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Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Positioning Your Wireless Router 4 Installing Your Wireless Router 5 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware 10 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 15 Connecting Your Wireless Router 15 Verifying Your Connection 18 Setting Up...
Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Positioning Your Wireless Router 4 Installing Your Wireless Router 5 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware 10 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 15 Connecting Your Wireless Router 15 Verifying Your Connection 18 Setting Up...
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... are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router Model WNR834Bv2. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you have selected the best location to install your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable •...
... are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router Model WNR834Bv2. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you have selected the best location to install your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable •...
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... upright position. 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides...
... upright position. 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Carefully peel off the protective film covering both sides...
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... acquired. Blink - Blink - Slow blink - Blink - Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to the modem. Off No Ethernet cable is not being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Off No link is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Green The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Blue Data is detected on...
... acquired. Blink - Blink - Slow blink - Blink - Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to the modem. Off No Ethernet cable is not being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Off No link is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Green The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Blue Data is detected on...
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... contains a Smart Wizard™. Getting to use the manual installation method (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 9 to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Failure to follow these guidelines can also affect your wireless settings; The Smart Wizard walks you through may limit the...you need to connect your Resource CD. You can set up your wireless router using one of two methods:. • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option. See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page 15). Large expanses of other...
... contains a Smart Wizard™. Getting to use the manual installation method (see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 9 to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Failure to follow these guidelines can also affect your wireless settings; The Smart Wizard walks you through may limit the...you need to connect your Resource CD. You can set up your wireless router using one of two methods:. • Smart Wizard Setup: The Smart Wizard setup is the easiest option. See "Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard" on page 15). Large expanses of other...
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... a home router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router manually, for and install updates. Install and connect your wireless router to protect your network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 15). 2. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to your wireless network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page...
... a home router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router manually, for and install updates. Install and connect your wireless router to protect your network (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 15). 2. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security settings to your wireless network (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page...
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These options are discussed later in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 10. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7
These options are discussed later in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 10. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7
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Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router, ensure that: • You have an Internet service connection through a cable modem, you are using the computer that the steps you ... Setup to set up your network. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your network. Before using on . 2.
Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router, ensure that: • You have an Internet service connection through a cable modem, you are using the computer that the steps you ... Setup to set up your network. At each step in the setup process, the Smart Wizard checks to ensure that you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your network. Before using on . 2.
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... for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in to the router after installing and configuring your browser. To set up additional wireless computers in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the online User Manual for New Firmware"). A login window similar...
... for New Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in to the router after installing and configuring your browser. To set up additional wireless computers in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the online User Manual for New Firmware"). A login window similar...
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...to a location on page 12.) 4. Usually the firmware image is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 If you may use it to the new firmware version on the... NETGEAR website. Click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to unzip the file. The router User Name and Password are unique to the router and are ...
...to a location on page 12.) 4. Usually the firmware image is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 If you may use it to the new firmware version on the... NETGEAR website. Click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to unzip the file. The router User Name and Password are unique to the router and are ...
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..., enter the default Password (password for new router firmware: 1. The upload process will display. 12 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Check the Firmware Version to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the default, then enter your router before using this router. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of...
..., enter the default Password (password for new router firmware: 1. The upload process will display. 12 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard Check the Firmware Version to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the default, then enter your router before using this router. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of...
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6. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 13 Follow the procedure in "To upgrade your router:" to a location on your Router Status screen. 7. Under Downloads, check the most recent Firmware Version offered against the Firmware Version shown on the version number. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on your hard disk. 8. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to complete the upgrade process.
6. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 13 Follow the procedure in "To upgrade your router:" to a location on your Router Status screen. 7. Under Downloads, check the most recent Firmware Version offered against the Firmware Version shown on the version number. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on your hard disk. 8. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to complete the upgrade process.
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Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your computer are accessible through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • ...an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up, you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information. • Internet service connection through the Control Panel Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac,...
Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on your computer are accessible through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • ...an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up, you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information. • Internet service connection through the Control Panel Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac,...
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...Ethernet cable into your modem and the other end into the Internet port of your computer or see the link to install your NETGEAR product. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your computer. 2. Turn off your computer ... broadband modem. 3. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (B). Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your new router. of the wireless router (C). (The Ethernet cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)
...Ethernet cable into your modem and the other end into the Internet port of your computer or see the link to install your NETGEAR product. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your computer. 2. Turn off your computer ... broadband modem. 3. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (B). Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your new router. of the wireless router (C). (The Ethernet cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)
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... connected as shown in the correct sequence, as shown in the correct sequence could prevent you from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as described below. E D Figure 9 7. C Figure 8 6. Start your computer (see Step 3). Securely... insert that is attached to start or restart your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Connect any additional wired PCs to start your network. Failure to your network in Figure 9. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17
... connected as shown in the correct sequence, as shown in the correct sequence could prevent you from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as described below. E D Figure 9 7. C Figure 8 6. Start your computer (see Step 3). Securely... insert that is attached to start or restart your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Connect any additional wired PCs to start your network. Failure to your network in Figure 9. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17
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... is not lit for each connected computer on page 28. • Wireless. To start your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 10). • Power. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Figure 10 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Plug in to the...
... is not lit for each connected computer on page 28. • Wireless. To start your router is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 10). • Power. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Figure 10 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Plug in to the...
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...similar to the one shown in Figure 11 will display. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 19 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any user ...name or password you use to log in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its login ...
...similar to the one shown in Figure 11 will display. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 19 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any user ...name or password you use to log in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its login ...
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...your Control Panel. Enter the required information for this wireless router. 5. If problems persist, register your computer documentation or see your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) For ...assistance, see the links in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to the Internet! Click Next...
...your Control Panel. Enter the required information for this wireless router. 5. If problems persist, register your computer documentation or see your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) For ...assistance, see the links in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to the Internet! Click Next...
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... of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. If you may use to log in to complete your wireless setup. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to your ... the defaults, then enter your new User Name and Password. The router User Name and Password are unique to check for new router firmware. Checking for New Firmware After installing your router, you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Press Enter. . At ...
... of your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. If you may use to log in to complete your wireless setup. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to your ... the defaults, then enter your new User Name and Password. The router User Name and Password are unique to check for new router firmware. Checking for New Firmware After installing your router, you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. Press Enter. . At ...