Page 1 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10394-01 April 2008...
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 European Union Statement of Compliance Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this modem router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Èesky tímto prohlašuje, že tento NEXT Wireless NETGEAR, Inc. DG834N RangeMax [Czech] ADSL2+ Modem Router je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Page 4 [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med NETGEAR, Inc. [Swedish] de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the DG834N product package. v1.0, April 2008...
Page 5 Router. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
Page 6 Product and Publication Details DG834N Model Number: April 2008 Publication Date: Wireless Modem Router Product Family: DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Product Name: Home Home or Business Product: English Language: 202-10394-01 Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: v1.0, April 2008...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Contents DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual About This Manual Who Should Use This Book ....................xi How to Use This Book ...................... xi Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................xii How to Use This Manual ....................xiii...
Page 8 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Restricting Access to Your Network by Turning Off Wireless Connectivity ..2-9 Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Wireless Network Name (SSID) ..2-9 Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Wireless Station Access List ..2-9 How to Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Security ..........
Page 9 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual How to Upgrade the Wireless Modem Router Firmware ..........4-3 Network Management Information .................4-4 Viewing the Wireless Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics ......4-4 Viewing Attached Devices ..................4-10 Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information ..........4-10 Selecting What Information to Log ..............4-12...
Page 10 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ......................6-1 Power LED Is Not On ....................6-2 Power LED Is Red ....................6-2 LAN or Internet Port LED Is Not On .................6-3 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ............6-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ................6-4...
Page 11: About This Manual
About This Manual The NETGEAR ® DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual describes how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router using its included software. This book describes the software configuration procedures and explains the options available within those procedures.
Page 12: Conventions, Formats And Scope
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Chapter A, “Technical Specifications,” gives RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router specifications and lists default feature values. • Chapter B, “Related Documents,” provides links to reference documents. Note: See the product release notes for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Software application level code.
Page 13: How To Use This Manual
• button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
Page 14: Revision History
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual – Printing a PDF chapter. • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
Page 15: Connecting Your Router To The Internet
NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Internet connection.When you perform the initial configuration of your modem router using the DG834N ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual, these settings are configured automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the modem router for further configuration.
Page 16: Using The Setup Manual
For first-time installation of your modem router, refer to the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the DG834N ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers.
Page 17: Logging In To The Wireless Modem Router
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you need to know one or more of these settings: – Virtual path identifier (VPI) and Virtual channel identifier (VCI) parameters –...
Page 18 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual A login window similar to the following opens: Figure 1-2 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. 3. Select Setup Wizard to go to the Setup Wizard screen:...
Page 19: Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection
In either case, use the configuration settings that your ISP provided to assure that the configuration for your Internet connection is correct. • Test. To test your Internet connection, click Test. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within 1 minute, see Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.
Page 20 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 1-2. Auto-Detected Internet Connection Types (continued) Connection Type ISP Information IP over ATM Classical IP assign- • Enter the assigned IP address, subnet mask, and the IP address ment (RFC1577) of your ISP’s primary DNS server.
Page 21: Viewing Or Manually Configuring Your Isp Settings
5. If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting. 6. Click Apply to save your settings. 7. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.
Page 22: Understanding The Basic Settings Screen
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Understanding the Basic Settings Screen The fields on the Basic Settings screen depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login. ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-4 The following table explains the fields in the Basic Settings screen.
Page 23 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 1-3. Basic Settings screen fields Settings Description Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes • No These fields Account Name Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also...
Page 24 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 1-3. Basic Settings screen fields (continued) Settings Description NAT (Net Address Translation) NAT automatically assigns private IP addresses (10.1.1.x) to LAN-connected devices. • Enable. Usually NAT is enabled. • Disable. This disables NAT, but leaves the firewall active.
Page 25: Adsl Settings
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual ADSL Settings Note: For information about how to install ADSL filters, see the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual. The default ADSL settings of your modem router work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs use a specific multiplexing method and virtual circuit number for the virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI).
Page 26 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 1-12 Connecting Your Router to the Internet v1.0, April 2008...
Page 27: Wireless Configuration
Chapter 2 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router.This chapter includes: • “Considerations for a Wireless Network” • “Understanding Wireless Settings” • “Understanding Wireless Security” Considerations for a Wireless Network In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required.
Page 28: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves, and cordless phones • Away from large metal surfaces The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement.
