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Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10130-01 November 2005
Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10130-01 November 2005
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...in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. November 2005. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. These limits are designed to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit ...022 Class B (CISPR 22). All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that interference will vary. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/ ...
...in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. November 2005. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. These limits are designed to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit ...022 Class B (CISPR 22). All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that interference will vary. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/ ...
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...Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WPNT834 November 2005 Wireless Router RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Home English 202-10130-01 iii v1.0, November 2005 Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This ...that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com....
...Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WPNT834 November 2005 Wireless Router RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Home English 202-10130-01 iii v1.0, November 2005 Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This ...that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com....
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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...
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...
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...; Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 November 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the WPNT834 router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at a time •A button that...
...; Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 November 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the WPNT834 router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at a time •A button that...
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... addition to 253 computers. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL...
... addition to 253 computers. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL...
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...activity • Flash memory for firmware upgrades RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology NETGEAR's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone by up to your router. Your whole house or office suite now ..., Multi-Out) technology that everyone can be generated manually or by passphrase. 2-2 Introduction v1.0, November 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch • Ethernet connection to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64...
...activity • Flash memory for firmware upgrades RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology NETGEAR's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology provides ten times more coverage than standard 802.11g alone by up to your router. Your whole house or office suite now ..., Multi-Out) technology that everyone can be generated manually or by passphrase. 2-2 Introduction v1.0, November 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch • Ethernet connection to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices. • 64...
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... Installation and Management You can be updated if a newer version of purchase. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management. The WPNT834 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to monitor its status and activity. This feature eliminates the...
... Installation and Management You can be updated if a newer version of purchase. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management. The WPNT834 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to monitor its status and activity. This feature eliminates the...
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... Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to return the router for repair. 2-6 Introduction v1.0, November 2005 This manual. - If any of the parts are as...
... Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to return the router for repair. 2-6 Introduction v1.0, November 2005 This manual. - If any of the parts are as...
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...computers (wired small networks in their homes, or Note: For sharing files and printers 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 the other types of.... Use the Windows • Windows computers (wired Windows Domain settings are Windows PC Printers and Fax and wireless) you are usually managed by wired network). Share 1. when Windows prompts for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1.
...computers (wired small networks in their homes, or Note: For sharing files and printers 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 the other types of.... Use the Windows • Windows computers (wired Windows Domain settings are Windows PC Printers and Fax and wireless) you are usually managed by wired network). Share 1. when Windows prompts for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1.
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... the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on page 4-1. • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps, be sure to use the computer you first registered with the contents of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for Internet access using...
... the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on page 4-1. • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps, be sure to use the computer you first registered with the contents of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for Internet access using...
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... in "Implement Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 3-4. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in to the wireless router from the list and connect. Configure the computer's Wireless Adapter settings. :LUHOHVV$GDSWHULQD 1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Figure 3-2 NETGEAR, Inc. Next, configure your settings exactly. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now...
... in "Implement Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 3-4. Implement wireless security according to the instructions in to the wireless router from the list and connect. Configure the computer's Wireless Adapter settings. :LUHOHVV$GDSWHULQD 1RWHERRN&RPSXWHU Figure 3-2 NETGEAR, Inc. Next, configure your settings exactly. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now...
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... and at http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WPNT834.asp When the wireless router is required before you can use our telephone support service. Registration 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 RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support...
... and at http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WPNT834.asp When the wireless router is required before you can use our telephone support service. Registration 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 RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support...
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... field determines which data communications protocol is more information on the wireless channel frequencies, see "Wireless Communications" in this SSID for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Name (SSID). This field determines which operating frequency is also known as the wireless network name. "b only" dedicates the WPNT834 to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is used . The...
... field determines which data communications protocol is more information on the wireless channel frequencies, see "Wireless Communications" in this SSID for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Name (SSID). This field determines which operating frequency is also known as the wireless network name. "b only" dedicates the WPNT834 to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is used . The...
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...wireless router from a wired computer to better meet your needs. 1. 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... using whatever LAN address and password you have established basic wireless connectivity, you have set up . 4-8 Wireless Configuration v1.0, November 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Default Factory Settings When you click Apply. You can enable...
...wireless router from a wired computer to better meet your needs. 1. 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... using whatever LAN address and password you have established basic wireless connectivity, you have set up . 4-8 Wireless Configuration v1.0, November 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Default Factory Settings When you click Apply. You can enable...
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... point. Set the Region. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WPNT834. 4. Select a channel that is used by any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in Appendix B. Figure 4-4 3. NETGEAR is NETGEAR. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. Set the Channel. It should not be necessary to...
... point. Set the Region. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WPNT834. 4. Select a channel that is used by any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in Appendix B. Figure 4-4 3. NETGEAR is NETGEAR. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. Set the Channel. It should not be necessary to...
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... the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 6. Check that you click Apply. Program the wireless adapter of the WPNT834 firewall. 3. Note: If you are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wired computer to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from the firewall. Configure and test your wireless router, you will lose your changes. You must enter NETGEAR...
... the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 6. Check that you click Apply. Program the wireless adapter of the WPNT834 firewall. 3. Note: If you are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wired computer to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from the firewall. Configure and test your wireless router, you will lose your changes. You must enter NETGEAR...
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... the same as nETgear. These entries are not case sensitive; These values must be identical on all computers and Access Points in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Select the Authentication Type and Encryptions strength from the drop-down lists. See "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 4. Wireless Configuration v1.0, November...
... the same as nETgear. These entries are not case sensitive; These values must be identical on all computers and Access Points in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Select the Authentication Type and Encryptions strength from the drop-down lists. See "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 4. Wireless Configuration v1.0, November...
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...DHCP server is 255.255.255.0 6-2 Maintenance v1.0, November 2005 For an explanation of the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs, such as http://www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. Reference Manual for the LAN attached devices. This field displays the ...Access Control addres, the physical address, being used by the Local (LAN) port of the router. This is the version of the router. The default is active for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN)...
...DHCP server is 255.255.255.0 6-2 Maintenance v1.0, November 2005 For an explanation of the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs, such as http://www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. Reference Manual for the LAN attached devices. This field displays the ...Access Control addres, the physical address, being used by the Local (LAN) port of the router. This is the version of the router. The default is active for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN)...
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.... Maintenance 6-3 v1.0, November 2005 Wireless Router Status Fields Field Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Description These parameters apply to use the wireless features of the router in Appendix B for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 6-1. It may be off. See "Wireless Communications" in some parts of the router. Indicates if the router is NETGEAR. The default is broadcasting...
.... Maintenance 6-3 v1.0, November 2005 Wireless Router Status Fields Field Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Description These parameters apply to use the wireless features of the router in Appendix B for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 6-1. It may be off. See "Wireless Communications" in some parts of the router. Indicates if the router is NETGEAR. The default is broadcasting...