Security

The WPNT834 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as described in this section. Computers Hidden by NAT. NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from the local network. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN from finding and directly accessing the computers on the LAN.
Port Forwarding with NAT. Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the computers on the LAN, the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific computers based on the service port number of the incoming request, or to one designated DMZ host computer. You can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WPNT834 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a normal connection such as to a computer or an uplink connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
Extensive Protocol Support
The WPNT834 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, see Wireless Communications in Appendix B. IP Address Sharing by NAT. The WPNT834 router allows several networked computers to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which your Internet service provider (ISP) may statically or dynamically assign. This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive singleuser ISP account. Automatic Configuration of Attached Computers by DHCP. The WPNT834 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of computers on your local network. DNS Proxy. When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.

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Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. You will find out how to configure your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. Follow these instructions to set up your router.
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines on page 4-1. For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps, be sure to use the computer you first registered with your cable ISP. For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and password in order to complete the wireless router setup.
Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for configuring networking on PCs.
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First, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router
Insert the Resource CD in the CD drive of your PC. The following screen appears. Click SETUP and follow the prompts.

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Connecting the Router to the Internet
Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of the wireless router is enabled! Next, configure your wireless computer. 1. Configure the computers Wireless Adapter settings.

Figure 3-2

NETGEAR, Inc. wireless adapters display a list of available wireless networks and, when wireless security is disabled, you simply choose yours from the list and connect. For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your settings exactly. If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you set in the wireless router.
WIRELESS FEATURE Network Name (SSID) WEP Security DEFAULT SETTING NETGEAR Disabled

Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless firewall. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. For complete range and performance specifications, please see Appendix A, Technical Specifications. For best results, place your firewall: Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate. In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. Away from large metal surfaces. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP and WPA-PSK encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
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Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WPNT834 router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

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There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network. Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WPNT834. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed. Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption block all but the most determined eavesdropper.

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 aslo set to WPA2-PSK and are configured with the correct Passphrase.
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WPNT834. Store this information in a safe place.

Default Factory Settings

When you first receive your WPNT834, 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 WPNT834 router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
FEATURE Wireless Router Radio Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 802.11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DHCP Server DHCP range
DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 Auto 108 Automatic Disabled Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1. Log in to the WPNT834 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net (or http://192.168.1.1) with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.

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2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WPNT834 firewall.

Figure 4-4

3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WPNT834. 4. Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. 5. Set the Channel. The default channel is 11. This field determines which operating frequency is used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your firewall. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies, see Wireless Communications in Appendix B.

How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product you are using. To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps: 1. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu and select one of the WPAPSK or WPA2-PSK options for the Security Type. The third option (WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WP2-PSK [AES]) is the most flexible, since it allows clients using either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK.

Figure 4-6

2. Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the Passphrase box. 3. Click Apply to save your settings.
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How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WPNT834 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. Note: When configuring the firewall from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the Trusted PC list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then access the wireless router from a wired computer or from a wireless computer which is on the access control list to make any further changes. 2. Click Wireless Settings in the Advanced section of the main menu of the WPNT834 firewall. 3. From the Wireless Settings menu, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Access menu shown below.

Figure 4-7

4. Click the Turn Access Control On check box.
5. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup dialog displays.

Figure 4-8

6. In the Available Wireless Cards list, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WPNT834 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter. Note: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the firewalls Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of this menu. To do this, configure each wireless computer to obtain a wireless link to the firewall. The computer should then appear in the Attached Devices menu. 7. Click Add to add this wireless device to the Wireless Card Access List. The screen changes back to the list screen. 8. Repeat step 5 to step 7 for each additional device you wish to add to the list. 9. Be sure to click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings. Now, only devices on this list are allowed to wirelessly connect to the WPNT834.

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Chapter 5 Content Filtering
This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the main menu of the browser interface.
Content Filtering Overview
The RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 provides you with Web content filtering options, plus browser activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, Web addresses and Web address keywords. You can also block Internet access by applications and services, such as chat or games. To configure these features of your router, click on the subheadings under the Content Filtering heading in the main menu of the browser interface. The subheadings are described below:
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Blocking Access to Internet Sites
The WPNT834 router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is shown in the figure below:

Figure 5-1

To enable keyword blocking, select either Per Schedule or Always, then click Apply. If you want to block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule menu. For scheduling, see Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced on page 5-5. To add a keyword or domain, type it in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply. To delete a keyword or domain, select it from the list, click Delete Keyword, then click Apply. Keyword application examples: If the keyword XXX is specified, the URL <http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html> is blocked. If the keyword.com is specified, only Web sites with other domain suffixes (such as.edu or.gov) can be viewed.
If you wish to block all Internet browsing access during a scheduled period, enter the keyword. and set the schedule in the Schedule menu.
To specify a Trusted User, enter that computers IP address in the Trusted User box and click Apply. You may specify one Trusted User, which is a computer that is exempt from blocking and logging. Since the Trusted User is identified by IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address.

