NETGEAR RangeMax 240 User Manual

Reference Manual for the RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834
Introduction 2-3
v1.1, January 2006
RangeMax 240 is also 100% compatible with your existing 802.11b/g products (i.e., 802.11b,
802.11g, and Centrino wireless clients) and boosts their range and speed by up to 50%.
802.11g Wireless Networking
The WPNT834 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed
240 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides:
• 802.11g wireless networking at up to 240 Mbps.
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in Up to 240 Mbps, Up to 126 Mbps,
802.11g-only, or 802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b or
802.11g devices or dedicating the wireless network to the higher bandwidth devices.
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
• WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.
• WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK support. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data
encryption which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared
key. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because these are new standards,
wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network
name (SSID) can connect.
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WPNT834 is a true firewall, using stateful packet
inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
• Denial of Service (DoS) protection.
Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND
Attack, and IP Spoofing.
• Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
• Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.
• Logs security incidents.
The WPNT834 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks,
and administrator logins. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to you at specified
intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your E-mail
address or E-mail pager whenever a significant event occurs.

NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Specifications

General

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency range	2.412 - 2.472 GHz
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g
Top Wi-Fi standard	802.11g
Security algorithms	128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Maximum data transfer rate	240 Mbit/s
Interface	WLAN
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Dimensions (WxDxH)	123 x 54 x 8.5 mm
Minimum system requirements	CardBus slot
Supported data transfer rates	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 72, 96, 108, 126, 240 Mbps
Minimum processor	Pentium class notebook PC 300 MHz
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP
Chipset	-

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	56 g