NETGEAR WNR834M manual Understanding Wireless Settings

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual

Understanding Wireless Settings

To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below.

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Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use this SSID for that network. The WNR834M default SSID is: NETGEAR.

Region. This field identifies the region where the WNR834M can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those identified in this field.

Note: The region selection feature may not be available in all countries.

Channel. This field determines which operating frequency is used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies, see “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B.

Wireless Configuration

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Statement of Conditions TrademarksEuropean Union Statement of Compliance Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursCustomer Support Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementWorld Wide Web V1.3, May Contents Chapter Content Filtering Appendix a Technical Specifications V1.3, May Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats Chapter About This ManualTypographical Conventions How to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualManual Scope Publication Revision History Revision HistoryV1.3, May Chapter Introduction Package ContentsStatus Light Front of the Wireless RouterBack of the Wireless Router How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later Installing the WNR834M routerRangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834M Online Setup Manuals V1.3, May Maintenance and Support Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines Chapter Wireless ConfigurationImplementing Appropriate Wireless Security V1.3, May If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is Used Default Factory SettingsUnderstanding Wireless Settings WEP Basic Wireless Security OptionsV1.3, 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 Click the Turn Access Control On check box How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC AddressV1.3, May V1.3, May Content Filtering Overview Chapter Content FilteringBlocking Access to Internet Sites Blocking Access to Internet Services V1.3, May Configuring a User Defined Service Scheduling When Blocking Will Be EnforcedBlocking Services by IP Address Range Log entry descriptions Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessLog action buttons Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications V1.3, May Viewing Wireless Router Status Information Chapter MaintenanceThis screen shows the following parameters Wireless Router Status FieldsWireless port of the router. The default is Netgear Region Router Statistics Items Connection Status ItemsViewing a List of Attached Devices Configuration File ManagementErasing the Configuration Backing Up and Restoring the ConfigurationUpgrading the Router Software V1.3, May Changing the Administrator Password V1.3, May Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Configuration of the RouterPossibility, 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 Click the Add Custom Service button Adding a Custom ServiceLocal Web and FTP Server Example Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding EntryMultiple Computers for Internet Gaming Connecting Automatically, as Required Configuring the WAN Setup OptionsDisabling the SPI Firewall Setting Up a Default DMZ ServerResponding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port Setting the MTU Size Using the LAN IP Setup OptionsConfiguring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Using Address Reservation Using the Router as a Dhcp serverUsing a Dynamic DNS Service Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Configuring Static Routes V1.3, May Select the Turn Remote Management On check box Enabling Remote Management AccessV1.3, May Using Universal Plug and Play UPnP V1.3, May V1.3, May Troubleshooting Quick Tips Chapter TroubleshootingBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely pluggedPower Light Not On Make sure the network settings of the computer are correctBasic Functioning LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On Lights Never Turn OffTroubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping UtilityTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Problems with Date and Time V1.3, May Factory Default Settings Appendix a Technical SpecificationsWireless Regulatory Compliance General SpecificationsV1.3, May Document Link Appendix B Related DocumentsV1.3, May