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NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10187-01 May 2006 © 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. May 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. ii v1.3, May 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 WNR834M 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 WNR834M 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 WNR834M 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 WNR834M vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 WNR834M cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. NETGEAR, Inc. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 1999/5/. Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 WNR834M 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 WNR834M atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem. Siuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad sis RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Español [Spanish] [Greek] Français [French] Italiano [Italian] Latviski [Latvian] Lietuviø [Lithuanian] iii v1.3, May 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 WNR834M 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 WNR834M 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 WNR834M megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. ooewiadcza, ¿e RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES. NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, ze RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M spåòa základné poziadavky a vsetky príslusné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 WNR834M product package. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 WNR834M 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 v1.3, May 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 WNR834M. 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: WNR834M May 2006 Wireless Router RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Home English 202-10187-01 v v1.3, May 2006 vi v1.3, May 2006 Contents NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 Wireless Router Label .......................................................................................2-1 The Front of the Wireless Router .............................................................................2-2 The Back of the Wireless Router .............................................................................2-3 Installing the WNR834M router ......................................................................................2-4 How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later ............................................................2-4 Maintenance and Support ..............................................................................................2-6 Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .........................................3-1 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security ..................................................................3-2 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................3-3 Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................3-4 Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................3-5 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................3-8 How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................3-10 How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security .................................... 3-11 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ......................................................3-12 vii v1.3, May 2006 Chapter 4 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................4-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................4-1 Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................4-2 Configuring a User Defined Service .........................................................................4-4 Blocking Services by IP Address Range ..................................................................4-4 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................4-4 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................4-5 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................4-7 Chapter 5 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................5-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................5-5 Configuration File Management .....................................................................................5-5 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ...........................................................5-6 Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................5-6 Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................5-7 Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................5-9 Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................6-1 Wireless Card Access List .......................................................................................6-3 Wireless Card Access Setup ....................................................................................6-4 Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding ...........................................................6-5 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................6-8 Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................6-9 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ...........................................................6-10 Local Web and FTP Server Example .....................................................................6-10 Multiple Computers for Internet Gaming ................................................................6-10 Configuring the WAN Setup Options ............................................................................ 6-11 Connecting Automatically, as Required ................................................................. 6-11 Disabling the SPI Firewall ......................................................................................6-12 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server ...........................................................................6-12 Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port ....................................................6-12 viii v1.3, May 2006 Setting the MTU Size .............................................................................................6-13 Using the LAN IP Setup Options ..................................................................................6-13 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ..........................................................6-14 Using the Router as a DHCP server ......................................................................6-15 Using Address Reservation ....................................................................................6-15 Using a Dynamic DNS Service .....................................................................................6-16 Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................6-18 Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................6-20 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................6-22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick Tips ............................................................................................7-1 Be sure to restart your network in this sequence ....................................................7-1 Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in ..........................................7-1 Make sure the wireless settings in the computer and router match exactly. ...........7-1 Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct. .................................7-2 Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation. .............................7-2 Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-2 Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................7-2 Lights Never Turn Off ...............................................................................................7-3 LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On ..............................................................................7-3 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................7-4 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................7-5 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................7-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-6 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................7-7 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................7-8 Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................7-9 Appendix A Technical Specifications Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1 General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-3 Appendix B Related Documents ix v1.3, May 2006 x v1.3, May 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 v1.3, May 2006 1-1 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual This manual is written for the WNR834M router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M May 2006 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR834M.