NETGEAR WNR834M manual Wireless port of the router. The default is Netgear Region

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Table 5-1.

Wireless Router Status Fields (continued)

 

 

 

 

Field

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless Port

 

These parameters apply to the Wireless port of the router.

 

Name (SSID)

 

This field displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the

 

 

 

wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR.

 

Region

 

This field displays the geographic region where the router being used. It

 

 

 

may be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of

 

 

 

the world.

 

Channel

 

Identifies the channel of the wireless port being used. See “Wireless

 

 

 

Communications” in Appendix B for the frequencies used on each

 

 

 

channel. In “Up to 240 Mbps” mode, there are two channels: a primary

 

 

 

channel (P) and a secondary channel (S).

 

 

 

 

 

Mode

 

Indicates the router communication mode: 802.11g and 802.11b,

 

 

 

802.11g only, Up To 126 Mbps, or Up To 240 Mbps.

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless AP

 

Indicates if the Router Radio feature of the Router is enabled. If not

 

 

 

enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel will be off.

 

 

 

 

Broadcast Name

Indicates if the router is broadcasting its SSID

 

 

 

 

 

Click on the Connection Status button to display the connection status, as shown below.

Figure 5-2

Maintenance

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Statement of Conditions TrademarksEuropean Union Statement of Compliance Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Customer SupportWorld Wide Web V1.3, May Contents Chapter Content Filtering Appendix a Technical Specifications V1.3, May Chapter About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and FormatsTypographical Conventions How to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualManual Scope Publication Revision History Revision HistoryV1.3, May Chapter Introduction Package ContentsStatus Light Front of the Wireless RouterBack of the Wireless Router Installing the WNR834M router How to Access the Wireless Router Again LaterRangeMax 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 Chapter Content Filtering Content Filtering OverviewBlocking Access to Internet Sites Blocking Access to Internet Services V1.3, May Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced Configuring a User Defined ServiceBlocking 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 ServiceEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Local Web and FTP Server ExampleMultiple Computers for Internet Gaming Connecting Automatically, as Required Configuring the WAN Setup OptionsSetting Up a Default DMZ Server Disabling the SPI FirewallResponding 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 pluggedMake sure the network settings of the computer are correct Power Light Not OnBasic 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