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NETGEAR DG834G Reference Manual

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Reference Manual for the
54 Mbps Wireless ADSL
Firewall Router DG834G
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
202-10006-01
October 2003
202-10006-01

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10006-01 October 2003 202-10006-01...
  • Page 2 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
  • Page 3 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router 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.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 About This Guide Audience, Conventions, 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 ...2-2 802.11 Standards-based Wireless Networking ...2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall ...2-2 Content Filtering ...2-3 Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™...
  • Page 6 Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods ...4-9 Authentication Type Selection ...4-9 Encryption Choices ...4-10 How to Configure WEP ...4-10 Chapter 5 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router ...5-1 How to Change the Built-In Password ...5-1 202-10006-01 Contents...
  • Page 7 Changing the Administrator Login Timeout ...5-2 Configuring Basic Firewall Services ...5-2 Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ...5-3 How to Block Keywords and Sites ...5-3 Firewall Rules ...5-5 Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) ...5-6 Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server ...5-7 Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Videoconferencing ...5-8 Considerations for Inbound Rules ...5-9 Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) ...5-9...
  • Page 8 Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router ...6-14 Enabling Remote Management ...6-15 Configuring Remote Management ...6-15 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration Configuring Advanced Security ...7-1 Setting Up A Default DMZ Server ...7-1 How to Configure a Default DMZ Server ...7-2 Connect Automatically, as Required ...7-3 Disable Port Scan and DOS Protection ...7-3 Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ...7-3 MTU Size ...7-3...
  • Page 9 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 the Reset button ...8-9 Problems with Date and Time ...8-9 Appendix A Technical Specifications...
  • Page 10 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ... C-2 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ... C-2 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method ... C-6 Verifying TCP/IP Properties ... C-6 Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ...
  • Page 11 Wireless Channels ... D-7 Glossary Index Contents 202-10006-01...
  • Page 12 Contents 202-10006-01...

  • Page 13: About This Guide

    Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses courier font Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the DG834G wireless router according to these specifications: Table 1-1. Manual Specifications...

  • Page 14: How To Use This Manual

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. Figure 1 -1: HTML version of this manual 1. Left pane. Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs.

  • Page 15: How To Print This Manual

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G 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 Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the upper right side of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic.
  • Page 16 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G About This Guide 202-10006-01...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router . The DG834G wireless router is a combination of a built-in ADSL modem, router, 4-port switch, 802.11g wireless access point, and firewall which enables your entire network to safely share an Internet connection that otherwise is used by a single computer.

  • Page 18: Key Features

    • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. A Powerful, True Firewall Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the DG834G is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: • Denial of Service (DoS) protection Automatically detects and thwarts Denial of Service (DoS) attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND Attack and IP Spoofing.

  • Page 19: Content Filtering

    Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the DG834G can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN ports are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

  • Page 20: Easy Installation And Management

    Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the DG834G within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: 202-10006-01...

  • Page 21: What's In The Box

    These functions allow you to test Internet connectivity and reboot the router. You can use these diagnostic functions directly from the DG834G when your are connect on the LAN or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function.

  • Page 22: The Router's Front Panel

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

  • Page 23: The Router's Rear Panel

    Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router port connections. 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Figure 2-2: DG834G Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: •...
  • Page 24 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Introduction 202-10006-01...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    Active Internet service such as that provided by an ADSL account. The Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your DSL account. Note: If you purchased the DG834G in a country where a microfilter is not included, you must acquire one.

  • Page 26: Adsl Microfilter With Built-In Splitter

    Each device such as a telephone, fax machine, answering machine, or caller ID display will require an ADSL microfilter. Note: Do not connect the DG834G to the ADSL line through a microfilter unless the microfilter is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for this purpose. Doing so will prevent the built-in ADSL modem in the DG834G from establishing a connection to the Internet.

  • Page 27: Internet Configuration Requirements

    For Macintosh computers, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You can also refer to the DG834G Resource CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs. Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you may want to record them on the page below according to the instructions in 3-3.
  • Page 28 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G ISP Multiplexing Method and Virtual Circuit Number: The default settings of your DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router will work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs use a specific Multiplexing Method or a Virtual Circuit Number for either the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) or Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI).

  • Page 29: Connecting The Dg834G To Your Lan

    With Splitter Phone Figure 3-3: ADSL microfilters Note: If you purchased the DG834G in a country where the filter is not included, you must acquire one. Two-Line Filter Example. Insert the two-line filter into the phone outlet and connect the...
  • Page 30 Note: Improperly connecting a filter to your DG834G wireless router will block your ADSL connection. Turn off your computer. Connect the ADSL port of the DG834G to the ADSL port (B) of the two-line filter: Line 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL...
  • Page 31 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Connect the Ethernet cable (C) from your DG834G’s LAN port to the Ethernet adapter in your computer. 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Figure 3-6: Connecting a computer to the DG834G wireless router...
  • Page 32 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G DG834G. OG IN TO THE Note: Your computer needs to be configured for DHCP. For instructions on configuring for DHCP, please see Appendix C, “Preparing Your Connect to the router by typing or Netscape Navigator.

  • Page 33: Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type

    Internet. There are two ways you can configure your router to connect to the Internet: Let the DG834G auto-detect the type of Internet connection you have and configure it. See “Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type” on page 3-9 Manually choose which type of Internet connection you have and configure it.
  • Page 34 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Note: If instead of the Setup Wizard menu, the main menu of the router’s Configuration Manager as shown in Figure 3-15 bring up this menu. You must select a country and language. Language choices are English, French, German, and Italian.

  • Page 35: Wizard-Detected Pppoe Login Account Setup

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Wizard-Detected PPPoE Login Account Setup If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses a login protocol such as PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), you will be directed to the PPPoE page shown in...

  • Page 36: Wizard-Detected Dynamic Ip Account Setup

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses Dynamic IP assignment, you will be directed to the page shown in Figure 3-12: Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address Click Apply to set Dynamic IP as the connection method.

  • Page 37: Wizard-Detected Fixed Ip (Static) Account Setup

    DNS server addresses from your ISP and enter them manually here. Click Apply to save the settings. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to...

  • Page 38: Testing Your Internet Connection

    DNS server addresses from your ISP and enter them manually here. Click Apply to save the settings. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Testing Your Internet Connection After completing the Internet connection configuration, your can test your Internet connection.

  • Page 39: Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the menu below, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your configuration as described in the previous section.

  • Page 40: How To Perform Manual Configuration

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G How to Perform Manual Configuration We recommend that you start the manual configuration from the Setup Wizard: Select your country and language. Language choices are English, French, German, and Italian.

  • Page 41: Internet Connection Requires Login And Uses Pppoa

    Note: Disabling NAT will reboot the router and reset all the DG834G configuration settings to the factory default. Disable NAT only if you plan to install the DG834G in a setting where you will be manually administering the IP address space on the LAN side of the router.

  • Page 42: Internet Connection Does Note Require A Login

    Note: Disabling NAT will reboot the router and reset all the DG834G configuration settings to the factory default. Disable NAT only if you plan to install the DG834G in a setting where you will be manually administering the IP address space on the LAN side of the router.

  • Page 43: Adsl Settings

    Note: Disabling NAT will reboot the router and reset all the DG834G configuration settings to the factory default. Disable NAT only if you plan to install the DG834G in a setting where you will be manually administering the IP address space on the LAN side of the router...
  • Page 44 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G If your ISP provided you with a specific Multiplexing Method or VPI/VCI number, then fill in the following: Select the ADSL Settings link from the main menu. For the Multiplexing Method, select LLC-based or VC-based.

  • Page 45: Wireless Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router . Considerations for a Wireless Network In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your router in order to maximize the network speed. For further information, refer to Appendix D, “Wireless Networking...

