NETGEAR WNR834Bv2 manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router, Unpacking Your New Router

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router Model WNR834Bv2.

Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see “Unpacking Your New Router” on page 1). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the LEDs—and the important information on the router label (see “Unpacking Your New Router” on page 1). Then, read the section on “Positioning Your Wireless Router” on page 4 to ensure that you have selected the best location to install your router.

Unpacking Your New Router

Your product package should contain the following items:

The wireless router

A snap-on stand for your wireless router

An AC power adapter (varies by region)

A yellow Ethernet cable

The Resource CD, which includes:

The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe)

A PDF version of this manual

A link to the online User Manual

Warranty and Support Information cards

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

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Contents Wireless Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Related Documents Registration and Certifications Unpacking Your New Router Getting to Know Your Wireless RouterGetting to Know Your Wireless Router Front Panel Hardware FeaturesRouter Label Positioning Your Wireless RouterInstalling Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Using the Smart Wizard Installing Your Router Using the Smart WizardLogin window similar to the one shown below will display Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display To upgrade your router Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem Page Verifying Your Connection Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access Read Troubleshooting on Checking for New Firmware To upgrade your router Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options To set up wireless connectivity and enable wireless security Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Page Basic Setup Checklist TroubleshootingChecking Basic Router Functions Troubleshooting Login Problems Obtaining an Internet IP Address Checking the Internet Service ConnectionTroubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Using the Ping Utility to TroubleshootTesting the Path from a Computer to the Internet Troubleshooting Default Configuration Settings Default ConfigurationFirewall Restoring the Default User Name and PasswordDefault Configuration Default Configuration Related Documents Related Documents Registration and Certifications