Netgear WPN824 Installation Manual

RangeMax™ Wireless Router Data Sheet

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S U P P O R T*

Maximum performance requires use with RangeM ax Wireless Adapters

Wireless-G

Which is the Best
Product for You?

RangeMax™

Speed

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Coverag e

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Surfing the Int ernet

Email a nd onlin e chat

Public hotspot compatib le

Streami ng music

Multipl e PCs wi relessly

connect ing to t he Inter net

Interne t phone c alls (VoIP )

Heavy I nternet usage

Larger homes an d multip le rooms

Multime dia/vide o stream ing

Multipl ayer gam ing

4x

2x

1x

1x

10x

10x

Super- G™

Rang eMax NEX T Wi reles s-N
USB 2.0 Adap ter (WPN 111)

Rang eMax Wir eles s
PCI Adap ter (WPN 311)

Rang eMax Wir eles s
PC C ard (WPN 511)

WPN824

10x more speed and 10x more coverage than Wireless-G

• Wirelessly stream music, make Internet phone calls and surf the web faster and further

• Simple and secure way to share your high-speed Internet connection

• Easy set-up with Smart Wizard® installation CD

• Maximum performance requires use of RangeMax wireless adapters

Features

• 7 internal antennas scan for strongest signal path and adjusts to interference

• MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology boosts network performance with up to 10x the speed
and 10x the coverage of Wireless-G

• High speed connections with virtually no dead spots

• Perfect for larger homes and small offices

• Compatible with internal wireless and public hotspots

• Double Firewall protection from external hackers attacks

• Supports Windows® Vista

Choose from a complete line
of NETGEAR products that are
designed to meet your needs.

2.4 GHz
802 .11g

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†Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR makes
no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.

RangeMax™ Wireless Router WPN824

What is RangeMax?

Securing Your Network

System Requirements

Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service

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and modem with Ethernet connection

2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g wireless adapter.

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Alternatively, an Ethernet adapter and
cable for each computer

Windows® Vista™, XP, 2000, NT,

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Me, 98, Mac® OS, NetWare®, UNIX®,
or Linux

Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape® 4.7

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®

or higher
We recommend using this product with

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RangeMax Wireless Adapters
(WPN511, WPN311, WPN111)

Standards

IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, 2.4 GHz

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Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1.2 in.

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(223 x 153 x 31 mm)
Weight: 1.2 lbs (.5 kg)

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Performance Advantages

When used with RangeMax client

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adapters, delivers the longest range
of any wireless technology on the
market up to 500,000 square feet of
uninterrupted coverage*

Maintains video quality up to 10

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times the effective speed when
at long distances

Improves performance of existing

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legacy 802.11b and 802.11g wireless
devices up to 50%

Five 10/100 (1 internet, and 4 LAN)

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ports equipped with auto-sensing
technology

Data speed of up to 108 Mbps*

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NETGEAR’s RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN 824) extends your wireless network coverage
up to 10 times that of standard 802.11g due to an advanced Smart MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out)
technology that incorporates seven intelligent internal antennas. The antennas continuously
scan your home or office, automatically sensing obstacles and electronic interference, then
dynamically adjust the wireless signal to compensate and maintain a clear connection. You
enjoy reliable high-speed connections with virtually no dropouts or dead spots.

Securing your wireless network has never been easier. NETGEAR’s Touchless WiFi Security
delivers the highest level of wireless network security (WEP, WPA/PSK, or WPA2/PSK). In addition,
with an integrated security dashboard, you can monitor and manage access to websites. Every
PC accessing the Internet can be managed form one central location. And, NETGEAR’s
Smart Wizard installation software makes setup easy.

Privacy & Parental Control

“Trusted user” controls

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Time-based usage controls

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Web site logging

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Remote management

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URL content filtering

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Security

Double Firewall

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Network Address Translation (NAT)

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to hide PCs & files from outside users
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)

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firewall to deny outside requests for
personal information

Denial of Service (DoS) attack

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prevention
Intrusion Detection and

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Prevention (IDS)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)

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64-bit,128-bit encryption
Wi-Fi Protected Access

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(WPA, Pre-Shared Key)
Wireless Access Control (SSID)

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to identify authorized wireless network
devices

Supports 2 VPN pass-through tunnels

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(IPSec, L2TP, PPTP)
Exposed Host (DMZ)

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MAC address authentication

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Warranty:

NETGEAR 1-year warranty

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Package Contents

RangeMax Wireless Router (WPN824v2)

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12V, 1.0A Power Adapter, localized to

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country of sale

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Ethernet Cable

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Vertical Stand

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Setup Guide, Setup CD

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Warranty/Support Information Card

NETGEAR Related Products

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Notebooks: Wireless
– RangeMax PC Card (WPN511)
– RangeMax USB Adapter (WPN111)

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Notebooks: Wired
– PCMCIA Card (FA411)
– CardBus (FA511)

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Desktops: Wireless
– RangeMax PCI Adapter (WPN311)
– RangeMax USB Adapter (WPN111)

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Desktops: Wired
– Adapter (FA311)
– USB 2.0 Adapter (FA120)

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Printers
– Wireless: Print Server (WGPS606)
– Wired: USB Print Server (PS121)

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Gaming Consoles:
– Wireless: Wireless-G Game
Adapter (WGE111)
– Wired: Powerline Bridge
(XE104 - US only)

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to change without notice. All rights reserved.

*Free basic installation support provided for 90 days from date of purchase. Advanced product features and configurations are not
included in free basic installation support; optional premium support available.

**Actual performance may vary due to operating conditions D-WPN824-0