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Chapter 1

About This Manual

The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the RangeMax NEXT

Wireless Router WNR834B beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions

can be found in the

NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual

. You should have basic to

intermediate computer and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:

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Typographical Conventions.

This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

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Formats.

This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Italics

Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names

Bold

User input

Fixed

Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses

Note:

This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip:

This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

Warning:

Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the

equipment, a breach of security, or a loss of data.

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Scope.

This manual is written for the WNR834B router according to these specifications:

For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the

NETGEAR website in

Appendix B, “Related Documents”

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How to Use This Manual

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model.

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How to Print this Manual

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a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.

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personal injury or death.

Product Version

RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B

Manual Publication Date

January 2007

Note:

Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at

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Revision History

NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The

following table indicates any changes that may have been made since the WNR834B router was

introduced.

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Table 1-1. Publication Revision History

Version

Date

Description

v1.0

April 2006

Original publication.

v1.2

January 2007

Restructure.

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Chapter 2

Configuring Basic Connectivity

This chapter describes the parameters for your Internet connection and your wireless local area

network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router

using the

Resource CD

as described in the

NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual,

these

parameters are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these

connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the rouer for further configuration.

This chapter includes:

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Using the Setup Manual

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Accessing the Wireless Router For Configuration

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Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard

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Configuring Wireless Settings

Using the Setup Manual

For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the

NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup

Manual

. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the

Resource

CD

to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart

Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your

network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this

User Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.

Note:

NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard on the

Resource CD

for initial

configuration, as described in the

NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual

.