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 v1.3, May 2006 About This Manual NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 WNR834M router was introduced. Table 1-3. Publication Revision History Version v1.0 Date May 2006 Description Original publication About This Manual v1.3, May 2006 1-3 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual 1-4 v1.3, May 2006 About This Manual Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter lists the package contents for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M, describes the front and rear panel layouts, and describes your NETGEAR maintenance and support benefits. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: · RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M. · AC power adapter. · Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. · Resource CD, including: -- Smart WizardTM installation assistant -- The Setup Manual -- This guide. · Registration and Warranty Card. · Support Information Card. 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. The Wireless Router Label View the label on the back of the wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 2-1 2-1 v1.3, May 2006 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual The Front of the Wireless Router 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions. Table 2-1. Status Light Activity On -- Amber On -- Green Fast blink -- Green Slow blink -- Green Off On -- Amber 2. Internet On -- Green Blink -- Green On Description The router integrity test is running. Power is on and the router is ready. Software update is in progress. There is a problem with the wireless router software. Power is not supplied to the router. The Ethernet cable is connected but the wireless router has not gotten an Internet address. The wireless router has an Internet address. Data is being communicated with the Internet. Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized. The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. The local port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. No link is detected on this port. 1. Power 3. Wireless On (Green) 4. LAN (Local Area Blink (Green) Network) Lights On (Amber) Blink (Amber) 1-4 Off 2-2 v1.3, May 2006 Introduction NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual The Back of the Wireless Router 1 2 3 4 Figure 2-3 The back of the wireless router has the following port connections: 1. Factory default reset button 2. Four local Ethernet ports for connecting the local computers 3. Internet port for connecting to a cable or ADSL modem 4. Power adapter port Introduction v1.3, May 2006 2-3 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual Installing the WNR834M router For installation instructions refer to the setup manual that came on the CD, or refer to one of the online versions listed in the following table. Table 2-1. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Online Setup Manuals Language English German French Italian Spanish Dutch Swedish Setup Manual URL How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later The configuration assistant wizard only appears when the router is in its factory default state, and access to the router does not require a login name or password. After you configure the wireless router (or bypass the configuration assistant wizard), it will not appear again, and you will have to log in to the your wireless router to make changes to it. Note: The factory default state is restored when you use the factory reset button. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-8 for more information on this feature. To access the router using its login name and password, follow these instructions. 2-4 v1.3, May 2006 Introduction NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. Figure 2-4 Tip: Connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: · http://www.routerlogin.com · http://www.routerlogin.net The wireless router will prompt you to enter the user name of admin and the password. 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. 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. A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 2-5 Enter the user name and password. The wireless router will display its home page. Introduction v1.3, May 2006 2-5 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual 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. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WNR834M router: · · Flash memory for firmware upgrades Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day 2-6 v1.3, May 2006 Introduction Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WNR834M 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 "General Specifications" on page A-3. 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 v1.3, May 2006 3-1 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 WNR834M router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. Figure 3-1 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 WNR834M. 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. 3-2 v1.3, May 2006 Wireless Configuration NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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. 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: ___________________________________ · Wireless Configuration v1.3, May 2006 3-3 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual Key 3: ___________________________________ Key 4: ___________________________________ · 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 WNR834M. Store this information in a safe place. Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WNR834M, 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 WNR834M 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 Security DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR Auto Up to 300 Mbps None 3-4 v1.3, May 2006 Wireless Configuration NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual 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 3-2 · 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 WNR834M default SSID is: NETGEAR. Region. This field identifies the region where the WNR834M 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. 3-5 v1.3, May 2006 Wireless Configuration NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual · Mode. You can select "11b/g", "11b/g/Next (20/40 MHz)". The "11b/g" mode provides backward compatibility with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. The "11b/g/Next (20/40 MHz)" mode provides transmission streams that communicate at up to 300 Mbps. 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 described below. A full explanation of these standards is available in "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B. Table 3-1. 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 WNR834M 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. 3-6 v1.3, May 2006 Wireless Configuration NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 3-3 · · Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the WNR834M. 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. 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. · Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the WNR834M checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list. Wireless Configuration v1.3, May 2006 3-7 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 WNR834M 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 WNR834M firewall. Figure 3-4 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 NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WNR834M. 3-8 v1.3, May 2006 Wireless Configuration NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual 4. Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. 5. Set the Channel. The default channel may vary according to region. 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. Wireless Configuration v1.3, May 2006 3-9 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 WNR834M 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 WNR834M firewall. 3. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. The WEP options display. 4. Select the Authentication Type and Encryptions strength from the drop-down lists. Figure 3-5 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. 3-10 v1.3, May 2006 Wireless Configuration NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual · 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. 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 WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the product you are using. To configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, follow these steps: 1. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu. 2. The WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WP2-PSK [AES] is the most flexible, since it allows clients using either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Figure 3-6 3. Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the Passphrase box. 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Wireless Configuration v1.3, May 2006 3-11 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WNR834M 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 WNR834M firewall. 3. From the Wireless Settings menu, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. Figure 3-7 4. Click the Turn Access Control On check box. 3-12 v1.3, May 2006 Wireless Configuration NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual 5. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup dialog displays. Figure 3-8 6. In the Available Wireless Cards list, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WNR834M 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 firewall's 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 WNR834M. Wireless Configuration v1.3, May 2006 3-13 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual 3-14 v1.3, May 2006 Wireless Configuration Chapter 4 Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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 NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M 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. Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WNR834M router can 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 here. Figure 4-1 Content Filtering v1.3, May 2006 4-1 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual 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 4-4. 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 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 computer's 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. Blocking Access to Internet Services The WNR834M router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. The Block Services menu is below: Figure 4-2 4-2 v1.3, May 2006 Content Filtering NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, Web servers serve Web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players' moves. When a computer on your network sends a request for service to a server computer on the Internet, the requested service is identified by a service or port number. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP packets. For example, a packet that is sent with destination port number 80 is an HTTP (Web server) request. To enable service 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 4-4. To specify a service for blocking, click Add. The Block Services Setup menu appears, as shown below: Figure 4-3 From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined. Content Filtering v1.3, May 2006 4-3 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual Configuring a User Defined Service To define a service, first you must determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application. The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and published in RFC1700, "Assigned Numbers." Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 to 65535 by the authors of the application. This information can usually be determined by contacting the publisher of the application or from user groups of newsgroups. Enter the Starting Port and Ending Port numbers. If the application uses a single port number, enter that number in both boxes. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If you are not sure, select Both. Blocking Services by IP Address Range Under "Filter Services For", you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WNR834M router allows you to specify when blocking is enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 4-4 Use this schedule for blocking content. 4-4 v1.3, May 2006 Content Filtering NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual · · Days to Block. Select days to block by checking the appropriate boxes. Select Every day to check the boxes for all days. Click Apply. Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format. Select All day for 24hour blocking. Click Apply. Be sure to select your Time Zone in the E-Mail menu. Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the Web sites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries are made for the Trusted User. An example is shown below: Figure 4-5 Log entries are described in the following table. Table 4-1. Log entry descriptions Field Description Date and Time Source IP The date and time the log entry was recorded. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. Content Filtering v1.3, May 2006 4-5 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual Table 4-1. Log entry descriptions Field Target address Description The name or IP address of the Web site or newsgroup visited or attempted to access. This field displays whether the access was blocked or allowed. Action Log action buttons are described in the following table. Table 4-2. Log action buttons Field Description Refresh Clear Log Send Log Click this button to refresh the log screen. Click this button to clear the log entries. Click this button to E-mail the log immediately. 4-6 v1.3, May 2006 Content Filtering NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications In order to receive logs and alerts by E-mail, you must provide your E-mail information in the EMail menu, shown below: Figure 4-6 · · Turn e-mail notification on. Check this box if you wish to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the router. Your outgoing mail server . Enter the name of your ISP's outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You may be able to find this information in the configuration menu of your e-mail program. If you leave this box blank, log and alert messages will not be sent via e-mail. Send to this e-mail address. Enter the e-mail address to which logs and alerts are sent. This e-mail address will also be used as the From address. If you leave this box blank, log and alert messages will not be sent via email. · You can specify that logs are automatically sent to the specified e-mail address with these options: · · Send alert immediately. Check this box if you would like immediate notification of attempted access to a blocked site. Send logs according to this schedule Specifies how often to send the logs: Hourly, Daily, Weekly, or When Full. 4-7 v1.3, May 2006 Content Filtering NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual ­ Day for sending log. Specifies which day of the week to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent weekly or daily. Time for sending log. Specifies the time of day to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent daily or weekly. ­ If the Weekly, Daily or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is automatically e-mailed to the specified e-mail address. After the log is sent, the log is cleared from the router's memory. If the router cannot e-mail the log file, the log buffer may fill up. In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents. The WNR834M router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. In order to localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your Time Zone: · Time Zone. Select your local time zone. This setting is used for the blocking schedule and for timestamping log entries. Adjust for Daylight Savings Time. Check this box if your time zone is currently under daylight savings time. · 4-8 v1.3, May 2006 Content Filtering Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Viewing Wireless Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides status and usage information. From the main menu of the browser interface, click Maintenance, then select Router Status to view the Router Status screen, shown below. Figure 5-1 Maintenance v1.3, May 2006 5-1 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual This screen shows the following parameters: Table 5-1. Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address Wireless Router Status Fields Description This field displays the Host Name assigned to the router. This is the version of the current software the router is using. This will change if you upgrade your router. These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router. This field displays the Media Access Control address, the physical address, being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. This field displays the IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If no address is shown, or is 0.0.0.0, the router cannot connect to the Internet. If set to None, the router is configured to use a fixed IP address on the WAN. If set to DHCP Client, the router is configured to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. For an explanation of subnet masks and subnet addressing, see "Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing" in Appendix B. This field displays the Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs, such as http://www.netgear.com, into IP addresses. These parameters apply to the Local (LAN) port of the router. This field displays the Media Access Control address, the physical address, being used by the LAN port of the router. This field displays the IP address being used by the Local (LAN) port of the router. The default is 192.168.1.1 Identifies if the router's built-in DHCP server is active for the LAN attached devices. This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Local (LAN) port of the router. The default is 255.255.255.0 DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask 5-2 v1.3, May 2006 Maintenance NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual Table 5-1. Field Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Description These parameters apply to the Wireless port of the router. This field displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR. This field displays the geographic region where the router being used. It may be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world. Identifies the channel of the wireless port being used. See "Wireless Communications" in Appendix B for the frequencies used on each channel. In "Up to 240 Mbps" mode, there are two channels: a primary channel (P) and a secondary channel (S). Indicates the router communication mode: 802.11g and 802.11b, 802.11g only, Up To 126 Mbps, or Up To 240 Mbps. Indicates if the Router Radio feature of the Router is enabled. If not enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel will be off. Indicates if the router is broadcasting its SSID Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Click on the Connection Status button to display the connection status, as shown below. Figure 5-2 Maintenance v1.3, May 2006 5-3 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 5-2: Item IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server Connection Status Items Description The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to the router. The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask assigned to the router. The WAN (Internet) default gateway the router communicates with. The IP address of the DNS server which provides network name to IP address translation. Click the Show Statistics button to display router usage statistics, as shown below. Figure 5-3 This screen shows the following statistics: Table 5-3: Item System Up Time Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Router Statistics Items Description The amount of time since the router was last restarted. The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (local) ports. For each port, the screen displays: The link status of the port. The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. 5-4 v1.3, May 2006 Maintenance NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual Table 5-3: Item Up Time Poll Interval Set Interval Router Statistics Items (continued) Description The time elapsed since this port acquired the link. Specifies the intervals at which the statistics are updated in this window. Enter a time and click the Set Interval button to set the polling frequency. Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that the router has discovered on the local network. From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Attached Devices to view the table, shown below. Figure 5-4 For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS Host Name or Device Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. To force the router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button. Note: If the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the router rediscovers the devices. Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the WNR834M router are stored within the router in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user's PC, retrieved (restored) from the user's PC, or cleared to factory default settings. Maintenance v1.3, May 2006 5-5 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Backup Settings heading to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 5-5 Three options are available, and are described in the following sections. Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup menu allow you to save and retrieve a file containing your router's configuration settings. To save your settings, click the Back Up button. Your browser will extract the configuration file from the router and will prompt you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as pacbell.cfg. To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer or click the Browse button to browse to the file. When you have located it, click the Restore button to send the file to the router. The router will then reboot automatically. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process. Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to the original default settings. This can be done using the Erase function, which restores all factory settings. After an erase, the router's username is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address iswww.routerlogin.net, and the router's DHCP server is enabled. 5-6 v1.3, May 2006 Maintenance NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-8. Upgrading the Router Software Tip: To ensure you are always using the latest firmware, enable the Firmware Upgrade Assistant feature so that the router will automatically detect a new version of the firmware on the Internet and alert you to its availability. This screen appears at login unless you check Do Not Display This Message Again and click Yes. Figure 5-6 Tip: Before upgrading the router software, use the router backup menu to save your configuration settings. A router upgrade may revert the router settings back to the factory defaults. If so, after completing the upgrade, you can restore your settings from the backup. The routing software of the WNR834M router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the file before sending it to the router. The upgrade file can be sent to the router using your browser. Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WNR834M router must support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above. Maintenance v1.3, May 2006 5-7 NETGEAR RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Reference Manual From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Upgrade link to display the menu shown below. Figure 5-7 To upload new firmware: 1. Click the Check button to download and unzip (if the download file is a .zip file) the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. Click the Browse button and browse to the location of the upgrade file. 3. Click Upload. Warning: When uploading software to the WNR834M router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your router will automatically restart. The upgrade process typically takes about one minute. In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the router after upgrading. 5-8 v1.3, May 2006 Maintenance