Getting To Know Your Wireless Router; Unpacking Your New Router - NETGEAR DG834Gv3 Setup Manual

Getting to Know Your Wireless Router

Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the 54 Mbps
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Model DG834G.
Before you begin installing your router, check the package contents (see
Router" on page 1). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your router—especially the
LEDs—and the important information on the router label (see
Then, read the section on
selected the best location to install your router.
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your Local Area Network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. It describes how to set up your wireless ADSL2+ modem router for Internet access
and configure basic wireless connectivity.

Unpacking Your New Router

Your router should contain the following items:
• Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
• AC power adapter (varies by region)
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector
• Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region)
• Resource CD, including:
– The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant
– This manual
• Warranty and Support Information cards
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.
"Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6
"Unpacking Your New
"Hardware Features" on page
to ensure that you have
2).
1