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Reference Manual for the
RangeMax Wireless
Router WPN824
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10122-01
November 2005

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10122-01 November 2005...
  • Page 2 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 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 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.
  • Page 4 v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ..............1-1 How to Use This Manual ....................1-2 How to Print this Manual ....................1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ........................2-1 RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology ..........2-2 802.11g Wireless Networking ...................2-2...
  • Page 6 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router ............3-5 How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant .............3-8 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ............3-9 Using the Smart Setup Wizard ..................3-12 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ........3-13 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ..........4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ..............4-2...
  • Page 7 Erasing the Configuration ..................6-7 Upgrading the Router Software ..................6-7 Changing the Administrator Password ................6-9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ......................7-1 Power Light Not On ....................7-1 Lights Never Turn Off ....................7-2 LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On ................7-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ............7-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ................7-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ..........7-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ...............7-5...
  • Page 8 Using the Router as a DHCP server ..............8-15 Using Address Reservation ..................8-15 Using a Dynamic DNS Service ..................8-16 Configuring Static Routes .....................8-18 Enabling Remote Management Access ...............8-20 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ................8-22 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents viii v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, Appendix B, “Related Documents” contains links to articles and tutorials on the NETGEAR Web site about basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions italics...

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This manual is written for the WPN824 router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Manual Publication Date November 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp...
  • Page 11 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 – Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
  • Page 12 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 About This Manual v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    ® RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. The WPN824 router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by a single computer. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824.

  • Page 14: Rangemax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (Mimo) Technology

    802.11g, Centrino, and SuperG™ wireless clients) and boosts their range and speed by up to 50%. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WPN824 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 108 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides: •...

  • Page 15: A Powerful, True Firewall With Content Filtering

    Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect. A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPN824 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: •...

  • Page 16: Autosensing Ethernet Connections With Auto Uplink

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WPN824 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

  • Page 17: Easy Installation And Management

    ISP account. • Firmware Updates. The WPN824 router can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WPN824 as soon as they become available. •...

  • Page 18: Package Contents

    Wireless Home Router Setup Guide • Warranty and Support Information Card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair. Introduction...

  • Page 19: The Router's Front Panel

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the WPN824 router contains the status lights described below. Figure 2-1 You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the router.

  • Page 20: The Router's Rear Panel

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the WPN824 router contains the items listed below. Figure 2-2l Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: 1. Antenna light LED on/off switch.

  • Page 21: A Road Map For 'How To Get There From Here

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Broadband Internet service is considered so useful that more and more people want to set up networks in their home to share a broadband connection.
  • Page 22 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here (continued) If I Want To? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Note: Secure Internet sites such as banks and online merchants use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. You will find out how to configure your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.

  • Page 24: First, Use The Smart Wizard To Configure The Wireless Router

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 First, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC. The following screen appears. Click SETUP and follow the prompts. Figure 3-1 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 25: Now, Set Up A Computer For Wireless Connectivity

    For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your settings exactly. If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you set in the wireless router.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Tips

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have: Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: 1) Turn off the modem, wireless router, and computer; 2) Turn on the modem, wait two minutes;...

  • Page 27: Overview Of How To Access The Wireless Router

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router The table below describes how you access the wireless router, depending on the state of the wireless router. Table 3-1. Ways to access the router...
  • Page 28 Internet connection. Figure 3-4 Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WPN824 router and display the home page as shown below. Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, November 2005...
  • Page 29 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 3-5 The browser will then display the WPN824 settings home page. Click the Yes button to check for firmware updates, or the No button to use the firmware already loaded in the router.

  • Page 30: How To Bypass The Configuration Assistant

    You may be prompted for a user name and password. If so, the user name is admin and the password, in the factory default state, is password. 2. The browser will then display the WPN824 settings home page shown in Figure 3-6 on page 3-9.

  • Page 31: How To Manually Configure Your Internet Connection

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the Basic Settings menu, shown below, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your configuration as described in the previous section.
  • Page 32 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 2. For security reasons, the wireless router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter for the router user name and for the router password, both in lower admin password case letters.
  • Page 33 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 5. If your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the settings according to the instructions below. Select Yes if you normally must launch a login program such as Enternet or WinPOET in order to access the Internet.

  • Page 34: Using The Smart Setup Wizard

    Internet connection. Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WPN824 router and display the home page as shown in Figure 3-5 on page 3-7.

  • Page 35: Netgear Product Registration, Support, And Documentation

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPN824.asp...
  • Page 36 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 3-14 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 37: Wireless Configuration

    Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WPN824 router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For further information on wireless networking, see “Wireless Communications”...

