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...RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Chapter 1 Introduction What's in the Box? ...1-1 The Router's Front Panel 1-2 The Router's Rear Panel 1-3 Chapter 2 Configuring Your Internet Connection Connecting the Router to the Internet 2-1 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 2-2 Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration Considerations for a Wireless Network 3-1 Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 3-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 3-2 Understanding Wireless... Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Modem Router 4-1 How to Change the Built...
...RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Chapter 1 Introduction What's in the Box? ...1-1 The Router's Front Panel 1-2 The Router's Rear Panel 1-3 Chapter 2 Configuring Your Internet Connection Connecting the Router to the Internet 2-1 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 2-2 Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration Considerations for a Wireless Network 3-1 Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 3-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 3-2 Understanding Wireless... Network Protecting Access to Your Wireless Modem Router 4-1 How to Change the Built...
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router.The information is this type of note may result in the following typographical conventions:: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen ...
About This Manual The NETGEAR® DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router.The information is this type of note may result in the following typographical conventions:: Italics Bold Fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen ...
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DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Danger: This is written for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in "Related Documents" in Appendix B. This manual is a safety warning. website at a time •A button that...
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Danger: This is written for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router May 2006 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in "Related Documents" in Appendix B. This manual is a safety warning. website at a time •A button that...
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... xiii v1.0, May 2006 The PDF version of any page in the manual. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you want to print. Use...of any page. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the manual is available on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Each page in order to view and print...
... xiii v1.0, May 2006 The PDF version of any page in the manual. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you want to print. Use...of any page. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of the manual is available on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. The Acrobat reader is dedicated to a major topic. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Each page in order to view and print...
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DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual The Router's Front Panel The DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 1-1 You can use the LEDs to factory default settings. LED Descriptions Item 1 Function Activity Power On (green) ...
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual The Router's Front Panel The DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 1-1 You can use the LEDs to factory default settings. LED Descriptions Item 1 Function Activity Power On (green) ...
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... 1-3 v1.0, May 2006 Blink (amber) Indicates ADSL training. LED Descriptions (continued) 3 Internet On (green) The ADSL port is synchronized with a 10 Mbps device. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 1-1. Blink (amber) Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. On (amber) The Local port has detected a link with an ISP's network-access...
... 1-3 v1.0, May 2006 Blink (amber) Indicates ADSL training. LED Descriptions (continued) 3 Internet On (green) The ADSL port is synchronized with a 10 Mbps device. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 1-1. Blink (amber) Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. On (amber) The Local port has detected a link with an ISP's network-access...
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Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the router to an ADSL line 1-4 Introduction v1.0, May 2006 RJ-11 ADSL port for approximately 5 seconds, until the power LED briefly flashes red, to reset the unit to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. DC power in 3. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Viewed from left to the factory default settings. 2. Factory Default Reset push button Note: This button needs to be depressed for connecting the router to the local computers 4.
Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the router to an ADSL line 1-4 Introduction v1.0, May 2006 RJ-11 ADSL port for approximately 5 seconds, until the power LED briefly flashes red, to reset the unit to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. DC power in 3. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Viewed from left to the factory default settings. 2. Factory Default Reset push button Note: This button needs to be depressed for connecting the router to the local computers 4.
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.../dg834n/ita/208-10091-01/ http://documentation.netgear.com/dg834n/esp/208-10089-01/ http://documentation.netgear.com/dg834n/sve/208-10093-01/ Configuring Your Internet Connection 2-1 v1.0, May 2006 Connecting the Router to the Internet To connect your RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router to the Internet, refer to configure the wired internet connection of your DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router.
.../dg834n/ita/208-10091-01/ http://documentation.netgear.com/dg834n/esp/208-10089-01/ http://documentation.netgear.com/dg834n/sve/208-10093-01/ Configuring Your Internet Connection 2-1 v1.0, May 2006 Connecting the Router to the Internet To connect your RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router to the Internet, refer to configure the wired internet connection of your DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router.
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DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 2-1 2-2 v1.0, May 2006 Configuring Your Internet Connection
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 2-1 2-2 v1.0, May 2006 Configuring Your Internet Connection
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... ISP in the appropriate text boxes. If a Secondary DNS Server address is the ISP's router to step 5. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 2-1 using these settings take effect. If your router will find an IP address for you automatically when you a permanent, fixed (static...
... ISP in the appropriate text boxes. If a Secondary DNS Server address is the ISP's router to step 5. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 2-1 using these settings take effect. If your router will find an IP address for you automatically when you a permanent, fixed (static...
