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... (URL) http://www.netgear.com. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may , however, be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Read instructions for example, test transmitters) in accordance with your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card...
... (URL) http://www.netgear.com. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may , however, be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Read instructions for example, test transmitters) in accordance with your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card...
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Contents Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology 2-2 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 2-3 Security ...2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-4 Extensive Protocol Support 2-4 Easy Installation and Management 2-5 Maintenance and Support 2-5 NETGEAR Related Products 2-6 Package...
Contents Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology 2-2 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 2-3 Security ...2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 2-4 Extensive Protocol Support 2-4 Easy Installation and Management 2-5 Maintenance and Support 2-5 NETGEAR Related Products 2-6 Package...
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... Changing Basic Wireless Settings 4-6 Default Factory Settings 4-8 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 4-8 How to Configure WEP 4-10 How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 4-12 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 4-13 Chapter 5 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview 5-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites 5-2 Blocking Access to Internet Services 5-3 Configuring a User Defined Service 5-4 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 5-5 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced 5-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access...
... Changing Basic Wireless Settings 4-6 Default Factory Settings 4-8 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 4-8 How to Configure WEP 4-10 How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 4-12 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 4-13 Chapter 5 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview 5-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites 5-2 Blocking Access to Internet Services 5-3 Configuring a User Defined Service 5-4 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 5-5 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced 5-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access...
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... http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp to find product firmware updates for up to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem. Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer. The RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on your local area network (LAN) to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature...
... http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp to find product firmware updates for up to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem. Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer. The RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on your local area network (LAN) to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature...
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... change and selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to deliver you are close to your home environment for these performance blockers. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch • Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem • Extensive Protocol Support • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of coverage. RangeMax is an advanced...
... change and selects from over 100 possible antenna configurations to deliver you are close to your home environment for these performance blockers. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch • Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem • Extensive Protocol Support • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of coverage. RangeMax is an advanced...
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The WPNT834 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your use of the WPNT834 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for connecting remote hosts to help documentation is available. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management. Reference Manual for your WPNT834 as soon...
The WPNT834 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your use of the WPNT834 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for connecting remote hosts to help documentation is available. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management. Reference Manual for your WPNT834 as soon...
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... with setting up printers in Windows, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the combined wireless and wired network. • Any Windows networking security access rights such as login user name/ password that came with the Windows Workgroup settings wireless and wireless and wired Windows Client and File are using to wirelessly connect to the computer support groups. What Do I ? Share 1. individuals who want to be configured with the version...
... with setting up printers in Windows, see the PC Networking Tutorial on the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the combined wireless and wired network. • Any Windows networking security access rights such as login user name/ password that came with the Windows Workgroup settings wireless and wireless and wired Windows Client and File are using to wirelessly connect to the computer support groups. What Do I ? Share 1. individuals who want to be configured with the version...
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... of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with your cable ISP. • For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and password in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on PCs. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router • Observe...
... of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with your cable ISP. • For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and password in "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on PCs. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router • Observe...
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... Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the wireless router from the list and connect. wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is enabled! WIRELESS FEATURE Network Name (SSID) WEP Security DEFAULT SETTING NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is disabled, you simply choose yours from a computer with a wireless adapter. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. Verify wireless connectivity. Next, configure your settings exactly. Implement wireless...
... Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now wirelessly connected to the wireless router from the list and connect. wireless adapters display a list of the wireless router is enabled! WIRELESS FEATURE Network Name (SSID) WEP Security DEFAULT SETTING NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is disabled, you simply choose yours from a computer with a wireless adapter. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. Verify wireless connectivity. Next, configure your settings exactly. Implement wireless...
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... is no need to enter the wireless router URL in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 192.168.1.1 is opened on the state of the wireless router. Configuration Settings Have Been Applied Enter the standard URL to access the wireless router Enter the IP address of these URLs in the factory default state. The default password is restored when you use the factory reset button. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router The table below...
... is no need to enter the wireless router URL in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 192.168.1.1 is opened on the state of the wireless router. Configuration Settings Have Been Applied Enter the standard URL to access the wireless router Enter the IP address of these URLs in the factory default state. The default password is restored when you use the factory reset button. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router The table below...
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... the Gateway IP address. If a Secondary DNS Server address is first opened. To change the MAC address, select Use Computer MAC Address. Reference Manual for the router password, both in here. For security reasons, the wireless router has its MAC address. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. If your Internet connection does not require a login, click No at the top of your Account Name (may be using . Or, select Use this MAC address and type it...
