Netgear WNR854T Reference Guide
RangeMax NEXT
Wireless Router Model
WNR854T Reference
Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10187-02
2006-04
© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. 2006-04.
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.
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.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the RangeMax NEXT W ireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T is shielded against the
generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T 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 Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T has been suppressed
in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some
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equipment (for example, 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 Control 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 Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model
WNR854T.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a W o rld 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: WNR854T
Publication Date: 2006-04
Product Family: Wireless Router
Product Name: RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10187-02
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents
RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats .................................................................. ix
How to Use This Manual ...................................................................................................x
How to Print this Manual ....................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Introduction
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-1
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................1-2
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................1-3
Installing the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router ............................................................1-4
Maintenance and Support ............................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..................1-4
Chapter 2
Wireless Configuration
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .........................................2-1
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security ..................................................................2-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................2-3
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................2-7
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................2-8
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................2-9
How to Configure WEP Wireless Security .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ...2-11
How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ....................................2-13
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ...... ................................................ 2-14
Chapter 3
Content Filtering
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................3-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................3-2
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................3-3
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Configuring a User Defined Service ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ..3-5
Configuring Service Blocking by IP Address Range .............................................. ..3-5
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................3-6
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................3-7
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................3-9
Chapter 4
Maintenance
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ........... ......................................... 4-2
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................4-5
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................4-9
Configuration File Management ...................... ...............................................................4-9
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration .........................................................4-10
Erasing the Configuration .......................................................................................4-11
Upgrading the Router Software .................................................................................... 4-11
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................4-12
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Port Triggering .............................................................................................5-1
Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..........................................................5-4
Adding a Custom Service ................................ ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ..................................5-5
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ........................ ................................... .. 5-6
Local Web and FTP Server Example .......................................................................5-6
Multiple Computers for Internet Game Example .......................................... .... ... ... ..5-6
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ..............................................................................5-7
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...............5-7
Disabling the SPI Firewall ........................................................................................5-8
Responding to Ping on the Internet WAN Port .................................................... ..... 5-8
Setting the MTU Size ...................... ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ........5-9
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................5-9
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ..........................................................5-10
Using the Router as a DHCP server ......................................................................5-10
Using Address Reservation ....................................................................................5-11
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .....................................................................................5-12
Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................5-13
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................5-15
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Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................5-17
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................6-1
Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................6-1
Power Light Stays Amber .........................................................................................6-2
LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On .............. ... ... .... ... ... ... .........................................6-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................6-2
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................6-3
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................6-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................6-5
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................6-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ............... .........................................6-7
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................6-7
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1
General Specifications ................. .... .......................................... .................................... A -3
Appendix B
Related Documents
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About This Manual
This section 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. 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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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
This manual is written for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router according to these
specifications:
Table 2. Manual Scope
Product Version RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T
Manual Publication Date 2006-04
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR854T.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 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.
• Printing a Page in the HTML View.
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button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.
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Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
— 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.
— 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
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save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Use the Complete PDF Manua l link at the top left of any page.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter lists the package contents for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition
Model WNR854T, 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 Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T.
• Base for standing the wireless router upright.
•AC power adapter.
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
• Resource CD, including:
— This guide.
— The Installation Guide
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
• 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.
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The Router’s Front Panel
The front panel of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router contains the status lights described
below.
1
2
3
4
Figure 1-1
You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below
describes the lights on the front panel of the router.
Table 1-1. Status Light Descriptions
LED Activity Description
1. Power
2. Internet
On -- Amber
On -- Green
Blink -- Amber
Blink -- Green
Off
On -- Amber
On -- Green
Blink -- Green/
Amber
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.
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Table 1-1. Status Light Descriptions
3. Wireless
4. LAN (Local
Area Network)
Lights 1-4
On
Blink
Off
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off
Indicates that the Wireless port is enabled.
Traffic is being transmitted or received.
Indicates that the Wireless port is disabled.
The local port is connected to a 1000 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 1000 Mbps.
The local port has detected a link with a 10/100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 10/100 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.
The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T
contains these connections.
