieve it later. NETGEAR recommends that you save your configuration file after you complete the configuration. If the router fails or becomes corrupted, or an administrator password is lost, you can easily re-create your configuration by restoring the configuration file.

  • Page 51: Understanding Your Firewall

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Understanding Your Firewall Your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N contains a true firewall to protect your network from attacks and intrusions. A firewall is a device that protects one network from another while allowing communication between the two.

  • Page 52: Restricting Access From Your Network

    Web address keywords. You can also block Internet access by applications and services, such as chat rooms or games. Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WPN824N router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. Keyword application examples: •...
  • Page 53 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Sites screen displays. Figure 3-1 2. Enable keyword blocking by selecting either Per Schedule or Always.

  • Page 54: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services The WPN824N router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers.
  • Page 55 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 3. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add. The Block Services Setup screen displays. Figure 3-3 4. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices.

  • Page 56: Blocking Services By Ip Address Range

    (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling Blocking The WPN824N router allows you to specify when blocking is enforced. To schedule blocking: 1. Select Schedule under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Schedule screen displays.

  • Page 57: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log.

  • Page 58: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button. To e-mail the log immediately, click the Send Log button. Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail account information.

  • Page 59: Setting The Time Zone

    Setting the Time Zone The WPN824N router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Localize the time zone so that your log entries and other router functions include the correct time stamp.

  • Page 60: Customizing Your Network Settings

    Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • “Using the LAN IP Setup Options”...

  • Page 61: Configuring A Device Name

    The device name is a user-friendly name for the router. This name is shown in the Network on Windows Vista and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems. The Device Name field cannot be blank. The default name is WPN824N. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters These are advanced settings that you might configure if you are a network administrator and your network contains multiple routers.

  • Page 62: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual – RIP-1 is universally supported. RIP-1 is usually adequate unless you have an unusual network setup. – RIP-2B carries more information than RIP-1 and uses subnet broadcasting. – RIP-2M carries more information than RIP-1 and uses multicasting.

  • Page 63: Using Address Reservation

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Using Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 64: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Using a Dynamic DNS Service If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS).

  • Page 65: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 2. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 3. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 4. Enter the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you.

  • Page 66: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual known exploits such as malformed, oversized, or out-of-sequence packets. The firewall should be disabled only in special circumstances, such as when you are troubleshooting application issues. Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT).

  • Page 67: Setting The Mtu Size

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Setting the MTU Size The normal MTU value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1450 for PPTP connections. For some ISPs, you might need to reduce the MTU size, but this is rarely required and should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.
  • Page 68 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.1.x addresses.
  • Page 69 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 2. Click Add to expand the Static Routes screen. Figure 4-6 3. In the Route Name field, enter a name for this static route. (This is for identification purposes only.) 4. Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP.

  • Page 70: Fine-Tuning Your Network

    This chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and how to make adjustments to enhance your network’s performance.

  • Page 71: How Your Computer Accesses A Remote Computer Through Your Router

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your computer sends your router a message containing source and destination address and process information.

  • Page 72: How Port Triggering Changes The Communication Process

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 4. The Web server at www.example.com composes a return message with the requested Web page data. The return message contains the following address and port information: • The source address is the IP address of www.example.com.
  • Page 73 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” Using steps similar to the preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you have defined: 1.

  • Page 74: How Port Forwarding Changes The Communication Process

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network.

  • Page 75: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering

    IP address of the computer that will provide the service. Be sure the computer’s IP address never changes. Tip: To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your WPN824N router. See “Using Address Reservation” on page 4-4 for instructions on how to use reserved IP addresses.

  • Page 76: Adding A Custom Service

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual To configure port forwarding to a local server: 1. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen displays. Figure 5-1 2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network.

  • Page 77: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 2. Click Add Service (see Figure 5-1 on page 5-7).The Ports–Custom Services screen displays. Figure 5-2 3. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 4. In the Service Type field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP.

  • Page 78: Configuring Port Triggering

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 2. Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changes. 3. Click Apply. Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public If you host a Web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow Web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your Web server.
  • Page 79 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual While port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range to a single local computer, port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer that needs them and can close the ports when they are no longer needed.
  • Page 80 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires. This is required because the router cannot be sure when the application has terminated.

  • Page 81: Using Universal Plug And Play

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 11. Click Apply. The service appears in the Port Triggering Portmap table. Figure 5-6 Using Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access the network and connect to other devices as needed.
  • Page 82 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 1. Select UPnP under Advanced the main menu. The UPnP screen displays. Figure 5-7 2. The available settings and information displayed in this screen are: • Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration.

  • Page 83: Optimizing Wireless Performance

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Optimizing Wireless Performance The speed and operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. You should choose a location for your router that will maximize the network speed.

  • Page 84: Changing The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the one with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...

  • Page 85: Overview Of Home And Small Office Networking Technologies

    Table 5-1. Common MTU Sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This is the typical setting for non- PPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments.

  • Page 86: Assessing Your Speed Requirements

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual • Wireless. Your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N provides a wireless data throughput of up to 150 Mbps. With the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong.
  • Page 87 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual • Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Like video, however, streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems.

  • Page 88: Using Network Monitoring Tools

    Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. This chapter includes the following sections: • “Viewing Wireless Router Status Information” • “Viewing a List of Attached Devices” on page 6-7 •...

