Easy Installation And Management; Maintenance And Support - NETGEAR RangeMax WPN824 Reference Manual

• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by
simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such
as Entersys or WinPOET on your computer.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 within minutes
after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management
tasks:
• Browser-based management
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type
of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is
provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management
Interface.
• Smart Wizard
The WPN824 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection,
asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
• Firmware Update
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.
• Visual monitoring
The WPN824 router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.

Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WPN824 router:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from the date
of purchase.
Introduction
Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
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