NETGEAR WNR834M manual Using a Dynamic DNS Service

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual

3.Type the MAC Address of the computer or server.

Tip: If the computer is already present on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices menu and paste it here.

4.Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table.

Note: The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router's DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration

and force a DHCP release and renew.

To edit or delete a reserved address entry:

1.Click the button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete.

2.Click Edit or Delete.

Using a Dynamic DNS Service

If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet account uses a dynamically assigned IP address, you do not know in advance what your IP address will be, and the address can change frequently. In this case, you can use a commercial dynamic DNS service, which will allow you to register your domain to their IP address, and will forward traffic directed at your domain to your frequently-changing IP address.

Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses are not routed on the

Internet.

The router contains a client that can connect to many popular dynamic DNS services. You can select one of these services and obtain an account with them. Then, whenever your ISP-assigned IP address changes, your router will automatically contact your dynamic DNS service provider, log in to your account, and register your new IP address.

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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