Introduction; About The Modem Router - NETGEAR DG834 Reference Manual

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
and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix C
and procedures used in this manual.

About the Modem Router

The DG834 ADSL Modem Router provides continuous, high-speed 10/100 Ethernet access
between your Ethernet devices. With minimum setup, you can install and use the modem router
within minutes.
The DG834 ADSL Modem Router provides multiple Web content filtering options, plus e-mail
alerts and logging. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies
based on time of day, Web site addresses, and address keywords. They can also share high-speed
ADSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. The included firewall and Network
Address Translation (NAT) features protect you from hackers.

Introduction

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