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NETGEAR RangeMax DG834N Setup Manual

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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
208-10087-01
2006-4

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  • Page 1 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 208-10087-01 2006-4...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet What’s in the Box? ...1-1 The Router’s Front Panel ...1-2 The Router’s Rear Panel ...1-3 What You Need Before You Begin ...1-4 Internet Configuration Requirements ...1-4 Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup ...1-4 Smart Wizard Setup ...1-5 Manual Setup ...1-5...
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ...2-7 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ...2-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ...2-8 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ...2-8 Using the Reset Button ...2-9 Appendix A Technical Specifications General Specifications ...

  • Page 5: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    • 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. Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, 2006-4...

  • Page 6: The Router's Front Panel

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual The Router’s Front Panel The wireless ADSL modem router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. Figure 1-1 You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Table 1-1. LED Descriptions Label Activity On (green) Blink (green) On (red) 1.

  • Page 7: The Router's Rear Panel

    Table 1-1. LED Descriptions (continued) Blink 4. Wireless On (Green) Blink (Green) 5. LAN On (Amber) Ports Blink (Amber) The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the wireless ADSL modem router contains port connections. Figure 1-2 Viewed from top to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1.

  • Page 8: What You Need Before You Begin

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to prepare the following before you can set up your router: • Active Internet service provided by an ADSL account. • The Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your ADSL account. •...

  • Page 9: Smart Wizard Setup

    The Smart Wizard setup process should take about 20 minutes to complete. 1. Locate the ADSL settings information your Internet service provider gave you. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The CD will automatically start and detect the language you are using on your PC.

  • Page 10: Manual Setup

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual Manual Setup Use the topics and procedures below to manually set up your wireless ADSL modem router. Understanding ADSL Microfilters ADSL technology uses the same wires as your telephone service. However, ADSL adds signals to the telephone lines which create noise in the telephone service.

  • Page 11: Computers Set To Dhcp

    For the initial connection to your router, your computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router via DHCP. This is usually the case. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard CD automatically takes care of this requirement. For manual setup, refer to the documentation that came with your computer.
  • Page 12 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual a. You need to install an ADSL filter for every telephone that uses the same phone line as your wireless ADSL modem router. Select the filter that came with your wireless ADSL modem router. 1.
  • Page 13 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual 2. Connect the wireless ADSL modem router to the ADSL filter. a. Using the included phone cable with RJ-11 jacks, connect the ADSL port (B) of the wireless ADSL modem router to the ADSL port (C) of the two-line filter. Figure 1-7 Warning: Improperly connecting a filter to your wireless ADSL modem router will block your ADSL connection.
  • Page 14 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual b. Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a wireless ADSL modem router LAN port to the Ethernet adapter in your computer. Figure 1-8 c. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug it in to a power outlet. Verify the following: The power light is lit after turning on the router.
  • Page 15 a. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of a browser such as Internet Explorer. Figure 1-9 This login window opens: Figure 1-10 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. b. After logging in, you will see the menu below. Figure 1-11 4.

  • Page 16: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Internet connection are correct. 5. Test your Internet connection. From the bottom of the Setup menu, click Test. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Your wireless ADSL modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network.

  • Page 17: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security

    4. Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. 5. Leave the Wireless mode at the default setting of “Up to 270 Mbps”. This mode is backward compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless adapters. 6. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply.
  • Page 18 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual 1-14 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, 2006-4...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your wireless ADSL modem 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. • Is the router on? Go to “Basic Functioning”...

  • Page 20: Power Led Not On

    • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Power LED is Red When the router is turned on, it performs a power-on self test.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the hub or workstation. • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you are using the correct cable: when connecting the ADSL port, use the cable that was supplied with the wireless ADSL modem router.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual • When entering configuration settings, be sure to click the Apply button before moving to another menu or tab, or your changes are lost. • 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.

  • Page 23: Obtaining An Internet Ip Address

    To check the Internet IP address from the browser interface: 1. Launch your browser and select an external site such as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Access the Main Menu of the wireless ADSL modem router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Pppoe Or Pppoa

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual • 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 25: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    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. If you entered a DNS address during the wireless ADSL modem router’s configuration, reboot your computer and verify the DNS address as described in Computer for Network Access”.

  • Page 26: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections — Make sure the LAN port LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in or Internet Port LEDs Not On”...

  • Page 27: Using The Reset Button

    • Use the Erase function of the Web Configuration Manager. • Use the Reset button on the rear panel of the router. Use this method for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known. Using the Reset Button To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router.
  • Page 28 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual 2-10 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-4...

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the wireless ADSL modem router. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: UK, Australia: Europe: All regions (output): Physical Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Storage temperature: Storage humidity: Regulatory Compliance...

  • Page 30: Default Configuration

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Default Configuration You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. To perform a hard reset, push and hold the reset button for three seconds.
  • Page 31 Local Network (LAN) Lan IP Subnet Mask RIP Direction RIP Version RIP Authentication DHCP Server DHCP Starting IP Address DHCP Ending IP Address Time Zone Time Zone Adjusted for Daylight Saving Time SNMP Firewall Inbound (communications coming in from the Internet) Outbound (communications going out to the Internet) Source MAC filtering...
  • Page 32 *. Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Enabled NETGEAR Disabled Enabled Auto United States (in North America;...

  • Page 33: Appendix B Related Documents

    This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm TCP/IP Addressing Wireless http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Communications Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 34 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Setup Manual Related Documents v1.0, 2006-4...

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