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Product and Publication Details
Model Number:
WNR834B
Publication Date:
January 2007
Product Family:
Wireless Router
Product Name:
RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B
Home or Business Product:
Home
Language:
English
Publication Part Number:
202-10171-02
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Contents
NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B User Manual
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Revision History
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1-3
Chapter 2
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Using the Setup Manual
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2-1
Accessing the Wireless Router For Configuration
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2-2
Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard
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2-5
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings
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2-5
Configuring Wireless Settings
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2-10
Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings
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2-10
Chapter 3
Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security
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3-1
Recommended Security Settings
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3-3
Changing Wireless Security Settings
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3-3
Configuring Security in the Advanced Wireless Settings Menu
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3-6
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
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3-7
Configuring WEP Wireless Security
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3-8
Configuring WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
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3-10
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
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3-12
Changing the Administrator Password
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3-14
Backing Up Your Configuration
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3-15
Understanding Your Firewall
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3-16
Chapter 4
Restricting Access From Your Network
Content Filtering Overview
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4-1
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Blocking Access to Internet Sites
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4-1
Blocking Access to Internet Services
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4-3
Configuring a User Defined Service
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4-4
Blocking Services by IP Address Range
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4-4
Scheduling Blocking
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4-5
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
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4-6
Configuring Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
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4-7
Setting the Time
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4-8
Chapter 5
Customizing Your Network Settings
Using the LAN IP Setup Options
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5-1
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters
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5-2
Using the Router as a DHCP server
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5-3
Using Address Reservation
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5-4
Using a Dynamic DNS Service
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5-5
Configuring the WAN Setup Options
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5-6
Connecting Automatically, as Required
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5-7
Disabling the SPI Firewall
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5-7
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server
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5-7
Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port
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5-8
Setting the MTU Size
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5-8
Configuring Static Routes
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5-8
Chapter 6
Fine-Tuning Your Network
Allowing Inbound Connections To Your Network
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6-1
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
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6-6
Adding a Custom Service
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6-7
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
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6-8
Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public
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6-8
Configuring Port Triggering
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6-9
Using Universal Plug and Play
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6-12
Optimizing Wireless Performance
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6-13
Changing the MTU
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6-14
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
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6-16
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies
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6-17
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Assessing Your Speed Requirements
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6-18
Chapter 7
Using Network Monitoring Tools
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information
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7-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
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7-6
Managing the Configuration File
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7-6
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration
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7-7
Erasing the Configuration
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7-8
Upgrading the Router Software
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7-8
Enabling Remote Management Access
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7-10
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Quick Tips
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8-1
Troubleshooting Basic Functions
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8-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
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8-5
Troubleshooting the Internet Connection
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8-6
Troubleshooting a Network Using a Ping Utility
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8-7
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
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8-7
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
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8-8
Problems with Date and Time
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8-9
Solving Wireless Connection Problems
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8-9
Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program
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8-10
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
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8-10
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
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8-13
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings
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A-1
General Specifications
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A-2
Appendix B
Related Documents
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