  • Page 38: Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

    For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WPN824 router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
  • Page 39 Restrict access based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WPN824. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 40: Understanding Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below. Figure 4-3 •...
  • Page 41 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Region. This field identifies the region where the WPN824 can be used. It may 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 42 Automatic No wireless security. WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WPN824 does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication. • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data.
  • Page 43 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless Setup link in the Advanced section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Advanced Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below.

  • Page 44: Information To Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

    • Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the WPN824 checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list. Note: The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only.

  • Page 45: Default Factory Settings

    Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WPN824, the default factory settings are in effect as shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you install the WPN824 router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.

  • Page 46: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1. Log in to the WPN824 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net http://192.168.1.1) with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or...
  • Page 47 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824.

  • Page 48: How To Configure Wep

    Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. 1. Log in to the WPN824 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
  • Page 49 • Automatic—enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The passphrase is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key boxes are automatically populated with key values.

  • Page 50: How To Configure Wpa-Psk Or Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support.

  • Page 51: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    2. Click Wireless Settings in the Advanced section of the main menu of the WPN824 firewall. 3. From the Wireless Settings menu, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Access menu shown below.
  • Page 52 6. In the Available Wireless Cards list, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WPN824 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter.
  • Page 53 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Wireless Configuration 4-17 v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 54: Content Filtering

    This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the main menu of the browser interface.

  • Page 55: Blocking Access To Internet Sites

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WPN824 router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is shown in...

  • Page 56: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    IP address. Blocking Access to Internet Services The WPN824 router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. The Block Services menu is shown...

  • Page 57: Configuring A User Defined Service

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 To specify a service for blocking, click Add. The Block Services Setup menu appears, as shown below: Figure 5-3 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 58: Configuring Services Blocking By Ip Address Range

    Under “Filter Services For”, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WPN824 router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 5-4 Use this schedule for blocking content.

  • Page 59: Trend Micro Home Network Security

    To begin using Home Network Security, configure the Security Service and Parental Controls menus on your WPN824 router. Each screen has a GUI button to click that will take you to the Trend Micro Web site to open your Trend Micro account.

  • Page 60: Security Service Settings

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Security Service Settings Click Security Service under Content Filtering on the main menu to display the Security Service Settings menu shown below: Click this banner to install the Trend Micro dashboard and set up your Trend Micro account.
  • Page 61 To install Home Network Security, click the Trend Micro banner and then follow the on-screen instructions. For assistance, see the Home Network Security Quick Start Guide included on the NETGEAR Resource CD. (You can download this document and the Home Network Security User’s Guide at http://www.trendmicro.com/en/support/tmss/netgear.) 1.

  • Page 62: Parental Controls Settings

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Parental Controls Settings Click Parental Controls under Content Filtering on the main menu to display the Trend Micro Parental Controls menu shown below: Click this banner to install the Trend Micro dashboard and set up your Trend Micro account.
  • Page 63 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Selecting the Parental Controls Mode • Click Use General Controls to select General mode. In General mode, one access profile applies to all users. • Click Use Per-User Controls to select Per-User mode. In Per-User mode, each user has an individual access profile.
  • Page 64 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 3. Select the access profile for this user, as follows: • To select a predefined profile, click Apply Profile and then choose a profile from the list. • To create a custom profile, click Use Custom Settings and then select the check boxes as desired.
  • Page 65 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Illegal Drugs. Sites that promote, offer, sell, supply, or advocate the illegal use, cultivation, manufacture, or distribution of drugs, pharmaceuticals, intoxicating plants and chemicals, and related paraphernalia. • Illegal/Questionable. Sites that advocate or advise on performing illegal acts such as service theft, evading law enforcement, fraud, burglary techniques, and plagiarism.

  • Page 66: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of which Web sites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries will be made for the Trusted User.

  • Page 67: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Log action buttons are described in the table below: Table 5-2. Log action buttons Field Description Refresh Click this button to refresh the log screen. Clear Log Click this button to clear the log entries.
  • Page 68 In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents. The WPN824 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. In order to localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your Time Zone: •...
  • Page 69 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 5-16 Content Filtering v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 70: Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. These features can be found under the Maintenance heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Viewing Wireless Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides status and usage information.
  • Page 71 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name This field displays the Host Name assigned to the router. Hardware Version This is the version of the router hardware.
  • Page 72 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Wireless Port These parameters apply to the Wireless port of the router. Name (SSID) This field displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router.
  • Page 73 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 6-2: Connection Status Items Item Description IP Address The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to the router. Subnet Mask The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask assigned to the router.

  • Page 74: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Table 6-3: Router Statistics Items (continued) Item Description TxPkts The 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.

  • Page 75: Configuration File Management

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the WPN824 router are stored within the router in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings.

