NETGEAR WPNT834 manual Chapter Introduction, Key Features

Chapter 2

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. The WPNT834 router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by a single computer. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834.

Key Features

Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of publication. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in this manual. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp to find product firmware updates for your WPNT834.

The RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.

The WPNT834 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 computers. In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.

With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes. The WPNT834 router provides the following features:

•RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology

•802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g modes

•Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management

•Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security

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v1.0, November 2005