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NETGEAR DG834Gv5 User Manual

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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10363-02
March 2010
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  • Page 1 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10363-02 March 2010 v1.0...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    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 [Czech] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 je ve shodì...
  • Page 4 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
  • Page 5 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 Mozilla Firefox are required.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................i How to Print This Manual ....................ii Revision History ......................... ii Chapter 1 Configuring Your Internet Connection What You Need Before You Begin .................1-1 Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Router .............1-2...
  • Page 7 Restricting Access by MAC Address ................2-17 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router ........3-1 Changing the Built-In Password ................3-1 Changing the Administrator Login Time-out .............3-2 Configuring Basic Firewall Services ................3-2 Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ..............3-3 Blocking Keywords and Sites ...................3-3 Firewall Rules .........................3-5 Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) ................3-6...
  • Page 8 Setting Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration ............6-5 Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the DG834G v5 ...6-6 Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC ..6-10 Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration ..........6-18 VPN Tunnel Control ......................6-25 Activating a VPN Tunnel ..................6-25...
  • Page 9 Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the VPN Router at the Employer’s Main Office ..................B-12 Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC at the Telecommuter’s Home Office ................B-14 Monitoring the VPN Tunnel (Telecommuter Example) ..........B-22 Viewing the PC Client’s Connection Monitor and Log Viewer .......

  • Page 10: About This Manual

    About This Manual The NETGEAR ® Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834G User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: •...

  • Page 11: How To Print This Manual

    For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix C, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/DG834G v5.asp. How to Print This Manual To print this manual, your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files.

  • Page 12: Configuring Your Internet Connection

    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 13: Using The Smart Wizard To Set Up Your Router

    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 Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network.

  • Page 14: Logging In To The Modem Router

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Logging In to the Modem Router You can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see...

  • Page 15: Using The Setup Wizard To Auto-Detect Your Internet Connection

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Using the Setup Wizard to Auto-Detect Your Internet Connection The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. Note: The wizard cannot detect a PPTP connection with your ISP. If your ISP uses this protocol, then you must configure your connection manually (see “Viewing or...
  • Page 16 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 2. Change your password: Figure 1-4 3. Enter a new password twice, and then click Next. The modem router attempts to detect your Internet connection type: Figure 1-5 The Setup Wizard detects your ISP configuration. Depending on the type of connection, you are prompted to enter your ISP settings, as shown in the following table.

  • Page 17: Viewing Or Manually Configuring Your Isp Settings

    Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting”. Test. Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings NETGEAR recommends that you specify your country and language before you configure the settings on the Basic Settings screen. See “Logging In to the Modem Router” on page 1-3. You Configuring Your Internet Connection v1.0, March 2010...
  • Page 18 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual must install the ADSL filters and connect the modem router to the ADSL line as described in the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual before you configure the settings in the Basic Settings screen. To view or configure the basic settings: 1.
  • Page 19 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 7, “Troubleshooting”.
  • Page 20 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 1-2. Basic Settings Fields Description (continued) Settings Description Internet IP Address • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned.

  • Page 21: Changing Your Adsl Settings

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Changing Your 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 22: How The Internet Connection Works

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual How the Internet Connection Works Your modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your modem router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not necessary to run a dialer or login application such as dial-up networking or Enternet to connect, log in, or disconnect.

  • Page 23: Configuring Your Wireless Network

    Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security. • To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following: – SSID. The default SSID for the modem router is NETGEAR. – The wireless mode (802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter supports. v1.0, March 2010...

  • Page 24: Wireless Placement And Range Guidelines

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual – Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports. “Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network” on page 2-4. • Push 'N' Connect (WPS) automatically implements wireless security on the modem router while, at the same time, allowing you to automatically implement wireless security on any WPS-enabled devices (such as wireless computers and wireless adapter cards).

  • Page 25: Wireless Security Options

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.

  • Page 26: Manually Configuring Your Wireless Network

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual You also can increase your security by implementing one or more of the following features: • 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...
  • Page 27 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Figure 2-2 The settings for this screen are explained in Table 2-1 on page 2-6. 3. Select the region in which the modem router will operate. 4. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged.
  • Page 28 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings Settings Description Wireless Network Name (SSID) The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name. This field is case-sensitive. Wireless network names provide a means for separating traffic for different networks.

  • Page 29: Configuring Your Wireless Security

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Description Security Options (see • Disabled. You can use this setting to establish wireless connectivity “Configuring Your before implementing wireless security. NETGEAR strongly recommends Wireless Security”). that you implement wireless security.
  • Page 30 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Configuring WEP To configure WEP data encryption: 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 user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.
  • Page 31 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) 128-bit encryption. Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F). 6. Enter the encryption keys. You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and Access Points in your network: •...

  • Page 32: Using Push 'N' Connect (Wps) To Configure Your Wireless Network

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual To configure WPA or WPA2 in the modem router: 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 user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.

