• page 76.................... • page 77.................... • page 79.................... • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-101-04.

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• v1.0, 2006-04. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats. Ix How to Use This Manual. X How to Print this Manual. X Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents.1-1 The Router’s Front Panel.1-2 The Router’s Rear Panel.1-3. • Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications.3-9 Chapter 4 Maintenance How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection.4-2 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information.4-5 Viewing a List of Attached Devices.4-9 Configuration File Management.4-9 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration.4-10 Erasing the Configuration.

Welcome to NETGEAR Support. RangeMax Next Wireless Router - Gigabit Edition / WNR854T. WNXR2000 - N300 Wireless Router + Built-in powerline AV / WNXR2000. Next, Configure the Wireless Settings. 802.11 Authentication. Reference Manual for the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless Access Point WPN802.

• Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).5-17 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning.6-1 Power Light Not On.6-1 Power Light Stays Amber.6-2 LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On.6-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface.6-2 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection.6-3 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility.6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router.6-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device.6-6. • viii v1.0, 2006-04. • This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. • • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc.

Online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic.

Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter.

• RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual v1.0, 2006-04. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair. V1.0, 2006-04. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router contains the status lights described below.

Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the router.

• Area Network) Blink (Amber) Lights 1-4 The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T contains these connections. Figure 1-2 Viewed from top to bottom, the rear panel contains the following features: •. • For installation instructions refer to the setup manual that came on the CD, or refer to the online version at Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades •. • This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router.

In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For further information on wireless networking, see Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the. • For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter.

Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. • You might choose to turn off the wireless LAN when you are away and others on the network all use wired connections.

Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless router, type your internet browser. This field identifies the region where the WNR854T can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those identified in this field. Note: The region selection feature may not be available in all countries.

• RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Table 2-1. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description None No wireless security. WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WNR854T does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual To configure the advanced wireless settings of your wireless router, click the Wireless Setup link in the Advanced section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Advanced Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below. • You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters.

The SSID is case sensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the wireless router. In some configuration utilities (such as in Windows XP), the term “wireless network name” is used instead of SSID. • When you first receive your WNR854T, the default factory settings are in effect as shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you install the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs. • Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply.

Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. • 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. • Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes.

• • Automatic—enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. Vray Crack Free Download. The passphrase is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear.

The four key boxes are automatically populated with key values. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 6. Click Apply to save your settings.

How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include WPA support.

• Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK settings, you will be disconnected when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WPA settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. • Note: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the router’s Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of this menu. To do this, configure each wireless computer to obtain a wireless link to the wireless router. The computer should then appear in the Attached Devices menu. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 2-16 Wireless Configuration v1.0, 2006-04. • Content Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.

Content Filtering Overview The RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T provides you with Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, Web addresses and Web address keywords. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Blocking Access to Internet Sites The RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords.

Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu.

• IP address. Blocking Access to Internet Services The RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. The Block Services. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers.

For example, Web servers serve Web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on your network sends a request for service to a server computer on the Internet, the requested service is identified by a service or port number. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Configuring a User Defined Service To define a service, first you must determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application. The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.”. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced.

The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 3-4 Use this schedule for blocking content. Check this box if you wish to enable a schedule for Content Filtering. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of what Web sites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log.

Log entries will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries will be made for the Trusted User. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Log action buttons are described in Table 3-2. Log action buttons Field Description Refresh Click this button to refresh the log screen. Clear Log Click this button to clear the log entries.

• RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications In order to receive logs and alerts by E-mail, you must provide your E-mail information in the E- Mail menu, shown below: Figure 3-6 •. • In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents. The RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. In order to localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your Time Zone: •.

• Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. V1.0, 2006-04. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the Basic Settings menu, shown below. ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 4-1 You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 2. For security reasons, the wireless router has its own user name and password.

When prompted, enter for the router user name and admin case letters. Click Basic Settings on the Setup menu. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 5.

If your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the settings according to the instructions below. Select Yes if you normally must launch a login program such as Enternet or WinPOET in order to access the Internet.

• RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Viewing Wireless Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides status and usage information. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, click on Maintenance, then select System Status to view the Router Status screen, shown below.

• These parameters apply to the Wireless port of the router. This field displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router.

The default is NETGEAR. This field displays the geographic region where the router being used.

It may be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Click on the Connection Status button to display the connection status, as shown below. Figure 4-4 This screen shows the following statistics.

Table 4-2: Connection Status Items Item Description IP Address The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to the router. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Click on the Show Statistics button to display router usage statistics, as shown below. Figure 4-5 This screen shows the following statistics: Table 4-3: Router Statistics Items Item Description System Up Time The amount of time since the router was last restarted. • Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings.

• RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Backup Settings heading to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 4-7 Three options are available, and are described in the following sections. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the binary (.BIN or.IMG) file before sending it to the router. The upgrade file can be sent to the router using your browser. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 3. Click Upload.