... the Gateway IP address. If a Secondary DNS Server address is first opened. To change the MAC address, select Use Computer MAC Address. Reference Manual for the router password, both in here. For security reasons, the wireless router has its MAC address. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. If your Internet connection does not require a login, click No at the top of your Account Name (may be using . Or, select Use this MAC address and type it...
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... access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any of the settings to better meet your networking needs. Follow the instructions below to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. FEATURE Wireless Router Radio Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DHCP Server DHCP range DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use...
... access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any of the settings to better meet your networking needs. Follow the instructions below to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. FEATURE Wireless Router Radio Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DHCP Server DHCP range DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use...
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... set up. 2. For initial configuration and testing, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to make any further changes. 1. Click Wireless Settings in to match the firewall's new settings. 8. Once your computer's wireless settings. How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: Note: If you use a wireless computer to "Disabled." 7. Check that you must then change the firewall's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your computers for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 6. Log in the main menu of your changes. The WEP...
... set up. 2. For initial configuration and testing, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to make any further changes. 1. Click Wireless Settings in to match the firewall's new settings. 8. Once your computer's wireless settings. How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: Note: If you use a wireless computer to "Disabled." 7. Check that you must then change the firewall's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your computers for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 6. Log in the main menu of your changes. The WEP...
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...-language URLs, such as http://www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask DNS LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Description This field displays the Host Name assigned to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the current software the router is active for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This...
...-language URLs, such as http://www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask DNS LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Description This field displays the Host Name assigned to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the current software the router is active for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This...
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..., or Up To 240 Mbps. The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask assigned to display the connection status, as shown below. Reference Manual for the frequencies used on each channel. The default is enabled. Indicates if the Router Radio feature of the router. Indicates if the router is broadcasting its SSID Click on the front panel will be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in Appendix B for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 6-1. Figure...
..., or Up To 240 Mbps. The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask assigned to display the connection status, as shown below. Reference Manual for the frequencies used on each channel. The default is enabled. Indicates if the Router Radio feature of the router. Indicates if the router is broadcasting its SSID Click on the front panel will be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in Appendix B for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 6-1. Figure...
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... the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on , there is a fault within the router. When connecting the router's Internet port to 192.168.1.1. This sets the router's IP address to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is turned on to factory defaults. The procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers...
... the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on , there is a fault within the router. When connecting the router's Internet port to 192.168.1.1. This sets the router's IP address to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is turned on to factory defaults. The procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers...
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... the network address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Make sure the LAN port LED is the IP address of a remote device such as described in the previous section are on the same subnet. From the Windows run menu, type: PING -n 10 where is on your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this one of your computer's Network Control Panel...
... the network address of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Make sure the LAN port LED is the IP address of a remote device such as described in the previous section are on the same subnet. From the Windows run menu, type: PING -n 10 where is on your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this one of your computer's Network Control Panel...
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...the Port Triggering radio button. Select Port Forwarding / Port Triggering from the game or applications manual or the product's support Web site. 9. Under Service User, select Any (default) to allow this service to play Internet games or use Internet applications: 1. Select the Service Type. 7. The Port Triggering screen is displayed as Connection Type, Starting Port and Ending Port boxes. Advanced Configuration of the Router 8-7 v1.0, November 2005 Enter the outbound port number in your changes. Figure 8-5 4. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router...
...the Port Triggering radio button. Select Port Forwarding / Port Triggering from the game or applications manual or the product's support Web site. 9. Under Service User, select Any (default) to allow this service to play Internet games or use Internet applications: 1. Select the Service Type. 7. The Port Triggering screen is displayed as Connection Type, Starting Port and Ending Port boxes. Advanced Configuration of the Router 8-7 v1.0, November 2005 Enter the outbound port number in your changes. Figure 8-5 4. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router...
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... part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. The router delivers the following parameters to the computer or server. (choose an IP address from a pool of addresses specified in Appendix B for an explanation of DHCP and information about how to be assigned by setting the Starting IP Address and Ending IP Address. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Using the Router as a DHCP server By default, the router functions as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server...
... part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. The router delivers the following parameters to the computer or server. (choose an IP address from a pool of addresses specified in Appendix B for an explanation of DHCP and information about how to be assigned by setting the Starting IP Address and Ending IP Address. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Using the Router as a DHCP server By default, the router functions as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server...
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... remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you use applications such as multi-player gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real time communications such as port forwarding (mapping) of additional network traffic. UPnP devices can significantly reduce network traffic. 8-22 Advanced Configuration of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on the network. The default setting for UPnP is disabled. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet...
... remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you use applications such as multi-player gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real time communications such as port forwarding (mapping) of additional network traffic. UPnP devices can significantly reduce network traffic. 8-22 Advanced Configuration of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on the network. The default setting for UPnP is disabled. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet...