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Reference Manual for the
ADSL Modem Wireless
Router DG834G
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10155-03
October 2006
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© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NE
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European Union Statement of Compliance Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this modem router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Èesky NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router [Czech] Model DG834G je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr 54 Mbps ADSL [Danish] Modem Wireless
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Nederlands Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router [Dutch] Model DG834G in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router [Maltese] Model DG834G jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a 54 Mbps ADS
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been n
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Contents Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the Modem Router ...............................................................................................2-1 Key Features ........
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Wizard-Detected PPPoE Login Account Setup ......................................................3-10 Wizard-Detected PPPoA Login Account Setup ......................................................3-10 Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup ......................................................... 3-11 Wizard-Detected IP Over ATM Account Setup ...................................................... 3-11 Wizard-Detected Fixed IP (Static) Account Setup ............................................
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Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services ..........................................................5-13 How to Set Your Time Zone ...................................................................................5-13 How to Schedule Firewall Services ........................................................................5-15 Chapter 6 Managing Your Network Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings ...........................................................6-1 How to Back Up the Co
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Static Route Example ............................................................................................. 7-11 How to Configure Static Routes .............................................................................7-12 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ...................................................................................7-13 Chapter 8 Virtual Private Networking Overview of VPN Configuration ................................................................................
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Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................9-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................9-8 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................9-9 Using the Reset button .............................................................................................9-9 Problems with Date and Time ....................................
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Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbs
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. This manual is written for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G Manual Publication Date October 2006 How to Print this
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G — Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. — Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. — Cli
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G 1-4 About This Manual v1.2, October 2006
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Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G. The ADSL Modem Wireless Router is a combination of a built-in ADSL modem, modem router, 4-port switch, and firewall which enables your entire network to safely share an Internet connection that otherwise would be used by a single computer. Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing” in Appendix C to become
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G Key Features The ADSL Modem Wireless Router provides the following features: • A built-in ADSL modem • A powerful, true firewall • 802.11g standards-based wireless networking • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management • Extensive Internet protocol support • Trustworthy VPN Communications over the Internet • VPN Wizard for easy VPN configuration • Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet connections • Content filtering • Wi
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G 802.11 Standards-based Wireless Networking The ADSL Modem Wireless Router includes an 802.11g-compliant wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 10/100 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides: • 802.11g Standards-based wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps • Works with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless devices • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security • WEP keys can be entered
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G • Visual monitoring The modem router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. • Flash erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) for firmware upgrades. Protocol Support The DG834G v3 supports Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing” in Appendix C provides further information on TCP/IP. • The Ability