Page 29 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network: • Restrict access based on MAC address. You can allow only trusted PCs to connect so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the modem router. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.
Page 30: Understanding Wireless Settings
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the wireless interface of your modem router, select Wireless Settings in the main menu of the browser interface. The following Wireless Settings screen displays. Figure 2-2 Table 2-1 describes the information that is displayed in the Wireless Settings screen.
Page 31 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings Settings Description Wireless Net- Name (SSID) The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. work Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change your net- work name to a different value.
Page 32 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Description Wireless Access Enable Wireless Access Selected by default, this setting enables the wireless radio, Point Point which allows the modem router to work as a wireless access point.
Page 33: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID field, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the modem router.
Page 34: Understanding Wireless Security
For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The DG834N modem router provides highly effective security features that are covered in detail in this section. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
Page 35: Restricting Wireless Access To Your Network
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network By default, any wireless PC that is configured with the correct SSID can access your wireless network. For increased security, the modem router provides several ways to restrict wireless access to your network.
Page 36 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 2. In the Wireless Settings screen, under the Wireless Station Access List section, click the Setup Access List button to display the list. Figure 2-3 3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box to enable the restricting of wireless computers by their MAC addresses.
Page 37: How To Configure Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk Security
How to Configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Security A high-performance client such as the NETGEAR WN511B must connect to the modem router using WPA2-PSK to achieve maximum performance. Wireless clients that connect to the modem router using WPA-PSK run at no more than 802.11g speed.
Page 38: Choosing Alternative Authentication And Encryption Methods
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Choosing Alternative Authentication and Encryption Methods Alternative authentication and encryption methods are available only if you select g and b as the wireless network mode in the Wireless Settings screen. These options will result in a performance impact since wireless communications will be limited to the 802.11g data rate.
Page 39 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Figure 2-4 4. Select the authentication type: • Automatic. • Open System. This is the default setting. • Shared Key. 5. Select the encryption strength setting: • 64-bit WEP. • 128-bit WEP.
Page 40: How To Configure Wpa-802.1X And Wpa2-802.1X
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 8. Click Apply to save your settings. Note: When configuring the modem router from a wireless computer, if you specify WEP settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must...
Page 41: Protecting Your Network
Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router to protect your network. This chapter includes: • “Protecting Access to Your Wireless Modem Router” •...
Page 42: How To Change The Built-In Password
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual How to Change the Built-In Password 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.
Page 43: Changing The Administrator Login Time-Out
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Login Time-out For security, the administrator’s login to the modem router configuration times out after a period of inactivity. To change the login time-out period: 1. In the Set Password screen, type a number in the Administrator login times out field. The suggested default value is 5 minutes.
Page 44 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 2. In the main menu, under Security, select Block Sites to display the following screen Figure 3-3 3. To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the settings in the Schedule screen.
Page 45: Firewall Rules
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that will be exempt from blocking and logging. Since the trusted user will be identified by an IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address.
Page 46: Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Figure 3-4 • To edit an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table, and click Edit. • To delete an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table, and click Delete.
Page 47: Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Remember that allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Enable only 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 48: Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Video Conferencing
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • WAN Users. These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the option that you want: – Any: All IP addresses are covered by this rule.
Page 49: Considerations For Inbound Rules
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Considerations for Inbound Rules • If your external IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address might change periodically as the DHCP lease expires. Consider using the Dynamic DNS screen so that external users can always find your network.
Page 50 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Figure 3-7 The settings are: • Service. From this list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays many common services, but you are not limited to these choices. Use the Add Custom Service button in the Services screen to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear.
Page 51: Order Of Precedence For Rules
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual – Single address. Enter the required address in the Start field. • Log. You can select whether the traffic will be logged. The choices are: – Never. No log entries will be made for this service.
Page 52: Services
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual The Firewall Rules screen also lets you easily open or close Instant Messenger ports: 1. Under Instant Messaging (IM) Ports, select a radio button: • Close IM Ports. Specifies to disable instant messaging traffic.
Page 53: Setting Times And Scheduling Firewall Services
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • To create a new service, click the Add Custom Service button. • To edit an existing service, select its button on the left side of the table, and click Edit Service.
Page 54 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 2. Click Schedule below Security to display the Schedule screen. Figure 3-11 3. Select your time zone. This setting is used for the blocking schedule according to your local time zone and for time-stamping log entries.
Page 55: How To Schedule Firewall Services
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 4. The modem router has a list of NETGEAR NTP servers. If you would prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary server, select the Use this NTP Server check box, and enter its IP address.
