RadioLAN WNR834B User Manual
NETGEAR RangeMax™
NEXT Wireless Router
WNR834B User Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10171-02
January 2007
© 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved..
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/.
Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the
wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the KnowledgeBase or the Documentation link under the Web Support
menu to view support information.
Trademarks
NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks 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.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B has been suppressed in accordance with the
conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/19 92. The operation of some 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.
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.
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.
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Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio
spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result
in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.
Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the
WNR834B product package.
Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními
požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES..
Dansk
[Danish]
Deutsch
[German]
Eesti
[Estonian]
English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential
Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder
de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit
den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish]
Ελληνική
[Greek]
Français
[French]
Italiano [Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ
ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ
ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que l'appareil Radiolan est conforme aux
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
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Latviski
[Latvian]
Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām
prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]
Nederlands
[Dutch]
Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky
[Slovak]
Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais
e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi
relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky
príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY
oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
Íslenska
[Icelandic]
Norsk
[Norwegian]
Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar
kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de
grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antenn as only. Any
product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals
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FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that
the model WNR834B RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
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 rea sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment 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 methods:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate
the equipment.
PY306XXXXXX
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.
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: WNR834B
Publication Date: January 2007
Product Family: Wireless Router
Product Name: RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10171-02
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Contents
NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B User Manual
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Revision History ..............................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Using the Setup Manual .................................................................................................2-1
Accessing the Wireless Router For Configuration ..........................................................2-2
Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...........................2-5
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ............................................................2-5
Configuring Wireless Settings ......................................................................................2-10
Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings ......................................................................2-10
Chapter 3
Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................3-1
Recommended Security Settings .............................................................................3-3
Changing Wireless Security Settings .......................................................................3-3
Configuring Security in the Advanced Wireless Settings Menu ...............................3-6
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................3-7
Configuring WEP Wireless Security ...............................................................................3-8
Configuring WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ..............................................3-10
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................3-12
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................3-14
Backing Up Your Configuration .....................................................................................3-15
Understanding Your Firewall .........................................................................................3-16
Chapter 4
Restricting Access From Your Network
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................4-1
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Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................4-1
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................4-3
Configuring a User Defined Service .........................................................................4-4
Blocking Services by IP Address Range ..................................................................4-4
Scheduling Blocking .......................................................................................................4-5
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................4-6
Configuring Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ...........................................4-7
Setting the Time ..............................................................................................................4-8
Chapter 5
Customizing Your Network Settings
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................5-1
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............................................................5-2
Using the Router as a DHCP server ........................................................................5-3
Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................5-4
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................5-5
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ..............................................................................5-6
Connecting Automatically, as Required ...................................................................5-7
Disabling the SPI Firewall ........................................................................................5-7
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................5-7
Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port ......................................................5-8
Setting the MTU Size ...............................................................................................5-8
Configuring Static Routes ...............................................................................................5-8
Chapter 6
Fine-Tuning Your Network
Allowing Inbound Connections To Your Network ............................................................6-1
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................6-6
Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................6-7
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................6-8
Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public ........................................6-8
Configuring Port Triggering .............................................................................................6-9
Using Universal Plug and Play .....................................................................................6-12
Optimizing Wireless Performance ................................................................................6-13
Changing the MTU .......................................................................................................6-14
Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ............................................................................6-16
Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ....................................6-17
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Assessing Your Speed Requirements ....................................................................6-18
Chapter 7
Using Network Monitoring Tools
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................7-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................7-6
Managing the Configuration File .....................................................................................7-6
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ...........................................................7-7
Erasing the Configuration ...............................................................................................7-8
Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................7-8
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................7-10
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Quick Tips ............................................................................................8-1
Troubleshooting Basic Functions ....................................................................................8-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................8-5
Troubleshooting the Internet Connection ........................................................................8-6
Troubleshooting a Network Using a Ping Utility ..............................................................8-7
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................8-7
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................8-8
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................8-9
Solving Wireless Connection Problems ..........................................................................8-9
Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program .............................................................8-10
Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................8-10
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................8-13
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-2
Appendix B
Related Documents
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Chapter 1
About This Manual
The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the RangeMax NEXT
Wireless Router WNR834B beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions
can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. You should have basic to
intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
Bold User input
Fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
• Formats. This manual 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, a breach of security, or a loss of data.
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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
• Scope. This manual is written for the WNR834B router according to these specifications:
Product Version RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B
Manual Publication Date January 2007
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website 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 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 options, according to your needs.
• Printing a Page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
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• Printing from PDF. 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.
– Printing a PDF Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want
to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser
window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
– Printing a PDF version of the Complete Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link
at the top left of any page.
• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The
PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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 1-1. Publication Re vision History
Version Date Description
v1.0 April 2006 Original publication.
v1.2 January 2007 Restructure.
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Chapter 2
Configuring Basic Connectivity
This chapter describes the parameters for your Internet connection and your wireless local area
network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router
using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual, these
parameters are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these
connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the rouer for further configuration.
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard on the Resource CD for initial
configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual.
This chapter includes:
• Using the Setup Manual
• Accessing the Wireless Router For Configuration
• Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard
• Configuring Wireless Settings
Using the Setup Manual
For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup
Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource
CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart
Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your
network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this
User Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.
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For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the
Resource CD, or refer to one of the online versions listed in the following table.
Table 2-1. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B Online Setup Manuals
Language Setup Manual URL
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish
http://documentation.netgear.com/wnr834b/enu/208-10070-01/
http://documentation.netgear.com/wnr834b/deu/208-10132-01/
http://documentation.netgear.com/wnr834b/fra/208-10130-01/
http://documentation.netgear.com/wnr834b/ita/208-10071-01/
http://documentation.netgear.com/wnr834b/esp/208-10131-01/
http://documentation.netgear.com/wnr834b/nld/208-10072-01/
http://documentation.netgear.com/wnr834b/sve/208-10073-01/
Accessing the Wireless Router For Configuration
When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access it for configuration using
your browser. Follow these instructions to access the Web Configuration Manager:
1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net or the router’s LAN IP
address (default is 192.168.1.1) in the address field of your browser and then pressing Enter. A
login window opens:.
Figure 2-1
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Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs in the
address field of your browser and then pressing Enter:
• http://www.routerlogin.net
• http://www.routerlogin.com
If these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, such as:
• http://192.168.1.1
2. Enter admin for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). To
change the password, see “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 3-14.
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.
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Once you have entered a user name and password, your Web browser displays the wireless
router’s home page.
Figure 2-2
Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in checkbox is selected, the
home page will be the Router Upgrade page. Otherwise, it will be the
Basic Settings page.
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If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can 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.
Configuring Y our Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard
You can manually configure your Internet connection using the Basic Settings menu, or you can
allow the Smart Setup Wizard to determine your Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration.
The Smart Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine
your ISP configuration. This feature is not the same as the Smart Wizard configuration assistant
that only appears when the router is in its factory default state. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to
assist with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings, follow this procedure:
1. From the top of the main menu of the browser interface, click Setup Wizard.
2. Click Next to proceed. Input your ISP settings, as needed.
3. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click Test to verify your Internet connection. If you have
trouble connecting to the Internet, see Chapter 8, “Troubleshooting”.
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings
Parameters related to your Internet service are configured in the Basic Settings menu. To access
the Basic Settings menu:
1. From the main menu of the router’s Web configuration interface, under the Setup heading,
click Basic Settings.
The content you see in the Basic Settings menu depends on whether your ISP requires that you log
in with a user name and password for Internet access.
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No Login Required by ISP
If no login is required by your ISP, the following parameters appear in the Basic Settings menu..
ISP Does Not Require Login
Figure 2-3
• Account Name (may also be called Host Name)
The account name will be provided to the ISP during a DHCP request from your router. In
most cases, this parameter is not required, but some ISPs require it for access to ISP services
such as mail or news servers.
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• Domain Name.
The domain name will be provided by your router to computers on your LAN when the
computers request DHCP settings from your router. In most cases, this parameter is
not required.
• Internet IP Address
Determines how your router obtains an IP address for Internet access.
— If your ISP assigns an IP address dynamically (by DHCP), select Get Automatically.
— 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
Subnet mask and the Gateway IP address. The Gateway is the ISP’s router to which your
router will connect.
• 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 or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your
network so that these settings take effect.
• Router’s MAC Address
This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that the router will use on the Internet port.
Some ISPs (especially cablemodem providers) 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” or “spoofing” its MAC address.
To change the MAC address, choose one of the following methods:
— 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.
— Select Use this MAC address and type it in here.
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Login Required by ISP
If you normally must use a login program such as WinPOET in order to access the Internet, your
Internet connection requires a login. After you select Login Required, your Basic Settings menu
will appear, as shown in the figure below.
Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the
ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start
an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in.
If a login is required by your ISP, the following parameters appear in the Basic Settings menu:.
ISP Does Require Login
Figure 2-4
• Internet Service Provider
This drop-down list.contains a few ISPs that need special protocols for connection. The list
includes:
— PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol), used primarily in Austrian DSL services
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— Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cablemodem service.
Note: The T elstra Bigpond setting is only for older cablemodem service accounts
still requiring a Bigpond Login utility . Telstra has discontinued this type of
account. Those with Telstra DSL accounts and newer cablemodem
accounts should select No for “Does Your Internet Connection Require
a Login?”
— Other, which selects PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet), the protocol used by
most DSL services worldwide
Figure 2-5
Note: Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special requirements.
• Login and Password
This is the user name and password provided by your ISP. This name and password will be
used to log in to the ISP server.
•Service Name
If your connection is capable of connecting to multiple Internet services, this parameter
specifies which service to use.
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• Idle Timeout
Your Internet connection will be logged out if there is no data transfer during the specified
time interval.
• 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 or change a DNS address, restart the computers on your
network so that these settings take effect.
Configuring Wireless Settings
This section explains the general wireless settings of the WNR834B. Configuration of the
security-related wireless features is explained in greater detail in “Choosing Appropriate Wireless
Security” on page 3-1.
The WNR834B provides two menus for configuring the wireless settings. The basic Wireless
Settings menu link is located under the Setup heading in the main menu of the browser interface.
The Advanced Wireless Settings menu link is located under the Advanced heading.
Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings
To view the basic wireless settings:
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• From the main menu of the browser interface, under Setup, click Wireless Settings.
Figure 2-6
The available settings in this menu are:
• Name (SSID)
The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters. When more than one wireless network is active, different wireless network names
provide a way to separate the traffic. For a wireless device to participate in a particular
wireless network, it must be configured with the SSID for that network. The WNR834B
default SSID is NETGEAR.
•Region
This field identifies the region where the WNR834B 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.
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• 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 wireless
network. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies, see “Wireless
Communications” in Appendix B.
•Mode
This field determines which data communications protocol is used. You can choose from:
—g only
Dedicates the WNR834B to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless
devices exclusively.
— g and b
Provides backward compatibility with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still
enabling 802.11g communications.
— Up To 126 Mbps
Provides two transmission streams with different data on the same channel at the same
time.
— Up To 240 Mbps
Uses channel expansion to achieve the 240 Mbps data rate. The WNR834B router will use
the channel you selected as the primary channel and expand to the secondary channel
(primary channel +4 or –4) to achieve a 40MHz frame-by-frame bandwidth. The
WNR834B router will detect channel usage and will disable frame-by-frame expansion if
the expansion would result in interference with the data transmission of other access
points or clients.
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
The selection of wireless security options can significantly affect your network performance.
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and router placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also,
WEP, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook
computer, and can cause significant performance degradation with a slow computer.
Instructions for configuring the security options can be found in “Choosing Appropriate
Wireless Security” on page 3-1. A full explanation of wireless security standards is available
in “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B.
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Viewing the Advanced Wireless Settings
To view the advanced wireless settings:
From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click Wireless Settings.
Figure 2-7
The available settings in this menu are:
• Enable Wireless Router Radio
If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the WNR834B.
• Enable SSID Broadcast
If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that know the correct SSID can connect.
Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network ‘discovery’ feature of some products,
such as Windows XP.
• Automatically switch channels to avoid interference
Select this checkbox to have the WNR834B router periodically survey the wireless
environment to ensure that it is using the clearest channel. If a clearer channel is available, it
might automatically switch channels.
Note: After the router switches channels, there could be a slight delay while your
wireless computers reconnect to the router. To avoid this possibility, leave this
checkbox unselected.
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• Wireless Card Access List
When a Wireless Card Access List is configured and enabled, the WNR834B checks the MAC
address of any wireless device attempting a connection, and only allows connections to
computers identified on the trusted computers list. For instructions on configuring the
Wireless Card Access List, see “Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address” on page 3-12.
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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Chapter 3
Safeguarding Your Network
The RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B provides highly effective security features
which are covered in detail in this chapter.
This chapter includes:
• Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security
• Configuring WEP Wireless Security
• Configuring WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
• Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
• Changing the Administrator Password
• Backing Up Your Configuration
• Understanding Your Firewall
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security
Unlike wired network data, anyone with a compatible adapter can receive your wireless data
transmissions well beyond your walls. Operating an unsecured wireless network creates an
opportunity for outsiders to eavesdrop on your network traffic or to enter your network to access
your computers and files. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment.
Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
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.
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Figure 3-1
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network. In order of
increasing effectiveness:
• Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. If you disable the broadcast
of the SSID, only devices that know the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless
network ‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP, but your data is still fully
exposed to an intruder using available wireless eavesdropping tools.
• 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 by the general public, but
the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed. This data includes your trusted MAC
addresses, which can be read and impersonated by a hacker.
• WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides moderate data security.
WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption can be defeated by a determined
eavesdropper using publicly available tools.
• WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and
WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides extremely strong data security, very effectively
blocking eavesdropping. Because WP A and WPA2 are relatively new standards, older wireless
adapters and devices may not support them. Check whether newer drivers a r e available from
the manufacturer.
• 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 or when other users of your network all use wired connections.
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