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ContentsNETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR854T User Manual
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Revision History .............................................................................................................. 1-3
Chapter 2
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Using the Setup Manual ........................... ......................................................................2-1
Accessing the Wireless Router For Configuration .......................................................... 2-2
Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...........................2-4
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ............................................................2-4
Configuring Wireless Settings ........................................................................................2-9
Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings ............................................................ ............2-9
Chapter 3
Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................3-1
Recommended Security Settings ............................................................................. 3-3
Changing Wireless Security Settings ........................................................... ............3-3
Configuring Security in the Advanced Wireless Settings Menu ............................... 3-6
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................3-7
Configuring WEP Wireless Security ................... ............................................................3-8
Configuring WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ..............................................3-10
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address ............. ................................................3-12
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................3-14
Backing Up Your Configuration .....................................................................................3-15
Understanding Your Firewall .........................................................................................3-16
Chapter 4
Restricting Access From Your Network
Content Filtering Overview ................. ............................................................................4-1