Document Outline

• NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B User Manual
  • Contents
  • Chapter 1 About This Manual
    • Revision History
  • Chapter 2 Configuring Basic Connectivity
    • Using the Setup Manual
    • Accessing the Wireless Router For Configuration
    • Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard
      • Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings
    • Configuring Wireless Settings
      • Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings
  • Chapter 3 Safeguarding Your Network
    • Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security
      • Recommended Security Settings
      • Changing Wireless Security Settings
      • Configuring Security in the Advanced Wireless Settings Menu
      • Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
    • Configuring WEP Wireless Security
    • Configuring WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
    • Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
    • Changing the Administrator Password
    • Backing Up Your Configuration
    • Understanding Your Firewall
  • Chapter 4 Restricting Access From Your Network
    • 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 Blocking
    • Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
    • Configuring Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
    • Setting the Time
  • Chapter 5 Customizing Your Network Settings
    • 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 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
    • Configuring Static Routes
  • Chapter 6 Fine-Tuning Your Network
    • Allowing Inbound Connections To Your Network
    • Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
      • Adding a Custom Service
      • Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
      • Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public
    • Configuring Port Triggering
    • Using Universal Plug and Play
    • Optimizing Wireless Performance
    • Changing the MTU
    • Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
    • Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies
      • Assessing Your Speed Requirements
  • Chapter 7 Using Network Monitoring Tools
    • Viewing Wireless Router Status Information
    • Viewing a List of Attached Devices
    • Managing the Configuration File
      • Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration
    • Erasing the Configuration
    • Upgrading the Router Software
    • Enabling Remote Management Access
  • Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Quick Tips
    • Troubleshooting Basic Functions
    • Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
    • Troubleshooting the Internet Connection
    • Troubleshooting a Network Using a Ping Utility
      • Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
      • Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
    • Problems with Date and Time
    • Solving Wireless Connection Problems
      • Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program
      • Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity
    • Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
  • Appendix A Technical Specifications
    • Factory Default Settings
    • General Specifications
  • Appendix B Related Documents