Netgear orporated 06100032 Users Manual
RangeMax Next Wireless
Router WNR834B
Reference Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
April 2006
© 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. April 2006.
Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks 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 instructions, may cause harmful 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.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from
all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Channel
You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and
best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available.
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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]
Français
[French]
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/
5/ES.
Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr RangeMax Next
Wireless Router WNR834B
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt
WNR834B
einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab
WNR834B
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Hereby,
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el RangeMax Next Wireless
Router WNR834B
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ
WNR834B
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ∆ΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ Ο∆ΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente
WNR834B
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät RangeMax Next Wireless Router
in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩ∆ΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ
NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil RangeMax Next Wireless Router
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
NETGEAR, Inc. seadme RangeMax Next Wireless Router
NETGEAR, Inc. ∆ΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ RangeMax Next Wireless Router
Italiano
[Italian]
Latviski
[Latvian]
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
Con la presente
WNR834B
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B atbilst
Ar šo
Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B
Šiuo
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
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
WNR834B
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,
WNR834B
fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott,
WNR834B
egyéb elõírásainak.
Niniejszym
WNR834B
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 WNR834B está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta RangeMax Next W ireless Router WNR834B v skladu z
bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B spåòa
základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B
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
WNR834B product package.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B 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 W ireless Router WNR834B has been suppressed in accordance 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 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 WNR834B.
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: WNR834B
Publication Date: April 2006
Product Family: Wireless Router
Product Name: RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number:
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Contents
RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B 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 Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-2
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router ..........................................................................3-1
First, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router ......................................3-2
Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity .......................................................3-2
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-3
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ....................................................3-6
Using the Smart Setup Wizard .......................................................................................3-9
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ...................................3-10
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .........................................4-1
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security ..................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-3
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................4-7
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................4-8
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How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-9
How to Configure WEP .......................................................................................... 4-11
How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ....................................4-13
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ......................................................4-15
Chapter 5
Content Filtering
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................5-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................5-2
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................5-3
Configuring a User Defined Service .........................................................................5-4
Blocking Services by IP Address Range ..................................................................5-5
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................5-5
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................5-6
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................5-7
Chapter 6
Maintenance
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................6-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................6-5
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................6-5
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ...........................................................6-6
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-6
Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................6-7
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................6-9
Chapter 7
Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................7-1
Wireless Card Access List .......................................................................................7-3
Wireless Card Access Setup ....................................................................................7-4
Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding ...........................................................7-5
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................7-8
Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................7-9
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ...........................................................7-10
Local Web and FTP Server Example .....................................................................7-10
Multiple Computers for Internet Gaming ................................................................7-10
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ............................................................................ 7-11
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Connecting Automatically, as Required ................................................................. 7-11
Disabling the SPI Firewall ......................................................................................7-12
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server ...........................................................................7-12
Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port ....................................................7-12
Setting the MTU Size .............................................................................................7-13
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ..................................................................................7-13
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ..........................................................7-14
Using the Router as a DHCP server ......................................................................7-15
Using Address Reservation ....................................................................................7-15
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .....................................................................................7-16
Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................7-18
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................7-20
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................7-22
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................8-1
Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................8-1
Lights Never Turn Off ...............................................................................................8-2
LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On ..............................................................................8-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................8-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................8-4
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................8-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................8-5
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................8-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................8-7
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................8-8
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
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. T ypographical 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 WNR834B router according to these specifications:
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
Product Version RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B
Manual Publication Date April 2006
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR834B.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 on a single 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 on a single 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 WNR834B router was
introduced.
Table 1-3. Publication Revision History
Version Date Description
v1.0 November 2005 Original publication
v1.1 January 2006 A number of technical corrections were incorporated into chapters 2, 3, 4, 6,
and Appendix A.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Next Wireless Router
WNR834B. The WNR834B router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet
through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is
normally intended for use by a single computer.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B
•AC power adapter
• Vertical stand
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable
• Resource CD, including:
— The Setup manual
— Application Notes and other helpful information
• Wireless Home Router Setup Guide
• Warranty and Support Information Card
• Detachable antenna
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 WNR834B router contains the status lights described below.
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 2-1. Status Light Descriptions
Item Function Activity Description
1 Power On
Off
2WirelessOn
Off
Blinking
3 Internet
Port
4 LAN Ports Green
Amber Off
Amber On
Amber blinking
Green off
Green on
Blink
Amber
Power is supplied to the router.
Power is not supplied to the router.
The wireless interface is enabled.
The wireless interface is turned off.
Data is being communicated over the wireless network.
No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
Ethernet cable connection to modem is good.
Packets are being transmitted and received from a modem or other
network device, but no IP address has been received.
No IP address received.
IP address received.
IP address received and data is being transmitted and received.
The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device.
The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device
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The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the WNR834B router contains the items listed below.
Viewed from top to bottom, the rear panel contains the following features:
1. Factory Default Reset push button for “Restoring the Default Configuration and Password” on
page 8-7.
2. Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local
computers.
3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem.
4. AC power adapter outlet.
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Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. You will find out how to configure your RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B
for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.
Follow these instructions to set up your router.
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
• Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in “Observing Performance, Placement,
and Range Guidelines” on page 4-1.
• For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps, be sure to use
the computer you first registered with your cable ISP.
• For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and
password in order to complete the wireless router setup.
Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of
the Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for configuring network ing on
PCs.
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First, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router
Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC. The following screen appears. Click SETUP
and follow the prompts.
Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of the wireless router is enabled!
Next, configure your wireless computer.
1. Configure the computer’s Wireless Adapter settings.
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Figure 3-1
NETGEAR, Inc. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks and, when
wireless security is disabled, you simply choose yours from the list and connect.
For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your settings exactly. If you
changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID)
you set in the wireless router.
WIRELESS FEATURE DEFAULT SETTING
Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR
WEP Security Disabled
Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. Typing nETgear will not
work.
2. Verify wireless connectivity.
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Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the wireless router from a
computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see “Troubleshooting
Tips” on page 3-3.
You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Implement wireless security according to the
instructions in “Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security” on page 4-2.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have:
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
1) Turn off the modem, wireless router, and computer; 2) Turn on the modem, wait two
minutes; 3) Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute; 4) Turn on the computer.
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
• The Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless
router from the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are turned
on.
• For each powered on computer connected to the wireless router with a securely plugged in
Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router LAN port status light will be lit. The label on
the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of each LAN port.
Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly.
The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP or WPA security settings of the router and
wireless computer must match exactly.
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
• LAN and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address
automatically via DHCP. Please see “Preparing a Computer for Network Access” in
Appendix B or the animated tutorials on the CD for help with this.
• Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the MAC address of the computer registered on
the account. If so, in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings menu, select Use
this Computer’s MAC Address. The router will then capture and use the MAC address of the
computer that you are now using. You must be u sing the computer that is registered with the
ISP. Click Apply to save your settings. Restart the network in the correct sequence.
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How to Log On to the Wireless Router After
Configuration Settings Have Been Applied
1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of
your browser, then click Enter.
Figure 3-2
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. To change the password, see “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 6-9.
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.
Figure 3-3
Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the
WNR834B router and display the home page as shown in Figure 3-4 below.
Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in checkbox is checked, the home
page will be the Router Upgrade page. Otherwise, it will be the Basic Settings
page.
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Figure 3-4
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.
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How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
You can manually configure your router using the Basic Settings menu, shown below, or you can
allow the Setup Wizard to determine your configuration as described in the previous section.
ISP Does Not Require Login
ISP Does Require Login
Figure 3-5
You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 3-5 using
these steps:
1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of
your browser, then click Enter.
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2. For security reasons, the wireless router has its own user name and password. When prompted,
admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower
enter
case letters.
3. Click Basic Settings on the Setup menu.
4. If your Internet connection does not require a login, click No at the top of the Basic Settings
menu and fill in the settings according to the instructions below. If your Internet connection
does require a login, click Yes, and skip to step 5.
a. Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name.
These parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s services such as mail or news
servers.
b. Internet IP Address:
If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer,
select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also enter the
net mask and the Gateway IP address. The Gateway is the ISP’s router to which your
router will connect.
c. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address:
If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router
during login, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the IP address of your ISP’s
Primary DNS Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available, enter it also.
Note: If you enter an address here, restart the computers on your network so that
these settings take effect.
d. Router’s MAC Address:
This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will the router will use on the
Internet port. Some ISPs will register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface
card in your computer when your account is first opened. They will then only accept
traffic from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your router to
masquerade as that computer by “cloning” its MAC address.
To change the MAC address, select Use Computer MAC Address. The router will then
capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must be
using the one computer that is allowed by the ISP. Or, select Use this MAC address and
type it in here.
e. Click Apply to save your settings.
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5. If your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the settings according to the instructions
below. Select Yes if you normally must launch a login program such as Enternet or WinPOET
in order to access the Internet.
Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the
ISP’s login program on your computer in order to access the Internet. When
you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in.
a. Select your Internet service provider from the drop-down list.
Figure 3-6
Note: Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special requirements.
b. The screen will change according to the ISP settings requirements of the ISP you select.
c. Fill in the parameters for your Internet service provider.
d. Click Apply to save your settings. Click the Test button to verify you have Internet access.
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Using the Smart Setup Wizard
You can use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the Internet
connection. The Smart Setup Wizard is not the same as the Smart Wizard configuration assistant
(as illustrated in Figure 3-1) that only appears when the router is in its factory default state. After
you configure the wireless router, the Smart Wizard configuration assistant will not appear again.
To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the Internet
connection settings, follow this procedure:
1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of
your browser, then click Enter.
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. To change the password, see “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 6-9.
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.
Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the
WNR834B router and display the home page as shown in Figure 3-4 on page 3-5.
3. Click Setup Wizard on the upper left of the main menu.
4. Click Next to proceed. Input your ISP settings, as needed.
5. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click the Test button to verify your Internet connection. If you
have trouble connecting to the Internet, use the “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-3 to correct
basic problems, or see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”.
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NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation
Register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register. Registration is required before you can
use our telephone support service.
Product updates and Web support are always available by going to:
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR834B.asp.
Documentation is available on the CD and at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WNR834B.asp
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.
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Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WNR834B 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 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 WNR834B router provides highly effective security features which are
covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
Figure 4-1
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 WNR834B. 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 Key (WPA-PSK and
WPA2-PSK) data encryption provide strong data security. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK block
eavesdropping.
availabi
lity may be limited.
Because these are new standards, wireless device driver and software
• Turn Off the Wireless LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot
communicate
are away
with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless LAN when you
and other users of your network all use wired connections.
Understanding Wireless Settings
To configure the Wireless 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 4-2
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