RadioLAN WNR834B user manual Configuring Security in the Advanced Wireless Settings Menu

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B User Manual

Configuring Security in the Advanced Wireless Settings Menu

To configure security in the Advanced Wireless Settings menu:

1.From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings menu appears.

Figure 3-3

The security-related wireless settings are described below. For details on the configuration of the general wireless settings, see “Configuring Wireless Settings” on page 2-10.

•Enable Wireless Router Radio

If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the WNR834B. If you will not be using your wireless network for a period of time, you can deselect this checkbox and disable all wireless connectivity.

•Enable SSID Broadcast

Deselect this checkbox to disable broadcast of the SSID, so that only devices that know the correct SSID can connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network ‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP.

•Wireless Card Access List

When a Wireless Card Access List is configured and enabled, the WNR834B checks the MAC address of any wireless device attempting a connection, and only allows connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list. For instructions on configuring the Wireless Card Access List, see “Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address” on page 3-12.

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Contents Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Router Statement of Conditions Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationTrademarks Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterRegulatory Compliance Information Europe EU Declaration of ConformityFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to UserFCC Declaration Of Conformity FCC Guidelines for Human ExposureFCC 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 Content Filtering Overview Restricting Access From Your NetworkBlocking 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 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server Connecting Automatically, as RequiredDisabling the SPI Firewall Setting the MTU Size Configuring Static RoutesResponding 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 Troubleshooting Quick Tips Chapter TroubleshootingBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsMake sure the network settings of the computer are correct Check the test light to verify correct router operationLights never turn off Power light is not on or is blinkingLAN 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