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To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. Click Apply.

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem.

Basic Functioning

After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power light 2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that: a. The power light is solid green. b. The LAN port lights are lit for any local ports that are connected. c. The Internet port light is lit. d. A port light is lit, to indicate a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the ports light is green. If the port is connected to a 10 Mbps device, the light is amber. If any of the above conditions does not occur, see the appropriate following section. is on.

Power Light Not On

If the Power and other lights are off when your router is turned on: Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power supply adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. Check that you are using the 12V DC 1A power adapter that NETGEAR supplies for this product.
If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.
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Lights Never Turn Off

When the router is turned on, the lights turns on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the lights stay on, there is a fault within the router. If all lights are still on one minute after power up: Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. Clear the routers configuration to factory defaults. This sets the routers IP address to 192.168.1.1. The procedure is explained in Restoring the Default Configuration and Password on page 7-7.
If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.
LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On
If either the LAN lights or Internet light do not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the hub or workstation. Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation. Be sure you are using the correct cable: When connecting the routers Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. This cable could be a standard straightthrough Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable.

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Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the routers MAC address. OR Configure your router to spoof your computers MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings menu. For more information, see How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant on page 3-8. If your router can obtain an IP address, but your computer is unable to load any Web pages from the Internet: Your computer may not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the routers configuration, reboot your computer and verify the DNS address as described in Preparing a Computer for Network Access in Appendix B. Alternatively, you may configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating system documentation. Your computer may not have the router configured as its TCP/IP gateway. If your computer obtains its information from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address as described in Preparing a Computer for Network Access in Appendix B.
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is made very easy by using the ping utility in your computer or workstation.
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a running Windows 95 or later: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click on the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example:

ping 192.168.1.1

3. Click OK. You should see a message like this one:
Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data
If the path is working, you see this message:
Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx

Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings
Click on Wireless Settings under the Advanced Heading in the main menu to display the Advanced Wireless Settings screen:

Figure 8-1

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Warning: The Wireless Router is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings may disable the Wireless Router unexpectedly. Program the advanced wireless settings as follows: Enable Wireless Router Radiothe Wireless Router Radio of this router can be enabled or disabled to allow wireless access. The wireless icon on the front of the router displays the current status of the Wireless Router Radio to let you know if it is disabled or enabled. If enabled, wireless stations will be able to access the Internet. If disabled, wireless stations will not be able to access the Internet. Enable SSID Broadcastif enabled, the Wireless Router SSID will broadcast its name (SSID) to all Wireless Stations. Stations which have no SSID (or a "null" value) can then adopt the correct SSID for connections to this Access Point. Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, Preamble Modethese settings are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings. Wireless Card Access Listby default, any wireless computer that is configured with the correct SSID will be allowed access to your wireless network. For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to only allow specific computers based on their MAC addresses.

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Advanced Configuration of the Router
Wireless Card Access List
The Wireless Card Access Setup page displays a list of wireless computers that are allowed to connect to the router based on their MAC addresses. These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and WEP settings configured on the Wireless Settings page to access the wireless network. From the Advanced Wireless Settings menu, click the Setup Access List button to display the Wireless Access List menu:

Figure 8-2

Program the wireless card access list as follows: 1. Turn access control on: a. Click the Turn Access Control On check box to enable the restricting of wireless computers by their MAC addresses. b. Click the Apply button to save changes and return to the Wireless Settings page. Note: If Turn Access Control On is enabled and the Access Control List is blank; then no wireless computers will be able to connect to your wireless network. 2. Set Up The Access Control List: a. Click the Add button to go to the Access Setup menu (see Figure 8-3). This menu displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses. b. If the desired computer appears in the list, you can click the radio button of that computer to capture its MAC address; otherwise, you can manually enter the MAC address of the authorized computer. The MAC address can usually be found on the bottom of the wireless device.

c. If no Device Name appears, you can type a descriptive name for the computer that you are adding. d. When you have finished entering the MAC address, return to the Wireless Access List menu by clicking the Add button. e. Repeat steps a - d for each wireless computer. f. Click the Turn Access Control On box to enable Access Control.
g. Click the Apply button to save changes and return to the Wireless Settings page.
Wireless Card Access Setup
The Wireless Card Access Setup screen is invoked by clicking Add on the Wireless Card Access List menu (see Wireless Card Access List on page 8-3):

Figure 8-3

Program the Wireless Card Access Setup menu as follows: Available Wireless Cardsthe Available Wireless Cards list displays any available wireless computers and their MAC addresses. If the wireless computer appears in the Available Wireless Cards list, you can click on the radio button of that computer to capture its MAC address. If your wireless computer is not displayed, make sure that the computer is configured correctly, and then click on the Refresh button to update the available list of wireless computers. If the wireless computer is still not displayed, then follow the instructions below on how to manually setup the wireless computer's MAC address.

