NETGEAR WNR854T-100NAS User manual

2. 4 GHz
draft 802.11n
RangeMax™Next Wireless-N
Router – Gigabit Edition Data Sheet
WNR854T
Experience the Next generation – up to 300 Mbps wireless and
Gigabit wired networking
• Built-in Ultra Fast 4-port Gigabit Switch means even faster network performance
• Surf, email, stream HD video, on-line game, make Internet phone calls–simultaneously
• Easy set-up with Smart Wizard®installation CD
• Maximum performance requires use of RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N adapters
Features
• Bulit-in Ultra Fast 5-port Gigabit Switch (1 LAN + 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports)
• Wired Gigabit delivers even faster wired + wireless-to-wired performance
• Advanced Wireless-N technology delivers exceptional range and speed
• Up to 15x the speed and 10x the coverage of Wireless-G technology†
• High-performance wireless perfect for multiple users and multimedia streaming
• Touchless WiFi Security makes securing your network easy
• Supports Windows®Vista™
Multiple smart internal antennas
• Pre-set internal antennas take the guesswork out of setup
• Pre-tuned for optimal wireless performance
• Protected from damage and misalignment
24/7
T E C H N I C A L
SUPPORT*
1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
Email: [email protected]
Choose from a complete line
of NETGEAR products that are
designed to meet your needs.
†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. NETGEAR makes
no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.
RangeMax™N EXT
Wireless-N
Super-G™Wireless-G
Which is the Best
Product for You?
RangeMax™N EXT
Wireless-N
Gigabit Edition
Speed
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Coverage
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Surfing the Internet
Email and online chat
Public hotspot compatible
Streaming music
Multiple PCs wirelessly
connecting to the Internet
Internet phone calls (VoIP)
Heavy Internet usage
Larger homes and multiple rooms
Multimedia/video streaming
Multiplayer gaming
Simultaneous downloads, voice,
music, VoIP streaming
Networked entertainment and
streaming HD video
Networked or shared storage/ large
file sharing
Gigabit Ethernet
Maximum wireless-to-wired
network speeds
Greater than 150 Mbps
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throughput from a PC
or HD media server
15x
10x
10x
10x
2x
4x
1x
1x
15x
10x
RangeMax™
Maximum performance requires use with RangeMax N EXT Wireless-N Adapters
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T)
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
PCI Adapter (WN311B/T)
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
Notebook Adapter (WN511B/T)

4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
E-mail: [email protected]
www.NETGEAR.com
System Requirements
Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet
service and modem with Ethernet
connection
2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification
adapter or 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g
wireless adapter. Alternatively, an
Ethernet adapter and cable for
each computer
Microsoft®Windows®Vista, XP, 2000,
98, Me, Mac®OS, UNIX®, or Linux®
Internet Explorer®5.0
We recommend using this product
with the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
Adapter (WN511T, WN311T, WN121T)
Standards
IEEE802.11n draft specification, IEEE
802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 2.4 GHz
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.8 x 1.5 in
(225.5 x 172 x 39 mm)
Weight: 1.2 lbs (.56 kg)
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Ease of Use
SmartWizard simplifies setup by auto-
matically detecting and configuring your
router for virtually all ISP connections
Security
Double Firewall:
– Network Address Translation
(NAT) to hide PCs and files from
outside users
– Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
firewall to deny outside requests for
personal information
Denial of Service (DoS) attack
prevention
Intrusion Detection and Prevent (IDS)
WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK,
WPA- PSK)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit,
128-bit encryption for IEEE 802.11b
and IEEE802.11g
Wireless Access Control to identify
authorized wireless network devices
MAC address authentication
Exposed Host (DMZ) for secure gaming
Privacy and Parental Control
Time- based usage controls
Web site logging
URL content filtering
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Warranty
NETGEAR 1- year warranty
Package Contents
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router
Gigabit Edition (WNR854T)
Stand
Ethernet Cable
Setup CD
12V 1.5A Power Adapter, localized to
country of sale
Warranty/Support Information Card
NETGEAR Related Products-Wireless
Notebooks:
– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
Notebook Adapter (WN511T)
– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0
Adapter (WN121T)
Desktops:
– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N PCI
Adapter (WN311T)
– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T)
Storage: Storage Central (SC101)
Powerline: Powerline HD (HDXB101)
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RangeMax Next Wireless-N Router Gigabit Edition WNR854T
© 2007 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, Connect with Innovation, Everybody’s connecting, the Gear Guy logo, IntelliFi,
ProSafe, RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject
to change without notice. All rights reserved.
*Free basic installation support provided for 90 days from date of purchase. Advanced product features and configurations are not
included in free basic installation support; optional premium support available.
**Actual performance may vary due to operating conditions D-WNR854T-1
RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing wireless
speeds of up to 300 Mbps. This next generation wireless standard utilizes advanced MIMO
(multi-in, multi-out) technology, which delivers incredible speed and range, and for the first
time provides wireless interoperability at the highest speeds.
A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough
bandwidth to surf the Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share files, play
network games, and stream high-definition videos, simultaneously†at any distance or loca-
tion in the home or small office. Because RangeMax NEXT is compatible with all legacy b and
g wireless products, you are sure to be connected.
Preset internal antennas provide maximum performance and high-quality streaming every
time. Touchless WiFi Security makes creating the highest level of network security easy and
includes WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK. Setup is simple thanks to NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard®
and 24/7 technical support*.
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