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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-8. Upgrading the Router Software Tip: To ensure you are always using the latest firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will automatically detect a new version of the firmware on the Internet and alert you to its availability. This screen appears at login unless you check Do Not Display This Message Again and click Yes. Figure 5-6 Tip: Before upgrading the router software, use the router backup menu to save your configuration settings. A router upgrade may revert the router settings back to the factory defaults. If so, after completing the upgrade, you can restore your settings from the backup. The routing software of the WNR834M 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. The upgrade file can be sent to the router using your browser. Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WNR834M router must support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above. Maintenance 5-7 v1.3, May 2006

Section	Page
NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual	1
Contents	7
Chapter 1 About This Manual	11
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats	11
How to Use This Manual	12
How to Print this Manual	12
Revision History	13
Chapter 2 Introduction	15
Package Contents	15
The Wireless Router Label	15
The Front of the Wireless Router	16
The Back of the Wireless Router	17
Installing the WNR834M router	18
How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later	18
Maintenance and Support	20
Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration	21
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines	21
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security	22
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings	23
Default Factory Settings	24
Understanding Wireless Settings	25
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity	28
How to Configure WEP	30
How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security	31
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address	32
Chapter 4 Content Filtering	35
Content Filtering Overview	35
Blocking Access to Internet Sites	35
Blocking Access to Internet Services	36
Configuring a User Defined Service	38
Blocking Services by IP Address Range	38
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced	38
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access	39
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications	41
Chapter 5 Maintenance	43
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information	43
Viewing a List of Attached Devices	47
Configuration File Management	47
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration	48
Erasing the Configuration	48
Upgrading the Router Software	49
Changing the Administrator Password	51
Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration of the Router	53
Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings	53
Wireless Card Access List	55
Wireless Card Access Setup	56
Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding	57
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers	60
Adding a Custom Service	61
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry	62
Local Web and FTP Server Example	62
Multiple Computers for Internet Gaming	62
Configuring the WAN Setup Options	63
Connecting Automatically, as Required	63
Disabling the SPI Firewall	64
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server	64
Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port	64
Setting the MTU Size	65
Using the LAN IP Setup Options	65
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters	66
Using the Router as a DHCP server	67
Using Address Reservation	67
Using a Dynamic DNS Service	68
Configuring Static Routes	70
Enabling Remote Management Access	72
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)	74
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting	77
Troubleshooting Quick Tips	77
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence	77
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in	77
Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly.	77
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.	78
Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation.	78
Basic Functioning	78
Power Light Not On	78
Lights Never Turn Off	79
LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On	79
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface	80
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection	81
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility	82
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router	82
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device	83
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password	84
Problems with Date and Time	85
Appendix A Technical Specifications	87
Factory Default Settings	87
General Specifications	89

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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual

Maintenance

5-7

v1.3, May 2006

To erase the configuration, click the

Erase

button.

To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP

address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router. See

“Restoring the

Default Configuration and Password” on page 7-8

Upgrading the Router Software

This screen appears at login unless you check Do Not Display This Message Again and click

Yes

The routing software of the WNR834M 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. The upgrade file can be sent to the router using your browser.

Tip:

To ensure you are always using the latest firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade

Assistant feature so that the router will automatically detect a new version of the

firmware on the Internet and alert you to its availability.

Figure 5-6

Tip:

Before upgrading the router software, use the router backup menu to save your

configuration settings. A router upgrade may revert the router settings back to the

factory defaults. If so, after completing the upgrade, you can restore your settings

from the backup.

Note:

The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WNR834M router must

support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer

or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above.