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Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10053-01 REFGD August 2004 August 2004
Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10053-01 REFGD August 2004 August 2004
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..., Scope 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the Router ...2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall 2-3 Easy Installation and Management 2-3 Protocol Support ...2-4 Content Filtering ...2-5 Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections 2-5 What's in the Box? ...2-6 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-8 Chapter 3 Connecting...
..., Scope 1-1 How to Use this Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction About the Router ...2-1 Key Features ...2-2 802.11g Wireless Networking 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall 2-3 Easy Installation and Management 2-3 Protocol Support ...2-4 Content Filtering ...2-5 Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections 2-5 What's in the Box? ...2-6 The Router's Front Panel 2-6 The Router's Rear Panel 2-8 Chapter 3 Connecting...
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... Based on the Wireless Network Name (SSID) .....4-9 Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Wireless Station Access List ..........4-9 Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods 4-11 Authentication Type Selection 4-11 Encryption Choices 4-12 How to Configure WEP 4-13 How to Configure WPA-PSK 4-14 Chapter 5 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router 5-1 vi Contents...
... Based on the Wireless Network Name (SSID) .....4-9 Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Wireless Station Access List ..........4-9 Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods 4-11 Authentication Type Selection 4-11 Encryption Choices 4-12 How to Configure WEP 4-13 How to Configure WPA-PSK 4-14 Chapter 5 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router 5-1 vi Contents...
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... text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses Note: This format is written for purchasing the NETGEAR™ DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/DG834GT.asp. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router August 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. About This Guide 1-1 August 2004 Audience, Conventions, Scope This reference...
... text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses Note: This format is written for purchasing the NETGEAR™ DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/DG834GT.asp. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router August 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. About This Guide 1-1 August 2004 Audience, Conventions, Scope This reference...
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... top right which links to a PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of this manual 1. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1 -1: HTML version of the manual. 1-2 About This Guide August 2004 To view the HTML version of pages. 3. Left pane...
... top right which links to a PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of this manual 1. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. 1 2 3 Figure 1 -1: HTML version of the manual. 1-2 About This Guide August 2004 To view the HTML version of pages. 3. Left pane...
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Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of any page in the chapter you ... of This Chapter" link at the top right of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in the toolbar at the top right of the window. - About This Guide 1-3 August 2004 Using this feature. Click PDF button...
Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a "How To" Sequence of any page in the chapter you ... of This Chapter" link at the top right of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the print icon in the toolbar at the top right of the window. - About This Guide 1-3 August 2004 Using this feature. Click PDF button...
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Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router 1-4 About This Guide August 2004
Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router 1-4 About This Guide August 2004
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... features of the NETGEAR DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router. The included firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) features protect you from hackers. Introduction 2-1 August 2004 They can establish restricted access policies based on time of a built-in ADSL modem, router, 4-port switch, firewall, and up to share an Internet connection through the built-in this manual. The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router enables your...
... features of the NETGEAR DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router. The included firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) features protect you from hackers. Introduction 2-1 August 2004 They can establish restricted access policies based on time of a built-in ADSL modem, router, 4-port switch, firewall, and up to share an Internet connection through the built-in this manual. The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router enables your...
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... discussed below. 802.11g Wireless Networking The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your open network bear the 108 Mbps logo. 108 Figure 2-1: 108 Mbps Logo 2-2 August 2004 Introduction Auto 108 Mbps mode (i.e., all wireless adapters in your wireless and Ethernet devices. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Key Features The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router provides the following modes...
... discussed below. 802.11g Wireless Networking The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your open network bear the 108 Mbps logo. 108 Figure 2-1: 108 Mbps Logo 2-2 August 2004 Introduction Auto 108 Mbps mode (i.e., all wireless adapters in your wireless and Ethernet devices. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Key Features The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router provides the following modes...
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Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router - 802.11b+g modes - 802.11g-only - 802.11b-only • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase. • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices...
Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router - 802.11b+g modes - 802.11g-only - 802.11b-only • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase. • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices...
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... TCP/IP. • The Ability to Enable or Disable IP Address Sharing by NAT The DG834GT allows several networked PCs to test Internet connectivity and reboot the router. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router • Smart Wizard The router automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for firmware...
