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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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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...
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...
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... How to Access the wireless router 3-5 How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant 3-8 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 3-9 Using the Smart Setup Wizard 3-12 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 3-13 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings 4-3 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 4-6 Default Factory...
... How to Access the wireless router 3-5 How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant 3-8 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 3-9 Using the Smart Setup Wizard 3-12 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 3-13 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings 4-3 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 4-6 Default Factory...
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... and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of note may result in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR website. Tip: This format is provided in a malfunction... or damage to highlight information of importance or special interest. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources. ...
... and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of note may result in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR website. Tip: This format is provided in a malfunction... or damage to highlight information of importance or special interest. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources. ...
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... to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the manual is written for the WPNT834 router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 November 2005 Note: Product updates are available...
... to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the manual is written for the WPNT834 router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 November 2005 Note: Product updates are available...
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... any page in the upper left of the window. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in order to save paper and printer ink. About This...
... any page in the upper left of the window. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in order to save paper and printer ink. About This...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 1-4 About This Manual v1.0, November 2005
Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 1-4 About This Manual v1.0, November 2005
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... features as of the date of publication. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on time-of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp to find product firmware updates for use the router within minutes. The WPNT834 router provides the following features: • RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology • 802.11g...
... features as of the date of publication. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on time-of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp to find product firmware updates for use the router within minutes. The WPNT834 router provides the following features: • RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology • 802.11g...
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..., repeaters, or external antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for firmware upgrades RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology NETGEAR's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO.../g products (i.e., 802.11b, 802.11g, Centrino, and SuperG™ wireless clients) and boosts their range and speed 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...
..., repeaters, or external antennas. RangeMax constantly surveys your home environment for physical barriers and interference and adjusts the wireless signal to compensate for firmware upgrades RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology NETGEAR's RangeMax Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO.../g products (i.e., 802.11b, 802.11g, Centrino, and SuperG™ wireless clients) and boosts their range and speed 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...
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... path to defend against hacker attacks. Reference Manual for keywords within Web addresses. You can be turned off -limits. • Logs security incidents. The router allows you at specified intervals. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to your computers....events such as described in this section. • Computers Hidden by screening for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • WPA-PSK support. Introduction 2-3 v1.0, November 2005 Security The WPNT834 router is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to the Internet for Wi-Fi ...
... path to defend against hacker attacks. Reference Manual for keywords within Web addresses. You can be turned off -limits. • Logs security incidents. The router allows you at specified intervals. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to your computers....events such as described in this section. • Computers Hidden by screening for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • WPA-PSK support. Introduction 2-3 v1.0, November 2005 Security The WPNT834 router is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to the Internet for Wi-Fi ...
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...This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, see "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B. • IP Address Sharing by DHCP. Extensive Protocol Support The WPNT834 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information ...of Attached Computers by NAT. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The WPNT834 router allows several networked computers to either type of the incoming request, or to the correct configuration. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink...
...This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, see "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B. • IP Address Sharing by DHCP. Extensive Protocol Support The WPNT834 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information ...of Attached Computers by NAT. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. The WPNT834 router allows several networked computers to either type of the incoming request, or to the correct configuration. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink...
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... NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management. PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to help documentation is available. The following features to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE). Browser-based configuration allows you maximize your router from... Smart Wizard. Introduction 2-5 v1.0, November 2005 This lets you only for the information required for your computer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
... NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management. PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to help documentation is available. The following features to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE). Browser-based configuration allows you maximize your router from... Smart Wizard. Introduction 2-5 v1.0, November 2005 This lets you only for the information required for your computer. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
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...; RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. This manual. - Reference Manual for...
...; RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR Related Products NETGEAR products related to the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. This manual. - Reference Manual for...
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... is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WPNT834 router contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the front panel of the router. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is not supplied to verify connections. The Internet...
... is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WPNT834 router contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the front panel of the router. The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is not supplied to verify connections. The Internet...
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... Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. 4. Antennae. 2-8 Introduction v1.0, November 2005 Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WPNT834 router contains the items listed below. 5 1 4 2 3 Figure 2-2 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: 1. Reference Manual for connecting the router to the local computers. 2.
... Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. 4. Antennae. 2-8 Introduction v1.0, November 2005 Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WPNT834 router contains the items listed below. 5 1 4 2 3 Figure 2-2 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: 1. Reference Manual for connecting the router to the local computers. 2.
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... settings. 3. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in their home to share a broadband connection. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. A Road Map for a general ...
... settings. 3. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using printers in their home to share a broadband connection. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. A Road Map for a general ...
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...A Road Map for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. Note: Secure Internet sites such as the WPNT834. Protect my wireless connection (from snooping, hacking, or information theft). 1. Configure my WPNT834 with the security settings of the wireless network. 3. Assure that ... see "Wireless Communications" in place on page 4-2 and configure your WPNT834 accordingly. To learn about wireless networking security, see "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on secure Internet sites. 2-10 v1.0, November 2005 Introduction What's Needed? Reference Manual for How...
...A Road Map for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. Note: Secure Internet sites such as the WPNT834. Protect my wireless connection (from snooping, hacking, or information theft). 1. Configure my WPNT834 with the security settings of the wireless network. 3. Assure that ... see "Wireless Communications" in place on page 4-2 and configure your WPNT834 accordingly. To learn about wireless networking security, see "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on secure Internet sites. 2-10 v1.0, November 2005 Introduction What's Needed? Reference Manual for How...
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Reference Manual for the Windows operating systems such information. Use the Windows • Windows computers (wired Windows Domain settings are Windows PC Printers and Fax and wireless) you are commonly managed by wired network). printers (in a available printers in network need to ... with the same Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as the other types of 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 Microsoft Word...
Reference Manual for the Windows operating systems such information. Use the Windows • Windows computers (wired Windows Domain settings are Windows PC Printers and Fax and wireless) you are commonly managed by wired network). printers (in a available printers in network need to ... with the same Windows Workgroup or Domain settings as the other types of 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 Microsoft Word...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2-12 v1.0, November 2005 Introduction
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... Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" 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 Setup Wizard, or how to...
... Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" 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 Setup Wizard, or how to...