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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
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Introduction
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Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
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Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
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Extensive Protocol Support.
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Login capability.
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Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
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Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology
Netgear’s RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more coverage
than standard 802.11g alone by eliminating “dead spots” in your area of coverage where you use
your wireless computers. Your whole house or office suite now becomes a “hot spot” without
requiring any range extenders, repeaters, or external antennas. RangeMax maintains your high
speed throughout your home, not just when you are close to your router.
RangeMax is an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology that uses seven internal
antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment for physical barriers and
interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for these performance blockers.
For example, if you carry your laptop from the family room to the bedroom, RangeMax
automatically senses the change and selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to
deliver you the fastest, clearest connection so that everyone can enjoy consistently high-speed
connections, everywhere in your house with no drop-outs and no dead spots.
RangeMax is also 100% compatible with your existing 802.11b/g products (i.e., 802.11b, 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:
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802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps.
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802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or
802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicating
the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices.
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64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
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WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.
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WPA-PSK support. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which
provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.
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Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
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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:
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Denial of Service (DoS) protection.
Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND
Attack, and IP Spoofing.
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Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
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Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.
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Logs security incidents.
The WPN824 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks,
and administrator logins. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to you at specified
intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your E-mail
address or E-mail pager whenever a significant event occurs.
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The WPN824 prevents objectionable content from reaching your computers. The router allows
you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web addresses. You
can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites.
Security
The WPN824 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as described
in this section.
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Computers Hidden by NAT
NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from the local network.
Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN
from finding and directly accessing the computers on the LAN.
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Port Forwarding with NAT
Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the computers on the LAN,
the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific computers based on the service port
number of the incoming request, or to one designated “DMZ” host computer. You can specify
forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.
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.
The router incorporates Auto Uplink
TM
technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense
whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a
computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself
to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables,
as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
Extensive Protocol Support
The WPN824 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to
Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
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IP Address Sharing by NAT
The WPN824 router allows several networked computers to share an Internet account using
only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet
service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive
single-user ISP account.
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Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP
The WPN824 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including
IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN
using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies
configuration of computers on your local network.
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DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own
address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses
from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
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Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from the date
of purchase.
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NETGEAR Related Products
NETGEAR products related to the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 are as follows:
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RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111)
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RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311)
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RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511)
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
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RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824.
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AC power adapter.
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Vertical stand.
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Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
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NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Resource CD
, including:
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This manual.
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Application Notes and other helpful information.
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Wireless Home Router Setup Guide.
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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.
The Router’s Front Panel
The front panel of the WPN824 router contains the status lights described below.
Figure 2-1:
WPN824 Front Panel
Power
Internet Port
Wireless
LAN Port 4
Test

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