  • Page 46: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security

    For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The DG834G wireless router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

  • Page 47: Understanding Wireless Settings

    32 alphanumeric characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is Wireless, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change your network Name to a different value.
  • Page 48 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G — Mode. The default is "g & b", which allows both "g" and "b" wireless stations to access this device. “g only” allows only 802.11g wireless stations to be used. “b only” allows 802.11b wireless stations;...

  • Page 49: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is Wireless. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router . If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the DG834G.

  • Page 50: Restricting Wireless Access To Your Network

    Restricting Access to Your Network by Turning Off Wireless Connectivity You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the DG834G. For example, if your notebook computer is used to wirelessly connect to your router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the router while you are travelling.

  • Page 51: Restricting Wireless Access Based On The Wireless Station Access List

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router . If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the DG834G.
  • Page 52 Make sure the Turn Access Control On check box is selected, then click Apply. Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the DG834G. This prevents unauthorized access to your network.

  • Page 53: Choosing Wep Authentication And Security Encryption Methods

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods Figure 4-5. Security Encryption section Restricting wireless access prevents intruders from connecting to your network. However, the wireless data transmissions are still vulnerable to snooping. Using the WEP data encryption settings described below will prevent a determined intruder from eavesdropping on your wireless data communications.

  • Page 54: Encryption Choices

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Set your wireless adapter according to the authentication scheme you choose for the DG834G wireless router. Please refer to each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11g wireless communication standard.
  • Page 55 Be sure you clearly understand how the WEP key settings are configured in your wireless adapter. Wireless adapter configuration utilities such as the one included in Windows XP only allow entry of one key which must match the default key you set in the DG834G. Click Apply to save your settings.
  • Page 56 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G 4-12 Wireless Configuration 202-10006-01...

  • Page 57: Protecting Your Network

    This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router to protect your network. Protecting Access to Your DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Also, after a period of inactivity for a set length of time, the administrator login will automatically disconnect.

  • Page 58: Changing The Administrator Login Timeout

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to bring up the menu shown in Figure 5-2: Set Password menu To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice.

  • Page 59: Blocking Keywords, Sites, And Services

    The section below explains how to configure your How to Block Keywords and Sites The DG834G wireless router allows you to restrict access to Internet content based on functions such as Web addresses and Web address keywords. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever Password and LAN address you have chosen for the router.
  • Page 60 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Select the Block Sites link of the Security menu. Figure 5-3: Block Sites menu To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule to turn on keyword blocking according to the settings on the Schedule page.

  • Page 61: Firewall Rules

    See “Order of Precedence for Rules” on page 11 for more details. To access the rules configuration of the DG834G, click the Firewall Rules link on the main menu, then click Add for either an Outbound or Inbound Service.

  • Page 62: Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

    OK. Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) Because the DG834G uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your local computers. However, by defining an inbound rule you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 63: Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Remember that allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Only enable those ports that are necessary for your network. Following are two application examples of inbound rules: Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server...

  • Page 64: Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Videoconferencing

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • WAN Users These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the desired option: • Any — all IP addresses are covered by this rule.

  • Page 65: Considerations For Inbound Rules

    WAN IP address will fail. Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) The DG834G allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. You can define an outbound rule to block Internet access from a local computer based on: •...

  • Page 66: Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger If you want to block Instant Messenger usage by employees during working hours, you can create an outbound rule to block that application from any internal IP address to any external address according to the schedule that you have created in the Schedule menu.

  • Page 67: Order Of Precedence For Rules

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • Address range — if this option is selected, you must enter the Start and Finish fields. • Single address — enter the required address in the Start fields.

  • Page 68: Services

    1024 to 65535 by the authors of the application. Although the DG834G already holds a list of many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. Use the procedure below to create your own service definitions.

