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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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... describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of note may result in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR website. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Tip: This format..., CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. About This Manual 1-1 v1.0, November 2005
... describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of note may result in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR website. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Tip: This format..., CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. About This Manual 1-1 v1.0, November 2005
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... to where the topic is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is described in the HTML View. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This manual is written for the WPNT834 router according to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. Use the PDF of This Chapter link...
... to where the topic is dedicated to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is described in the HTML View. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This manual is written for the WPNT834 router according to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. Use the PDF of This Chapter link...
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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 any page in the chapter you can select this feature to view and print PDF files. Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you want to save paper and printer ink. • Printing the Full Manual...the top left of the chapter you can select this feature to print. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat ...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 - Click the PDF of This ...Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you can select this feature to view and print PDF files. Click the print icon in the upper left of paper, you want to save paper and printer ink. • Printing the Full Manual...the top left of the chapter you can select this feature to print. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat ...
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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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Earlier versions of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. The RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. The WPNT834 router provides you from hackers. The WPNT834 router provides the following features: • RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology • 802.11g wireless networking, with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail...
Earlier versions of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. The RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 with 4-port switch connects your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. The WPNT834 router provides you from hackers. The WPNT834 router provides the following features: • RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology • 802.11g wireless networking, with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail...
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... 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 eliminating "dead spots" in your house with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network... DSL modem • Extensive Protocol Support • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of coverage. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch • Ethernet connection to deliver you the fastest, clearest connection so that...
... 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 eliminating "dead spots" in your house with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network... DSL modem • Extensive Protocol Support • Login capability • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of coverage. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch • Ethernet connection to deliver you the fastest, clearest connection so that...
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...WPNT834 router is equipped with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPNT834 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to Internet content by screening for requests originating from the local network. Support for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • WPA-PSK support. The WPNT834...access objectionable Internet sites. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to maintain security, as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. Reference Manual for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption...
...WPNT834 router is equipped with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPNT834 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to Internet content by screening for requests originating from the local network. Support for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • WPA-PSK support. The WPNT834...access objectionable Internet sites. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to maintain security, as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. Reference Manual for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to the attached computers. This technique, known as NAT, allows the use ... further information about crossover cables, as to attached computers on the LAN using only a single IP address, which your local network. • DNS Proxy. The WPNT834 router allows several networked computers to the correct configuration. Each Ethernet port will then configure itself to share an Internet account using the Dynamic Host Configuration...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as a DNS server to the attached computers. This technique, known as NAT, allows the use ... further information about crossover cables, as to attached computers on the LAN using only a single IP address, which your local network. • DNS Proxy. The WPNT834 router allows several networked computers to the correct configuration. Each Ethernet port will then configure itself to share an Internet account using the Dynamic Host Configuration...
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....0, November 2005 This feature eliminates the need to monitor its status and activity. Browser-based configuration allows you maximize your computer. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
....0, November 2005 This feature eliminates the need to monitor its status and activity. Browser-based configuration allows you maximize your computer. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • PPP over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
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... as follows: • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511) Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • 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...
... as follows: • RangeMax Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (WPN111) • RangeMax Wireless PCI Adapter (WPN311) • RangeMax Wireless PC Card (WPN511) Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • 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...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the router. Power is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. The unit successfully completed the power on self test diagnostic... (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off Description Power is detected on the front panel of the WPNT834 router contains the status lights described below. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-1 You can use the status lights to the router. The wireless feature is turned off or there is enabled. Table 2-1. Introduction 2-7 v1.0, November 2005 The...
Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the router. Power is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. The unit successfully completed the power on self test diagnostic... (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off Description Power is detected on the front panel of the WPNT834 router contains the status lights described below. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-1 You can use the status lights to the router. The wireless feature is turned off or there is enabled. Table 2-1. Introduction 2-7 v1.0, November 2005 The...
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Reference Manual for 12V DC @ 1A output, 22W maximum. 5. AC power adapter outlet 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. Factory Default Reset push button for connecting the router to the local...
Reference Manual for 12V DC @ 1A output, 22W maximum. 5. AC power adapter outlet 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. Factory Default Reset push button for connecting the router to the local...
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...picture. To learn about the range of wireless networks, see Chapter 3, "Connecting the Router to the Internet" and follow the instructions provided. What's Needed? Set up the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. Introduction 2-9 v1.0, November 2005 Wireless technology has removed one of networking. Broadband...complexity of the barriers to networking-running wires. To set up the WPNT834, see "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page 4-1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The ...
...picture. To learn about the range of wireless networks, see Chapter 3, "Connecting the Router to the Internet" and follow the instructions provided. What's Needed? Set up the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. Introduction 2-9 v1.0, November 2005 Wireless technology has removed one of networking. Broadband...complexity of the barriers to networking-running wires. To set up the WPNT834, see "Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page 4-1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 A Road Map for 'How to Get There From Here' The ...
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... security settings of the wireless network. 3. Use Windows security features. • A wireless network WEP or WPA security enabled. • Wireless networking equipment that the wireless network has security features enabled. 2. Reference Manual for How to those already in place on page 4-2 and configure your WPNT834 accordingly. What's Needed? A Road Map for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. What Do I ? To...
... security settings of the wireless network. 3. Use Windows security features. • A wireless network WEP or WPA security enabled. • Wireless networking equipment that the wireless network has security features enabled. 2. Reference Manual for How to those already in place on page 4-2 and configure your WPNT834 accordingly. What's Needed? A Road Map for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. What Do I ? To...
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For assistance 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 network need to the product documentation that came with...combined configured with the Windows Workgroup settings wireless and wireless and wired Windows Client and File are usually managed by wired network). A Road Map for sharing. Reference Manual for the Windows operating systems such information. network in the combined wireless and wired network. • Any Windows...
For assistance 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 network need to the product documentation that came with...combined configured with the Windows Workgroup settings wireless and wireless and wired Windows Client and File are usually managed by wired network). A Road Map for sharing. Reference Manual for the Windows operating systems such information. network in the combined wireless and wired network. • Any Windows...
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Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2-12 v1.0, November 2005 Introduction
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...; 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 the Internet. You will find out how to configure your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 for configuring networking on...
...; 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 the Internet. You will find out how to configure your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 for configuring networking on...