1
2
3
4
Figure 1-2
Viewed from top to bottom, the rear panel contains the following features:
• Factory Default Reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
• Four Local (LAN) 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local
computers
• Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
• AC power adapter outlet for 12 V DC @ 1.5 A output
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Installing the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
For installation instructions refer to the setup manual that came on the CD, or refer to the online
version at http://documentation.netgear.com/wnr854t/enu/208-10082-01/index.html.
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the RangeMax NEXT
Wireless Router:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
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Chapter 2
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your RangeMax NEXT Wireless
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 Appendix A, “Technical Specifications”.
For best results, place your firewall:
• Near the center of the area in which your computers operates.
• 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. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) connections can take slightly longer to
establish. Also, WEP and Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK)
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
When used on a metallic surface,
oriented vertically to ensure proper operation:
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Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at a range of
several hundred 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 RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router provides highly effective security
features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to
your needs.
WNR854T
Figure 2-1
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 WNR854T. 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. Provides data security. WEP Shared Key authenticati on and WEP data encryption will
block all but the most determined eavesdropper.
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• WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Provides strong data security. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK will
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 others on the network all use wired connections.
Understanding Wireless Settings
To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless router, type http://www.routerlogin.net into
your internet browser . Enter the default user name of admin and default password of password, or
whatever LAN address and password you have set up. Click the Wireless link in the main menu of
the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below.
Figure 2-2
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• 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 WNR854T default SSID is: NETGEAR.
• Region. This field identifies the region where the WNR854T 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, please see “Wireless
Communications” in Appendix B.
• Mode. The “11g/b/Next(20/40 MHz)” mode provides backward compatibility with the slower
802.11b and 802.1 1g wireless devices while still enabling 802.11n communications. The “11b/
g” mode supports the older and slower 802.11b and 802.11g wireless modes only. The default
and recommended mode is the “11g/b/Next(20/40 MHz)” mode.
• Security Options. These options are the wireless security features you can enable. The table
below identifies the various basic wireless security options. A full explanation of these
standards is available in “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B.
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Table 2-1. 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 WNR854T
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 ch aracters 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 router automatically detects whether Open System or Shared Key is being 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 S tandard)
data encryption. Both dynamically change the encryption keys, making them nearly impossible
to circumvent.
Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. These characters are
case sensitive.
Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Furthermore, client software
is required on the client. Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 with
the WPA patch do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wirel ess
adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
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To configure the advanced wireless settings of your wireless router, 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 2-3
• Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices
cannot connect to the WNR854T.
• 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.
• Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the
WNR854T checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to
computers identified on the trusted computers list.
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.
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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 must 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 set to Shared Key as well 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.
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• 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: ___________________________________
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 set to WPA2-PSK and are configured with the
correct Passphrase.
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WNR854T. Store this
information in a safe place.
Default Factory Settings
When you first receive your WNR854T, 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 RangeMax NEXT Wireless 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/n RF Channel 6
Mode 802.11b/g/Next
Authentication Type Automatic
WEP Disabled
DHCP Server Enabled
DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254
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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 WNR854T wireless router at URL http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the default
user name of admin and default password of password, or whatever LAN address and
password you have set up.
2. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu of the WNR854T wireless
router.
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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 Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. If
they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WNR854T.
4. Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate.
5. Set the Channel. The default channel is 6.
This field determines which operating frequency to use. It should not be necessary to change
the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless
router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks
within several hundred feet of your firewall. For more information on the wireless channel
frequencies please see “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B.
6. For initial configuration and testing, leave the security option set to “None”.
7. Click Apply to save your changes.
Note: If you are configuring the wireless router from a wireless computer and you
change the wireless router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose
your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then change the
wireless settings of your computer to match the firewall’s new settings.
8. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you
configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP
address by DHCP from the firewall.
Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. If NETGEAR is the
Network Name (SSID) in your wireless router, you must enter
NETGEAR in your computer's wireless settings. Typing nETgear will
not work.
Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, you can configure the
advanced wireless security functions of the firewall.
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How to Configure WEP Wireless Security
To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected
when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to
match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired
computer to make any further changes.
1. Log in to the WNR854T wireless router using URL http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the
default user name of admin and default password of password, or whatever LAN address and
password you have set up.
2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WNR854T wireless router.
3. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. The WEP options display.
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