Introduction; About The Router - NETGEAR DG834G - 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router Reference Manual

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall
Router . The DG834G wireless router is a combination of a built-in ADSL modem, router, 4-port
switch, 802.11g wireless access point, and firewall which enables your entire network to safely
share an Internet connection that otherwise is used by a single computer.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to
and Routing
manual.

About the Router

The DG834G 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router provides continuous, high-speed 10/100
Ethernet access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The DG834G wireless router enables
your entire network to share an Internet connection through the built-in ADSL modem that
otherwise is used by a single computer. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router
within minutes.
The DG834G wireless router provides multiple Web content filtering options, plus e-mail
browsing activity reporting and instant alerts. Parents and network administrators can establish
restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Web site addresses and address keywords, and
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

Basics", to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this
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