Easy Installation And Management; Protocol Support - NETGEAR DG834Gv1 - 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Modem Reference Manual

• Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) encryption and 802.1x
authentication
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address

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:
• Browser-based management
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type
of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is
provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management
Interface.
• Smart Wizard
The router automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the
information required for your type of ISP account.
• Remote management
The router allows you to log in to the Web management interface from a remote location via
the Internet. For security, you can limit remote management access to a specified remote IP
address or range of addresses, and you can choose a nonstandard port number.
• Diagnostic functions
The router incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote
reboot. These functions allow you to test Internet connectivity and reboot the router. You can
use these diagnostic functions directly from the DG834G when you are connected on the LAN
or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function.
• Visual monitoring
The router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.
• Flash erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) for firmware upgrades.

Protocol Support

The DG834G supports Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing
Information Protocol (RIP).
information on TCP/IP.
Introduction
Reference Manual for the Model Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G
Appendix B, "Network and Routing Basics"
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