NETGEAR WNR834M manual This screen shows the following parameters, Wireless Router Status Fields

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual

This screen shows the following parameters:

Table 5-1.

Wireless Router Status Fields

 

 

 

Field

 

Description

 

 

 

Account Name

 

This field displays the Host Name assigned to the router.

 

 

Firmware Version

This is the version of the current software the router is using. This will

 

 

change if you upgrade your router.

Internet Port

 

These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router.

MAC Address

This field displays the Media Access Control address, the physical

 

 

address, being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router.

IP Address

 

This field displays the IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port

 

 

of the router. If no address is shown, or is 0.0.0.0, the router cannot

 

 

connect to the Internet.

DHCP

 

If set to None, the router is configured to use a fixed IP address on the

 

 

WAN.

 

 

If set to DHCP Client, the router is configured to obtain an IP address

 

 

dynamically from the ISP.

IP Subnet Mask

This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Internet (WAN)

 

 

port of the router. For an explanation of subnet masks and subnet

 

 

addressing, see “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing” in

 

 

Appendix B.

Domain Name Server

This field displays the Domain Name Server addresses being used by

 

 

the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs,

 

 

such as http://www.netgear.com, into IP addresses.

 

 

 

LAN Port

 

These parameters apply to the Local (LAN) port of the router.

MAC Address

This field displays the Media Access Control address, the physical

 

 

address, being used by the LAN port of the router.

IP Address

 

This field displays the IP address being used by the Local (LAN) port of

 

 

the router. The default is 192.168.1.1

DHCP

 

Identifies if the router’s built-in DHCP server is active for the LAN

 

 

attached devices.

 

 

IP Subnet Mask

This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Local (LAN)

 

 

port of the router. The default is 255.255.255.0

 

 

 

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Maintenance

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