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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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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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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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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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