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Chapter 1
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial
information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR website.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions
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.
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This manual is written for the WNR834M router according to these specifications:
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
•
Buttons,
and
, for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
•
A
button that displays the table of contents and an
index button. Double-click
on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in
the manual.
•
A
button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
•
Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs:
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Printing a Page in the HTML View
.
Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the
Print
button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.
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Printing a Chapter
.
Use the
PDF of This Chapter
link at the top left of any page.
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
Product Version
RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M
Manual Publication Date
May 2006
Note:
Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at
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Click the
PDF of This Chapter
link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to
print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
–
Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
•
Printing the Full Manual
.
Use the
Complete PDF Manual
link at the top left of any page.
–
Click the
Complete PDF Manual
link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF
version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
–
Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
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 WNR834M router was
introduced.
Note:
Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order
to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe
Web site at
.
Tip:
If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you
can select this feature to save paper and printer ink.
Tip:
If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you
can select this feature to save paper and printer ink.
Table 1-3. Publication Revision History
Version
Date
Description
v1.0
May 2006
Original publication
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter lists the package contents for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M,
describes the front and rear panel layouts, and describes your NETGEAR maintenance and support
benefits.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
•
RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M.
•
AC power adapter.
•
Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
•
Resource CD
, including:
—
Smart Wizard
TM
installation assistant
—
The Setup Manual
—
This guide.
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Registration and Warranty Card.
•
Support Information Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.
The Wireless Router Label
View the label on the back of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors,
status lights, and default login information.
Figure 2-1
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