Netgear WNR834B Installation Manual

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Which is the Best
Product for You?

RangeMax™ N

EXT

Wireles s-N

Gigabit Edition

Speed

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Coverage

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Surfing th e Internet

Email and online chat

Public hot spot compatible

Streaming music

Multiple P Cs wirelessly

connecting to the Interne t

Internet p hone calls (VoIP)

Heavy Inte rnet usage

Larger hom es and multiple rooms

Multimedia /video streamin g

Multiplaye r gaming

Simultaneo us downloads, v oice,

music, VoIP s treaming

Networked entertainment a nd

streaming HD video

Networked or shared stora ge/ large

file shari ng

Gigabit Et hernet

Maximum wi reless-to-wire d
network sp eeds

Greater th an 150 Mbps

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throughput from a PC
or HD medi a server

15x

10x

10x

10x

2x

4x

1x

1x

15x

10x

RangeMax ™

RangeM ax NEXT Wireles s-N
USB 2 .0 Adapt er (WN1 21T)

Maximum performance re quires use with RangeMax N

EXT

Wireles s-N Adapters

RangeM ax NEXT Wireles s-N
PCI A dapter ( WN311B)

RangeM ax NEXT Wireles s-N
Noteb ook Adap ter (WN 511B)

Wireless-N Router Data Sheet
WNR834B

Experience the Next generation – up to 270Mbps networking

• Surf, email, stream HD video, on-line game, make Internet phone calls–simultaneously

• Simple and secure way to share your high-speed Internet connection throughout the home

• Easy set-up with Smart Wizard® installation CD

• Maximum performance requires use of RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N adapters

Features

• Advanced Wireless-N technology delivers exceptional range and speed

• Up to 15x the speed and 10x the coverage of Wireless-G technology

• High-performance wireless perfect for multiple users and multimedia streaming

• Maximum range for large homes and small offices

• Double Firewall protection from external hacker attacks

• Touchless WiFi Security makes securing your network easy

• Supports Windows® Vista™

Multiple smart internal antennas

• Preset internal antennas take the guesswork out of set-up

• Pre-tuned for optimal wireless performance

• Protected from damage and misalignment

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2.4 GHz

draf t 802.11n

Choose from a complete line
of NETGEAR products that are
designed to meet your needs.

†Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR makes
no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.

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RangeMax Nex t Wireless-N Router WNR834B

What is NETGEAR’s
RangeMax Next Wireless-N?

System Requirements

Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet

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service and modem with Ethernet
connection

2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification

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adapter or 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/ g wire­less adapter. Alternatively, an Ethernet
adapter and cable for each computer

Microsoft® Windows® Vista, XP, 2000,

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98, Me, Mac® OS, UNIX®, or Linux
Internet Explorer® 5.0 or Netscape

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4.7 or higher
Supports Wireless Multimedia (WMM)

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based Quality of Service (QoS)
Supports Wireless Distribution System

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(WDS) functionality
We recommend using this product

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with the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
Adapters (WN511B, WN311B,
WN121T)

Standards

IEEE802.11n draft specification, IEEE

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802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 2.4 GHz

RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing wireless

speeds of up to 270Mbps. This next generation wireless standard utilizes advanced MIMO

(Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology, which delivers incredible speed and range, and for the first

time provides wireless interoperability at the highest speeds.

A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough

bandwidth to surf the Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share files, play

network games, and stream high-definition videos, simultaneously† at any distance or loca-

tion in the home or small office. Because RangeMax NEXT is compatible with all legacy b and

g wireless products, you are sure to be connected.

Preset internal antennas provide maximum performance and high-quality streaming every

time. Touchless WiFi Security makes creating the highest level of network security easy and

includes WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. Setup is simple thanks to NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard®

and 24/7 technical support.*

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.8 x 1.5 in

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(225.5 x 172 x 39 mm)

Weight: 1.2 lbs (.56 kg)

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Ease of Use

SmartWizard simplifies setup by

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automatically detecting and
configuring your router for virtually

®

all ISP connections

Security

Double Firewall:

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Network Address Translation (NAT) to

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hide PCs and files from outside users
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall

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to deny outside requests for personal
information

Denial of Service (DoS) attack

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prevention
Intrusion Detection and Prevent (IDS)

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WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK,

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WPA- PSK)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- bit,

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128- bit encryption
Wireless Access Control to identify

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Warranty

NETGEAR 1- year warranty

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Package Contents

RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router

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(WNR834Bv2)
Stand

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Ethernet Cable

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Setup CD

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12V 1.0A Power Adapter, localized to

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country of sale
Warranty/Support Information Card

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NETGEAR Related Products-Wireless

Notebooks:

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– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
Notebook Adapter (WN511B)
– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0
Adapter (WN121T)

Desktops:

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– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N PCI
Adapter (WN311B)
– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T)

Storage: Storage Central (SC101)

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Powerline: Powerline HD (HDXB101)

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authorized wireless network devices
Exposed Host (DMZ) for secure gaming

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Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
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E-mail: [e-mail]
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to change without notice. All rights reserved.

*Free basic installation support provided for 90 days from date of purchase. Advanced product features and configurations are not
included in free basic installation support; optional premium support available.

**Actual performance may vary due to operating conditions D-WNR834B-0