NETGEAR WPNT834 manual Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity

Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834

Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity

You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of the wireless router is enabled! Next, configure your wireless computer.

1.Configure the computer’s Wireless Adapter settings.

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NETGEAR, Inc. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks and, when wireless security is disabled, you simply choose yours from the list and connect.

For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your settings exactly. If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you set in the wireless router.

WIRELESS FEATURE	DEFAULT SETTING
Network Name (SSID)	NETGEAR
WEP Security	Disabled

Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. Typing nETgear will not work.

2.Verify wireless connectivity.

Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the wireless router from a computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-4.

You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Implement wireless security according to the instructions in “Implement Appropriate Wireless Security” on page 4-2.

Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-3

v1.0, November 2005