NETGEAR RangeMax WNR834B Manuel utilisateur

202-10243-01

July 2007

v2.1

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

NETGEAR RangeMax™

NEXT Wireless Router

WNR834B User Manual

v2.1, July 2007

Product Registration, Support, and Documentation

support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/.

Setup documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. When the

wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the KnowledgeBase or the Documentation link under the Web Support

menu to view support information.

Trademarks

NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of

NETGEAR. Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered

trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark 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.

Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer

It is hereby certified that the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B 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,

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.

Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B 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.

Regulatory Compliance Information

This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio

spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result

in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.

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NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.

Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the

European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950

A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the

WNR834B product package.

Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community

Cesky [Czech] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radiolan je ve shode se základními

požadavky a dalšími príslušnými ustanoveními smernice 1999/5/ES..

Dansk

[Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder

de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch

[German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit

den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der

Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Eesti

[Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ

põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan 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 Radiolan 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 Radiolan 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 Radiolan 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 Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti

essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski

[Latvian] Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarē, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām

prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuvių

[Lithuanian] Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas

1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

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FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States

FCC Information to User

This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any

product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals

FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment

should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Nederlands

[Dutch] Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan 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 Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet

essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar

[Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ

követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Polski [Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oświadcza, że Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi

wymogami oraz pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.

Português

[Portuguese] NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais

e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovensko

[Slovenian] NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi

relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Slovensky

[Slovak] NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spĺňa základné po_iadavky a všetky

príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi

[Finnish] NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY

oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska

[Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de

väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv

1999/5/EG.

Íslenska

[Icelandic] Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar

kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

Norsk

[Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de

grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

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FCC Declaration Of Conformity

We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that

the model WNR834B RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

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 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 methods:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate

the equipment.

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.

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Tested to Comply

with FCC Standards

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Product and Publication Details

Model Number: WNR834B

Publication Date: July 2007

Product Family: Wireless Router

Product Name: RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B

Home or Business Product: Home

Language: English

Publication Part Number: 202-10243-01

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Contents

About This Manual

Conventions, Formats and Scope .....................................................................................xi

How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii

How to Print this Manual ...................................................................................................xii

Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii

Chapter 1

Configuring Basic Connectivity

Using the Setup Manual .................................................................................................1-1

Logging in to Your Wireless Router ................................................................................1-2

Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...........................1-5

Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ..................................................................1-5

Configuring Wireless Settings ......................................................................................1-10

Viewing the Basic Wireless Settings ......................................................................1-11

Viewing the Advanced Wireless Settings ...............................................................1-13

Setting up a Vista WPS Network ..................................................................................1-14

Chapter 2

Safeguarding Your Network

Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................2-1

Recommended Security Settings .............................................................................2-3

Changing Wireless Security Settings .......................................................................2-3

Basic Wireless Settings Setup Form ........................................................................2-6

Configuring WEP Wireless Security ...............................................................................2-7

Configuring WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Wireless Security .........2-9

Turning Off the Broadcast of Your Wireless Network Name .........................................2-10

Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................2-11

Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................2-14

Backing Up Your Configuration .....................................................................................2-14

Understanding Your Firewall .........................................................................................2-15

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Chapter 3

Restricting Access From Your Network

Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................3-1

Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................3-1

Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................3-3

Configuring a User Defined Service .........................................................................3-4

Blocking Services by IP Address Range ..................................................................3-5

Scheduling Blocking .......................................................................................................3-5

Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................3-6

Configuring Email Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ...........................................3-7

Setting the Time ..............................................................................................................3-9

Chapter 4

Customizing Your Network Settings

Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................4-1

Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............................................................4-2

Using the Router as a DHCP server ........................................................................4-3

Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................4-4

Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................4-5

Configuring the WAN Setup Options ..............................................................................4-6

Disabling the SPI Firewall ........................................................................................4-7

Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................4-7

Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port ......................................................4-7

Setting the MTU Size ...............................................................................................4-8

Configuring Static Routes ...............................................................................................4-8

Expanding Your Wireless Network ...............................................................................4-10

Chapter 5

Fine-Tuning Your Network

Allowing Inbound Connections To Your Network ............................................................5-1

How Your Computer Communicates With A Remote Computer Through Your Router 5-2

How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process ....................................5-3

How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process ..................................5-5

How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering ..................................................5-6

Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................5-6

Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................5-7

Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................5-8

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Configuring Port Triggering .............................................................................................5-9

Using Universal Plug and Play .....................................................................................5-12

Optimizing Wireless Performance ................................................................................5-13

Configuring Quality of Service (QoS) ...........................................................................5-15

Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications .........................................5-16

Configuring QoS for Internet Access ......................................................................5-16

Changing the MTU .......................................................................................................5-20

Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth ............................................................................5-21

Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ....................................5-23

Assessing Your Speed Requirements ....................................................................5-24

Chapter 6

Using Network Monitoring Tools

Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................6-1

Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................6-5

Managing the Configuration File .....................................................................................6-6

Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ...........................................................6-6

Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-7

Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................6-8

Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software ...................................................6-9

Upgrading Manually to New Router Software ........................................................6-10

Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................6-11

Chapter 7

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Quick Tips ............................................................................................7-1

Troubleshooting Basic Functions ....................................................................................7-2

Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................7-4

Troubleshooting the Internet Connection ........................................................................7-5

Troubleshooting a 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

Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................7-8

Solving Wireless Connection Problems ..........................................................................7-9

Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program ...............................................................7-9

Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................7-10

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................7-12

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Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1

General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-2

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