Wireless Repeater Capability; Quality Of Service (Qos); Automatic Firmware Updates; Compatible And Related Netgear Products - NETGEAR RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT- User Manual

Wireless Repeater Capability

The WiFi range extender is configurable as a base or repeater station in order to extend range. This
allows you to use it with wireless access points (APs) to build large bridged wireless networks. For
more information, see

Quality of Service (QoS)

Built-in Quality of Service (QoS) ensures prioritization of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and
gaming traffic. For more information, see

Automatic Firmware Updates

The WiFi range extender is automatically updated with the latest router firmware during
installation and at login. For more information, see
Login" on page 1-6 and

Compatible and Related NETGEAR Products

NETGEAR products related to the RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT are as follows:
• RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111)
• RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311)
• RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511)

Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines

You should select the physical placement of your WiFi range extender to maximize the network
speed. The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on
the physical placement of the WiFi range extender. The latency, data throughput performance, and
notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration
choices.
Introduction
RangeMax WiFi Range Extender WPN824EXT User Manual
"Wireless Repeating Function" on page
"QoS Setup" on page
"Firmware Update" on page
v1.0, April 2008
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