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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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...Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-7 Problems with Date and Time 7-8 Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 8-1 Wireless Card Access List 8-3 Wireless Card Access Setup 8-4 Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding 8-5 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 8-8 Adding a Custom ... on Internet WAN Port 8-12 Setting the MTU Size 8-13 Using the LAN IP Setup Options 8-13 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 8-14 Using the Router as a DHCP server 8-15 Using Address Reservation 8-15 Using a Dynamic DNS Service ...
...Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-7 Problems with Date and Time 7-8 Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings 8-1 Wireless Card Access List 8-3 Wireless Card Access Setup 8-4 Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding 8-5 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 8-8 Adding a Custom ... on Internet WAN Port 8-12 Setting the MTU Size 8-13 Using the LAN IP Setup Options 8-13 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 8-14 Using the Router as a DHCP server 8-15 Using Address Reservation 8-15 Using a Dynamic DNS Service ...
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... to the Internet through an external access device such as of the date of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. With minimum setup, you with the ability to 253 computers. Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer. The WPNT834 router provides connection for multiple computers to find product firmware updates for installation and management...
... to the Internet through an external access device such as of the date of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. With minimum setup, you with the ability to 253 computers. Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer. The WPNT834 router provides connection for multiple computers to find product firmware updates for installation and management...
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... will then configure itself to a switch or hub. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from directly accessing the computers on the LAN, the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific computers based on... are autosensing and capable of computers on your Internet service provider (ISP) may statically or dynamically assign. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to share an Internet account using the Dynamic...
... will then configure itself to a switch or hub. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from directly accessing the computers on the LAN, the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific computers based on... are autosensing and capable of computers on your Internet service provider (ISP) may statically or dynamically assign. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to share an Internet account using the Dynamic...
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... Wizard automatically senses the type of purchase. The WPNT834 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE). Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management...
... Wizard automatically senses the type of purchase. The WPNT834 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE). Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management...
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Application Notes and other helpful information. • Wireless Home Router Setup Guide. • Warranty and Support Information Card. 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. If any of the parts...
Application Notes and other helpful information. • Wireless Home Router Setup Guide. • Warranty and Support Information Card. 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. If any of the parts...
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..., signal quality, and security to the picture. For guidelines about wireless networking technology, see Chapter 4, "Wireless Configuration" for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 3. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The...
..., signal quality, and security to the picture. For guidelines about wireless networking technology, see Chapter 4, "Wireless Configuration" for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 3. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The...
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... Windows 'peer' networking is being used, the printer needs to be provided that came with the version of on the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using to connect to the computer support groups.... Windows networking security access rights such as Microsoft Word, use the Print Setup feature to and wireless) I am using to wirelessly connect to be configured with the Windows Workgroup settings wireless and wireless and wired Windows Client and File are commonly managed by corporate files and...
... Windows 'peer' networking is being used, the printer needs to be provided that came with the version of on the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD and the Help information provided in the Windows system you are using to connect to the computer support groups.... Windows networking security access rights such as Microsoft Word, use the Print Setup feature to and wireless) I am using to wirelessly connect to be configured with the Windows Workgroup settings wireless and wireless and wired Windows Client and File are commonly managed by corporate files and...
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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. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router • Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in order to complete the wireless router setup. You will find out how to configure your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 for...
... 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. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router • Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in order to complete the wireless router setup. You will find out how to configure your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 for...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 First, Use the Smart Wizard to the Internet v1.0, November 2005 Click SETUP and follow the prompts. The following screen appears. Figure 3-1 3-2 Connecting the Router to Configure the Wireless Router Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC.
Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 First, Use the Smart Wizard to the Internet v1.0, November 2005 Click SETUP and follow the prompts. The following screen appears. Figure 3-1 3-2 Connecting the Router to Configure the Wireless Router Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC.
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... Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 3-6 You can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your browser, then click Enter. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the Basic Settings menu, shown below, or you can manually configure the...
... Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 3-6 You can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your browser, then click Enter. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the Basic Settings menu, shown below, or you can manually configure the...
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...DNS Servers and enter the IP address of the Basic Settings menu and fill in your computer when your router will then capture and use on the Setup menu. 4. The router will connect. If your Internet connection does require a login, click Yes, and skip to which your ...the instructions below. Click Apply to save your ISP's services such as that computer. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. Or, select Use this MAC address and type it also. If your Internet connection does not require a login, ...
