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Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824
Maintenance
6-7
v1.0, November 2005
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
the router's DHCP server will be enabled.
To erase the configuration, click the
Erase
button.
To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP
address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router. See
“Restoring the
Default Configuration and Password” on page 7-7
.
Upgrading the Router Software
This screen appears at login unless you check Do Not Display This Message Again and click
Yes
.
Tip:
To ensure you are always using the latest firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade
Assistant feature so that the router will automatically detect a new version of the
firmware on the Internet and alert you to its availability.
Figure 6-6
Tip:
Before upgrading the router software, use the router backup menu to save your
configuration settings. Any router upgrade will revert the router settings back to the
factory defaults. After completing the upgrade, you can restore your settings from
the backup.
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Maintenance
v1.0, November 2005
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. The upgrade file can be sent to the router using your browser.
From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select
Router
Upgrade
to display the menu shown below.
To upload new firmware:
1.
Download and unzip (if the download file is a .zip file) the new software file from NETGEAR.
2.
In the Router Upgrade menu, click the
Browse
button and browse to the location of the
upgrade file.
3.
Click
Upload
.
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.
Note:
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WPN824 router must
support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer
or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above.
Figure 6-7
Warning:
When uploading software to the WPN824 router, 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, it may corrupt the software. When the
upload is complete, your router will automatically restart. The upgrade
process will typically take about one minute.
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Maintenance
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v1.0, November 2005
Changing the Administrator Password
The default password for the router’s Web Configuration Manager is
password
. NETGEAR
recommends that you change this password to a more secure password.
From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select
Set
Password
to bring up the menu shown below.
To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. Click
Apply
.
Tip:
Before changing the router password, use the router backup utility to save your
configuration settings. If after changing the password, you forget the new password
you assigned, you will have to reset the router back to the factory defaults to be able
to log in using the default password of password. This means you will have to
restore all the router configuration settings. If you ever have to reset the router back
to the factory defaults, you can restore your settings from the backup.
Figure 6-8
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Troubleshooting
7-1
v1.0, November 2005
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824.
After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the
problem.
Basic Functioning
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:
1.
When power is first applied, verify that the Power light
is on.
2.
After approximately 10 seconds, verify that:
a.
The power light is solid green.
b.
The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that are connected.
c.
The Internet port light is lit.
d.
A port light is lit, to indicate a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN
port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port’s light is green. If the port is
connected to a 10 Mbps device, the light will be amber.
If any of the above conditions does not occur, see the appropriate following section.
Power Light Not On
If the Power and other lights are off when your router is turned on:
•
Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power supply
adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet.
•
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.

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