Document Outline

• Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1 About This Manual
    • Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
    • How to Use This Manual
    • How to Print this Manual
  • Chapter 2 Introduction
    • Key Features
      • RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology
      • 802.11g Wireless Networking
      • A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
      • Security
      • Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
      • Extensive Protocol Support
      • Easy Installation and Management
      • Maintenance and Support
    • NETGEAR Related Products
    • Package Contents
      • The Router’s Front Panel
      • The Router’s Rear Panel
    • A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’
  • Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
    • Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
    • First, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router
    • Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
    • Troubleshooting Tips
    • Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router
      • How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant
    • How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
    • Using the Smart Setup Wizard
    • NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation
  • Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
    • Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
    • Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security
    • Understanding Wireless Settings
      • Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
      • Default Factory Settings
      • How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
      • How to Configure WEP
    • How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
    • How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
  • Chapter 5 Content Filtering
    • Content Filtering Overview
    • Blocking Access to Internet Sites
    • Blocking Access to Internet Services
      • Configuring a User Defined Service
      • Blocking Services by IP Address Range
    • Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced
    • Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
    • Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
  • Chapter 6 Maintenance
    • Viewing Wireless Router Status Information
    • Viewing a List of Attached Devices
    • Configuration File Management
      • Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration
      • Erasing the Configuration
    • Upgrading the Router Software
    • Changing the Administrator Password
  • Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
    • Basic Functioning
      • Power Light Not On
      • Lights Never Turn Off
      • LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On
    • Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
    • Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
    • Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
      • Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
      • Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
    • Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
    • Problems with Date and Time
  • Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration of the Router
    • Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings
      • Wireless Card Access List
      • Wireless Card Access Setup
    • Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding
    • Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
      • Adding a Custom Service
      • Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
      • Local Web and FTP Server Example
      • Multiple Computers for Internet Gaming
    • Configuring the WAN Setup Options
      • Connecting Automatically, as Required
      • Disabling the SPI Firewall
      • Setting Up a Default DMZ Server
      • Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port
      • Setting the MTU Size
    • Using the LAN IP Setup Options
      • Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters
      • Using the Router as a DHCP server
      • Using Address Reservation
    • Using a Dynamic DNS Service
    • Configuring Static Routes
    • Enabling Remote Management Access
    • Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
  • Appendix A Technical Specifications
  • Appendix B Related Documents