The Netgear WNR834M router is a wireless router designed for home and small office use. It supports the IEEE 802.11n wireless networking standard and features a maximum wireless data transfer rate of 300Mbps. It has four Ethernet ports for wired networking and supports WPA/WPA2 wireless security protocols. The router also includes advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS) for optimized video streaming and online gaming, and a built-in firewall for added security.

The WNR834M is a router manufactured by the company Netgear that allows multiple devices to connect to a network and communicate with each other. It works by receiving data packets from devices and forwarding them to their intended destination. The router is assigned a unique IP address 192.168.1.1, which serves as its identifier on the network.

To access the router's settings and configure its functions, users can log in using a web browser and their admin and password. Once logged in, users can customize various settings such as network name, password, and security protocols. They can also set up parental controls, prioritize bandwidth usage, and monitor network activity.