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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual

3-14 Wireless Configuration

v1.3, May 2006

Contents

Main Page European Union Statement of Compliance Page Product and Publication Details Page Contents NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual Page Page Page Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats How to Use This Manual How to Print this Manual Revision History Page Chapter 2 Introduction Package Contents The Wireless Router Label NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual 2-2 Introduction The Front of the Wireless Router You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Figure 2-2 Table 2 -1. Status Light 1 2 3 4 The Back of the Wireless Router Installing the WNR834M router How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later Page Maintenance and Support Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Default Factory Settings Understanding Wireless Settings Page Page How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Page How to Configure WEP How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Page Page Chapter 4 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview Blocking Access to Internet Sites Blocking Access to Internet Services Page Configuring a User Defined Service Blocking Services by IP Address Range Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Page Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Page Page NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual 5-2 Maintenance This screen shows the following parameters: Table5-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Click on the Connection Status button to display the connection status, as shown below. This screen shows the following statistics:. Click the Show Statistics button to display router usage statistics, as shown below. This screen shows the following statistics: Viewing a List of Attached Devices Configuration File Management Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration Erasing the Configuration Upgrading the Router Software Page Changing the Administrator Password Page Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings Page Wireless Card Access List Wireless Card Access Setup Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding Page Page Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Adding a Custom Service Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Local Web and FTP Server Example Multiple Computers for Internet Gaming Configuring the WAN Setup Options Connecting Automatically, as Required Disabling the SPI Firewall Setting Up a Default DMZ Server Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port Setting the MTU Size Using the LAN IP Setup Options Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Using the Router as a DHCP server Using Address Reservation Using a Dynamic DNS Service Page Configuring Static Routes Page Enabling Remote Management Access Page Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Page Page Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick Tips Be sure to restart your network in this sequence Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly. Basic Functioning Power Light Not On Lights Never Turn Off LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Problems with Date and Time Page Technical Specifications A-1 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M. Factory Default Settings Page NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual Technical Specifications A-3 General Specifications Regulatory Compliance Page Appendix B Related Documents