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...) http://www.netgear.com. The operation of some equipment (for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is hereby certified that shipped with your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Voluntary Control Council for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may become the cause of radio interference. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 has been...
...) http://www.netgear.com. The operation of some equipment (for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is hereby certified that shipped with your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Voluntary Control Council for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may become the cause of radio interference. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 has been...
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... 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...
... 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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Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of paper,....0, November 2005 The PDF version of paper, you were viewing opens in the manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the chapter you can select this feature to view and print PDF files... must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in a browser window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of paper,....0, November 2005 The PDF version of paper, you were viewing opens in the manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of the chapter you can select this feature to view and print PDF files... must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of any page. - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in a browser window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at...
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... 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 • ...Wireless Networking The WPNT834 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 240 Mbps access between your house with no drop-outs and no dead spots. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to compensate for firmware upgrades RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology NETGEAR's RangeMax...
... 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 • ...Wireless Networking The WPNT834 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 240 Mbps access between your house with no drop-outs and no dead spots. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to compensate for firmware upgrades RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology NETGEAR's RangeMax...
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.... The WPNT834 prevents objectionable content from finding and directly accessing the computers on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can be turned off -limits. • Logs security incidents. NAT opens a temporary path to Internet content by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be restricted by screening for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • WPA-PSK support.
.... The WPNT834 prevents objectionable content from finding and directly accessing the computers on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can be turned off -limits. • Logs security incidents. NAT opens a temporary path to Internet content by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be restricted by screening for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • WPA-PSK support.
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... of single ports or ranges of the incoming request, or to one designated "DMZ" host computer. Extensive Protocol Support The WPNT834 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about crossover cables...the service port number of ports. You can connect to either type of Attached Computers by NAT. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive singleuser ISP account...
... of single ports or ranges of the incoming request, or to one designated "DMZ" host computer. Extensive Protocol Support The WPNT834 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about crossover cables...the service port number of ports. You can connect to either type of Attached Computers by NAT. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive singleuser ISP account...
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... router from the date of purchase. The WPNT834 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your use of the WPNT834 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven...user-friendly Setup Wizard is available. The WPNT834 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your computer. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and ...
... router from the date of purchase. The WPNT834 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your use of the WPNT834 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven...user-friendly Setup Wizard is available. The WPNT834 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your computer. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and ...
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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: - 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. - Application Notes and other helpful information. • Wireless Home Router Setup Guide. • Warranty and Support Information...
...: • RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, including: - 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. - Application Notes and other helpful information. • Wireless Home Router Setup Guide. • Warranty and Support Information...
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... security enabled. • Wireless networking equipment that the wireless network has security features enabled. 2. What Do I ? Any wireless networking security features you might implement are in addition to Get There From Here (continued) If I Want To? Note: Secure Internet sites such as the WPNT834. A Road Map for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. Protect my wireless connection (from snooping...
... security enabled. • Wireless networking equipment that the wireless network has security features enabled. 2. What Do I ? Any wireless networking security features you might implement are in addition to Get There From Here (continued) If I Want To? Note: Secure Internet sites such as the WPNT834. A Road Map for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. Protect my wireless connection (from snooping...
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...Windows prompts for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. For assistance 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 Windows Help and Support information output to be ... Tutorial on the network. individuals who want to the computer support groups. How Do I Do? you are commonly managed by corporate files and features to locate using to wirelessly connect to the network. Reference Manual for the Windows operating ...
...Windows prompts for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. For assistance 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 Windows Help and Support information output to be ... Tutorial on the network. individuals who want to the computer support groups. How Do I Do? you are commonly managed by corporate files and features to locate using to wirelessly connect to the network. Reference Manual for the Windows operating ...
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If you out. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Figure 3-5 When the wireless router is no activity before it automatically logs you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait 5 minutes after there is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to the Internet 3-7 v1.0, November 2005 Connecting the Router to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router.
