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Contents
NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
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1-1
How to Use This Manual
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1-2
How to Print this Manual
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1-2
Revision History
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1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Package Contents
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2-1
The Wireless Router Label
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2-1
The Front of the Wireless Router
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2-2
The Back of the Wireless Router
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2-3
Installing the WNR834M router
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2-4
How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later
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2-4
Maintenance and Support
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2-6
Chapter 3
Wireless Configuration
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
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3-1
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security
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3-2
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
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3-3
Default Factory Settings
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3-4
Understanding Wireless Settings
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3-5
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
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3-8
How to Configure WEP
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3-10
How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
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3-11
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
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3-12
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Chapter 4
Content Filtering
Content Filtering Overview
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4-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites
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4-1
Blocking Access to Internet Services
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4-2
Configuring a User Defined Service
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4-4
Blocking Services by IP Address Range
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4-4
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced
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4-4
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
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4-5
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
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4-7
Chapter 5
Maintenance
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information
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5-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
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5-5
Configuration File Management
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5-5
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration
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5-6
Erasing the Configuration
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5-6
Upgrading the Router Software
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5-7
Changing the Administrator Password
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5-9
Chapter 6
Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings
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6-1
Wireless Card Access List
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6-3
Wireless Card Access Setup
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6-4
Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding
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6-5
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
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6-8
Adding a Custom Service
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6-9
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
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6-10
Local Web and FTP Server Example
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6-10
Multiple Computers for Internet Gaming
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6-10
Configuring the WAN Setup Options
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6-11
Connecting Automatically, as Required
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6-11
Disabling the SPI Firewall
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6-12
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server
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6-12
Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port
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6-12
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Setting the MTU Size
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6-13
Using the LAN IP Setup Options
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6-13
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters
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6-14
Using the Router as a DHCP server
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6-15
Using Address Reservation
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6-15
Using a Dynamic DNS Service
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6-16
Configuring Static Routes
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6-18
Enabling Remote Management Access
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6-20
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
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6-22
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Quick Tips
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7-1
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence
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7-1
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in
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7-1
Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly.
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7-1
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
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7-2
Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation.
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7-2
Basic Functioning
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7-2
Power Light Not On
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7-2
Lights Never Turn Off
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7-3
LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On
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7-3
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
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7-4
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
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7-5
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
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7-6
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
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7-6
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
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7-7
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
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7-8
Problems with Date and Time
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7-9
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings
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A-1
General Specifications
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A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
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