User Manual

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v1.0, April 2006
Contents
RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2
Revision History ..............................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-2
The Router’s Rear Panel ..........................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router .........................................................................3-1
First, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router ......................................3-2
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
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-3
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................4-7
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................4-8