If you out. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Figure 3-5 When the wireless router is no activity before it automatically logs you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait 5 minutes after there is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to the Internet 3-7 v1.0, November 2005 Connecting the Router to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router.
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... available on the CD and at http://www.netgear.com/register. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to view support information or the documentation for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WPNT834.asp When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge...
... available on the CD and at http://www.netgear.com/register. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to view support information or the documentation for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WPNT834.asp When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge...
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...Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto The wireless router automatically detects whether Open System or Shared Key is required on the client. These characters are.... • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 4-1. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WPNT834 does perform 64- WPA-PSK WPA-Pre-shared Key does perform authentication. WEP WEP offers the ...
...Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. • Auto The wireless router automatically detects whether Open System or Shared Key is required on the client. These characters are.... • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 4-1. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WPNT834 does perform 64- WPA-PSK WPA-Pre-shared Key does perform authentication. WEP WEP offers the ...
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There are two methods for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 • If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is... the other devices in the wireless adapter card must be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless router. - Similarly, when you use WPA2-PSK, the other devices in the following sections to Shared Key and are aslo set to configure the WPNT834. WEP Encryption key size. ...
There are two methods for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. • Manual method. Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 • If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is... the other devices in the wireless adapter card must be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless router. - Similarly, when you use WPA2-PSK, the other devices in the following sections to Shared Key and are aslo set to configure the WPNT834. WEP Encryption key size. ...
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...] + WP2-PSK [AES]) is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support. PSK or WPA2-PSK options for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 How to save your settings. 4-12 v1.0, November 2005 Wireless Configuration Figure 4-6 2. Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the Setup section of the main...
...] + WP2-PSK [AES]) is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support. PSK or WPA2-PSK options for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 How to save your settings. 4-12 v1.0, November 2005 Wireless Configuration Figure 4-6 2. Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the Setup section of the main...
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... a keyword or domain, select it in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WPNT834 router allows you want to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. Up to block by schedule, be viewed. 5-2 Content Filtering v1.0, November 2005 For scheduling...
... a keyword or domain, select it in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WPNT834 router allows you want to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. Up to block by schedule, be viewed. 5-2 Content Filtering v1.0, November 2005 For scheduling...
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...the Internet and alert you must support HTTP uploads. A router upgrade may revert the router settings back to save your configuration settings. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you to its availability. Upgrading the Router Software Tip: To ensure you ...FLASH memory, and can be sent to the router. The routing software of the WPNT834 router is released by NETGEAR. The upgrade file can be downloaded from the backup. Maintenance 6-7 v1.0, November 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 To erase the configuration, click the Erase ...
...the Internet and alert you must support HTTP uploads. A router upgrade may revert the router settings back to save your configuration settings. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you to its availability. Upgrading the Router Software Tip: To ensure you ...FLASH memory, and can be sent to the router. The routing software of the WPNT834 router is released by NETGEAR. The upgrade file can be downloaded from the backup. Maintenance 6-7 v1.0, November 2005 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 To erase the configuration, click the Erase ...
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...connected. Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are off when your router is turned on: • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. After each problem description, instructions are provided to the connected device. After approximately 10... • Check that you are using the 12V DC 1A power adapter that NETGEAR supplies for any of the above conditions does not occur, see the appropriate following sequence of events should contact technical support. When power is first applied, verify that : a. The power light is ...
...connected. Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are off when your router is turned on: • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. After each problem description, instructions are provided to the connected device. After approximately 10... • Check that you are using the 12V DC 1A power adapter that NETGEAR supplies for any of the above conditions does not occur, see the appropriate following sequence of events should contact technical support. When power is first applied, verify that : a. The power light is ...
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...Be sure you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. The procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is a fault within the router. If the error persists, you are using the correct cable: ... the Ethernet cable connections are still on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is turned on , there is turned on, ...
...Be sure you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. The procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is a fault within the router. If the error persists, you are using the correct cable: ... the Ethernet cable connections are still on one minute after power up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Clear the router's configuration to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is turned on , there is turned on, ...