Troubleshooting; Basic Functioning - NETGEAR DG834GV Setup Manual

This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your ADSL modem wireless router with
voice. 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" on page
• Have I connected the router correctly?
Go to "Basic Functioning" on page
• I cannot access the router's configuration with my browser.
Go to "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on page
• I have configured the router but I can't access the Internet.
Go to "Troubleshooting the ISP Connection" on page
• I cannot remember the router's configuration password.
Go to "Using the Reset Button" on page
• I want to clear the configuration and start over again.
Go to "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page

Basic Functioning

After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:
1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on (see
on page 1-2 for an illustration and explanation of the LEDs).
2. Verify that the Test LED lights within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test procedure is
running.
3. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that:
a. The Test LED is not lit.

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