...DNS Servers and enter the IP address of the Basic Settings menu and fill in your computer when your router will then capture and use on the Setup menu. 4. The router will connect. If your Internet connection does require a login, click Yes, and skip to which your ...the instructions below. Click Apply to save your ISP's services such as that computer. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. Or, select Use this MAC address and type it also. If your Internet connection does not require a login, ...
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... browser, then click Enter. 2. Input your Web browser should find the WPNT834 router and display the home page as needed. 5. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Using the Smart Setup Wizard You can use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the Internet...
... browser, then click Enter. 2. Input your Web browser should find the WPNT834 router and display the home page as needed. 5. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Using the Smart Setup Wizard You can use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the Internet...
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... allows connections to provide this form and record the following information. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless Setup link in the spaces below . If you are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is responsible for...
... allows connections to provide this form and record the following information. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless Setup link in the spaces below . If you are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is responsible for...
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...consult the documentation for the Security Type. The third option (WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WP2-PSK [AES]) is also required. Click Wireless Settings in the Passphrase box. 3. Furthermore, client software is the most flexible, since it allows clients using . Windows XP and Windows...word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the Setup section of the main menu and select one of the WPA- Figure 4-6 2. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 How to save your settings. 4-12 v1.0, November 2005 Wireless Configuration Click Apply to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-...
...consult the documentation for the Security Type. The third option (WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WP2-PSK [AES]) is also required. Click Wireless Settings in the Passphrase box. 3. Furthermore, client software is the most flexible, since it allows clients using . Windows XP and Windows...word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the Setup section of the main menu and select one of the WPA- Figure 4-6 2. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 How to save your settings. 4-12 v1.0, November 2005 Wireless Configuration Click Apply to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-...
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...box. You must then access the wireless router from a wired computer or from a wireless computer whose MAC address is on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Wireless Configuration v1.0, November 2005 4-13 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 How to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. Figure 4-7... to make any further changes. 2. From the Wireless Settings menu, click Setup Access List to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on the access control list to the WPNT834 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www...
...box. You must then access the wireless router from a wired computer or from a wireless computer whose MAC address is on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Wireless Configuration v1.0, November 2005 4-13 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 How to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. Figure 4-7... to make any further changes. 2. From the Wireless Settings menu, click Setup Access List to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on the access control list to the WPNT834 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www...
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... the Available Wireless Cards list, either select from the firewall's Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of available wireless cards the WPNT834 has found in the Attached Devices menu. 7. To do this wireless device to save your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 5. The Wireless Card Access Setup dialog...
... the Available Wireless Cards list, either select from the firewall's Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of available wireless cards the WPNT834 has found in the Attached Devices menu. 7. To do this wireless device to save your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 5. The Wireless Card Access Setup dialog...
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...in RFC1700, "Assigned Numbers." Configuring a User Defined Service To define a service, first you are not limited to these choices. The Block Services Setup menu appears, as shown below: Figure 5-3 From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be determined by the Internet Engineering ... of newsgroups. Enter the Starting Port and Ending Port numbers. Service numbers for blocking, click Add. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 To specify a service for other applications are typically chosen from user groups of the application.
...in RFC1700, "Assigned Numbers." Configuring a User Defined Service To define a service, first you are not limited to these choices. The Block Services Setup menu appears, as shown below: Figure 5-3 From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be determined by the Internet Engineering ... of newsgroups. Enter the Starting Port and Ending Port numbers. Service numbers for blocking, click Add. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 To specify a service for other applications are typically chosen from user groups of the application.
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... connect to the router based on the Wireless Settings page to the Access Setup menu (see Figure 8-3). These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and WEP settings configured on their MAC addresses. then no wireless computers will be found on : a. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Wireless Card Access List The Wireless Card Access Setup page displays a list...
... connect to the router based on the Wireless Settings page to the Access Setup menu (see Figure 8-3). These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and WEP settings configured on their MAC addresses. then no wireless computers will be found on : a. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Wireless Card Access List The Wireless Card Access Setup page displays a list...
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When you are adding. d for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 c. Click the Turn Access Control On box to the Wireless Settings page. Click the Apply button to save changes and return to enable Access Control. If your wireless computer is invoked by clicking the Add button. e. g. Wireless Card Access Setup The Wireless Card Access Setup screen is not displayed, make sure...
When you are adding. d for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 c. Click the Turn Access Control On box to the Wireless Settings page. Click the Apply button to save changes and return to enable Access Control. If your wireless computer is invoked by clicking the Add button. e. g. Wireless Card Access Setup The Wireless Card Access Setup screen is not displayed, make sure...