  • Page 33: Using A Wps Button To Add A Wps Client

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual • NETGEAR’s Push 'N' Connect feature is based on the WPS standard. All other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should be compatible with NETGEAR products that implement Push 'N' Connect. • If your wireless network will include a combination of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that you set up your wireless network and security settings manually first, and use WPS only for adding additional WPS capable devices.
  • Page 34 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual The modem router tries to communicate with the client for 2 minutes. 4. Go to the client wireless computer, and run a WPS configuration utility. Follow the utility’s instructions to click a WPS button.

  • Page 35: Using Pin Entry To Add A Wps Client

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Using PIN Entry to Add a WPS Client Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the modem router wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration utility, such as the NETGEAR Smart Wizard or Atheros Jumpstart.

  • Page 36: Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After Wps Setup

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 6. Note the new SSID and WPA/WPA2 password for the wireless network. You can view these settings in the Wireless Settings screen. See “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-10 To access the Internet from any computer connected to your modem router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

  • Page 37: Advanced Wireless Settings For Wps

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 2. Configure the network names (SSIDs), select the WPA/PSK + WPA2/PSK radio button on the Wireless Settings screen (see “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network” on page 2-10). and click Apply. On the WPA/PSK + WPA2/PSK screen, select a passphrase and click Apply.

  • Page 38: Controlling Wireless Station Access

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is cleared. This allows the modem router to automatically generate the SSID and WPA/WPA2 security settings when it implements WPS. After WPS is implemented, the modem router automatically selects this check box so that your SSID and wireless security settings remain the same if other WPS-enabled devices are added later.

  • Page 39: Restricting Access By Mac Address

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Restricting Access by MAC Address For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to allow only specific computers based on their MAC addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the modem router.
  • Page 40 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 3. Adjust the list as needed for your network. You can add devices to the Trusted Wireless Stations list using either of the following methods: • If the computer is in the Device Name table, select its radio button to capture its MAC address.

  • Page 41: Protecting Your Network

    Note: The user name and password are not the same as a user name or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of both upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols.

  • Page 42: Changing The Administrator Login Time-Out

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 2. From the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to display the Set Password screen: Figure 3-2 3. To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice.

  • Page 43: Blocking Keywords, Sites, And Services

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services The modem router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet-based content and communications services. With its content filtering feature, the modem router prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. You can control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web addresses.
  • Page 44 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 2. On the main menu, select Block Sites to display the Block Sites screen: Figure 3-3 3. To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the settings on the Schedule screen.

  • Page 45: Firewall Rules

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Note: If you block sites, you can set up the modem router to log attempts to access them. See “Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information” on page 4-8. 5. To delete a keyword or domain, select it from the list, click Delete Keyword, and then click Apply.

  • Page 46: Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User 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 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual To add an inbound rule: 1. From the Firewall Rules screen, click Add in the Inbound Rules section to display the following screen: Figure 3-5 2. Either select a service from the Inbound Services drop-down list, or select User Defined and create a custom service.

  • Page 48: Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual – Never. No log entries will be made for this service. – Always. Any traffic for this service type will be logged. – Match. Traffic of this type that matches the rule will be logged.
  • Page 49 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Figure 3-6 2. Either select a service from the Inbound Services drop-down list, or select User Defined and create a custom service. 3. When you are finished, click Apply. The Outbound Services screen includes the following fields: •...

  • Page 50: Order Of Precedence For Rules

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual • Log. Select whether the traffic will be logged. The choices are: – Never. No log entries will be made for this service. – Always. Any traffic for this service type will be logged.
  • Page 51 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Although the modem router already holds a list of many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. Use the following procedure to define your own services. To define a service: 1.

  • Page 52: Setting Times And Scheduling Firewall Services

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services The modem router uses network time protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several network time servers on the Internet. To localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your time zone: 1.

  • Page 53: Scheduling Firewall Services

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 4. The modem router has a list of NETGEAR NTP servers. If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary server, enter its IP address in the Use this NTP Server field.

  • Page 54: Managing Your Network

    Chapter 4 Managing Your Network This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router. Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings The configuration settings of the modem router are stored in a configuration file in the modem router.

  • Page 55: Restoring The Configuration From A File

    The software of the modem router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR website. If the upgrade file is compressed (a .zip file), you must first extract the binary (.bin or .img) file before uploading it to the modem router.
  • Page 56 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, you might need to restore your configuration settings. To upgrade the modem firmware: 1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.

