NETGEAR RangeMax WNR3500

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v1.0, March 2008
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi
How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii
Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Using the Setup Manual .................................................................................................1-1
Logging In to Your Wireless Router ................................................................................1-2
Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...........................1-5
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ..................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................2-1
Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information ...................................................2-5
Changing Wireless Security Settings .............................................................................2-6
Viewing Basic Wireless Settings ..............................................................................2-6
Configuring WEP Wireless Security .........................................................................2-9
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ....................................2-10
Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings ...........................................................................2-12
Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .........................................................2-14
Push Button Configuration .....................................................................................2-14
Security PIN Entry ..................................................................................................2-16
Configuring the WPS Settings ................................................................................2-17
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup ..........................2-18
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................2-19
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................2-22
Backing Up Your Configuration .....................................................................................2-23
Understanding Your Firewall .........................................................................................2-23