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... Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup 1-4 Smart Wizard Setup ...1-4 Manual Setup ...1-5 To Connect Your Wireless Router 1-5 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 1-9 How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later 1-10 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 1-11 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 1-12 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...2-1 Be sure to always start your network in...
... Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup 1-4 Smart Wizard Setup ...1-4 Manual Setup ...1-5 To Connect Your Wireless Router 1-5 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 1-9 How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later 1-10 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 1-11 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 1-12 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...2-1 Be sure to always start your network in...
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... chapter describes how to connect your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - What's in case you need to access the Internet through it. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? The Wireless Router Label View the label on the ...are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router and how to return the product for repair. This manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the wireless router to the Internet 1-1 v1.0, 2006-04 Figure 1-1 Connecting the Router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status...
... chapter describes how to connect your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - What's in case you need to access the Internet through it. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? The Wireless Router Label View the label on the ...are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router and how to return the product for repair. This manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the wireless router to the Internet 1-1 v1.0, 2006-04 Figure 1-1 Connecting the Router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status...
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.... Documentation is usually so. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Click Next. Connecting the Router to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/. For help with this, consult the documentation that came with configuring your wireless router to manually configure the router can use our telephone support service. After logging in, you will assist...
.... Documentation is usually so. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Click Next. Connecting the Router to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/. For help with this, consult the documentation that came with configuring your wireless router to manually configure the router can use our telephone support service. After logging in, you will assist...
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...NETGEAR. Log in the main menu of the router. 3. Select the region in the router. Connecting the Router to the router at http://www.routerlogin.net with its home page. If you do not match, you will operate. How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below opens: Wireless Router... you have set up . 2. When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. Set the Region. Note: The SSID of...
...NETGEAR. Log in the main menu of the router. 3. Select the region in the router. Connecting the Router to the router at http://www.routerlogin.net with its home page. If you do not match, you will operate. How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below opens: Wireless Router... you have set up . 2. When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. Set the Region. Note: The SSID of...
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If so, in the correct sequence. Restart the network in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings menu, select, "Use this product. The color of events should contact technical support. 2-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 b. If a port's light is lit. ...problem and should occur: 1. If the port is running. 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Some cable modem services require you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for an illustration). 2. Check the router status lights to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password...
If so, in the correct sequence. Restart the network in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings menu, select, "Use this product. The color of events should contact technical support. 2-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 b. If a port's light is lit. ...problem and should occur: 1. If the port is running. 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Some cable modem services require you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for an illustration). 2. Check the router status lights to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password...
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If the light does not turn green the router has a problem. This will set the router's IP address to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR854T.asp for instructions on , the power light turns amber for about 30 seconds and then turns green. This procedure is explained in the previous...in to the wireless router, check the following : • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the computer. • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected computer. • Be sure you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. If the...
If the light does not turn green the router has a problem. This will set the router's IP address to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR854T.asp for instructions on , the power light turns amber for about 30 seconds and then turns green. This procedure is explained in the previous...in to the wireless router, check the following : • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the computer. • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected computer. • Be sure you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. If the...
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... locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. equipment (for example, test...Support Refer to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: WNR854T 2006-04 Wireless Router RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T...
... locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. equipment (for example, test...Support Refer to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: WNR854T 2006-04 Wireless Router RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T...
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Contents RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents ...1-1 The Router's Front Panel 1-2 The Router's Rear Panel 1-3 Installing the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router 1-4 Maintenance and Support 1-4 Chapter 2 Wireless Configuration Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 2-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-2 Understanding Wireless Settings 2-3 Information...
Contents RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ix How to Use This Manual x How to Print this Manual ...x Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents ...1-1 The Router's Front Panel 1-2 The Router's Rear Panel 1-3 Installing the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router 1-4 Maintenance and Support 1-4 Chapter 2 Wireless Configuration Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 2-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-2 Understanding Wireless Settings 2-3 Information...
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... http://www.adobe.com. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you want to a major topic. Click the print icon in a browser window. - The ...Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in the upper left of any page in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Each page...
... http://www.adobe.com. - The PDF version of the complete manual opens in the upper left of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you want to a major topic. Click the print icon in a browser window. - The ...Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in the upper left of any page in the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Each page...
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... incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR maintenance and support benefits. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. • Base for repair. 1-1 v1.0, 2006-04 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter lists the package contents for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T, describes the front and rear panel layouts...
... incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR maintenance and support benefits. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. • Base for repair. 1-1 v1.0, 2006-04 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter lists the package contents for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T, describes the front and rear panel layouts...
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Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to the online version at http://documentation.netgear.com/wnr854t/enu/208-10082-01/index.html. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Installing the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router For installation instructions refer to the setup manual that came on the CD, or refer to help you maximize your use of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day 1-4 Introduction v1.0, 2006-04
Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to the online version at http://documentation.netgear.com/wnr854t/enu/208-10082-01/index.html. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Installing the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router For installation instructions refer to the setup manual that came on the CD, or refer to help you maximize your use of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day 1-4 Introduction v1.0, 2006-04
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RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Name (SSID). Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of these standards is more information on the wireless channel frequencies, please see "Wireless.... The default and recommended mode is : NETGEAR. • Region. These options are the wireless security features you notice interference problems with the slower 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices while still enabling 802.11n communications. ...
RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Name (SSID). Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of these standards is more information on the wireless channel frequencies, please see "Wireless.... The default and recommended mode is : NETGEAR. • Region. These options are the wireless security features you notice interference problems with the slower 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices while still enabling 802.11n communications. ...
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... authentication. • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto The router automatically detects whether Open System or Shared Key is required on the client. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Table 2-1.
... authentication. • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto The router automatically detects whether Open System or Shared Key is required on the client. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Table 2-1.
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... are case sensitive. Wireless Configuration 2-7 v1.0, 2006-04 Choose one : Open System, Shared Key, or Auto. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Information to Shared Key as in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is ...used instead of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is Used, circle one : 64-bit or 128-bit. Whichever method you are set up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Not all wireless devices support...
... are case sensitive. Wireless Configuration 2-7 v1.0, 2006-04 Choose one : Open System, Shared Key, or Auto. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Information to Shared Key as in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is ...used instead of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is Used, circle one : 64-bit or 128-bit. Whichever method you are set up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Not all wireless devices support...
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... WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the Security Type. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support. The third option (WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WP2-PSK [AES]) is...WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Figure 2-6 Wireless Configuration v1.0, 2006-04 2-13 To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps: 1. PSK or WPA2-PSK options for the product you are using either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference ...
... WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the Security Type. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support. The third option (WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WP2-PSK [AES]) is...WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Figure 2-6 Wireless Configuration v1.0, 2006-04 2-13 To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps: 1. PSK or WPA2-PSK options for the product you are using either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference ...
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...Sites menu is shown in the Keyword list. Click Apply. 3. If you to restrict access based on page 3-6. Up to 255 entries are supported in Figure 3-1 below: Figure 3-1 To enable keyword blocking: 1. Select either "Per Schedule" or "Always" 2. To delete a keyword ...type it from the list, click Delete Keyword, then click Apply. 3-2 Content Filtering v1.0, 2006-04 RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Blocking Access to Internet Sites The RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router allows you want to block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule menu...
...Sites menu is shown in the Keyword list. Click Apply. 3. If you to restrict access based on page 3-6. Up to 255 entries are supported in Figure 3-1 below: Figure 3-1 To enable keyword blocking: 1. Select either "Per Schedule" or "Always" 2. To delete a keyword ...type it from the list, click Delete Keyword, then click Apply. 3-2 Content Filtering v1.0, 2006-04 RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Blocking Access to Internet Sites The RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router allows you want to block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule menu...
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...Router Software Note: Before upgrading the router software, use the Default Reset button on page 6-7. NETGEAR recommends using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. The routing software of the router. Note: The Web browser used to the factory defaults. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T...support HTTP uploads. After an erase, the router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP client will revert the router settings back to upload new firmware into the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router must use the router ...
...Router Software Note: Before upgrading the router software, use the Default Reset button on page 6-7. NETGEAR recommends using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. The routing software of the router. Note: The Web browser used to the factory defaults. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T...support HTTP uploads. After an erase, the router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP client will revert the router settings back to upload new firmware into the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router must use the router ...
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In the Service User box, selecting the default value of the Router 5-3 v1.0, 2006-04 In the Service Type box, select between TCP (the default) and UDP. 5. Note: For the information required for the inbound ... the game or applications manual or support website. 7. Figure 5-2 2. Enter a service name in your changes. Click Apply to a particular PC, select Single address and enter the PC's IP address. 4. In the Triggering Port box, enter the outbound port number that the application will use. 6. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 1. Click Add Service....
In the Service User box, selecting the default value of the Router 5-3 v1.0, 2006-04 In the Service Type box, select between TCP (the default) and UDP. 5. Note: For the information required for the inbound ... the game or applications manual or support website. 7. Figure 5-2 2. Enter a service name in your changes. Click Apply to a particular PC, select Single address and enter the PC's IP address. 4. In the Triggering Port box, enter the outbound port number that the application will use. 6. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 1. Click Add Service....
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... is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you diagnose and solve the problem. When power is connected to your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. b. c. If a LAN port is first applied, verify that : a. The LAN port lights are connected. If any local ports that... off when your router is green. If a port's light is 10 Mbps, the light will be amber. Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are using the 5 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any of events should contact technical support. 6-1 v1.0, ...
... is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you diagnose and solve the problem. When power is connected to your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. b. c. If a LAN port is first applied, verify that : a. The LAN port lights are connected. If any local ports that... off when your router is green. If a port's light is 10 Mbps, the light will be amber. Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are using the 5 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any of events should contact technical support. 6-1 v1.0, ...
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... sure you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. If the power light is still amber 1 minute after about 30 seconds. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Power Light Stays Amber When the router is turned on, the power light is amber and then...
... sure you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. If the power light is still amber 1 minute after about 30 seconds. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Power Light Stays Amber When the router is turned on, the power light is amber and then...