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RangeMax Next Wireless
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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
April 2006

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  • Page 1 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA April 2006...
  • 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 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 tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B [Czech] je ve shodì...
  • Page 4 Nederlands Hierbij verklaart dat het toestel NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax Next Wireless Router [Dutch] in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante WNR834B bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti Hawnhekk, , jiddikjara li dan NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax Next Wireless Router...
  • Page 5 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.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 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...
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  • Page 11: 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 12: How To Use This Manual

    • 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.

  • Page 13: Revision History

    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.
  • Page 14 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual About This Manual v1.0, April 2006...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    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. Introduction...

  • Page 16: The Router's Front Panel

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 17: The Router's Rear Panel

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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”...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    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.

  • Page 19: First, Use The Smart Wizard To Configure The Wireless Router

    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 20: Troubleshooting Tips

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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”...
  • Page 21 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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.
  • Page 22 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 23: How To Manually Configure Your Internet Connection

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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...
  • Page 24 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 2. For security reasons, the wireless router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter for the router user name and for the router password, both in lower admin password case letters. 3.
  • Page 25 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 26: Using The Smart Setup Wizard

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 27: Netgear Product Registration, Support, And Documentation

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 28: Wireless Configuration

    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”...

  • Page 29: Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 30: Understanding Wireless Settings

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual • 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 31 Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use this 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.
  • Page 32 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Table 4-1. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description None No wireless security. WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WNR834B does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication.
  • Page 33 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless Setup link in the Advanced section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Advanced Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below. Figure 4-3 •...

  • Page 34: Information To Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information.

  • Page 35: Default Factory Settings

    FEATURE DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Wireless Router Radio Enabled Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) All wireless stations allowed SSID broadcast Enabled SSID NETGEAR 802.11b/g RF Channel Auto Security None DHCP Server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 Wireless Configuration...

  • Page 36: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes.
  • Page 37 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B.

  • Page 38: How To Configure Wep

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes.
  • Page 39 • 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 40: How To Configure Wpa-Psk Or Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA.
  • Page 41 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 1. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu and select one of the WPA- PSK or WPA2-PSK options for the Security Type. The third option (WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WP2-PSK [AES]) is the most flexible, since it allows clients using either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.

  • Page 42: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WNR834B firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
  • Page 43 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 5. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup dialog displays. Figure 4-8 6. In the Available Wireless Cards list, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WNR834B has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use.

  • Page 44: Content Filtering

    Chapter 5 Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Content Filtering Overview The RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B provides you with Web content filtering options, plus browser activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail.

  • Page 45: Blocking Access To Internet Sites

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WNR834B 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 the figure below: Figure 5-1 To enable keyword blocking, select either Per Schedule or Always, then click Apply.

  • Page 46: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual • If you wish to block all Internet browsing access during a scheduled period, enter the keyword “.” and set the schedule in the Schedule menu. To specify a Trusted User, enter that computer’s IP address in the Trusted User box and click Apply.

  • Page 47: Configuring A User Defined Service

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 48: Blocking Services By Ip Address Range

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Blocking Services by IP Address Range 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 WNR834B router allows you to specify when blocking is enforced.

  • Page 49: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 50: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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. Send Log Click this button to E-mail the log immediately.
  • Page 51 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual • Send to this e-mail address . Enter the e-mail address to which logs and alerts are sent. This e-mail address will also be used as the From address. If you leave this box blank, log and alert messages will not be sent via e- mail.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B. 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 53 Domain Name Server This field displays the Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs, such as http://www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. LAN Port These parameters apply to the Local (LAN) port of the router.
  • Page 54 These parameters apply to the Wireless port of the router. Name (SSID) This field displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR. Region This field displays the geographic region where the router being used. It may be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.
  • Page 55 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 6-2: Connection Status Items Item Description IP Address The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to the router. Subnet Mask The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask assigned to the router. Default Gateway The WAN (Internet) default gateway the router communicates with.

  • Page 56: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Table 6-3: Router Statistics Items (continued) Item Description Up Time The time elapsed since this port acquired the link. Poll Interval Specifies the intervals at which the statistics are updated in this window. Set Interval Enter a time and click the Set Interval button to set the polling frequency.

  • Page 57: Backing Up And Restoring The Configuration

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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. Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup menu allow you to save and retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings.

  • Page 58: Upgrading The Router Software

    The routing software of the WNR834B 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. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the file before sending it to the router.
  • Page 59 To upload new firmware: 1. Click the Check button to download and unzip (if the download file is a .zip file) the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. Click the Browse button and browse to the location of the upgrade file.

  • Page 60: 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 61 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 6-10 Maintenance v1.0, April 2006...

  • Page 62: Advanced Configuration Of The Router

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the Router This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B. 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 “Wireless Communications”...
  • Page 63 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 64: Wireless Card Access List

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 65: Wireless Card Access Setup

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 66: Configuring Port Triggering And Port Forwarding

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual • 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 usually be found on the bottom of the wireless device.
  • Page 67 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Figure 7-4 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 68 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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. 2. Select the service type by clicking the Port Triggering radio button. The Port Triggering screen is displayed as shown in Figure 7-4.

  • Page 69: Configuring Port Forwarding To Local Servers

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 70: Adding A Custom Service

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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, Adding a Custom Service.

  • Page 71: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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. Local Web and FTP Server Example If a local computer with a private IP address of 192.168.1.33 acts as a Web and FTP server, configure the Ports menu to forward HTTP (port 80) and FTP (port 21) to local address...

  • Page 72: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 5. Type the IP address of the additional computer in the Server IP Address box. 6. Click Apply. Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The WNR834B 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.

  • Page 73: Disabling The Spi Firewall

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 74: Setting The Mtu Size

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 75: Configuring Lan Tcp/Ip Setup Parameters

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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: • LAN IP address—192.168.1.1 •...

  • Page 76: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 77: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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. 4.
  • Page 78 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on Dynamic DNS. Figure 7-10 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 79: Configuring Static Routes

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 80 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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. 6.

  • Page 81: Enabling Remote Management Access

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 WNR834B router. Figure 7-13 Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very secure password.
  • Page 82 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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. c.

  • Page 83: Using Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 84 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 85 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 7-24 Advanced Configuration of the Router v1.0, April 2006...

  • Page 86: Basic Functioning

    • 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 87: Lights Never Turn Off

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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. If all lights are still on one minute after power up: •...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 89: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Web Configuration Manager. To check the WAN IP address: 1. Launch your browser and select an external site such as www.netgear.com 2. Access the main menu of the router’s configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 91: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems:...

  • Page 92: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual — 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 93: Problems With Date And Time

    RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Problems with Date and Time The E-mail menu in the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. The WNR834B router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet.

  • Page 94: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPtP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP Power Adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input United Kingdom, Australia:...
  • Page 95 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual WAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 Wireless Radio Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 9, 11, 12, 13.5, 18, 19.5, 24, 26, 27, 36, 39, 40, 40.5, 48, 52, 54, 58.5, 65, 72, 80, 81, 84, 96, 104, 108, 117, 120, 121.5, 130, 135, 144, 160, 168, 192, 216, 240, and 270 Mbps Frequency 2.4-2.5 Ghz...

  • Page 96: Appendix B Related Documents

    Appendix B Related Documents 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 Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
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