Netgear DG834PN Guia De Referência

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Wireless Configuration

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5. Set the Channel. The default channel is 11.

This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to 
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby 
wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless 
networks within several hundred feet of your firewall. For more information on the wireless 
channel frequencies please refer to 

6. For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to allow everyone 

access by making sure that “Turn Access Control On” is not selected in the Wireless Station 
Access List. In addition, leave the Encryption Strength set to “Disabled.” 

7. Click Apply to save your changes.

8. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.

Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you 
configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP 
address by DHCP from the firewall.

Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, you can configure the 
advanced wireless security functions of the firewall.

By default, any wireless PC that is configured with the correct SSID will be allowed access to your 
wireless network. For increased security, the DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMax

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Wireless Router provides several ways to restrict wireless access to your network:

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Turn off wireless connectivity completely

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Restrict access based on the Wireless Network Name (SSID)

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Restrict access based on the Wireless Card Access List

Note: If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless computer and you change 

the firewall’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless 
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings 
of your computer to match the firewall’s new settings.