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Page 57: Managing Your Network
Chapter 4 Managing Your Network This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router. This chapter includes: • “Backing Up, Restoring, and Erasing Your Settings” • “Upgrading the Wireless Modem Router’s Firmware”...
Page 58: How To Restore The Configuration From A File
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Figure 4-1 3. Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings. 4. Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network. How to Restore the Configuration from a File 1.
Page 59: Upgrading The Wireless Modem Router's Firmware
Upgrading the Wireless Modem Router’s Firmware The software of the modem router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Upgrade files can be downloaded from NETGEAR’s website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.zip file), you must first extract the binary (.bin or .img) file before uploading it to the modem...
Page 60: Network Management Information
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Figure 4-2 4. In the Firmware Upgrade screen, click Browse to locate the binary (.bin or .img) upgrade file. 5. Click Upload. Note: When uploading software to the modem router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.
Page 61 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Figure 4-3 The Router Status screen provides status and usage information, including the following settings. Table 4-1. Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name The host name that is assigned to the modem router in the Basic Settings screen.
Page 62 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 4-1. Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description ADSL Port These settings apply to the Internet (ADSL) port of the modem router. MAC Address This field displays the Ethernet MAC address being used by the Internet (ADSL) port of the modem router.
Page 63 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 4-1. Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Region The country where the unit is set up for use. Channel The current channel, which determines the operating frequency. Wireless AP Indicates if the access point feature is disabled or not. If not enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel are off.
Page 64 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 4-2. Router Statistics Fields Field Description WAN, LAN, or WLAN The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status The link status of the port.
Page 65 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Click the Connection Status button to display modem router connection status, as shown in the following screen. Figure 4-5 This screen shows the following statistics: Table 4-3. Connection Status Fields (PPPoE Network Type Example)
Page 66: Viewing Attached Devices
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Viewing Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the modem router has discovered on the local network. In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Attached Devices to view the table, shown in the following screen.
Page 67 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual An example of the logs file is shown in the following screen. Figure 4-7 Managing Your Network 4-11 v1.0, April 2008...
Page 68: Selecting What Information To Log
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Log entries are described in the following table. Table 4-4. Security Log Entry Descriptions Field Description Date and time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Description or The type of event and what action was taken, if any.
Page 69: Saving Log Files On A Server
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 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 on Lan, or enter the IP address of the server where the syslog file will be written.
Page 70: Enabling Security Event E-Mail Notification
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-mail screen. Figure 4-8 • Turn E-mail Notification On. Select this check box if you want to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the modem router.
Page 71: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The Wireless Modem Router
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • My Mail Server requires authentication.If you use an outgoing mail server provided by your current ISP, you do not need to select this field. If you use an e-mail account that is not provided by your ISP, select this field, and enter the required user name and password information.
Page 72: Remote Management
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual In the main menu, under Maintenance, select Diagnostics to display the following screen. Figure 4-9 Remote Management Using the Remote Management screen, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your modem router.
Page 73 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 2. Under Advanced in the main menu, select Remote Management to display the following screen. Figure 4-10 3. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 4. Specify what external addresses will be allowed to access the modem router’s remote management.
Page 74 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual When accessing your modem router from the Internet, you will type your modem router’s WAN IP address in your browser’s Address field, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number.
Page 75: Advanced Configuration
Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router. Configuring Advanced Security The modem router provides a variety of advanced features, which are described in the following sections: •...
Page 76: How To Configure A Default Dmz Server
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 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 77: Other Wan Options
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 4. Type the IP address for that server. 5. Click Apply to save your changes. Other WAN Options The WAN Setup screen that is shown in Figure 5-1 also allows you perform the following tasks: •...
Page 78: Configuring Lan Ip Settings
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Configuring LAN IP Settings The LAN IP Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. The modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP server.
Page 79: Configuring Dhcp
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • RIP Direction. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a modem router to exchange routing information with other routers. The RIP Direction selection controls how the modem router sends and receives RIP packets. Both is the default setting.
Page 80: Use Router As Dhcp Server
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Use Router as DHCP Server If another device on your network will be the DHCP server, or if you will manually configure the network settings of all of your computers, clear the Use router as DHCP server check box.
Page 81: Configuring Lan Tcp/Ip Settings
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 3. Type the MAC address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already present on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here.
Page 82: Configuring Dynamic Dns
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 3. Enter the TCP/IP, DHCP, or reserved IP settings. 4. Click Apply to save your changes. Configuring Dynamic DNS If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS).
Page 83: Using Static Routes