  • Page 89: Viewing Wireless Router Status Information

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router status and usage information: 1. Select Router Status under Maintenance in the main menu. The Router Status screen displays. Figure 6-1 Using Network Monitoring Tools...
  • Page 90 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Hardware Version The hardware version of the router. Firmware Version The version of the current software installed in the router. This will change if you update your router.
  • Page 91 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless Port. The following settings apply to the wireless port of the router. Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router.
  • Page 92 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 2. Click Connection Status to display the connection status. Figure 6-2 Table 6-2 describes the connection status settings. Table 6-2. Connection Status Settings Item Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned to the router.
  • Page 93 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 3. Click Show Statistics to display router usage statistics. Figure 6-3 Table 6-3 describes the router statistics. Table 6-3. Router Statistics Item Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the router was last restarted.

  • Page 94: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the WPN824N router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.

  • Page 95: Default Configuration Settings

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings. To save your settings, click Backup. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the router and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file.

  • Page 96: Updating The Router Firmware

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Updating the Router Firmware The firmware of the WPN824N router is stored in flash memory, and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new firmware. You can update your firmware by logging into the router and using one of these procedures: •...

  • Page 97: Updating Manually To New Router Firmware

    Figure 6-8 3. To update your firmware, click Yes and follow the prompts. Warning: When updating firmware to the WPN824N router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.
  • Page 98 3. Compare the version number of the most recent firmware offered to the firmware version of your router. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file from the WPN824N support page to your computer.

  • Page 99: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management feature, you can allow a user on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your WPN824N router. Select Remote Management under Advanced in the main menu. The Remote Management screen displays.

  • Page 100: Customizing The Blue Dome Led Display

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address Range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range.

  • Page 101: Setting The Dome Led Display

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 1. On the Advanced Menu, click Network Monitor Display Settings.. Figure 6-11 2. Click the Turn Off LED button. (This setting is also a toggle. Clicking it again turns back on the LED.) 3.

  • Page 102: Traffic Meter

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Traffic Meter Traffic Metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router’s Internet port. With the Traffic Meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage.
  • Page 103 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 2. To enable the Traffic Meter, click the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 3. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, click the Traffic volume control by radio button. You can select one of the following options for controlling the traffic volume: •...

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting Basic Functions

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual 4. Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 5. Turn on the computers. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are turned on.
  • Page 106 • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. The Power light blinks green slowly and continuously.
  • Page 107 2. Make sure that power is turned on to the connected computer. 3. Be sure you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that was supplied with the wireless router. See the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual for instructions. The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) push-button blinks amber.

  • Page 108: Login Problems

    • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. • Make sure you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin and the password is password.

  • Page 109: Checking The Internet Service Connection

    • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services, for example, converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting Pppoe

    Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. On the Basic Settings screen in the Router MAC Address section, select “Use this Computer’s MAC Address” and click Apply. Then restart your network in the correct sequence (see the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual for instructions).

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, check the following: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses.

  • Page 112: Testing The Lan Path To Your Router

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a running Windows PC: 1.

  • Page 113: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Select E-mail under Content Filtering in the main menu to display a screen that shows the current date and time of day. The WPN824N router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day.

  • Page 114: Problems With Wireless Adapter Connections

    2. Use the adapter’s setup program to scan for available wireless networks, looking for the network name (SSID) of NETGEAR, or your custom SSID if you have changed it. 3. If your wireless network appears and has good signal strength, configure and test with the simplest wireless connection possible.

  • Page 115: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual • Is your router set to a wireless standard that is not supported by your wireless adapter? Check the Mode setting as described in “Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings” on page 1-6.
  • Page 116 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to blink or turns solid amber, the unit might be defective. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at http://www.netgear.com/support.

  • Page 117: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the Wireless-N 150 Router Model WPN824N. Table A-1. WPN824N Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Router Login Router Login URL http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com...
  • Page 118 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Table A-1. WPN824N Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Wireless Enabled Wireless Communication NETGEAR SSID Name Security Disabled All wireless stations allowed Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission Speed Auto Country/Region United States (North America only;...

  • Page 119: General Specifications

    RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual General Specifications Table A-2. WPN824N Router General Specifications Feature General Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP Power Adapter North America...

  • Page 120: Appendix B Related Documents

    Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm Virtual Private Networking http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.htm Basics Glossary http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm In addition, you can find initial setup instructions for your wireless router in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. Related Documents v1.0, February 2010...

  • Page 121: Index

    Index bold text broadband Internet 5-16 access broadcast status blocking remote 6-12 restricting by MAC address 2-18 to a remote computer cables, checking to the router viewing logs channel, frequency access control channel, wireless port turning off 1-14 clients, adding 2-12, 2-17, 6-4 turning on 2-19...
  • Page 122 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual erasing configuration Ethernet MAC address data packets, fragmented 5-15 date and time, troubleshooting 7-10 daylight savings time 3-8, 7-11 factory default settings default DMZ server listed default factory settings restoring 7-12 listed filtering content...
  • Page 123 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Internet services, blocking access MAC addresses interval, poll attached devices current IP addresses entering blocking access by restricting access by current 2-18 spoofing dynamic or static mail server, outgoing...
  • Page 124 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual placement, router restoring 5-14 configuration poll interval default factory settings 7-12 port filtering restoring firmware port forwarding restricting access by MAC address 2-18 configuring example revision history xiii port numbers RIP (Router Information Protocol) direction...
  • Page 125 RangeMax Wireless-N 150 Router WPN824N User Manual SSID broadcast 1-13, 2-11 standards, compatibility version static IP addresses firmware 6-3, 6-9 RIP (Router Information Protocol) static routes viewing statistics, usage advanced wireless settings 2-11 status, viewing attached devices streaming video and audio...

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