Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless Router
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FCC Declaration Of Conformity
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
WNR834B
Product and Publication Details
Contents
Chapter Customizing Your Network Settings
Appendix a Technical Specifications
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Conventions, Formats and Scope
Chapter About This Manual
How to Print this Manual
How to Use This Manual
Publication Revision History
Revision History
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Using the Setup Manual
Chapter Configuring Basic Connectivity
RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Online Setup Manuals
Accessing the Wireless Router For Configuration
Http//192.168.1.1
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Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings
ISP Does Not Require Login
No Login Required by ISP
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ISP Does Require Login
Login Required by ISP
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Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings
Configuring Wireless Settings
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Viewing the Advanced Wireless Settings
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Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security
Chapter Safeguarding Your Network
Safeguarding Your Network
Changing Wireless Security Settings
Recommended Security Settings
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WEP
Basic Wireless Security Options
Configuring Security in the Advanced Wireless Settings Menu
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If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is used
Configuring WEP Wireless Security
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Configuring WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
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Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
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Changing the Administrator Password
Backing Up Your Configuration
Understanding Your Firewall
Content Filtering Overview
Restricting Access From Your Network
Blocking Access to Internet Sites
Restricting Access From Your Network
Blocking Access to Internet Services
Blocking Services by IP Address Range
Configuring a User Defined Service
Scheduling Blocking
Log entry descriptions
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
Log action buttons
Configuring Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
Setting the Time
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Using the LAN IP Setup Options
Chapter Customizing Your Network Settings
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters
Using the Router as a Dhcp server
Using Address Reservation
Using a Dynamic DNS Service
Configuring the WAN Setup Options
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server
Connecting Automatically, as Required
Disabling the SPI Firewall
Setting the MTU Size
Configuring Static Routes
Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port
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Allowing Inbound Connections To Your Network
Chapter Fine-Tuning Your Network
Fine-Tuning Your Network
How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process
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How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process
How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
Adding a Custom Service
Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
To the instructions in Using Universal Plug and Play on
Configuring Port Triggering
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Using Universal Plug and Play
Optimizing Wireless Performance
Changing the MTU
Common MTU Sizes
MSN
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
Broadband Internet
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies
Assessing Your Speed Requirements
Powerline
Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time
Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte
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Viewing Wireless Router Status Information
Chapter Using Network Monitoring Tools
Wireless Router Status Fields
Default is
Connection Status Items
Router Statistics Items
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
Managing the Configuration File
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration
Upgrading the Router Software
Erasing the Configuration
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Enabling Remote Management Access
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Troubleshooting Quick Tips
Chapter Troubleshooting
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence
Check the test light to verify correct router operation
Troubleshooting Basic Functions
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged
Lights never turn off
Power light is not on or is blinking
LAN or WAN port lights are not lit
Wireless light is not lit
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
Troubleshooting the Internet Connection
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
Troubleshooting a Network Using a Ping Utility
Request timed out
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
Solving Wireless Connection Problems
Problems with Date and Time
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program
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Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
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Factory Default Settings
Appendix a Technical Specifications
Wireless
General Specifications
Electromagnetic Emissions
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Document Link
Appendix B Related Documents
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Index
Index-2