RadioLAN WNR834B user manual Configuring Wireless Settings, Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B User Manual

•Idle Timeout

Your Internet connection will be logged out if there is no data transfer during the specified time interval.

•Domain Name Server (DNS) Address

If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the IP address of your ISP’s Primary DNS Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available, enter it also.

Note: If you enter or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect.

Configuring Wireless Settings

This section explains the general wireless settings of the WNR834B. Configuration of the security-related wireless features is explained in greater detail in “Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security” on page 3-1.

The WNR834B provides two menus for configuring the wireless settings. The basic Wireless Settings menu link is located under the Setup heading in the main menu of the browser interface. The Advanced Wireless Settings menu link is located under the Advanced heading.

Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings

To view the basic wireless settings:

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Contents Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Router Product Registration, Support, and Documentation TrademarksStatement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterRegulatory Compliance Information Europe EU Declaration of ConformityFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to UserFCC Guidelines for Human Exposure FCC Declaration Of ConformityFCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions Product and Publication Details WNR834BContents Chapter Customizing Your Network Settings Appendix a Technical Specifications V1.2, January Chapter About This Manual Conventions, Formats and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualRevision History Publication Revision HistoryV1.2, January Chapter Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup ManualAccessing the Wireless Router For Configuration RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Online Setup ManualsHttp//192.168.1.1 V1.2, January Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings No Login Required by ISP ISP Does Not Require LoginV1.2, January Login Required by ISP ISP Does Require LoginV1.2, January Configuring Wireless Settings Viewing the Basic Wireless SettingsV1.2, January V1.2, January Viewing the Advanced Wireless Settings V1.2, January Chapter Safeguarding Your Network Choosing Appropriate Wireless SecuritySafeguarding Your Network Recommended Security Settings Changing Wireless Security SettingsV1.2, January Basic Wireless Security Options WEPConfiguring Security in the Advanced Wireless Settings Menu V1.2, January Configuring WEP Wireless Security If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is usedV1.2, January Configuring WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security V1.2, January Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address V1.2, January Changing the Administrator Password Backing Up Your Configuration Understanding Your Firewall Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering OverviewBlocking Access to Internet Sites Restricting Access From Your Network Blocking Access to Internet Services Configuring a User Defined Service Blocking Services by IP Address RangeScheduling Blocking Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Log entry descriptionsConfiguring Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Log action buttonsSetting the Time V1.2, January V1.2, January Chapter Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup OptionsConfiguring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Using the Router as a Dhcp server Using Address Reservation Using a Dynamic DNS Service Configuring the WAN Setup Options Connecting Automatically, as Required Setting Up a Default DMZ ServerDisabling the SPI Firewall Configuring Static Routes Setting the MTU SizeResponding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port V1.2, January V1.2, January Chapter Fine-Tuning Your Network Allowing Inbound Connections To Your NetworkFine-Tuning Your Network How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process V1.2, January How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers How Port Forwarding Differs From Port TriggeringAdding a Custom Service Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Application Example Making a Local Web Server PublicConfiguring Port Triggering To the instructions in Using Universal Plug and Play onV1.2, January V1.2, January Using Universal Plug and Play Optimizing Wireless Performance Changing the MTU MSN Common MTU SizesOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Broadband InternetPowerline Assessing Your Speed RequirementsTheoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer TimeV1.2, January Chapter Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status InformationWireless Router Status Fields Default is Connection Status Items Router Statistics Items Managing the Configuration File Viewing a List of Attached DevicesBacking Up and Restoring the Configuration Erasing the Configuration Upgrading the Router SoftwareV1.2, January Enabling Remote Management Access V1.2, January V1.2, January Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick TipsBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Troubleshooting Basic Functions Make sure the network settings of the computer are correctMake sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged Check the test light to verify correct router operationPower light is not on or is blinking Lights never turn offLAN or WAN port lights are not lit Wireless light is not lit Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the Internet Connection Troubleshooting a Network Using a Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your RouterTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Request timed outProblems with Date and Time Solving Wireless Connection ProblemsUsing Your Wireless Card Setup Program Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless ConnectivityV1.2, January V1.2, January Restoring the Default Configuration and Password V1.2, January Appendix a Technical Specifications Factory Default SettingsGeneral Specifications WirelessElectromagnetic Emissions V1.2, January Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkV1.2, January Index Index-2