User manual NETGEAR WNR834B - Reference Manual

RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA April 2006 © 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. April 2006. Trademarks 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. WARNING: While this device is in operation, a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the radiating antenna and the bodies of all persons exposed to the transmitter in order to meet the FCC RF exposure guidelines. Making changes to the antenna or the device is not permitted. Doing so may result in the installed system exceeding RF exposure requirements. This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. Installers and end users must follow the installation instructions provided in this guide. ii v1.0, April 2006 European Union Statement of Compliance Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this wireless router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Èesky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] Eesti [Estonian] English NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlasuje, ze tento RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B je ve shodì se základními pozadavky a dalsími pøíslusnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/ 5/ES. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B 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 Next Wireless Router WNR834B cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B 1999/5/. Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B 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 Next Wireless Router WNR834B è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Ar so NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem. Siuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad sis RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Español [Spanish] [Greek] Français [French] Italiano [Italian] Latviski [Latvian] Lietuviø [Lithuanian] iii v1.0, April 2006 Nederlands [Dutch] Malti [Maltese] Magyar [Hungarian] Polski [Polish] Português [Portuguese] Slovensko [Slovenian] Slovensky [Slovak] Suomi [Finnish] Svenska [Swedish] Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. ooewiadcza, ¿e RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES. NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, ze RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B spåòa základné poziadavky a vsetky príslusné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the WNR834B product package. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/ 1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B 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, iv v1.0, April 2006 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 Next Wireless Router WNR834B. 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: WNR834B April 2006 Wireless Router RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Home English v v1.0, April 2006 vi 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 vii v1.0, April 2006 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-9 How to Configure WEP .......................................................................................... 4-11 How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ....................................4-13 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ......................................................4-15 Chapter 5 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................5-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................5-2 Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................5-3 Configuring a User Defined Service .........................................................................5-4 Blocking Services by IP Address Range ..................................................................5-5 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................5-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................5-6 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................6-5 Configuration File Management .....................................................................................6-5 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ...........................................................6-6 Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-6 Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................6-7 Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................6-9 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................7-1 Wireless Card Access List .......................................................................................7-3 Wireless Card Access Setup ....................................................................................7-4 Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding ...........................................................7-5 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................7-8 Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................7-9 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ...........................................................7-10 Local Web and FTP Server Example .....................................................................7-10 Multiple Computers for Internet Gaming ................................................................7-10 Configuring the WAN Setup Options ............................................................................ 7-11 viii v1.0, April 2006 Connecting Automatically, as Required ................................................................. 7-11 Disabling the SPI Firewall ......................................................................................7-12 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server ...........................................................................7-12 Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port ....................................................7-12 Setting the MTU Size .............................................................................................7-13 Using the LAN IP Setup Options ..................................................................................7-13 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ..........................................................7-14 Using the Router as a DHCP server ......................................................................7-15 Using Address Reservation ....................................................................................7-15 Using a Dynamic DNS Service .....................................................................................7-16 Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................7-18 Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................7-20 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................7-22 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................8-1 Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................8-1 Lights Never Turn Off ...............................................................................................8-2 LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On ..............................................................................8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................8-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................8-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................8-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................8-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................8-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................8-7 Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................8-8 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents ix v1.0, April 2006 x v1.0, April 2006 Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR website. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. About This Manual v1.0, April 2006 1-1 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual This manual is written for the WNR834B router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B April 2006 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR834B.asp How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: · · Buttons, at a time and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page A button that displays the table of contents and an index button. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. A model. button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product · · Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs: · Printing a Page in the HTML View. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. · Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. 1-2 v1.0, April 2006 About This Manual RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual ­ Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. Note: Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com. ­ Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can select this feature to save paper and printer ink. · Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. ­ ­ Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can select this feature to save paper and printer ink. Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that may have been made since the WNR834B router was introduced. Table 1-3. Publication Revision History Version v1.0 v1.1 Date November 2005 January 2006 Description Original publication A number of technical corrections were incorporated into chapters 2, 3, 4, 6, and Appendix A. About This Manual v1.0, April 2006 1-3 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 1-4 v1.0, April 2006 About This Manual Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B. The WNR834B router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by a single computer. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: · RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B · AC power adapter · Vertical stand · Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable · Resource CD, including: -- The Setup manual -- Application Notes and other helpful information · Wireless Home Router Setup Guide · Warranty and Support Information Card · Detachable antenna If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair. Introduction v1.0, April 2006 2-1 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WNR834B router contains the status lights described below. You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the router. Table 2-1. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Power Wireless Activity On Off On Off Blinking Amber Off Amber On Amber blinking Green off Green on Blink 4 LAN Ports Green Amber Description Power is supplied to the router. Power is not supplied to the router. The wireless interface is enabled. The wireless interface is turned off. Data is being communicated over the wireless network. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem. Ethernet cable connection to modem is good. Packets are being transmitted and received from a modem or other network device, but no IP address has been received. No IP address received. IP address received. IP address received and data is being transmitted and received. The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device 3 Internet Port 2-2 v1.0, April 2006 Introduction RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WNR834B router contains the items listed below. Viewed from top to bottom, the rear panel contains the following features: 1. Factory Default Reset push button for "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 8-7. 2. Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local computers. 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem. 4. AC power adapter outlet. Introduction v1.0, April 2006 2-3 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 2-4 v1.0, April 2006 Introduction RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Introduction v1.0, April 2006 2-5 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 2-6 v1.0, April 2006 Introduction RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Introduction v1.0, April 2006 2-7 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 2-8 v1.0, April 2006 Introduction RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Introduction v1.0, April 2006 2-9 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 2-10 v1.0, April 2006 Introduction RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Introduction v1.0, April 2006 2-11 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 2-12 v1.0, April 2006 Introduction 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 Next Wireless Router WNR834B 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 Resource CD, especially this manual and the animated tutorials for configuring networking on PCs. Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, April 2006 3-1 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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. 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 computer's Wireless Adapter settings. Figure 3-1 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 Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. Typing nETgear will not work. 2. Verify wireless connectivity. 3-2 v1.0, April 2006 Connecting the Router to the Internet RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the wireless router from a computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-3. You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! Implement wireless security according to the instructions in "Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 4-2. Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have: Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: 1) Turn off the modem, wireless router, and computer; 2) Turn on the modem, wait two minutes; 3) Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute; 4) Turn on the computer. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. · The Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are turned on. For each powered on computer connected to the wireless router with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless router LAN port status light will be lit. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of each LAN port. · Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly. The Wireless Network Name (SSID) and WEP or WPA security settings of the router and wireless computer must match exactly. Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct. · LAN and wirelessly connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Please see "Preparing a Computer for Network Access" in Appendix B or the animated tutorials on the CD for help with this. Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the MAC address of the computer registered on the account. If so, in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings menu, select Use this Computer's MAC Address. The router will then capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must be using the computer that is registered with the ISP. Click Apply to save your settings. Restart the network in the correct sequence. · Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, April 2006 3-3 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual How to Log On to the Wireless Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. Figure 3-2 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters. To change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 6-9. Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to your Internet connection. Figure 3-3 Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WNR834B router and display the home page as shown in Figure 3-4 below. Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in checkbox is checked, the home page will be the Router Upgrade page. Otherwise, it will be the Basic Settings page. 3-4 v1.0, April 2006 Connecting the Router to the Internet RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Figure 3-4 When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you out. Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, April 2006 3-5 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the Basic Settings menu, shown below, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your configuration as described in the previous section. ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 3-5 You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 3-5 using these steps: 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 3-6 v1.0, April 2006 Connecting the Router to the Internet RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 2. For security reasons, the wireless router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters. 3. Click Basic Settings on the Setup menu. 4. If your Internet connection does not require a login, click No at the top of the Basic Settings menu and fill in the settings according to the instructions below. If your Internet connection does require a login, click Yes, and skip to step 5. a. Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name. These parameters may be necessary to access your ISP's services such as mail or news servers. b. Internet IP Address: If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer, select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also enter the net mask and the Gateway IP address. The Gateway is the ISP's router to which your router will connect. c. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the IP address of your ISP's Primary DNS Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available, enter it also. Note: If you enter an address here, restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect. d. Router's MAC Address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will the router will use on the Internet port. Some ISPs will register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They will then only accept traffic from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your router to masquerade as that computer by "cloning" its MAC address. To change the MAC address, select Use Computer MAC Address. The router will then capture and use the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must be using the one computer that is allowed by the ISP. Or, select Use this MAC address and type it in here. e. Click Apply to save your settings. Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, April 2006 3-7 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 5. If your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the settings according to the instructions below. Select Yes if you normally must launch a login program such as Enternet or WinPOET in order to access the Internet. Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the ISP's login program on your computer in order to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in. a. Select your Internet service provider from the drop-down list. Figure 3-6 Note: Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special requirements. b. The screen will change according to the ISP settings requirements of the ISP you select. c. Fill in the parameters for your Internet service provider. d. Click Apply to save your settings. Click the Test button to verify you have Internet access. 3-8 v1.0, April 2006 Connecting the Router to the Internet RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Using the Smart Setup Wizard You can use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the Internet connection. The Smart Setup Wizard is not the same as the Smart Wizard configuration assistant (as illustrated in Figure 3-1) that only appears when the router is in its factory default state. After you configure the wireless router, the Smart Wizard configuration assistant will not appear again. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with manual configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings, follow this procedure: 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters. To change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 6-9. Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to your Internet connection. Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WNR834B router and display the home page as shown in Figure 3-4 on page 3-5. 3. Click Setup Wizard on the upper left of the main menu. 4. Click Next to proceed. Input your ISP settings, as needed. 5. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click the Test button to verify your Internet connection. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, use the "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 3-3 to correct basic problems, or see Chapter 8, "Troubleshooting". Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, April 2006 3-9 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR834B.asp. Documentation is available on the CD and at http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WNR834B.asp When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router. 3-10 v1.0, April 2006 Connecting the Router to the Internet Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WNR834B router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For further information on wireless networking, see "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B. 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, WPAPSK and WPA2-PSK encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. Wireless Configuration v1.0, April 2006 4-1 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 WNR834B router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. Figure 4-1 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 WNR834B. 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. 4-2 v1.0, April 2006 Wireless Configuration RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual · · WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provide strong data security. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK block eavesdropping. Because these are new standards, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. Turn Off the Wireless LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless LAN when you are away and other users of your network all use wired connections. Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below. Figure 4-2 Wireless Configuration v1.0, April 2006 4-3 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual · Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use this SSID for that network. The WNR834B default SSID is: NETGEAR. Region. This field identifies the region where the WNR834B can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those identified in this field. · Note: The region selection feature may not be available in all countries. · Channel. 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 access point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies, see "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B. Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol is used. You can select "g only", "g and b", "Up To 126 Mbps", and "Up To 240 MBps". The "g only" option dedicates the WNR834B to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. The "g and b" mode provides backward compatibility with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. The "Up to 126 Mbps" mode provides two transmission streams with different data on the same channel at the same time. The "Up to 240 Mbps" uses channel expansion to achieve the 240 Mbps data rate. The WNR834B router will use the channel you selected as the primary channel and expand to the secondary channel (primary channel +4 or -4) to achieve a 40MHz frame-by-frame bandwidth. The WNR834B router will detect channel usage and will disable frame-by-frame expansion if the expansion would result in interference with the data transmission of other access points or clients. Note: The maximum wireless signal rate is derived from the 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. · · Security Options. These options are the wireless security features you can enable. The table below identifies the various basic wireless security options. A full explanation of these standards is available in "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B. Wireless Configuration v1.0, April 2006 4-4 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Table 4-1. Basic Wireless Security Options Field None WEP Description No wireless security. WEP offers the following options: · Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WNR834B does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication. · Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. Choose the Encryption Strength (64- or 128-bit data encryption). Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. Manually entered keys are case sensitive but passphrase characters are not case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. · Auto The wireless router automatically detects whether Open System or Shared Key is used. WPA-PSK WPA-Pre-shared Key does perform authentication. WPA-PSK uses TKIP (Temporal Key WPA2-PSK Integrity Protocol) data encryption and WPA2-PSK uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) data encryption. Both dynamically change the encryption keys making them nearly impossible to circumvent. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. These characters are case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 with WPA patch do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. Wireless Configuration v1.0, April 2006 4-5 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless Setup link in the Advanced section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Advanced Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below. Figure 4-3 · · Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the WNR834B. Enable SSID Broadcast. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network `discovery' feature of some products such as Windows XP. Automatically switch channels to avoid interference. If enabled, the WNR834B router will periodically survey the wireless environment to ensure that it is using the clearest channel. If a clearer channel is available, it may automatically switch channels. Note: After the router switches channels, there may be a slight delay while your wireless computers reconnect to the router. If you want to avoid this possibility, leave this checkbox unselected. · · Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the WNR834B checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list. Note: The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings. 4-6 v1.0, April 2006 Wireless Configuration RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information. Otherwise, you must choose the settings for your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces below. · Wireless Network Name (SSID): ______________________________ The SSID identifies the wireless network. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is case sensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the wireless router. In some configuration utilities (such as in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used instead of SSID. If WEP Authentication is Used, circle one: Open System, Shared Key, or Auto. Note: If you select Shared Key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are also set to Shared Key and are configured with the correct key. ­ ­ WEP Encryption key size. Choose one: 64-bit or 128-bit. Again, the encryption key size must be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless router. Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys. Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces below. · Passphrase method. ______________________________ These characters are case sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys button. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method. · Manual method. These values are not case sensitive. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. Key 1: ___________________________________ Key 2: ___________________________________ Key 3: ___________________________________ Key 4: ___________________________________ · Wireless Configuration v1.0, April 2006 4-7 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual · 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 WNR834B. Store this information in a safe place. Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WNR834B, 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 WNR834B 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 Security DHCP Server DHCP range DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR Auto None Enabled 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 4-8 v1.0, April 2006 Wireless Configuration RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 WNR834B 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. 2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WNR834B firewall. Figure 4-4 Wireless Configuration v1.0, April 2006 4-9 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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 Next Wireless Router WNR834B. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WNR834B. 4. Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. 5. Set the Channel. The default channel is Auto. 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. 6. For initial configuration and testing, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to "Everyone" and the Encryption Strength set to "Disabled." 7. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless computer and you change the firewall's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the firewall's new settings. 8. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the firewall. Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. If NETGEAR is the Network Name (SSID) in your wireless router, you must enter NETGEAR in your computer's wireless settings. Typing nETgear will not work. Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, you can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the firewall. 4-10 v1.0, April 2006 Wireless Configuration RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. 1. Log in to the WNR834B 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. 2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WNR834B firewall. 3. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. The WEP options display. Wireless Configuration v1.0, April 2006 4-11 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 4. Select the Authentication Type and Encryptions strength from the drop-down lists. Figure 4-5 5. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and Access Points in your network. · Automatic--Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The passphrase is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key boxes is automatically populated with key values. · Manual--Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). These entries are not case sensitive; AA is the same as aa. Select which of the four keys to activate. 4-12 v1.0, April 2006 Wireless Configuration RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual See "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. 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 with Service Pack 2 does 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 or WPA2-PSK, follow these steps: Wireless Configuration v1.0, April 2006 4-13 RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B Reference Manual 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. 4-14 v1.0, April 2006 Wireless Configuration