NETGEAR DG834Nv2 - RangeMax NEXT ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router, Setup Manual

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax
NEXT Wireless-N Modem Router .
Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see “Unpacking Your New
Router” on page 1 ). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the
LEDs—and the important information on the router label (see “Hardware Features” on page 3 ).
Then, read the section on “Positioning Your Wireless Router” on page 6 to ensure that you have
selected the best location to install your router.
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your Local Area Network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. It describes how to set up your wireless-N modem router for Internet access and
configure basic wireless connectivity.
Unpacking Your New Router
Your router should contain the following items:
• Wireless-N Modem Router
• AC power adapter (varies by region)
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector
• Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region)
• Resource CD , including:
– The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant
– This manual
• Warranty and Support Information cards
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 product for repair.