NETGEAR RangeMax Next WNR834M User manual

202-10187-01
May 2006
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
NETGEAR RangeMax™
NEXT Wireless Router
WNR834M Reference
Manual

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© 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.

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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] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
WNR834M je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními
smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish] 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.
Deutsch
[German] 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.
Eesti
[Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
WNR834M vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English 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.
Español
[Spanish] 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.
Ελληνική
[Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
WNR834M ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French] 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.
Italiano
[Italian] 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.
Latviski
[Latvian] Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M atbilst
Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian] Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

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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,
Nederlands
[Dutch] 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.
Malti
[Maltese] 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.
Magyar
[Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
WNR834M megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv
egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski
[Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router
WNR834M jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese] NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian] NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M v skladu
z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak] NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M
spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi
[Finnish] 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.
Svenska
[Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
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test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the
notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your RangeMax 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: WNR834M
Publication Date: May 2006
Product Family: Wireless Router
Product Name: RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10187-01

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Contents
NETGEAR RangeMax™ 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

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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

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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

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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:
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold User input
fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
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
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This manual is written for the WNR834M router according to these specifications:
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
• 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 button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• 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.
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
Product Version RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M
Manual Publication Date May 2006
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at
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– 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.
– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
•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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Table 1-3. Publication Revision History
Version Date Description
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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.
•ACpoweradapter.
• 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.
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The Front of the Wireless Router
You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless router to verify various conditions.
Figure 2-2
Table 2-1.
Status Light Activity Description
1. Power
On -- Amber
On -- Green
Fast blink -- Green
Slow blink -- Green
Off
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.
2. Internet
On -- Amber
On -- Green
Blink -- Green
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.
3. Wireless On Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized.
4. LAN (Local Area
Network) Lights
1-4
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off
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.
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The Back of the Wireless Router
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
Figure 2-3
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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.
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.
To access the router using its login name and password, follow these instructions.
Table 2-1. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834M Online Setup Manuals
Language Setup Manual URL
English
German
French
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish
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.

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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.
A login window like the one shown below opens:
Enter the user name and password. The wireless router will display its home page.
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.
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.
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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