NETGEAR WNR834Bv2

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7

These options are discussed later in “Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for

New Firmware” on page 10.

Contents

Main Page Contents Page Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Unpacking Your New Router Page Hardware Features Figure 3 Figure 4 describes the port connections on the back panel of the wireless router. Front Panel Back Panel Positioning Your Wireless Router Installing Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware Page Page Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Using the Smart Wizard Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware Page Page Page Page Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Connecting Your Wireless Router Page Page Verifying Your Connection Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access Page Checking for New Firmware Page Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options Page Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Page Troubleshooting Basic Setup Checklist Checking Basic Router Functions Troubleshooting Login Problems Checking the Internet Service Connection Obtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot Testing the Path from Your Computer to Your Router Testing the Path from a Computer to the Internet Page Default Configuration Default Configuration Settings Restoring the Default User Name and Password 2. Release the reset button and wait for the router to reboot. located on the rear panel of the router, for about 20 seconds (see Back Panel on page3). Table1. Home Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Page Page Related Documents Page Registration and Certifications Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice