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Reference Manual for the
RangeMax 240 Wireless
Router WPNT834
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10130-01
November 2005

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10130-01 November 2005...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 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, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
  • Page 4 v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 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 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology ...2-2 802.11g Wireless Networking ...2-2...
  • Page 6 Overview of How to Access the wireless router ...3-5 How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant ...3-8 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ...3-9 Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...3-12 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ...3-13 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ...4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ...4-2...
  • Page 7 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...7-1 Power Light Not On ...7-1 Lights Never Turn Off ...7-2 LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On ...7-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ...7-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ...7-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ...7-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ...7-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ...7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ...7-7...
  • Page 8 Configuring Static Routes ...8-18 Enabling Remote Management Access ...8-20 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ...8-22 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents viii v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    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.

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This manual is written for the WPNT834 router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WPNT834.asp...
  • Page 11 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 – 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.
  • Page 12 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 About This Manual v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    The WPNT834 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. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834.

  • Page 14: Rangemax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (Mimo) Technology

    Centrino, and SuperG™ wireless clients) and boosts their range and speed by up to 50%. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WPNT834 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 240 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides: •...

  • Page 15: A Powerful, True Firewall With Content Filtering

    Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect. A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPNT834 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: •...

  • Page 16: Autosensing Ethernet Connections With Auto Uplink

    Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WPNT834 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

  • Page 17: Easy Installation And Management

    ISP account. • Firmware Update. The WPNT834 router can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WPNT834 as soon as they become available.

  • Page 18: Netgear Related Products

    • Warranty and 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. v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 19: The Router's Front Panel

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the WPNT834 router contains the status lights described below. Figure 2-1 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.

  • Page 20: The Router's Rear Panel

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the WPNT834 router contains the items listed below. Figure 2-2 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: 1. Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local computers.

  • Page 21: A Road Map For 'How To Get There From Here

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ The introduction and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Broadband Internet service is considered so useful that more and more people want to set up networks in their home to share a broadband connection.
  • Page 22 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here (continued) If I Want To? What Do I Do? Protect my 1. Assure that the wireless wireless network connection...
  • Page 23 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here (continued) If I Want To? What Do I Do? Share 1. Use the Windows Windows PC Printers and Fax...
  • Page 24 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2-12 Introduction v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 25: 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 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.

  • Page 26: First, Use The Smart Wizard To Configure The Wireless Router

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 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.

  • Page 27: Now, Set Up A Computer For Wireless Connectivity

    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.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Tips

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 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;...

  • Page 29: Overview Of How To Access The Wireless Router

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router The table below describes how you access the wireless router, depending on the state of the wireless router. Table 3-1. Ways to access the router...

  • Page 30: How To Log On To The Wireless Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied

    Figure 3-4 Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WPNT834 router and display the home page as shown in Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in checkbox is checked, the home page will be the Router Upgrade page.
  • Page 31 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Figure 3-5 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.

  • Page 32: How To Bypass The Configuration Assistant

    When the wireless router is in the factory default state, a user name and password are not required. 2. The browser will then display the WPNT834 home page shown in Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in checkbox is checked, the home page will be the Router Upgrade page.

  • Page 33: How To Manually Configure Your Internet Connection

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 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.
  • Page 34 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. For security reasons, the wireless router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter for the router user name and admin case letters. 3. Click Basic Settings on the Setup menu.
  • Page 35 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 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.

  • Page 36: Using The Smart Setup Wizard

    Internet connection. Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WPNT834 router and display the home page as shown in 3. Click Setup Wizard on the upper left of the main menu.

  • Page 37: Netgear Product Registration, Support, And Documentation

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 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/WPNT834.asp.
  • Page 38 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 3-14 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 39: Wireless Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WPNT834 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...

  • Page 40: Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

    For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WPNT834 router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

  • Page 41: Understanding Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • 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. Because these are new standards, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.
  • Page 42 The WPNT834 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Region. This field identifies the region where the WPNT834 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.
  • Page 43 Automatic No wireless security. WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WPNT834 does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication. • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data.

  • Page 44: Information To Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

    • Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the WPNT834 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.
  • Page 45 Passphrase. Similarly, when you use WPA2-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are aslo set to WPA2-PSK and are configured with the correct Passphrase. Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WPNT834. Store this information in a safe place. Wireless Configuration...

  • Page 46: Default Factory Settings

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WPNT834, 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 WPNT834 router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
  • Page 47 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 240 Wireless Router WPNT834.

  • Page 48: How To Configure Wep

    WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. 1. Log in to the WPNT834 firewall at its default LAN address of its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
  • Page 49 • Automatic—Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The passphrase is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key boxes is automatically populated with key values.

  • Page 50: How To Configure Wpa-Psk Or Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support.

  • Page 51: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    2. Click Wireless Settings in the Advanced section of the main menu of the WPNT834 firewall. 3. From the Wireless Settings menu, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Access menu shown below.
  • Page 52 6. In the Available Wireless Cards list, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WPNT834 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter.
  • Page 53 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Wireless Configuration 4-15 v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 54: Content Filtering

    This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the main menu of the browser interface.

  • Page 55: Blocking Access To Internet Sites

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WPNT834 router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is shown in...

  • Page 56: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    IP address. Blocking Access to Internet Services The WPNT834 router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. The Block Services menu is shown...

  • Page 57: Configuring A User Defined Service

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 To specify a service for blocking, click Add. The Block Services Setup menu appears, as shown below: Figure 5-3 From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices.

  • Page 58: Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced

    Under “Filter Services For”, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WPNT834 router allows you to specify when blocking is enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 5-4 Use this schedule for blocking content.

  • Page 59: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the Web sites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries are made for the Trusted User.

  • Page 60: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Log action buttons are described in the following table. Table 5-2. Log action buttons Field Description Refresh Click this button to refresh the log screen. Clear Log Click this button to clear the log entries.
  • Page 61 In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents. The WPNT834 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. In order to localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your Time Zone: •...

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Viewing Wireless Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides status and usage information.
  • Page 63 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask LAN Port MAC Address...
  • Page 64 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Click on the Connection Status button to display the connection status, as shown below.
  • Page 65 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Table 6-2: Connection Status Items (continued) Item Description Default Gateway The WAN (Internet) default gateway the router communicates with. DNS Server The IP address of the DNS server which provides network name to IP address translation.

  • Page 66: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the WPNT834 router are stored within the router in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s PC, retrieved (restored) from the user’s PC, or cleared to factory default settings.

  • Page 67: Erasing The Configuration

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Backup Settings heading to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 6-5 Three options are available, and are described in the following sections.

  • Page 68: Upgrading The Router Software

    If so, after completing the upgrade, you can restore your settings from the backup. The routing software of the WPNT834 router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site.
  • Page 69 2. Click the Browse button and browse to the location of the upgrade file. 3. Click Upload. Warning: When uploading software to the WPNT834 router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.

  • Page 70: Changing The Administrator Password

    If you ever have to reset the router back to the factory defaults, you can restore your settings from the backup. The default password for the router’s Web Configuration Manager is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password.
  • Page 71 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 6-10 Maintenance v1.0, November 2005...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    • Check that you are using the 12V DC 1A power adapter that NETGEAR supplies for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 73: Lights Never Turn Off

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the lights stay on, there is a fault within the router.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router’s Web Configuration interface from a computer on your local network, check the following: • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the previous section.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is able to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address, your router must request an IP address from the ISP.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address. Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings menu.

  • Page 77: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 3. Click OK. You should see a message like this one: Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx...

  • Page 78: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 — Check that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. — If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu.

  • Page 79: Problems With Date And Time

    The E-mail menu in the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. The WPNT834 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day.

  • Page 80: Advanced Configuration Of The Router

    Advanced Configuration of the Router This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, see...
  • Page 81 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Warning: The Wireless Router is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings may disable the Wireless Router unexpectedly. Program the advanced wireless settings as follows: •...

  • Page 82: Wireless Card Access List

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Wireless Card Access List The Wireless Card Access Setup page displays a list of wireless computers that are allowed to connect to the router based on their MAC addresses. These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and WEP settings configured on the Wireless Settings page to access the wireless network.

  • Page 83: Wireless Card Access Setup

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 c. If no Device Name appears, you can type a descriptive name for the computer that you are adding. d. When you have finished entering the MAC address, return to the Wireless Access List menu by clicking the Add button.

  • Page 84: Configuring Port Triggering And Port Forwarding

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 • Wireless Card Entry—if no wireless computers appear in the Available Wireless Cards list, you can manually enter the Device Name and MAC address of the authorized wireless computer. Note: The MAC address is a twelve character key containing the characters 0-9, A-F only and separated by colons (for example., 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01) that can...
  • Page 85 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Figure 8-4 Note: If the Disable Port Triggering box is checked after configuring port triggering, port triggering is disabled. However, any port triggering configuration information you added to the router is retained even though it will not be used.
  • Page 86 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Follow these steps to set up a computer to play Internet games or use Internet applications: 1. Select Port Forwarding / Port Triggering from the Advanced section of the main menu.

  • Page 87: Configuring Port Forwarding To Local Servers

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Although the router causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet, you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 88: Adding A Custom Service

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 2. From the Service Name box, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see the following section, 3.

  • Page 89: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a Port Forwarding entry, follow these steps. 1. In the table, select the button next to the service name. 2. Click the Edit Service or Delete Service button.

  • Page 90: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The WPNT834 router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application properly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default in...

  • Page 91: Disabling The Spi Firewall

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Disabling the SPI Firewall The SPI (Stateful Inspection) Firewall protects your LAN against Denial of Service attacks. This should only be disabled in special circumstances. Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT.

  • Page 92: Setting The Mtu Size

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Setting the MTU Size The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes, 1492 Bytes for PPPoE connections, or 1436 for PPTP connections. For some ISPs you may need to reduce the MTU.

  • Page 93: Configuring Lan Tcp/Ip Setup Parameters

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act.as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is: •...

  • Page 94: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Using the Router as a DHCP server By default, the router functions as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router's LAN.

  • Page 95: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 3. Type the MAC Address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already present on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices menu and paste it here.
  • Page 96 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on Dynamic DNS. Figure 8-10 To configure Dynamic DNS: 1. Register for an account with one of the dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Select Service Provider box.

  • Page 97: Configuring Static Routes

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Configuring Static Routes Static Routes provide additional routing information to your router. Under normal circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network.
  • Page 98 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 3. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. 4. Select Active to make this route effective. 5. Type the Destination IP Address of the final destination.

  • Page 99: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your WPNT834 router. Figure 8-13 Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very secure password.
  • Page 100 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 a. To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. b. To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP address range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range.

  • Page 101: Using Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
  • Page 102 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Advertisement Time To Live—the time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears.
  • Page 103 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 8-24 Advanced Configuration of the Router v1.0, November 2005...
  • Page 104 This appendix provides technical specifications for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Specifications Operating temperature:...
  • Page 105 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 WAN: Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: 802.11 Security: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 126, and 240 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing 2.4-2.5 Ghz...
  • Page 106 This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
  • Page 107 Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Related Documents v1.0, November 2005...

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