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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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...described in a particular installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/ 1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ...or trademarks of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital ...
...described in a particular installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/ 1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ...or trademarks of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital ...
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... with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is hereby certified that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with the regulations may become the cause of radio interference. Voluntary...
... with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is hereby certified that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with the regulations may become the cause of radio interference. Voluntary...
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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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... the table of the manual is written for the WPNT834 router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Each page in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This manual is dedicated to a major topic. Double... any page. 1-2 About This Manual v1.0, November 2005 Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 November 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to your needs: •...
... the table of the manual is written for the WPNT834 router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Each page in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This manual is dedicated to a major topic. Double... any page. 1-2 About This Manual v1.0, November 2005 Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 November 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the browser toolbar to your needs: •...
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...DSL Internet access for up to 253 computers. Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. The RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. With minimum setup, you can establish restricted access... Introduction 2-1 v1.0, November 2005 In addition to the Internet through an external access device such as of the date of the NETGEAR® RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834.
...DSL Internet access for up to 253 computers. Parents and network administrators can install and use by a single computer. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. The RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. With minimum setup, you can establish restricted access... Introduction 2-1 v1.0, November 2005 In addition to the Internet through an external access device such as of the date of the NETGEAR® RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834.
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....11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with no drop-outs and no dead spots. 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-bit...• 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 240 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to your home...
....11b-only, or 802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with no drop-outs and no dead spots. 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-bit...• 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 240 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to your home...
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... and online help you only for the information required for your router from the date of ISP account. • Firmware Update. The WPNT834 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to the network. This lets you.... • Visual monitoring. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management. PPPoE is a protocol for 90 days from almost any type of the WPNT834 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. ...
... and online help you only for the information required for your router from the date of ISP account. • Firmware Update. The WPNT834 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to the network. This lets you.... • Visual monitoring. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management. PPPoE is a protocol for 90 days from almost any type of the WPNT834 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. ...
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... 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, including: - 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...
... 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, including: - 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...
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...that came with setting up Windows networking,see the direct your print assigned in your and Print Sharing. when Windows prompts for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. What Do I ? What's Needed? Use the Windows Add a Printer wizard to add access to a network printer from... 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...
...that came with setting up Windows networking,see the direct your print assigned in your and Print Sharing. when Windows prompts for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. What Do I ? What's Needed? Use the Windows Add a Printer wizard to add access to a network printer from... 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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... "Observing 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...
... "Observing 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...
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... from a computer with a wireless adapter. For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to the wireless router from the list and connect. Verify wireless connectivity. You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of available wireless networks and, when wireless security is disabled, you set in to match your wireless computer. 1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Now, Set Up...
... from a computer with a wireless adapter. For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to the wireless router from the list and connect. Verify wireless connectivity. You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of available wireless networks and, when wireless security is disabled, you set in to match your wireless computer. 1. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Now, Set Up...
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Connecting the Router to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp. Reference Manual 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 Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or...
Connecting the Router to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp. Reference Manual 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 Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or...
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... the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Security Options. The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Region. It may not be necessary to 32 alphanumeric characters. "b only" dedicates the WPNT834 to use this field. This field identifies the region where the WPNT834 can select "g only",... in Appendix B. • Mode. Any device you can enable. It should not be available in this SSID for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Name (SSID). Enter a value of these standards is used . Note: The region selection feature may not be...
... the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. • Security Options. The SSID is : NETGEAR. • Region. It may not be necessary to 32 alphanumeric characters. "b only" dedicates the WPNT834 to use this field. This field identifies the region where the WPNT834 can select "g only",... in Appendix B. • Mode. Any device you can enable. It should not be available in this SSID for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Name (SSID). Enter a value of these standards is used . Note: The region selection feature may not be...
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...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 11 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless... 1. Once 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 first receive your WPNT834, the default factory settings are in to configure...
...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 11 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless... 1. Once 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 first receive your WPNT834, the default factory settings are in to configure...
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... in the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WPNT834. 4. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. It should not be necessary to 32 alphanumeric characters. Set the Channel. Reference Manual for the wireless network name (SSID). Figure 4-4 3. The default SSID is not the same as nETgear. NETGEAR is NETGEAR. Also...
... in the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. This field determines which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection to the WPNT834. 4. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. It should not be necessary to 32 alphanumeric characters. Set the Channel. Reference Manual for the wireless network name (SSID). Figure 4-4 3. The default SSID is not the same as nETgear. NETGEAR is NETGEAR. Also...
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..., select WEP. The WEP options display. 4-10 v1.0, November 2005 Wireless Configuration Note: If you are able to the firewall, you will lose your computers for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 6. You must then change the firewall's SSID, channel, or security ... 1. Once your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from the firewall. Typing nETgear will be disconnected when you use a wireless computer to save your computer's wireless settings. If NETGEAR is case sensitive. Click Wireless Settings in your changes...
..., select WEP. The WEP options display. 4-10 v1.0, November 2005 Wireless Configuration Note: If you are able to the firewall, you will lose your computers for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 6. You must then change the firewall's SSID, channel, or security ... 1. Once your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from the firewall. Typing nETgear will be disconnected when you use a wireless computer to save your computer's wireless settings. If NETGEAR is case sensitive. Click Wireless Settings in your changes...
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...is automatically populated with key values. • Manual-Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). See "Wireless Communications" in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Figure 4-5 5. These values must be identical on all computers and...group of printable characters in Appendix B for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 4. Reference Manual for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 6. NETGEAR is the same as nETgear. You can manually or automatically program the four data...
...is automatically populated with key values. • Manual-Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). See "Wireless Communications" in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Figure 4-5 5. These values must be identical on all computers and...group of printable characters in Appendix B for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 4. Reference Manual for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 6. NETGEAR is the same as nETgear. You can manually or automatically program the four data...
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...for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. This field displays the Domain Name Server addresses being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If set to DHCP Client, the router is configured to the Local (LAN) port of the router. These...the Local (LAN) port of the current software the router 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. This field displays the IP...
...for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. This field displays the Domain Name Server addresses being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If set to DHCP Client, the router is configured to the Local (LAN) port of the router. These...the Local (LAN) port of the current software the router 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. This field displays the IP...
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... screen shows the following statistics:. Indicates if the router is NETGEAR. This field displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. If not enabled, the Wireless LED on the Connection Status button to use the wireless features of the router in Appendix B for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 6-1. Table 6-2: Connection Status Items Item IP...
... screen shows the following statistics:. Indicates if the router is NETGEAR. This field displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. If not enabled, the Wireless LED on the Connection Status button to use the wireless features of the router in Appendix B for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 6-1. Table 6-2: Connection Status Items Item IP...
