Table Of Contents - NETGEAR WNR834Bv2 Setup Manual

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router ................................................................................ 1
Unpacking Your New Router ............................................................................................. 1
Hardware Features ............................................................................................................ 3
Positioning Your Wireless Router ...................................................................................... 4
Installing Your Wireless Router .......................................................................................... 5
Updating Your Router Firmware ........................................................................................ 6
Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard................................................................... 9
Using the Smart Wizard ..................................................................................................... 9
Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware ..................... 10
Installing Your Router Manually
(Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) ..................................................................................... 15
Connecting Your Wireless Router .................................................................................... 15
Verifying Your Connection ............................................................................................... 18
Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access ..................................................................... 19
Checking for New Firmware ............................................................................................ 21
Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options ............................................... 23
Setting Up Your Wireless Computers .............................................................................. 25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 27
Basic Setup Checklist ...................................................................................................... 27
Checking Basic Router Functions ................................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting Login Problems ..................................................................................... 29
Checking the Internet Service Connection ...................................................................... 30
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .................................................................................... 30
Using the Ping Utility to Troubleshoot .............................................................................. 32
Default Configuration .......................................................................................................... 35
Default Configuration Settings ......................................................................................... 35
Restoring the Default User Name and Password ............................................................ 36
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