  • Page 69: Setting Times And Scheduling Firewall Services

    Click Apply to save your changes. Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services The DG834G wireless router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. How to Set Your Time Zone In order to localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your Time Zone: Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name...
  • Page 70 Enabling Daylight Savings Time will cause one hour to be added to the standard time. The router has a list of NETGEAR NTP servers. If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary server, enter its IP address under Use this NTP Server.

  • Page 71: How To Schedule Firewall Services

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G How to Schedule Firewall Services If you enabled services blocking in the Block Services menu or Port forwarding in the Ports menu, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted.
  • Page 72 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G 5-16 Protecting Your Network 202-10006-01...

  • Page 73: Managing Your Network

    Wireless ADSL Firewall Router . Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings The configuration settings of the DG834G wireless router are stored in a configuration file in the router. This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings.

  • Page 74: How To Restore The Configuration From A File

    Router’s Rear Panel” on page Upgrading the Router’s Firmware The software of the DG834G wireless router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the binary (.BIN or .IMG) file before uploading it to the router.

  • Page 75: How To Upgrade The Router Firmware

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G How to Upgrade the Router Firmware Note: NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, you may need to restore your configuration settings.

  • Page 76: Network Management Information

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Network Management Information The DG834G provides a variety of status and usage information which is discussed below. Viewing Router Status and Usage Statistics From the Main Menu, under Maintenance, select Router Status to view the screen in Figure 6-3.
  • Page 77 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version ADSL Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server (DNS) This field displays the DNS Server IP addresses being used by the...
  • Page 78 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - Router Status Fields Field Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name Click the Show Statistics button to display router usage statistics, as shown in...
  • Page 79 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Table 6-1. Router Statistics Fields Field Description WAN, LAN, or The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and Serial ports. For each port, the Serial Port screen displays: Status The link status of the port.
  • Page 80 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Clicking the Renew button updates the status information. This screen shows the following statistics: Table 6-1. Connection Status Fields for Dynamic IP Field Description IP Address The IP Address assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet Service Provider.

  • Page 81: Viewing Attached Devices

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Clicking the Renew button updates the status information. This screen shows the following statistics: Table 6-1. Connection Status Fields for PPPoA Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet via the ADSL port.

  • Page 82: Viewing, Selecting, And Saving Logged Information

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information The router will log security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enabled content filtering in the Block Sites menu, the Logs page can show you when someone on your network tries to access a blocked site.

  • Page 83: Selecting What Information To Log

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Log entries are described in Table 6-1 Table 6-1. Security Log entry descriptions Field Description Date and Time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Description or Action The type of event and what action was taken if any.

  • Page 84: Saving Log Files On A Server

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Saving Log Files on a Server You can choose to write the logs to a computer running a syslog program. To activate this feature, select to Broadcast Lan or enter the IP address of the server where the Syslog file will be written.

  • Page 85: Enabling Security Event E-Mail Notification

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification In order to receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-mail section: • Turn e-mail notification on. Select this box if you want to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the router.

  • Page 86: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The Router

    In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents. Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router The DG834G wireless router has a diagnostics feature. You can use the diagnostics menu to perform the following functions from the router: •...

  • Page 87: Enabling Remote Management

    Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router . Note: Be sure to change the router's default password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of letters (both upper and lower case), numbers, and symbols.
  • Page 88 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G When accessing your router from the Internet, you will type your router's WAN IP address in your browser's Address (in IE) or Location (in Netscape) box, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number.

  • Page 89: Advanced Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router . Configuring Advanced Security The DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router provides a variety of advanced features, such as: • Setting up a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Server •...

  • Page 90: How To Configure A Default Dmz Server

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Note: For security reasons, you should avoid using the Default DMZ Server feature. When a computer is designated as the Default DMZ Server, it loses much of the protection of the firewall, and is exposed to many exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the computer can be used to attack your network.

  • Page 91: Connect Automatically, As Required

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Connect Automatically, as Required Normally, this option should be Enabled, so that an Internet connection will be made automatically, whenever Internet-bound traffic is detected. If this causes high connection costs, you can disable this setting.
  • Page 92 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G These addresses are part of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)-designated private address range for use in private networks, and should be suitable in most applications. If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in this menu.

