RadioLAN Comprehensive Guide for NETGEAR RangeMax Wireless Router Setup and Configuration
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Table 7-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Field

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internet Port

 

These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router.

 

 

MAC Address

 

The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address

 

 

 

being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router.

 

 

IP Address

 

The IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If no

 

 

 

address is shown, or is 0.0.0.0, the router cannot connect to the Internet.

 

DHCP

 

If set to None, the router is configured to use a fixed IP address on

 

 

 

 

the WAN.

 

 

 

 

If set to DHCP Client, the router is configured to obtain an IP address

 

 

 

 

dynamically from the ISP.

 

 

IP Subnet Mask

 

The IP Subnet Mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router.

 

 

 

For an explanation of subnet masks and subnet addressing, see

 

 

 

 

“Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing” in Appendix B.

 

 

Domain Name Server

 

The Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router. A

 

 

 

 

Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as

 

 

 

 

www.netgear.com into IP addresses.

 

 

LAN Port

 

These parameters apply to the Local (LAN) port of the router.

 

 

MAC Address

 

The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address

 

 

 

being used by the LAN port of the router.

 

 

IP Address

 

The IP address being used by the Local (LAN) port of the router. The

 

 

 

 

default is 192.168.1.1.

 

 

DHCP

 

Identifies whether the router’s built-in DHCP server is active for the LAN

 

 

 

attached devices.

 

 

IP Subnet Mask

 

The IP Subnet Mask being used by the Local (LAN) port of the router.

 

 

 

 

The default is 255.255.255.0.

 

 

Wireless Port

 

These parameters apply to the Wireless port of the router.

 

 

Name (SSID)

 

The wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of

 

 

 

 

the router. The default is NETGEAR.

 

 

Region

 

The geographic region where the router is being used. It may be illegal

 

 

 

to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.

 

 

Channel

 

Identifies the channel of the wireless port being used. See “Wireless

 

 

 

 

Communications” in Appendix B for the frequencies used on each

 

 

 

 

channel. In “Up to 240 Mbps” mode, there are two channels: a primary

 

 

 

 

channel (P) and a secondary channel (S).

 

 

Mode

 

Indicates the wireless communication mode: 802.11g and 802.11b,

 

 

 

 

802.11g only, up to 126 Mbps, or up to 240 Mbps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using Network Monitoring Tools

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Contents Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Router Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationTrademarks Statement of ConditionsEurope 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 Check the test light to verify correct router operation Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsMake sure the network settings of the computer are correct Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely pluggedPower 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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