NETGEAR WPNT834 manual Easy Installation and Management, Maintenance and Support

Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834

•PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE).

PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your computer.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:

•Browser-based management.

Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface.

•Smart Wizard.

The WPNT834 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.

•Firmware Update.

The WPNT834 router can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WPNT834 as soon as they become available.

•Visual monitoring.

The WPNT834 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.

Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WPNT834 router:

•Flash memory for firmware upgrades.

•Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from the date of purchase.

Introduction 2-5

v1.0, November 2005