  • Page 57: Network Management Information

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Network Management Information The modem router provides a variety of status and usage information which is discussed below. Viewing Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics From the main menu, below the Maintenance heading, select Router Status to view this screen.
  • Page 58 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name The host name assigned to the modem router in the Basic Settings screen. Firmware Version This field displays the modem router firmware version.
  • Page 59 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Wireless Port Name (SSID) The service set ID, also known as the wireless network name. These are set in Region The country where the unit is set up for use.
  • Page 60 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 4-2. Router Statistics Fields Field Description WAN (Internet), Status The link status of the port. LAN, or WLAN TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or (Wireless LAN) clear.

  • Page 61: Viewing Attached Devices

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual This screen shows the following statistics: Table 4-3. Connection Status Fields for PPPoA Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet via the ADSL port. Connecting to The connection status.
  • Page 62 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Figure 4-7 Log entries are described in the following table. Table 4-4. Security Log Entry Descriptions Field Description Current time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Description or action The type of event and what action was taken if any.

  • Page 63: Log Message Examples

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Selecting Which Information to Log Besides the standard information listed previously, you can choose to log additional information. Those optional selections are as follows: • Attempted access to blocked site • Connections to the Web-based interface of the modem router •...

  • Page 64: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The Modem Router

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Modem Router The modem router has a diagnostics feature. You can use the Diagnostics screen to perform the following functions from the modem router: • Ping an IP address to test connectivity to see if you can reach a remote host. If Ping VPN is enabled, the ping packet always goes through the VPN if the VPN tunnel is enabled and working.

  • Page 65: Enabling Remote Management

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Enabling 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. Tip: Be sure to change the modem router default password to a very secure password.
  • Page 66 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP address range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range.

  • Page 67: Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router. The modem router provides a variety of advanced features, such as the following: • “Modifying Your WAN Setup” • “Configuring Your LAN IP Settings” •...
  • Page 68 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 2. From the main menu, select WAN Setup to display the WAN Setup screen: Figure 5-1 3. Make the changes that you want, and then click Apply to save the settings. The WAN Setup fields are described in the following table: Table 5-1.

  • Page 69: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 5-1. WAN Setup Settings (continued) Setting Description Respond to Pin on Internet If you want the modem router to respond to a ping from the Internet, WAN Port select this check box. This should be used only as a diagnostic tool, since it allows your modem router to be discovered.

  • Page 70: Configuring Your Lan Ip Settings

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Configuring Your LAN IP Settings The LAN IP Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the modem router main menu.
  • Page 71 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 3. Click Apply to save the changes. The LAN TCP/IP Setup parameters are explained in the following table. Table 5-2. LAN IP Setup Settings Description LAN TCP/IP IP Address The LAN IP address of the modem router.

  • Page 72: Using The Modem Router As A Dhcp Server

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Using the Modem Router as a DHCP Server By default, the modem router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the modem router’s LAN.

  • Page 73: Defining Reserved Ip Addresses

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Defining Reserved IP Addresses When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it access the modem router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 74: Configuring Dynamic Dns

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 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). However, if your Internet account uses a dynamically assigned IP address, you will not know in advance what your IP address will be, and the address can change frequently.

  • Page 75: Using Static Routes

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual For example, for dyndns.org, go to www.dyndns.org. 4. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 5. Select the name of your dynamic DNS service provider. 6. Fill in the Host Name, User Name, and Password fields.

  • Page 76: Configuring Static Routes

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual In this case you must define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100. The static route would look like Figure 5-6. In this example: •...

  • Page 77: Configuring Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Figure 5-6 4. Fill in or change the fields: • Route Name. The route name is for identification purposes only. • Private. Select this check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only.
  • Page 78 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 1. Select UPnP on the main menu to display the UPnP screen: Figure 5-7 2. Fill in the settings on the UPnP screen: • Turn UPnP On. UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is enabled.

  • Page 79: Virtual Private Networking

    “Setting Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration” on page 6-5 provides the steps needed to configure a VPN tunnel between a remote PC and a network gateway using the VPN Wizard and the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client. • “Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration” on page 6-18 provides the steps needed to configure a VPN tunnel between two network gateways using the VPN Wizard.

  • Page 80: Client-To-Gateway Vpn Tunnels

    Figure 6-2 A VPN between two or more NETGEAR VPN-enabled routers is a good way to connect branch or home offices and business partners over the Internet. VPN tunnels also enable access to network resources across the Internet.

  • Page 81: Planning A Vpn

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Planning a VPN When you set up a VPN, it is helpful to plan the network configuration and record the configuration parameters on a worksheet: Table 6-1. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet Connection Name:...

  • Page 82: Vpn Tunnel Configuration

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual • Will either endpoint use fully qualified domain names (FQDNs)? FQDNs supplied by Dynamic DNS providers (see “Using a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)” on page B-7) can allow a VPN endpoint with a dynamic IP address to initiate or respond to a tunnel request.