  • Page 76: Erasing The Configuration

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to the original default settings. This can be done using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. After an erase, the router’s user name will be admin, the password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and...
  • Page 77 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 The routing software of the WPN824 router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the file before sending it to the router.

  • Page 78: Changing The Administrator Password

    If you ever have to reset the router back to the factory defaults, you can restore your settings from the backup. The default password for the router’s Web Configuration Manager is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password.
  • Page 79 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 6-10 Maintenance v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    • Check that you are using the 12V DC 1A power adapter NETGEAR supplies for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 81: Lights Never Turn Off

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the lights stay on, there is a fault within the router.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router’s Web Configuration interface from a computer on your local network, check the following: • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the previous section.

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Web Configuration Manager. To check the WAN IP address: 1. Launch your browser and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2. Access the main menu of the router’s configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address. Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings menu.

  • Page 85: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 3. Click OK. You should see a message like this one: Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx...

  • Page 86: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Check that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. • If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu.

  • Page 87: Problems With Date And Time

    The E-mail menu in the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. The WPN824 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 88: Advanced Configuration Of The Router

    Advanced Configuration of the Router This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, see “Wireless...
  • Page 89 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Warning: The Wireless Router is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings may disable the Wireless Router unexpectedly. Program the advanced wireless settings as follows: •...

  • Page 90: Wireless Card Access List

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Wireless Card Access List The Wireless Card Access Setup page displays a list of wireless computers that will be allowed to connect to the router based on their MAC addresses. These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and security settings configured on the Wireless Settings page to access the wireless network.

  • Page 91: Wireless Card Access Setup

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 c. If no Device Name appears, you can type a descriptive name for the computer that you are adding. d. When you have finished entering the MAC address, return to the Wireless Access List menu by clicking the Add button.

  • Page 92: Configuring Port Triggering And Port Forwarding

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • Wireless Card Entry—if no wireless computers appear in the Available Wireless Cards list, you can manually enter the Device Name and MAC address of the authorized wireless computer. Note: The MAC address is a twelve character key containing the characters 0-9, A-F only and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01) that can usually be found on the bottom of the wireless device.
  • Page 93 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Figure 8-4 Note: If the Disable Port Triggering box is checked after configuring port triggering, port triggering will be disabled. However, any port triggering configuration information you added to the router will be retained even though it will not be used.
  • Page 94 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Follow these steps to set up a computer to play Internet games or use Internet applications: 1. Click Add Service. Figure 8-5 2. Enter a service name in the Service Name box.

  • Page 95: Configuring Port Forwarding To Local Servers

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Although the router causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet, you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 96: Adding A Custom Service

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 To configure port forwarding to a local server: 1. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see the following section, Adding a Custom Service.

  • Page 97: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a Port Forwarding entry, follow these steps. 1. In the table, select the button next to the service name. 2. Click the Edit Service or Delete Service button.

  • Page 98: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The WPN824 router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application properly if that computer’s IP address is...

  • Page 99: Disabling The Spi Firewall

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 If disabled, you must connect manually: 1. Click the Router Status link under the Maintenance section of the main menu. 2. Click the Connection Status button to display the Connection Status screen.

  • Page 100: Responding To Ping On Internet Wan Port

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port If you want the router to respond to a 'ping' from the Internet, click the Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port check box. This should only be used as a diagnostic tool, since it allows your router to be discovered.

  • Page 101: Using The Lan Ip Setup Options

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Using the LAN IP Setup Options Another category under the Advanced heading is LAN IP Setup. This menu allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below.

  • Page 102: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 • IP Subnet Mask—the LAN Subnet Mask of the router. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or router.

  • Page 103: Using Address Reservation

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the Starting IP Address and Ending IP Address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address.

  • Page 104: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click the button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete. Using a Dynamic DNS Service If your network has 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 105 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click Dynamic DNS. Figure 8-10 To configure Dynamic DNS: 1. Register for an account with one of the dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the ‘Select Service Provider’...

  • Page 106: Configuring Static Routes

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Configuring Static Routes Static Routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under normal circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after 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 subnets located on your network.
  • Page 107 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 3. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. 4. Select Active to make this route effective. 5. Type the Destination IP Address of the final destination.

  • Page 108: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your WPN824 router. Figure 8-13 Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very secure password.
  • Page 109 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 a. To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. b. 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 110: Using Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
  • Page 111 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Advertisement Time To Live—measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears.

  • Page 112: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz input...
  • Page 113 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Wireless Radio Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, and 108 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2.4-2.5 GHz Data Encoding: 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)

  • Page 114: Appendix B Related Documents

    Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 115 Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Related Documents v1.0, November 2005...

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