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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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... layout(s) described herein. 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 entstö...device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against the generation of radio interference in a residential installation. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 is shielded against harmful interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article...
... layout(s) described herein. 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 entstö...device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against the generation of radio interference in a residential installation. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 is shielded against harmful interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article...
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... browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. Read instructions for example, test transmitters) in accordance with your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may , however, be used...
... browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. Read instructions for example, test transmitters) in accordance with your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may , however, be used...
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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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...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... Log Notifications 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing wireless router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Configuration File ...
...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... Log Notifications 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing wireless router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Configuration File ...
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... Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 7-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 7-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-6 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 ...
... Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 7-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 7-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-6 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 ...
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... or backwards through the manual one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp How to Use This Manual The HTML version 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 on the browser...
... or backwards through the manual one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp How to Use This Manual The HTML version 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 on the browser...
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... feature to view and print PDF files. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe Web site at the top right of paper, you want to save paper and...
... feature to view and print PDF files. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 - Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the Adobe Web site at the top right of paper, you want to save paper and...
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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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... 802.11b+g modes • Easy, Web-based setup for up to the Internet through an external access device such as of the date of the NETGEAR® RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as a cable modem or DSL modem. Parents and network administrators can install and...
... 802.11b+g modes • Easy, Web-based setup for up to the Internet through an external access device such as of the date of the NETGEAR® RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as a cable modem or DSL modem. Parents and network administrators can install and...
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... "dead spots" in 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) technology provides ten times more coverage than standard 802...100 possible antenna configurations to deliver you are close to your house 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 a wide area network (WAN) device, such as...
... "dead spots" in 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) technology provides ten times more coverage than standard 802...100 possible antenna configurations to deliver you are close to your house 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 a wide area network (WAN) device, such as...
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... you at specified intervals. You can be restricted by screening for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • WPA-PSK support. Reference Manual for keywords within Web addresses. You can connect. Security The WPNT834 router is equipped with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPNT834 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to you to control...
... you at specified intervals. You can be restricted by screening for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • WPA-PSK support. Reference Manual for keywords within Web addresses. You can connect. Security The WPNT834 router is equipped with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPNT834 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to you to control...
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..., or to either type of cable to worry about TCP/IP, see "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B. • IP Address Sharing by DHCP. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as to a... switch or hub. The WPNT834 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server...
..., or to either type of cable to worry about TCP/IP, see "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B. • IP Address Sharing by DHCP. Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Port Forwarding with Auto Uplink With its own address as to a... switch or hub. The WPNT834 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server...
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... a dial-up connection. Reference Manual for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE). The WPNT834 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to run a login program such as they become available. • Visual ... your use of the WPNT834 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for your type of ISP account. • Firmware Update. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features ...
... a dial-up connection. Reference Manual for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE). The WPNT834 router can install, configure, and operate the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 within minutes after connecting it to run a login program such as they become available. • Visual ... your use of the WPNT834 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for your type of ISP account. • Firmware Update. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features ...
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...) • 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: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 are...
...) • 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: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 are...
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... (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off Description Power is enabled. 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. Viewed from left to right, the table below . 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-1 You can use the...
... (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off Description Power is enabled. 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. Viewed from left to right, the table below . 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-1 You can use the...
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... or DSL modem. 3. Factory Default Reset push button for 12V DC @ 1A output, 22W maximum. 5. 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. Antennae. 2-8 Introduction v1...
... or DSL modem. 3. Factory Default Reset push button for 12V DC @ 1A output, 22W maximum. 5. 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. Antennae. 2-8 Introduction v1...
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... people want to share a broadband connection. To learn about the range of the barriers to understand. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 3. To set up the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using home networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things...
... people want to share a broadband connection. To learn about the range of the barriers to understand. Identify the wireless network name (SSID) and, if used, the wireless security settings. 3. To set up the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using home networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things...
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What's Needed? To use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Configure my WPNT834 with the security settings of the wireless network. 3. A Road Map for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. Protect my wireless connection (from snooping, hacking, or information theft). 1. Assure that supports WEP or WPA, such as banks and online merchants use WEP...
What's Needed? To use encryption security built into browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape. Configure my WPNT834 with the security settings of the wireless network. 3. A Road Map for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. Protect my wireless connection (from snooping, hacking, or information theft). 1. Assure that supports WEP or WPA, such as banks and online merchants use WEP...
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... to the network. How Do I Do? From the File menu of on the network. when Windows prompts for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. Introduction v1.0, November 2005 2-11 For assistance with setting up Windows networking,see the PC Networking Tutorial on other... for sharing. printers (in a available printers in their homes, or Note: For sharing files and printers on the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD and the Help information provided in Windows, see the direct your and Print Sharing. individuals who want to set...
... to the network. How Do I Do? From the File menu of on the network. when Windows prompts for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. Introduction v1.0, November 2005 2-11 For assistance with setting up Windows networking,see the PC Networking Tutorial on other... for sharing. printers (in a available printers in their homes, or Note: For sharing files and printers on the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD and the Help information provided in Windows, see the direct your and Print Sharing. individuals who want to set...