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 3. Access the website of one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider drop-down list, and register for an account. For example, for dyndns.org, go to www.dyndns.org.
Page 84: How To Configure Static Routes
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the modem router, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.0.x addresses.
Page 85 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 3. To add a static route: a. Click Add to open the following Static Routes screen. Figure 5-6 b. Enter a route name for this static route in the Route Name field. This name is for identification purpose only.
Page 86: How To Configure Universal Plug And Play
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 4. Click Apply. The Static Routes table is updated to show the new entry. Figure 5-7 How to Configure Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed.
Page 87: Building Wireless Bridging And Repeating Networks
UPnP devices. Building Wireless Bridging and Repeating Networks With the DG834N modem router, you can build large bridged wireless networks that form an IEEE 802.11n wireless distribution system (WDS). Using the modem router with other access points (APs) and wireless devices, you can connect clients by using their MAC addresses rather than by specifying IP addresses.
Page 88: How To Configure A Point-To-Point Bridge Configuration
Figure 5-9 How to Configure a Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In point-to-point bridge mode, the DG834N modem router communicates as an access point with another bridge-mode wireless station. As a bridge, wireless client associations are disabled—only wired clients can be connected. You must enter the MAC address of the other bridge-mode wireless station in the field provided.
Page 89 The DG834N modem router must have AP 2’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field, and AP 2 must have the DG834N’s MAC address in its Remote MAC Address field. 3. Configure both APs and verify that both APs are using he same SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings if security is in use.
Page 90: How To Configure A Multi-Point Bridge
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual How to Configure a Multi-Point Bridge Multi-point bridge mode allows a modem router to bridge to multiple peer access points simultaneously. As a bridge, wireless client associations are disabled—only wired clients can be connected.
Page 91 • All APs, including the DG834N modem router, must be on the same LAN. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses must be in the same network. •...
Page 92: How To Configure A Repeater With Wireless Client Association
• You cannot configure a sequence of parent/child APs. You are limited to only one parent AP, although if the DG834N modem router is the parent AP, it can connect with up to four child APs. The following figure shows an example of a Repeater mode configuration.
Page 93 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 2. Verify the following for both access points: • The LAN network configuration of each AP is configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the LAN devices.
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Page 95: Basic Functioning
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ 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.
Page 96: Power Led Is 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 97: Lan Or Internet Port Led Is Not On
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual LAN or Internet Port LED Is Not On If either the LAN LEDs or Internet LED does not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the hub or workstation.
Page 98: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Make sure you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information.
Page 99: Internet Led Is Off
To check the Internet IP address from the browser interface: 1. Launch your browser, and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2. Access the main menu of the modem router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1. 3. In the main menu, under Maintenance, check that an IP address is shown for the WAN port.
Page 100: Troubleshooting Pppoe Or Pppoa
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet, and might check for your computer’s MAC address. In this case, do one of the following: – Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address.
Page 101: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Your computer might not have the modem router configured as its TCP/IP modem router. If your computer obtains its information from the modem router by DHCP, reboot the computer, and verify the modem router address as described in the online document that you can access from “Preparing Your Network”...
Page 102: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Wrong network configuration – Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your PC or workstation. – Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet.
Page 103: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router’s administration password to password and the IP address to 192.168.0.1. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: •...
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Page 105: Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router. General Specifications Specification Description Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483...
Page 106: Default Configuration
DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Specification Description Interface Specifications LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 WAN: ADSL, Dual RJ-11, pins 2 and 3 T1.413, G.DMT, G.Lite ITU Annex A or B ITU G.992.5 (ADSL2+) Default Configuration You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults.
Page 107 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Feature Default Behavior DHCP ending IP address 192.168.0.254 Enabled or disabled Time zone Time zone adjusted for daylight savings Disabled time SNMP Disabled Firewall Inbound (communications coming in from Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the http port)
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Page 109: Appendix B Related Documents
Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents that you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
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Page 111 Index Numerics DNS server primary DNS server 1-6, 1-9 128-bit WEP 2-13 secondary DNS server 1-6, 1-9 64-bit WEP 2-13 Dynamic DNS access lists 2-6, 2-9 ESSID ADSL settings 1-11 auto-generated IP addresses factory settings, restoring firewall rules backup configuration inbound rules order of precedence for firewall rules 3-11...
Page 112 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual MAC address filter 2-10 MAC address spoofing router status restricting wireless access by MAC address 2-12 manual configuration of your modem router metric 5-11 secondary DNS server 1-6, 1-9 multicasting sending logs by email...
Page 113 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual WEP encryption 2-12 WPA encryption 2-14 wireless mode (up to) 130 Mbps (up to) 270 Mbps g & b wireless security WLAN World Wide Web Index-3 v1.0, April 2008...
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NETGEAR DG834N Reference Manual

About this Manual

Chapter 1 Connecting Your Router to the Internet

Chapter 2 Wireless Configuration

Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network

Chapter 4 Managing Your Network

Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Related Documents

Quick Links

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