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RadioLAN WNR834B User Manual

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v1.2, January 2007

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