NETGEAR WNR834M manual Maintenance and Support

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual

When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router.

If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you out.

Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WNR834M router:

•Flash memory for firmware upgrades

•Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day

2-6	Introduction

v1.3, May 2006

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks Statement of ConditionsEuropean Union Statement of Compliance Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterWorld Wide Web Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementCustomer Support V1.3, May Contents Chapter Content Filtering Appendix a Technical Specifications V1.3, May Typographical Conventions Chapter About This ManualAudience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats Manual Scope How to Use This ManualHow to Print this Manual Revision History Publication Revision HistoryV1.3, May Package Contents Chapter IntroductionFront of the Wireless Router Status LightBack of the Wireless Router RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834M Online Setup Manuals Installing the WNR834M routerHow to Access the Wireless Router Again Later V1.3, May Maintenance and Support Chapter Wireless Configuration Observing Performance, Placement, and Range GuidelinesImplementing Appropriate Wireless Security V1.3, May Default Factory Settings If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is UsedUnderstanding Wireless Settings Basic Wireless Security Options WEPV1.3, May How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity V1.3, May How to Configure WEP 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 boxV1.3, May V1.3, May Blocking Access to Internet Sites Chapter Content FilteringContent Filtering Overview Blocking Access to Internet Services V1.3, May Blocking Services by IP Address Range Scheduling When Blocking Will Be EnforcedConfiguring a User Defined Service Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Log entry descriptionsLog action buttons Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications V1.3, May 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 Items Router Statistics ItemsConfiguration File Management Viewing a List of Attached DevicesBacking Up and Restoring the Configuration Erasing the ConfigurationUpgrading the Router Software V1.3, May Changing the Administrator Password V1.3, May Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Advanced Wireless SettingsPossibility, leave this checkbox unselected Wireless Card Access List Wireless Card Access Setup Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding V1.3, May Click Add Service Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Adding a Custom Service Click the Add Custom Service buttonMultiple Computers for Internet Gaming Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding EntryLocal Web and FTP Server Example Configuring the WAN Setup Options Connecting Automatically, as RequiredResponding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port Setting Up a Default DMZ ServerDisabling the SPI Firewall 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 V1.3, May Enabling Remote Management Access Select the Turn Remote Management On check boxV1.3, May Using Universal Plug and Play UPnP V1.3, May V1.3, May Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick TipsBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely pluggedBasic Functioning Make sure the network settings of the computer are correctPower Light Not On 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 V1.3, May Appendix a Technical Specifications Factory Default SettingsWireless General Specifications Regulatory ComplianceV1.3, May Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkV1.3, May