NETGEAR WPNT834 Network Router User Manual


 
Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834
4-6 Wireless Configuration
v1.0, November 2005
To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, 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.
Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices
cannot connect to the WPNT834.
Enable SSID Broadcast. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the
correct SSID can connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network ‘discovery’
feature of some products such as Windows XP.
Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the
WPNT834 checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to
computers identified on the trusted computers list.
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If
you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the
network will be able to provide this information. Otherwise, you must choose the settings for your
wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces below.
Figure 4-3
Note: The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode
options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not
change these settings.