NETGEAR WNR834Bv2 manual Positioning Your Wireless Router, Router Label

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1. Factory Default Restore setting. Press Restore for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to the factory default settings.

2.Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to your local computers.

3.Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem.

4.AC power adapter outlet for connecting the power adapter.

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Router Label

The label on the back of the wireless router shows the router’s MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information.

The ports on the router are color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from the other four ports that connect to the wired computer(s) on your LAN.

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Positioning Your Wireless Router

The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

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Contents Wireless Router Setup Manual Trademarks Contents Related Documents Registration and Certifications Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Unpacking Your New RouterGetting to Know Your Wireless Router Hardware Features Front PanelPositioning Your Wireless Router Router LabelInstalling Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 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 Troubleshooting Basic Setup ChecklistChecking Basic Router Functions Troubleshooting Login Problems Checking the Internet Service Connection Obtaining an Internet IP AddressTroubleshooting PPPoE Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot Troubleshooting Internet BrowsingTesting the Path from a Computer to the Internet Troubleshooting Default Configuration Default Configuration SettingsRestoring the Default User Name and Password FirewallDefault Configuration Default Configuration Related Documents Related Documents Registration and Certifications