NETGEAR WPNT834 manual How to Configure WEP

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Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834

6.For initial configuration and testing, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to “Everyone” and the Encryption Strength set to “Disabled.”

7.Click Apply to save your changes.

Note: If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless computer and you change the firewall’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless

connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the firewall’s new settings.

8.Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.

Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the firewall.

Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. If NETGEAR is the Network Name (SSID) in your wireless router, you must enter NETGEAR in your computer's wireless settings. Typing nETgear will not work.

Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, you can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the firewall.

How to Configure WEP

To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:

Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to

match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes.

1.Log in to the WPNT834 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.

2.Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WPNT834 firewall.

3.From the Security Options menu, select WEP. The WEP options display.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks Statement of ConditionsEN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementCustomer Support World Wide WebV1.0, November Contents Chapter Wireless Configuration Chapter Troubleshooting Viii Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and FormatsTypographical Conventions How to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualManual Scope Printing the Full Manual V1.0, November Key Features Chapter Introduction802.11g Wireless Networking RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out Mimo TechnologyPowerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering SecurityAutosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink Extensive Protocol SupportEasy Installation and Management Maintenance and SupportPackage Contents Netgear Related ProductsRouter’s Front Panel Status Light DescriptionsRouter’s Rear Panel Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ Road Map for How to Get There From HereConnection A Road Map for How to Get There From Here Printers in aV1.0, November Chapter Connecting the Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Wireless RouterFirst, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity Troubleshooting Tips Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router Ways to access the routerV1.0, November V1.0, November How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ISP Does Not Require LoginV1.0, November V1.0, November Using the Smart Setup Wizard Netgear Product Registration, Support, and Documentation V1.0, November Chapter Wireless Configuration Observing Performance, Placement, and Range GuidelinesImplementing Appropriate Wireless Security Understanding Wireless Settings V1.0, November Basic Wireless Security Options WEPV1.0, November If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is Used Default Factory Settings How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless ConnectivityV1.0, November How to Configure WEP V1.0, November How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Click the Turn Access Control On check boxV1.0, November V1.0, November Chapter Content Filtering Content Filtering OverviewBlocking Access to Internet Sites Blocking Access to Internet Services Configuring a User Defined Service Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced Blocking Services by IP Address RangeViewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Log entry descriptionsConfiguring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Log action buttonsV1.0, November Chapter Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status InformationWireless Router Status Fields This screen shows the following parametersWireless port of the router. The default is Netgear Region Connection Status ItemsRouter Statistics Items Configuration File Management Viewing a List of Attached DevicesBacking Up and Restoring the Configuration Erasing the ConfigurationUpgrading the Router Software V1.0, November Changing the Administrator Password V1.0, November Chapter Troubleshooting Power Light Not OnBasic Functioning Lights Never Turn Off LAN or WAN Port Lights Not OnTroubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your RouterTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Problems with Date and Time Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Advanced Wireless SettingsV1.0, November Wireless Card Access List Wireless Card Access Setup Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding V1.0, November Click Add Service Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Adding a Custom Service Click the Add Custom Service buttonEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Local Web and FTP Server ExampleMultiple Computers for Internet Gaming Configuring the WAN Setup Options Connecting Automatically, as RequiredSetting Up a Default DMZ Server Disabling the SPI FirewallResponding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port Using the LAN IP Setup Options Setting the MTU SizeConfiguring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Using the Router as a Dhcp server Using Address ReservationUsing a Dynamic DNS Service Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Configuring Static Routes V1.0, November Enabling Remote Management Access Select the Turn Remote Management On check boxV1.0, November Using Universal Plug and Play UPnP V1.0, November V1.0, November Appendix a Technical Specifications Power AdapterPSK Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkV1.0, November
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