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•RIP Direction

RIP allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. The RIP Direction selection controls how the router sends and receives RIP packets. Both is the default.

—When set to Both or Out Only, the router broadcasts its routing table periodically.

—When set to Both or In Only, the router incorporates the RIP information that it receives.

—When set to None, the router does not send any RIP packets and ignores any RIP packets received.

•RIP Version

This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets sent by the router. (It recognizes both formats when receiving.) The default setting is RIP-1.

—RIP-1 is universally supported. RIP-1 is usually adequate unless you have an unusual network setup.

—RIP-2 carries more information. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting.

Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You must then open a new connection to the

new IP address and log in again.

Using the Router as a DHCP server

By default, the router functions as a DHCP server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router's LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. The router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this menu. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN.

For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory. See “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing” in Appendix B for an explanation of DHCP and information about how to assign IP addresses for your network.

Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the Starting IP Address and Ending IP Address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you may wish to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.

The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP:

•An IP Address from the range you have defined

Customizing Your Network Settings

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Contents Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Router Trademarks Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationStatement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterEurope EU Declaration of Conformity Regulatory Compliance InformationFCC Information to User FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesFCC Guidelines for Human Exposure FCC Declaration Of ConformityFCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions WNR834B Product and Publication DetailsContents Chapter Customizing Your Network Settings Appendix a Technical Specifications V1.2, January Conventions, Formats and Scope Chapter About This ManualHow to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualPublication Revision History Revision HistoryV1.2, January Using the Setup Manual Chapter Configuring Basic ConnectivityRangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Online Setup Manuals Accessing the Wireless Router For ConfigurationHttp//192.168.1.1 V1.2, January Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ISP Does Not Require Login No Login Required by ISPV1.2, January ISP Does Require Login Login Required by ISPV1.2, January Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings Configuring Wireless SettingsV1.2, January V1.2, January Viewing the Advanced Wireless Settings V1.2, January Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security Chapter Safeguarding Your NetworkSafeguarding Your Network Changing Wireless Security Settings Recommended Security SettingsV1.2, January WEP Basic Wireless Security OptionsConfiguring Security in the Advanced Wireless Settings Menu V1.2, January If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is used Configuring WEP Wireless SecurityV1.2, 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 Blocking Services by IP Address Range Configuring a User Defined ServiceScheduling Blocking Log entry descriptions Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessLog action buttons Configuring Email Alert and Web Access Log NotificationsSetting the Time V1.2, January V1.2, January Using the LAN IP Setup Options Chapter Customizing Your Network SettingsConfiguring 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 Allowing Inbound Connections To Your Network Chapter Fine-Tuning Your NetworkFine-Tuning Your Network How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process V1.2, January How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering Configuring Port Forwarding to Local ServersAdding a Custom Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding EntryTo the instructions in Using Universal Plug and Play on Configuring Port TriggeringV1.2, January V1.2, January Using Universal Plug and Play Optimizing Wireless Performance Changing the MTU Common MTU Sizes MSNOptimizing Your Network Bandwidth Broadband Internet Overview of Home and Small Office Networking TechnologiesAssessing Your Speed Requirements PowerlineNetwork Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 GigabyteV1.2, January Viewing Wireless Router Status Information Chapter Using Network Monitoring ToolsWireless Router Status Fields Default is Connection Status Items Router Statistics Items Viewing a List of Attached Devices Managing the Configuration FileBacking Up and Restoring the Configuration Upgrading the Router Software Erasing the ConfigurationV1.2, January Enabling Remote Management Access V1.2, January V1.2, January Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick TipsBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsMake 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 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting a Network Using a Ping UtilityRequest timed out Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote DeviceSolving Wireless Connection Problems Problems with Date and TimeSetting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Using Your Wireless Card Setup ProgramV1.2, January V1.2, January Restoring the Default Configuration and Password V1.2, January Factory Default Settings Appendix a Technical SpecificationsWireless General SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions V1.2, January Document Link Appendix B Related DocumentsV1.2, January Index Index-2
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