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Contents
Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834
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Chapter 1 About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
How to Use This Manual
How to Print this Manual
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Chapter 2 Introduction
Key Features
RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology
802.11g Wireless Networking
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Security
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
Extensive Protocol Support
Easy Installation and Management
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR Related Products
Package Contents
The Routers Front Panel
The front panel of the WPNT834 router contains the status lights described below.
The Routers Rear Panel
A Road Map for How to Get There From Here
2-10 Introduction
Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here (continued)
Introduction 2-11
Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here (continued)
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
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Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
Troubleshooting Tips
Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-5
Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router
Table 3-1. Ways to access the router
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How to Log On to the Wireless Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied
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How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
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Using the Smart Setup Wizard
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Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security
Understanding Wireless Settings
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Wireless Configuration 4-5
Table 4-1. Basic Wireless Security Options
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
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Default Factory Settings
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
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How to Configure WEP
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How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
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Blocking Access to Internet Sites
Blocking Access to Internet Services
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
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
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6-2 Maintenance
This screen shows the following parameters:
Table 6-1. 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
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Changing the Administrator Password
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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
Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings
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Wireless Card Access List
Wireless Card Access Setup
Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding
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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
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Configuring Static Routes
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Enabling Remote Management Access
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Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
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Technical Specifications A-1
Appendix A Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834.
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Appendix B Related Documents