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Wireless Card Entryif no wireless computers appear in the Available Wireless Cards list, you can manually enter the Device Name and MAC address of the authorized wireless computer. Note: The MAC address is a twelve character key containing the characters 0-9, A-F only and separated by colons (for example., 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01) that can usually be found on the bottom of the wireless device.
Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding
Port Triggering is an advanced feature that can be used to easily enable gaming and other Internet applications. Port Forwarding is typically used to enable similar functionality, but it is static and has some limitations. Note: If you use applications such as multi-player gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should also enable UPnP according to the instructions at Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) on page 8-22. Port Triggering opens an incoming port temporarily and does not require the server on the Internet to track your IP address if it is changed by DHCP, for example. Port Triggering monitors outbound traffic. When the router detects traffic on the specified outbound port, it remembers the IP address of the computer that sent the data and triggers the incoming port. Incoming traffic on the triggered port is then forwarded to the triggering computer. Using the Port Triggering page, you can make local computers or servers available to the Internet for different services (for example, FTP or HTTP), to play Internet games (like Quake III), or to use Internet applications (like CUseeMe). Port forwarding is designed for FTP, Web Server or other server-based services. Once port forwarding is set up, requests from the Internet will be forwarded to the proper server. Port triggering will only allow requests from the Internet after a designated port is 'triggered'. Port triggering applies to chat and Internet games.

Figure 8-6

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2. From the Service Name box, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see the following section, Adding a Custom Service. 3. Enter the IP address of the local server in the corresponding Server IP Address box. 4. Click the Add button.

Adding a Custom Service

To define a service, game or application that does not appear in the Service Name list, you must determine what port numbers the service will use. For this information, you may need to contact the manufacturer of the program that you wish to use. When you have the port number information, follow these steps: 1. Select Port Forwarding / Port Triggering from the Advanced Section of the main menu, as described in the preceding section. 2. Click the Add Custom Service button.

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3. Type the service name in the Service Name box. 4. Type the beginning port number in the Starting Port box. If the application uses only a single port; type the same port number in the Ending Port box. If the application uses a range of ports; type the ending port number of the range in the Ending Port box.
5. Type the IP address of the computer in the Server IP Address box. 6. Click Apply to save your changes.
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
To edit or delete a Port Forwarding entry, follow these steps. 1. In the table, select the button next to the service name. 2. Click the Edit Service or Delete Service button.
Local Web and FTP Server Example
If a local computer with a private IP address of 192.168.1.33 acts as a Web and FTP server, configure the Ports menu to forward HTTP (port 80) and FTP (port 21) to local address 192.168.1.33 In order for a remote user to access this server from the Internet, the remote user must know the IP address that has been assigned by your ISP. If this address is 172.16.1.23, for example, an Internet user can access your Web server by directing the browser to http://172.16.1.23. The assigned IP address can be found in the Router Status Menu, where it is shown as the WAN IP Address. Some considerations for this application are: If your accounts IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address may change periodically as the DHCP lease expires. If the IP address of the local computer is assigned by DHCP, it may change when the computer is rebooted. To avoid this, you can manually configure the computer to use a fixed address. Local computers must access the local server using the computers local LAN address (192.168.1.33 in this example). Attempts by local computers to access the server using the external IP address (172.16.1.23 in this example) will fail.

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Using the Router as a DHCP server
By default, the router functions as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router's LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. The router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this menu. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory. See Wireless Communications in Appendix B for an explanation of DHCP and information about how to assign IP addresses for your network. Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the Starting IP Address and Ending IP Address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the routers LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you may wish to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses. The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: An IP Address from the range you have defined Subnet Mask Gateway IP Address (the routers LAN IP address) Primary DNS Server (if you entered a Primary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu; otherwise, the routers LAN IP address) Secondary DNS Server (if you entered a Secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu)
To select another device on your network as the DHCP server, or to manually configure the network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. Otherwise, leave it checked.
Using Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer will always receive the same IP address each time it accesses the routers DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: 1. Click the Add button. 2. In the IP Address box, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. (choose an IP address from the routers LAN subnet, such as 192.168.1.x)
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3. Type the MAC Address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already present on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices menu and paste it here. 4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table. Note: The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router's DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click the button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete.

Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834
NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10130-01 January 2006
2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. January 2006.

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NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this wireless router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. esky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] Eesti [Estonian] English
NETGEAR, Inc. tmto prohlauje, e tento RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 je
ve shod se zkladnmi poadavky a dalmi pslunmi ustanovenmi smrnice 1999/5/ ES. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklrt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gert RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlgigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Kesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/E phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele stetele. Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 1999/5/. Par la prsente NETGEAR, Inc. dclare que l'appareil RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Ar o NETGEAR, Inc. deklar, ka RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem. iuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad is RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example,

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test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

Customer Support

Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834.

World Wide Web

NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WPNT834 January 2006 Wireless Router RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Home English 202-10130-01

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