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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR DG834 ADSL Modem Router. The DG834
ADSL Modem 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 more familiar with the t
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Router DG834 Key Features The DG834 ADSL Modem Router provides the following features: • A built-in ADSL modem • A powerful, true firewall • 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 • Support for Trend Micro Home Network Security These features
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Router DG834 Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the DG834 within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your modem router from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help docu
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Router DG834 • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP The DG834 dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, modem router, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your local network. • DNS Proxy When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the modem router provides its own ad
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Router DG834 Virtual Private Networking (VPN) The DG834 ADSL Modem Router provides a secure encrypted connection between your local area network (LAN) and remote networks or clients. It includes the following VPN features: • Supports 8 VPN connections. • Supports industry standard VPN protocols The DG834 ADSL Modem Router supports standard Manual or IKE keying methods, standard MD5 and SHA-1 authentication methods, and standard DES and 3DES encryption met
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Router DG834 — Detect and remove spyware — View attempts to access content restricted by Parental Controls — Purchase subscriptions for Parental Controls and Trend Micro Internet Security • Trend Micro Internet Security You can install this program on up to 10 computers and try it free for 60 days. Its features include: — Real-time and scheduled scanning to remove viruses, Trojans, spyware, and other Internet threats — Personal firewall — Network intruder d
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Router DG834 The Modem Router’s Front Panel The DG834 ADSL Modem Router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. 1 34 2 Figure 2-1 You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the modem router. These LEDs are green when lit. Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Label Activity Description On Power is supplied to the modem router. 1. Power Off Power is not supplied to the modem router. On The sys
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Router DG834 The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the DG834 ADSL Modem Router (Figure 2-2) contains port connections. ADSL LAN Internet 2 4 Reset Power 1 3 Reset Power Figure 2-2 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the firewall to the local computers 3. Factory Default Reset push button 4. RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the firewall to a
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Router DG834 Connecting the Router to the Internet To connect your DG834 ADSL Modem Router to the Internet, refer to the on the ADSL Modem Router Resource CD or online as shown in the following table. Table 2-1. Language URL Dutch http://documentation.netgear.com/dg834/nld/208-10011-01/ English http://documentation.netgear.com/dg834/enu/208-10005-01/ French http://documentation.netgear.com/dg834/fra/208-10006-01/ German http://documentation.netgear.com/dg8
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Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Router DG834 2-10 Introduction v2.1, November 2005