... TCP/IP. • The Ability to Enable or Disable IP Address Sharing by NAT The DG834GT allows several networked PCs to test Internet connectivity and reboot the router. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router • Smart Wizard The router automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for firmware...
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... to the Internet over an ADSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Content Filtering With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the DG834GT can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. The router contains a client that can ...services allow remote users to find your network using a domain name when your IP address is not permanently assigned. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router • Classical IP (RFC 1577) Some Internet service providers, in Europe for example, use the Classical IP address ...
... to the Internet over an ADSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Content Filtering With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the DG834GT can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. The router contains a client that can ...services allow remote users to find your network using a domain name when your IP address is not permanently assigned. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router • Classical IP (RFC 1577) Some Internet service providers, in Europe for example, use the Classical IP address ...
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... DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. That port will accommodate either type of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. The Router's Front Panel The DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router front...DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router • AC power adapter (varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable • Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region) • 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Resource CD, including: - Reference Manual...
... DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. That port will accommodate either type of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. The Router's Front Panel The DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router front...DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router • AC power adapter (varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable • Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region) • 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Resource CD, including: - Reference Manual...
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Introduction 2-7 August 2004 Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Power Test Wireless Internet LAN Figure 2-2: DG834GT Front Panel You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions.
Introduction 2-7 August 2004 Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Power Test Wireless Internet LAN Figure 2-2: DG834GT Front Panel You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions.
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... system is detected on this port. Indicates that the Wireless port is initializing. Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router (Figure 2-3) contains port connections. 2-8 Introduction August 2004 Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Table 2-1. The system is initialized. Data is not supplied...
... system is detected on this port. Indicates that the Wireless port is initializing. Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router (Figure 2-3) contains port connections. 2-8 Introduction August 2004 Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Table 2-1. The system is initialized. Data is not supplied...
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Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router ADSL Internet LAN Power Figure 2-3: DG834GT Rear Panel Reset Wireless Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: • ADSL port for connecting the router to an ADSL line • Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local computers • Factory Default Reset push button • DC power in • Wireless antenna Introduction 2-9 August 2004
Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router ADSL Internet LAN Power Figure 2-3: DG834GT Rear Panel Reset Wireless Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: • ADSL port for connecting the router to an ADSL line • Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local computers • Factory Default Reset push button • DC power in • Wireless antenna Introduction 2-9 August 2004
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Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router 2-10 August 2004 Introduction
Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router 2-10 August 2004 Introduction
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...configure your DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router for your DSL account. Note: If you purchased the DG834GT in the telephone service. ADSL Microfilter Phone Figure 3-1: ADSL microfilter Connecting the Router to the Internet. Active Internet service such as explained below. 2. ADSL Microfilter Requirements ADSL technology uses ... Internet connection through your router: 1. What You Need Before You Begin You need to manually configure your Internet connection. Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on your Local Area ...
...configure your DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router for your DSL account. Note: If you purchased the DG834GT in the telephone service. ADSL Microfilter Phone Figure 3-1: ADSL microfilter Connecting the Router to the Internet. Active Internet service such as explained below. 2. ADSL Microfilter Requirements ADSL technology uses ... Internet connection through your router: 1. What You Need Before You Begin You need to manually configure your Internet connection. Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on your Local Area ...
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Line Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Each device such as the one provided with DHCP configuration. 3-2 Connecting the Router to the Internet August 2004 If you have an installed Ethernet adapter and an Ethernet cable, or a 802.11g wireless adapter. If the computer will connect to your network, each computer must use the DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router on...
Line Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Each device such as the one provided with DHCP configuration. 3-2 Connecting the Router to the Internet August 2004 If you have an installed Ethernet adapter and an Ethernet cable, or a 802.11g wireless adapter. If the computer will connect to your network, each computer must use the DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router on...
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If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it or you can also refer to the DG834GT Resource CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs. Fill in the configuration parameters from that computer. • For Windows 95/98... connected using the active Internet access account, you with all the information needed to connect to connect your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on the next page.
If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it or you can also refer to the DG834GT Resource CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs. Fill in the configuration parameters from that computer. • For Windows 95/98... connected using the active Internet access account, you with all the information needed to connect to connect your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on the next page.