  • Page 93: Dhcp

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • RIP Version This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, this is set for RIP-1.

  • Page 94: Reserved Ip Addresses

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • An IP Address from the range you have defined • Subnet Mask • Gateway IP Address is the router’s LAN IP address • Primary DNS Server, if you entered a Primary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu;...

  • Page 95: How To Configure Lan Tcp/Ip Settings

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever User Name, Password and LAN address you have chosen for the router.

  • Page 96: How To Configure Dynamic Dns

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G The router contains a client that can connect to a dynamic DNS service provider. To use this feature, you must select a service provider and obtain an account with them. After you have...

  • Page 97: Using Static Routes

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G If your dynamic DNS provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you can select the Use wildcards check box to activate this feature. For example, the wildcard feature will cause *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org...

  • Page 98: How To Configure Static Routes

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. • The Router IP Address fields specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100.
  • Page 99 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Figure 7-5: Static Route Entry and Edit Menu Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table. This is for identification purpose only.
  • Page 100 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G 7-12 Advanced Configuration 202-10006-01...

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router . After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.

  • Page 102: Power Led Not On

    • Check that you are using the 12 V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 103: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you are using the correct cable: — When connecting the router’s WAN ADSL port, use the cable that was supplied with the DG834G.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the Web browser. The changes may have occurred, but the Web browser may be caching the old configuration. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should check the ADSL connection, then the WAN TCP/IP connection.

  • Page 105: Obtaining A Wan Ip Address

    ADSL service. It may be necessary to use a swapper if you ADSL signal is on pins 1 and 4 or the RJ-11 jack. The DG834G wireless router uses pins 2 and 3.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting Pppoe Or Pppoa

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • Your ISP only allows one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet, and may check for your computer’s MAC address. In this case: Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address.

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use.

  • Page 108: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • Wrong physical connections — Make sure the LAN port LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in or WAN Port LEDs Not On” — Check that the corresponding Link LEDs are on for your network interface card and for the hub ports (if any) that are connected to your workstation and router.

  • Page 109: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    The E-mail menu in the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. The DG834G wireless router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day.
  • Page 110 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G 8-10 Troubleshooting 202-10006-01...

  • Page 111: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router . Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight:...
  • Page 112 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 ADSL, Dual RJ-11, pins 2 and 3 T1.413, G.DMT, G.Lite ITU Annex A or B 202-10006-01 Technical Specifications...

  • Page 113: Network And Routing Basics

    This chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and wireless networking. Related Publications As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet.

  • Page 114: What Is A Router

    Information Protocol (RIP). Using RIP, routers periodically update one another and check for changes to add to the routing table. The DG834G wireless router supports both the older RIP-1 and the newer RIP-2 protocols. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. RIP is not required for most home applications.
  • Page 115 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G The latter version is easier to remember and easier to enter into your computer. In addition, the 32 bits of the address are subdivided into two parts. The first part of the address identifies the network, and the second part identifies the host node or station on the network.

  • Page 116: Netmask

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • Class C Class C addresses can have 254 hosts on a network. Class C addresses use 24 bits for the network address and eight bits for the node. They are in this range: 192.0.1.x to 223.255.254.x.

  • Page 117: Subnet Addressing

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G As a shorter alternative to dotted-decimal notation, the netmask may also be expressed in terms of the number of ones from the left. This number is appended to the IP address, following a backward slash (/), as “/n.”...
  • Page 118 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Although the preceding example uses the entire third octet for a subnet address, note that you are not restricted to octet boundaries in subnetting. To create more network numbers, you need only shift some bits from the host address to the network address.

