Table Of Contents - NETGEAR WNR834 Setup Manual

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router ................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Router ............................................................................................. 1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................ 3
Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 4
Installing Your Wireless Router .......................................................................................... 5
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 6
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard................................................................... 7
Using the Smart Wizard ..................................................................................................... 7
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware ....................... 8
Installing Your Router Manually
(Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) ..................................................................................... 13
Connecting Your Wireless Router .................................................................................... 13
Verifying Your Connection ............................................................................................... 16
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ..................................................................... 17
Checking for New Firmware ............................................................................................ 19
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options ............................................... 21
Setting Up Your Wireless Computers .............................................................................. 22
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 25
Basic Setup Checklist ...................................................................................................... 25
Checking Basic Router Functions ................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting Login Problems ..................................................................................... 27
Checking the Internet Service Connection ...................................................................... 27
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .................................................................................... 28
Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot .............................................................................. 30
Default Configuration .......................................................................................................... 33
Default Configuration Settings ......................................................................................... 33
Restoring the Default User Name and Password ............................................................ 34
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