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2.

First enter the old password, in the

Old Password

field.

3.

Then enter the new password twice in the

New Password

and

Repeat New Password

fields.

4.

Click

Apply

to save your changes.

To restore the default password:

1.

Check the

Restore Default Password

radio button.

2.

Click

Apply.

The default password will be restored.

Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Firmware

The software of the RangeMax NEXT 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 image (.img) file before

sending it to the wireless access point. The upgrade file can be sent using your browser.

To upgrade the firmware:

1.

Go to the NETGEAR Web site at

to get

new versions of the Access Point software.

2.

Download, save and unzip (if the download file is a .zip file) the new software file.

3.

From the main menu of the browser interface, click

Upgrade Firmware

under the

Management

menu on the left navigation panel. The

Upgrade Firmware

screen will display.

Note:

Be sure to write down the new password and store it in a safe place.

Note:

The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the RangeMax NEXT must

support HTTP uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, or

Netscape Navigator 4.78 or above.

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4.

Click

Browse

and go to the location of the downloaded software upgrade file.

5.

Click

Upload

.

In some cases, it may be necessary to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.

Backing Up or Restoring Settings

You can back up your configuration settings of the RangeMax NEXT and restore the factory

default settings. Once you have your wireless access point working properly, backing up the

configured settings would be prudent should you have to perform a factory reset. When you

backup the settings, they are saved as a file on your computer that you can access to restore the

wireless access point’s configured settings.

To backup/restore settings:

1.

From the main menu of the browser interface, select

Backup/Restore Settings

from under the

Management

menu. The

Backup/Restore Settings

screen will display.

Figure 4-3

Warning:

When uploading firmware to the wireless access point, it is important not

to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or

loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload may fail,

corrupt the software, and render the WN802T inoperable.

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2.

Select the task you want to perform:

•

To create a backup file of the current settings, click

Backup

under the

Save a Copy of

Current Settings

heading.

–

If you don’t have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate

where you want to save the file, rename it if you like, and click Backup.

–

If you have your browser set up to save downloaded files automatically, the file will

be automatically saved to the download location

•

To restore settings from a backup file:

–

Click

Browse

under the

Restore Saved Settings from a File

heading. Locate and

select the previously saved backup file (by default, netgear.cfg).

–

Click

Retrieve

. A window will appear with the message that the wireless access point

has been successfully restored to its previous settings. The wireless access point will

restart. This will take about one minute.

–

Close the message window.

•

To erase the current settings and reset the wireless access point to the original factory

default settings

:

–

Click

Restore.

The default factory settings will be restored.

Figure 4-4

Warning:

Do not try to go online, turn off the Access Point, shut down the

computer or do anything else to the Access Point until it finishes

restarting. When the Test light turns off, wait a few more seconds

before doing anything with the Access Point.

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–

A list of the factory default settings can be found in

Appendix A, “Default Settings

and Technical Specifications”

.

Rebooting the RangeMax NEXT

You can reboot the wireless access point from the browser interface or by using the reset button on

the rear panel.

To reboot the wireless access point from the user interface:

1.

From the main menu of the browser interface, click

Reboot AP

under the

Management

menu

on the left navigation pane. The

Reboot AP

screen will display..

2.

Select the

Yes

radio button, and then click

Apply

.

Viewing the Available Wireless Station List

The Available Wireless Station List contains a table of all IP devices associated with this wireless

access point network defined by its Wireless Network Name (SSID).

To view the list of available wireless stations:

1.

From the main menu of the browser interface, select

Available Wireless Station List

under

the

Information

menu of the left navigation pane. The

Available Wireless Station List

will

display.

Warning:

Do not try to go online, turn off the Access Point, shut down the

computer or do anything else to the Access Point until it finishes

restarting. When the Test light turns off, wait a few more seconds

before doing anything with the Access Point.

Figure 4-5

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2.

Click

Refresh

to update the list and force the wireless access point to look for associated

devices.

•

For each device, the table shows the Station ID, MAC address, IP Address, and Status

(whether the device is allowed to communicate with the wireless access point or not).

•

If the wireless access point is rebooted, the table data is lost until the wireless access point

rediscovers the devices.

Viewing the Statistics

The Statics screen displays both wired and wireless interface network traffic.

To display statics for the wireless access point:

1.

Select

Statistics

under the

Information

menu on the left information pane. The

Statistics

screen will display.

Figure 4-6

Note:

A wireless network can include multiple wireless access points, all using the

same network name (SSID). This extends the reach of the wireless network

and lets users roam from one access point to another which provides seamless

network connectivity. Under these circumstances, be aware that only the

stations associated with this wireless access point will be presented in the

Available Wireless Station List.