User Manual
Table Of Contents
- RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834A Reference Manual
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
- Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
- First, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router
- Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
- Troubleshooting Tips
- How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
- Using the Smart Setup Wizard
- NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation
- Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
- Chapter 5 Content Filtering
- Chapter 6 Maintenance
- Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the Router
- Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings
- Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding
- Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
- Configuring the WAN Setup Options
- Using the LAN IP Setup Options
- Using a Dynamic DNS Service
- Configuring Static Routes
- Enabling Remote Management Access
- Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
- Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Related Documents
RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834A Reference Manual
4-8 Wireless Configuration
v1.0, April 2006
• If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is Used:
– Passphrase: ______________________________
These characters are case sensitive.
Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices
in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA-PSK as well and are configured
with the correct Passphrase. Similarly, when you use WPA2-PSK, the other devices in the
network will not connect unless they are also set to WPA2-PSK and are configured with
the correct Passphrase.
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WNR834A. Store this
information in a safe place.
Default Factory Settings
When you first receive your WNR834A, 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 WNR834A router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better
meet your networking needs.
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