NETGEAR RangeMax Next Wireless Router WNR834B WNR834B WNR834B User Manual page 9

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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NETGEAR RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router WNR834B User Manual
v2.1, July 2007
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