  • Page 119: Private Ip Addresses

    255.255.255.248 255.255.255.252 255.255.255.254 255.255.255.255 NETGEAR strongly recommends that you configure all hosts on a LAN segment to use the same netmask for the following reasons: • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to its segment neighbors, it uses a destination address of the local network address with all ones for the host address.

  • Page 120: Single Ip Address Operation Using Nat

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; always follow the guidelines explained here. For more information about address assignment, refer to RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space.

  • Page 121: Mac Addresses And Address Resolution Protocol

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G This scheme offers the additional benefit of firewall-like protection because the internal LAN addresses are not available to the Internet through the translated connection. All incoming inquiries are filtered out by the router. This filtering can prevent intruders from probing your system.

  • Page 122: Domain Name Server

    IP addresses, along with other information (such as gateway and DNS addresses) that it may assign to the other devices on the network. The DG834G wireless router has the capacity to act as a DHCP server.

  • Page 123: What Is A Firewall

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G What is a Firewall? A firewall is a device that protects one network from another, while allowing communication between the two. A firewall incorporates the functions of the NAT router, while adding features for dealing with a hacker intrusion or attack.

  • Page 124: Category 5 Cable Quality

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Table B-1. UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through Wire color Signal Orange/White Transmit (Tx) + Orange Transmit (Tx) - Green/White Receive (Rx) + Blue Blue/White Green Receive (Rx) - Brown/White...

  • Page 125: Inside Twisted Pair Cables

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Inside Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the other device. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device.

  • Page 126: Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, And Mdi/Mdix Switching

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Figure B-3: Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End Note: Flat “silver satin” telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug. However, using telephone cable results in excessive collisions, causing the attached port to be partitioned or disconnected from the network.
  • Page 127 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G The DG834G wireless router incorporates Auto Uplink technology (also called MDI/MDIX). Each LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a normal connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an uplink connection (e.g.
  • Page 128 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G B-16 Network and Routing Basics 202-10006-01...

  • Page 129: Appendix C Preparing Your Network

    This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router and how to verify the readiness of broadband Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). Note: If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of a...

  • Page 130: Configuring Windows 95, 98, And Me For Tcp/Ip Networking

    DHCP server during bootup. For a detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of these configuration items, refer to The DG834G wireless router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The firewall assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: •...
  • Page 131 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks. Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks.
  • Page 132 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G If you need Client for Microsoft Networks: Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 133 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button.

  • Page 134: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it.

  • Page 135: Configuring Windows Nt4, 2000 Or Xp For Ip Networking

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Type , and then click OK. winipcfg The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter.

  • Page 136: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp, 2000, Or Nt4

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.
  • Page 137 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. • Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window.

  • Page 138: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button.
  • Page 139 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • Click on the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop. This will bring up a window called Network and Dial-up Connections. • Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.
  • Page 140 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. • Verify that • Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.

  • Page 141: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Nt4

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. Follow this procedure to configure TCP/IP with DHCP in Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 142 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol in the Network Protocols box, and click on the Properties button. C-14 202-10006-01 Preparing Your Network...

  • Page 143: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp, 2000, And Nt4

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • The TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displays. • Click the IP Address tab. • Select the radio button marked Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server. • Click OK. This completes the configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT.

  • Page 144: Configuring The Macintosh For Tcp/Ip Networking

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G • The default gateway is 192.168.0.1 Type exit Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is already installed on the Macintosh. On each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP to use DHCP.

  • Page 145: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Macintosh Computers

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the Configure list. If not already selected, Select Using DHCP in the TCP/IP tab. Click Save. Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers After your Macintosh is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration by returning to the TCP/IP Control Panel.

  • Page 146: Verifying The Readiness Of Your Internet Account

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account For broadband access to the Internet, you need to contract with an Internet service provider (ISP) for a single-user Internet access account using a cable modem or DSL modem. This modem must be a separate physical box (not a card) and must provide an Ethernet port intended for connection to a Network Interface Card (NIC) in a computer.