Note: When uploading software to the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 2.

Enter the new password twice. Click Apply to save your changes. Tip: After changing the password, it is a good idea to create a new backup file so that it includes the new password (see Configuration”. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 4-14 Maintenance v1.0, 2006-04. • Advanced Configuration of the Router This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Configuring Port Triggering Port Triggering is an advanced feature that can be used to easily enable gaming and other internet applications.

• RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Figure 5-1 Note: If the Disable Port Triggering box is checked after configuring port triggering, port triggering will be disabled but any port triggering configuration information you added to the router will be retained even though it will not be used. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 1. Click Add Service. Figure 5-2 2.

Enter a service name in the Service Name box. In the Service User box, selecting the default value of Any allows the service to be used by everyone in your network. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers Although the router causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet, you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Note: To assure that the same computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router. See Reservation” on page 5-11 1. From the Service & Game box, select the service or game that you will host on your network.

• RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 5. To forward only one port, enter it again in the Ending Port box. To specify a range of ports, enter the last port to be forwarded in the Ending Port box, making sure that the range of ports being forwarded does not overlap with any currently configured services. • Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you configure a DMZ server, change the MTU size and enable the wireless router to respond to a Ping on the WAN port. These options are discussed below. Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual If you are willing to risk open access, the WAN Setup menu shown below lets you configure a Default DMZ Server.

Figure 5-5 To assign a computer or server to be a Default DMZ server, follow these steps: 1. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Setting the MTU Size The default MTU size is usually fine. The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, particularly some using PPPoE, you may need to reduce the MTU to 1492. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act.as a DHCP server.

The router’s default LAN IP configuration is: •. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual The router will deliver the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP Address from the range you have defined • Subnet Mask • Gateway IP Address (the router’s LAN IP address) •. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Using a Dynamic DNS Service If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet account uses a dynamically assigned IP address, you will not know in advance what your IP address will be, and the address can change frequently. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 3. Check the Use a dynamic DNS service check box.

Select your dynamic DNS Service Provider from the Service Provider box. Type the Host Name (or domain name) that your dynamic DNS service provider gave you. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 1.

Click the Add button to open the Add/Edit Menu. Figure 5-9 2. Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table.

This is for identification purposes only. • Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router. Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very secure password. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 1. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on Remote Management Figure 5-10 2.

Check the Turn Remote Management On check box. Specify what external addresses will be allowed to access the router’s remote management. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual 5. Click Apply to have your changes take effect. Note: When accessing your router from the Internet, you will type your router's WAN IP address into your browser's Address (in IE) or Location (in Netscape) box, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • UPnP Portmap Table.

The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently accessing the router and which ports (Internal and External) that device has opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is opened and if that port is still active for each IP address. • • Check that you are using the 5 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. Mac Keygen Cinema 4d. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Power Light Stays Amber When the router is turned on, the power light is amber and then changes to green after about 30 seconds. If the power light stays amber, there is a fault within the router. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Make sure your computer’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router.

If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer’s address should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual To check the WAN IP address: 1. Launch your browser and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. Access the Main Menu of the router’s configuration at 3. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Your computer may not recognize any DNS server addresses.

A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections – Make sure the LAN port LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in or Internet Port Lights Not –. Release the Default Reset button and wait for the router to reboot.

If the wireless router fails to restart or the power light continues to blink or turns solid amber, the unit may be defective. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Time is off by one hour. Cause: The router does not automatically sense Daylight Savings Time.

In the E-mail menu, select or clear the checkbox marked “Adjust for Daylight Savings Time”. • This appendix provides technical specifications for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. Factory Default Settings Smart Wizard Router Login Default Access Router Login URL Login Name (case sensitive) printed on product label Login Password (case sensitive) printed on product. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Wireless Wireless Communication SSID Name Security Broadcast SSID Transmission Speed Country/Region RF Channel Operating Mode Data Rate Output Power *. Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: Operating humidity.

• RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Technical Specifications v1.0, 2006-04. • This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing Wireless Communications Preparing a Computer for Network Access Virtual Private Networking (VPN) • RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Related Documents v1.0, 2006-04. • Account Name 4-3, 4-5 backup configuration 4-10 Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-9 Basic Wireless Settings 2-13 configuration backup 4-10 erasing 4-11 restore 4-12 content filtering 3-1 conventions typography i-ix crossover cable 6-2 customer support 1-iii date and time 6-7 Daylight Savings Time 6-8 daylight savings time 3-10 Default DMZ Server 5-7 DMZ 5-4, 5-8.

• Primary DNS Server 4-3 range 2-1 range, port forwarding 5-6 rear panel 1-3 remote management 5-15 reserved IP adresses 5-11 restore configuration 4-12 restore factory settings 4-11 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-14 Router Status 4-5 Scope of Document i-ix Secondary DNS Server 4-3 service numbers 3-5 SMTP 3-9.