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NETGEAR WNR834M User Manual

NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10187-01 May 2006
© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. May 2006.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Wi ndow s NT are registered trademar ks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruct ions, may cause harmf ul interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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European Union Statement of Compliance
Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this wireless router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Èesky [Czech]
Dansk [Danish]
Deutsch [German]
Eesti [Estonian]
English
Español [Spanish]
Ελληνική [Greek]
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M
smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede
Wireless Router WNR834M
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt
WNR834M
einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab
WNR834M
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Hereby,
WNR834M
of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente
Router WNR834M
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ
WNR834M
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními
NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr RangeMax NEXT
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät RangeMax NEXT Wire less Router
in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen
NETGEAR, Inc. seadme RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el RangeMax NEXT Wireless
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ
Français [French]
Italiano [Italian]
Latviski [Latvian]
Lietuviø [Lithuanian]
Par la présente
Router WNR834M
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente
WNR834M
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka RangeMax NEXT Wi reless Router WNR834M atbilst
Ar šo Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M
Šiuo atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil RangeMax NEXT Wireless
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite
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Nederlands [Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart
WNR834M
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
Malti [Maltese]
Magyar [Hungarian]
Polski [Polish]
Português [Portuguese]
Slovensko [Slovenian]
Slovensky [Slovak]
Suomi [Finnish]
Svenska [Swedish]
Hawnhekk,
WNR834M
fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott,
WNR834M
egyéb elõírásainak.
Niniejszym
WNR834M
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm
NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv
NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M v skladu
z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M
spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WNR834M product package.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/ 1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M has be en suppressed inaccordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,
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test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Contr ol Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver , it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your RangeMax NEXT Wi reless Router WNR834M.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WNR834M Publication Date: May 2006 Product Family: Wireless Router Product Name: RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10187-01
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Contents

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

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

T o print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs:
• 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.
• Printing a Chapter.
Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
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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.
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 http://www.adobe.com.
– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages o n a sin gle sheet of paper, you
can select this feature to save paper and printer ink.
• Printing the Full Manual.
Use the Complete PDF Manua l 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.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages o n a sin gle sheet of paper, you
can select this feature to save paper and printer ink.

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.
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 — The Setup Manual — This guide.
• Registration and Warranty Card.
• Support Information Card.
TM
installation assistant
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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The Front of the Wireless Router

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2
3
4
Figure 2-2
You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions.
Table 2-1.
Status Light
1. Power
2. Internet
3. Wireless
4. LAN (Local Area Network) Lights 1-4
Activity Description
On -- Amber On -- Green Fast blink -- Green Slow blink -- Green Off
On -- Amber
On -- Green Blink -- Green
On Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized.
On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off
The router integrity test is running. Power is on and the router is ready. Software update is in progress. There is a problem with the wireless router software. Power is not supplied to the router.
The Ethernet cable is connected but the wireless router has not gotten an Internet address. The wireless router has an Internet address. Data is being communicated with the Internet.
The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. The local port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. No link is detected on this port.
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The Back of the Wireless Router

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2
3 4
Figure 2-3
The back of the wireless router has the following port connections:
1. Factory default reset button
2. Four local Ethernet ports for connecting the local computers
3. Internet port for connecting to a cable or ADSL modem
4. Power adapter port
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Installing the WNR834M router

For installation instructions refer to the setup manual that came on the CD, or refer to one of the online versions listed in the following table.
Table 2-1. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Online Setup Manuals
Language Setup Manual URL
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish

How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later

The configuration assistant wizard only appears when the router is in its factory default state, and access to the router does not require a login name or password. After you configure the wireless router (or bypass the configuration assistant wizard), it will not appear again, and you will have to log in to the your wireless router to make changes to it.
Note: The factory default state is restored when you use the factory reset button. See “Restoring
the Default Configuration and Password” on page 7-8 for more information on this feature.
To access the router using its login name and password, follow these instructions.
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1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter.
Figure 2-4
Tip: Connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field
of your browser, then clicking Enter:
• http://www.routerlogin.com
• http://www.routerlogin.net
The wireless router will prompt you to enter the user name of admin and the password.
2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter
admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case
letters.
Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or
password you may use to log in to your Internet connection.
A login window like the one shown below opens:
Figure 2-5
Enter the user name and password. The wireless router will display its home page.
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When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router.
If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you out.

Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WNR834M router:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
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Chapter 3
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WNR834M router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For further information on wireless networking, see “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B.

Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines

The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly bas ed on the physical placement of the wireless firewall. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. For complete range and performance specifications, please see “General Specifications” on page A-3.
For best results, place your firewall:
• Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP, WPA­PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
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Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of up
to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network.
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WNR834M router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
Figure 3-1
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network.
• Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WNR834M. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.
• Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network ‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers.
• WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper.
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• WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Ke y (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provide strong data security. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK block eavesdropping. Because these are new standards, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.
• Turn Off the Wireless LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless LAN when you are away and other users of your network all use wired connections.

Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information. Otherwise, you must choose the settings for your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces below.
• Wireless Network Name (SSID): ______________________________
The SSID identifies the wireless network. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is case sensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the wireless router. In some configuration utilities (such as in Windows XP), the term “wireless network name” is used instead of SSID.
• If WEP Authentication is Used, circle one: Open System, Shared Key, or Auto.
Note: If you select Shared Key, the other devices in the network will not connect
unless they are also set to Shared Key and are configured with the correct key.
– WEP Encryption key size. Choose one: 64-bit or 128-bit. Again, the encryption key size
must be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless router.
– Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption
keys. Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces below.
• Passphrase method. ___________________________ __ _
These characters are case
sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method.
• Manual method. These values are not case sensitive. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex
digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. Key 1: ___________________________________ Key 2: ___________________________________
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Key 3: ___________________________________ Key 4: ___________________________________
• If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is Used:
– Passphrase: ___________________________ ___
These characters are case sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to WP A-PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase. Similarly, when you use WPA2-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are also set to WPA2-PSK and are configured with the correct Passphrase.
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WNR834M. Store this information in a safe place.

Default Factory Settings

When you first receive your WNR834M, the default factory settings are in effect, as shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you install the WNR834M router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
FEATURE DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS
Wireless Router Radio Enabled
Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) All wireless stations allowed
SSID broadcast Enabled
SSID NETGEAR
802.11b/g RF Channel Auto Mode Up to 300 Mbps
Security None
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Understanding Wireless Settings

T o configure the W ireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below.
Figure 3-2
• Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to
32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use this SSID for that network. The WNR834M default SSID is: NETGEAR.
• Region. This field identifies the region where the WNR834M can be used. It may not be legal
to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
Note: The region selection feature may not be available in all countries.
• Channel. This field determines which operating frequency is used. It should not be necessary
to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies, see “Wireless
Communications” in Appendix B.
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• Mode. You can select “11b/g”, “11b/g/Next (20/40 MHz)”. The “11b/g” mode provides
backward compatibility with the slower 802.1 1b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. The “11b/g/Next (20/40 MHz)” mode provides transmission streams that communicate at up to 300 Mbps.
Note: The maximum wireless signal rate is derived from the 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.
• Security Options. These options are described below. A full explanation of these standards is
available in “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B.
Table 3-1. Basic Wireless Security Options
Field Description None
WEP WEP offers the following options:
WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK
No wireless security.
• Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WNR834M does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication.
• Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. Choose the Encryption Strength (64- or 128-bit data encryption). Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. Manually entered keys are case sensitive but passphrase characters are not case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation.
•Auto The wireless router automatically detects whether Open System or Shared Key is used.
WPA-Pre-shared Key does perform authentication. WPA-PSK uses TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) data encryption and WPA2-PSK uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) data encryption. Both dynamically change the encryption keys making them nearly impossible to circumvent. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. These characters are case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 with WPA patch do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
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To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless Setup link in the Advanced section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Advanced Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below.
Figure 3-3
• Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices
cannot connect to the WNR834M.
• Enable SSID Broadcast. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the
correct SSID can connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network ‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP.
Note: The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode
options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings.
• Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the
WNR834M checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list.
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How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected
when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes.
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity , you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1. Log in to the WNR834M firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net (or
http://192.168.1.1) with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or
using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WNR834M firewall.
Figure 3-4
3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box,
enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR.
Note: The SSID is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the
SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WNR834M.
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