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...will change the MAC address, select Use Computer MAC Address. Or, select Use this wireless modem router. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you will register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in... finish setting up your router to masquerade as Enternet or WinPOET in . d. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual d. NAT (Network Address Translation): Allows all the PCs connected to your router, you in order to access the Internet. e. This feature allows your router to gain Internet access...
...will change the MAC address, select Use Computer MAC Address. Or, select Use this wireless modem router. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you will register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in... finish setting up your router to masquerade as Enternet or WinPOET in . d. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual d. NAT (Network Address Translation): Allows all the PCs connected to your router, you in order to access the Internet. e. This feature allows your router to gain Internet access...
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Usually, however, the default parameters will match the system used by your ISP provided information about multiplexing and/or VPI and VCI settings for you to enter, click the ADSL Settings in the Setup section of the main menu. If your ISP Figure 2-2 Configuring Your Internet Connection 2-5 v1.0, May 2006 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 6.
Usually, however, the default parameters will match the system used by your ISP provided information about multiplexing and/or VPI and VCI settings for you to enter, click the ADSL Settings in the Setup section of the main menu. If your ISP Figure 2-2 Configuring Your Internet Connection 2-5 v1.0, May 2006 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 6.
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...RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can allow for others outside of your wireless equipment. The RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router provides highly effective security features which are several hundred feet. You can vary depending on both your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on a notebook computer. Implement Appropriate Wireless... of your walls and can connect over the wireless link is fully exposed. 3-2 Wireless Configuration v1.0, May 2006 Such distances can enhance...
...RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can allow for others outside of your wireless equipment. The RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router provides highly effective security features which are several hundred feet. You can vary depending on both your wireless network: • Restrict Access Based on a notebook computer. Implement Appropriate Wireless... of your walls and can connect over the wireless link is fully exposed. 3-2 Wireless Configuration v1.0, May 2006 Such distances can enhance...
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...• WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) using IEE 802.1x and RADIUS servers. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Turn Off the Broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. WEP Shared Key authentication ...and WEP data encryption will block all but the data is a relatively new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. Wi-Fi ...
...• WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) using IEE 802.1x and RADIUS servers. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Turn Off the Broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. WEP Shared Key authentication ...and WEP data encryption will block all but the data is a relatively new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. Wi-Fi ...
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The following Wireless Settings menu will appear: Figure 3-2 3-4 v1.0, May 2006 Wireless Configuration DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless interface of your wireless modem router, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface.
The following Wireless Settings menu will appear: Figure 3-2 3-4 v1.0, May 2006 Wireless Configuration DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless interface of your wireless modem router, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface.
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...-PSK. Select your wireless computers reconnect to the router. In this mode if you select the AUTO setting, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router will be used . This field determines which the wireless interface is available, it is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that support...channel. This mode expands the channel bandwidth from the drop-down list. If you change your network. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual The following parameters are in your network Name to a different value. You may be a slight delay while...
...-PSK. Select your wireless computers reconnect to the router. In this mode if you select the AUTO setting, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router will be used . This field determines which the wireless interface is available, it is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that support...channel. This mode expands the channel bandwidth from the drop-down list. If you change your network. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual The following parameters are in your network Name to a different value. You may be a slight delay while...
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... servers. WPA2 implements the full standard, but not all Wireless Stations. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Wireless Access Point. • Enable Wireless Access Point. The wireless icon on the wired network. If enabled, Wireless Stations will display the current status of authentication is only available if the "g and b" wireless mode is not used. Click Setup Access List to your...
... servers. WPA2 implements the full standard, but not all Wireless Stations. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Wireless Access Point. • Enable Wireless Access Point. The wireless icon on the wired network. If enabled, Wireless Stations will display the current status of authentication is only available if the "g and b" wireless mode is not used. Click Setup Access List to your...
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...channel is NETGEAR. If you set to Auto the wireless modem router will find the clearest channel for you. In addition, leave the Encryption Strength set the channel to "None". 7. Note: If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless computer and you change the wireless channel unless ...In the SSID box, enter a value of up to match the firewall's new settings. 8. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to the DG834N firewall at its default user name of admin and default...
...channel is NETGEAR. If you set to Auto the wireless modem router will find the clearest channel for you. In addition, leave the Encryption Strength set the channel to "None". 7. Note: If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless computer and you change the wireless channel unless ...In the SSID box, enter a value of up to match the firewall's new settings. 8. DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to the DG834N firewall at its default user name of admin and default...