
NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR854T User Manual 
8-12 Troubleshooting
v1.1, January 2007
This field determines which operating frequency is used. It should not be necessary to change 
the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless 
router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks 
within several hundred feet of your router. For more information on the wireless channel 
frequencies, see “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B. 
5. Set the Mode to Up to 54 Mbps.
6. For Security Options, select None.
7. Click Apply to save your changes.
8. In the main menu of the WNR854T router, under the heading Advanced, click 
Wireless Settings.
9. Make sure the checkboxes are selected for Enable Wireless Router Radio and Enable SSID 
Broadcast.
10. Click Setup Access List.
11. Make sure that the checkbox is not selected for Turn Access Control On.
12. Configure and test your wireless computer for wireless connectivity.
Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the 
router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless 
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings 
of your computer to match the router’s new settings.
Figure 8-2