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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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... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the use or application of the FCC Rules. ii August 2004 Trademarks NETGEAR is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the...no guarantee that the DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for an uncontrolled environment. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. However, there is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. ©...
... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the use or application of the FCC Rules. ii August 2004 Trademarks NETGEAR is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the...no guarantee that the DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for an uncontrolled environment. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. However, there is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. ©...
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... at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. iii August 2004 Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in the operating instructions. Please refer to certain restrictions. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in such residential areas. Voluntary Control Council for compliance with your DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router. When used in a residential area or an adjacent...
... at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. iii August 2004 Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in the operating instructions. Please refer to certain restrictions. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in such residential areas. Voluntary Control Council for compliance with your DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router. When used in a residential area or an adjacent...
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...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 the Router to the Internet What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 ADSL Microfilter Requirements 3-1 ADSL Microfilter 3-1 ADSL...
...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 the Router to the Internet What You Need Before You Begin 3-1 ADSL Microfilter Requirements 3-1 ADSL Microfilter 3-1 ADSL...
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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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... Back Up the Configuration to a File 6-1 How to Restore the Configuration from a File 6-2 How to Erase the Configuration 6-2 Upgrading the Router's Firmware 6-2 How to Upgrade the Router Firmware 6-3 Network Management Information 6-4 Viewing Router Status and Usage Statistics 6-4 Viewing Attached Devices 6-9 Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information 6-9 Selecting What Information to Log 6-11 Saving...
... Back Up the Configuration to a File 6-1 How to Restore the Configuration from a File 6-2 How to Erase the Configuration 6-2 Upgrading the Router's Firmware 6-2 How to Upgrade the Router Firmware 6-3 Network Management Information 6-4 Viewing Router Status and Usage Statistics 6-4 Viewing Attached Devices 6-9 Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information 6-9 Selecting What Information to Log 6-11 Saving...
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...Required 7-3 Disable Port Scan and DOS Protection 7-3 Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port 7-3 MTU Size ...7-3 Configuring LAN IP Settings 7-3 DHCP ...7-5 Use Router as DHCP server 7-5 Reserved IP addresses 7-6 How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings 7-7 Configuring Dynamic DNS 7-7 How to Configure Dynamic DNS 7-8 Using Static ...Stays On 8-2 LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 8-4 ADSL link ...8-4 WAN LED Blinking Yellow 8-4 WAN LED Off ...8-4 Obtaining a WAN IP Address 8-5 viii Contents August 2004
...Required 7-3 Disable Port Scan and DOS Protection 7-3 Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port 7-3 MTU Size ...7-3 Configuring LAN IP Settings 7-3 DHCP ...7-5 Use Router as DHCP server 7-5 Reserved IP addresses 7-6 How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings 7-7 Configuring Dynamic DNS 7-7 How to Configure Dynamic DNS 7-8 Using Static ...Stays On 8-2 LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 8-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 8-4 ADSL link ...8-4 WAN LED Blinking Yellow 8-4 WAN LED Off ...8-4 Obtaining a WAN IP Address 8-5 viii Contents August 2004
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... Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 8-6 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 8-7 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 8-9 Using ...button 8-9 Problems with Date and Time 8-9 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network and Routing Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP...
... Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 8-6 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility 8-7 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 8-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 8-8 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 8-9 Using ...button 8-9 Problems with Date and Time 8-9 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network and Routing Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-1 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-7 Single IP...
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..., books, CDs, URL names User input Screen 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. This manual is used to -intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and networking technology tutorial information is provided in the...
..., books, CDs, URL names User input Screen 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. This manual is used to -intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and networking technology tutorial information is provided in the...
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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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... and Routing Basics" to 253 personal computers. They can also share high-speed ADSL Internet access for up to 108 Mbps wireless access point that otherwise is used by a single computer. With minimum setup, you can establish restricted access policies based on time of the NETGEAR DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router. Parents and network administrators can install and use the...
... and Routing Basics" to 253 personal computers. They can also share high-speed ADSL Internet access for up to 108 Mbps wireless access point that otherwise is used by a single computer. With minimum setup, you can establish restricted access policies based on time of the NETGEAR DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router. Parents and network administrators can install and use the...
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...108 Mbps only (fastest) Note: Only use the 108 Mbps only mode when all 802.11g, 802.11b, and Netgear 108 Mbps wireless stations can be used; Auto 108 Mbps mode (i.e., all wireless adapters in your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless... for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Key Features The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in Auto 108 Mbps mode, 108 Mbps "turbo-g" only,...
...108 Mbps only (fastest) Note: Only use the 108 Mbps only mode when all 802.11g, 802.11b, and Netgear 108 Mbps wireless stations can be used; Auto 108 Mbps mode (i.e., all wireless adapters in your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless... for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Key Features The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in Auto 108 Mbps mode, 108 Mbps "turbo-g" only,...
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.... A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to the network. 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...
.... A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to the network. 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...
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...inexpensive single-user ISP account. You can also be statically or dynamically assigned by DHCP The DG834GT dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, router, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to manage the IP address scheme yourself. ...lookup, and remote reboot. Protocol Support The DG834GT supports Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router • Smart Wizard The router automatically senses the type of Internet connection,...
...inexpensive single-user ISP account. You can also be statically or dynamically assigned by DHCP The DG834GT dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, router, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to manage the IP address scheme yourself. ...lookup, and remote reboot. Protocol Support The DG834GT supports Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router • Smart Wizard The router automatically senses the type of Internet connection,...
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... connect to -peer services. In such cases, the router is able to use Classical IP in their ADSL services. The router contains a client that can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router • Classical IP (RFC 1577) Some Internet service providers, in Europe...
... connect to -peer services. In such cases, the router is able to use Classical IP in their ADSL services. The router contains a client that can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router • Classical IP (RFC 1577) Some Internet service providers, in Europe...
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That port will accommodate either type of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. What's in case you need to worry about crossover cables, as to return the product for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. This guide - This feature also eliminates the need to a switch or...
That port will accommodate either type of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. What's in case you need to worry about crossover cables, as to return the product for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. This guide - This feature also eliminates the need to a switch or...
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Introduction 2-7 August 2004 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. Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the router.
Introduction 2-7 August 2004 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. Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the router.
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... the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Table 2-1. Indicates that the Wireless port is turned off. The Wireless Access Point is initialized. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Power is detected on this port. Data is ready and running. No link is not supplied to the router. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router (Figure...
... the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Table 2-1. Indicates that the Wireless port is turned off. The Wireless Access Point is initialized. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Power is detected on this port. Data is ready and running. No link is not supplied to the router. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router (Figure...