  • Page 147: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Windows Computers

    As mentioned above, you may need to collect configuration information from your PC so that you can use this information when you configure the DG834G wireless router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.

  • Page 148: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Macintosh Computers

    As mentioned above, you may need to collect configuration information from your Macintosh so that you can use this information when you configure the DG834G wireless router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.

  • Page 149: Restarting The Network

    Restart any computer that is connected to the firewall. After configuring all of your computers for TCP/IP networking and restarting them, and connecting them to the local network of your DG834G wireless router, you are ready to access and configure the firewall.
  • Page 150 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G C-22 Preparing Your Network 202-10006-01...

  • Page 151: Wireless Networking Basics

    This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The DG834G wireless router conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11g standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11g wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.

  • Page 152: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no Access Point involved in this configuration.

  • Page 153: 802.11B Authentication

    The 802.11b standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11b devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11b Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the DG834G: Turn on the wireless station.

  • Page 154: Shared Key Authentication

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 3) Client connects to network Client attempting to connect Figure D-1: 802.11b open system authentication Shared Key Authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Shared Key Authentication: The station sends an authentication request to the access point.

  • Page 155: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G 802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and to connect sends it back to AP...

  • Page 156: Key Size

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Key Size The IEEE 802.11b standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key. (The 24 factory-set bits are not user-configurable).

  • Page 157: Wireless Channels

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Note: Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on the client adapter, WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter, etc.
  • Page 158 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Table 8-1. 802.11 Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency 2462 MHz 2467 MHz 2472 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different.
  • Page 159 Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top level suffixes such as .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain.
  • Page 160 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Gateway A local device, usually a router, that connects hosts on a local network to other networks. See Internet Protocol. IP Address A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose.
  • Page 161 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Netmask A number that explains which part of an IP address comprises the network address and which part is the host address on that network. It can be expressed in dotted-decimal notation or as a number appended to the IP address.
  • Page 162 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G Unshielded twisted pair. The cable used by 10BASE-T and 100BASE-Tx Ethernet networks. Virtual Channel Identifier. Together with the VPI, defines a Virtual Channel through an ATM network. Used by ATM switching equipment to route data through the network.
  • Page 163 Numerics 64 or 128 bit WEP 4-10 802.11b D-1 Account Name 3-18 Address Resolution Protocol B-9 ad-hoc mode D-2 Auto MDI/MDI-X B-15 Auto Uplink 2-3, B-15 backup configuration 6-1 Basic Wireless Connectivity 4-5 BSSID D-2 Cabling B-11 Cat5 cable 3-2, B-12 Classical IP 2-4 configuration automatic by DHCP 2-4...
  • Page 164 FLASH memory 6-2 front panel 2-6 gateway address C-19, C-20 host name 3-18 IANA contacting B-2 IETF B-1 Web site address B-8 inbound rules 5-6 infrastructure mode D-2 installation 2-4 Internet account address information C-18 establishing C-18 Internet Service Provider 3-1, 3-5 IP addresses C-19, C-20 and NAT B-8 and the Internet B-2...
  • Page 165 ping 7-3 placement 4-1 port filtering 5-9 port forwarding 5-6 port forwarding behind NAT B-9 port numbers 5-12 PPP over Ethernet 2-4, C-18 PPPoE 2-4, 3-11, C-18 Primary DNS Server 3-12, 3-14, 3-18 protocols Address Resolution B-9 DHCP 2-4, B-10 Routing Information 2-3, B-2 support 2-3 TCP/IP 2-3...
  • Page 166 WEP encryption 2-2 Wi-Fi D-1 Windows, configuring for IP routing C-2, C-7 winipcfg utility C-6 WinPOET C-18 WINS 7-6 Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Access 3-4 Wireless Authentication 4-9 wireless authentication scheme 4-9 Wireless Card Access List 4-6 Wireless Encryption 4-9 Wireless Ethernet D-1 Wireless Performance 4-1 Wireless Range Guidelines 4-1...

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