  • Page 83: Setting Up A Client-To-Gateway Vpn Configuration

    Setting Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration Setting up a VPN between a remote PC running the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client and a network gateway involves these two steps: • “Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the DG834G v5” on page 6-6 describes how to use the VPN Wizard to configure the VPN tunnel between the remote PC and network gateway.

  • Page 84: Step 1: Configuring The Client-To-Gateway Vpn Tunnel On The Dg834G V5

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Figure 6-3 Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the DG834G v5 Note: This section uses the VPN Wizard to set up the VPN tunnel using the VPNC default parameters listed in Table 6-2 on page 6-4.
  • Page 85 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 6-3. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet (continued) FQDN or Gateway IP VPN Endpoint Local IPSec ID LAN IP Address Subnet Mask (WAN IP Address) Client toDG834 — — Dynamic DG834G v5 toClient 192.168.3.1 255.255.255.0...
  • Page 86 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Tip: The connection name is arbitrary and not relevant to how the configuration functions. The Summary screen displays: Figure 6-6 To view the VPNC-recommended authentication and encryption settings used by the VPN Wizard, click the here link. You can click Back to return to the Summary screen.
  • Page 87 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Figure 6-7 3. Click Done on the Summary screen to complete the configuration procedure. The VPN Policies screen displays, showing that the new tunnel is enabled: Figure 6-8 To view or modify the tunnel settings, select the radio button next to the tunnel entry and click Edit.

  • Page 88: Step 2: Configuring The Netgear Prosafe Vpn Client On The Remote Pc

    PC running the client has a dynamically assigned IP address. The PC must have the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client program installed that supports IPSec. Go to the NETGEAR website (http://www.netgear.com) for information about how to purchase the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client.
  • Page 89 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual b. From the Edit menu of the Security Policy Editor, click Add, and then click Connection. Figure 6-9 A New Connection listing appears in the list of policies. Rename the New Connection so that it matches the Connection Name field in the VPN Settings screen of the DG834G v5 on LAN A.
  • Page 90 Figure 6-10. 3. Configure the security policy in the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client software: a. In the Network Security Policy list, expand the new connection by double-clicking its name or clicking the + symbol. My Identity and Security Policy subheadings appear below the connection name.
  • Page 91 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual a. In the Network Security Policy list on the left side of the Security Policy Editor window, click My Identity. Figure 6-11 b. In the Select Certificate drop-down list, select None. c. Select IP Address in the ID Type drop-down list. If you are using a virtual fixed IP address, enter this address in the Internal Network IP Address field.
  • Page 92 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Click Enter Key. Enter the DG834G v5 pre-shared key, and then click OK. In this example, 12345678 is entered. This field is case-sensitive. 5. Configure the VPN Client Authentication Proposal. In this step, you provide the type of encryption (DES or 3DES) to be used for this connection.
  • Page 93 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual In this step, you provide the type of encryption (DES or 3DES) to be used for this connection. This selection must match your selection in the DG834G v5 configuration. a. Expand the Key Exchange subheading by double-clicking its name or clicking the + symbol.
  • Page 94 To check the VPN Connection, you can initiate a request from the remote PC to the DG834G v5 modem router’s network by using the Connect option in the NETGEAR ProSafe menu bar. The NETGEAR ProSafe client reports the results of the attempt to connect. Since the remote PC has a dynamically assigned WAN IP address, it must initiate the request.
  • Page 95 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual To launch this function, click the Windows Start button, then select Programs > NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client > Log Viewer. The Log Viewer screen for a successful connection is shown in the following figure:...

  • Page 96: Setting Up A Gateway-To-Gateway Vpn Configuration

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual While the connection is being established, the Connection Name field in this screen displays SA before the name of the connection. When the connection is successful, the SA changes to the yellow key symbol shown in the previous figure.
  • Page 97 255.255.255.0 22.23.24.25 Note: The LAN IP address ranges of each VPN endpoint must be different. The connection will fail if both are using the NETGEAR default address range of 192.168.0.x. To configure a gateway-to-gateway VPN tunnel using the VPN Wizard:...
  • Page 98 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 1. Log in to the DG834G v5 on LAN A at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and password of password. Select VPN Wizard on the main menu.
  • Page 99 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 3. Fill in the connection name and pre-shared key fields. Select the radio button for the type of target end point, and then click Next to proceed. The Step 2 of 3 screen displays:...
  • Page 100 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual The VPN Wizard Summary screen displays: Figure 6-24 To view the VPNC-recommended authentication and encryption settings used by the VPN Wizard, click the here link (see Figure 6-24). You can click Back to return to the Summary screen.
  • Page 101 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 6. Click Done on the Summary screen (see Figure 6-24) to complete the configuration procedure. The VPN Policies screen displays, showing that the new tunnel is enabled. Figure 6-26 Note: See “Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels” on page 6-32 information about how to enable the IKE keepalive capability on an existing VPN tunnel.
  • Page 102 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual a. On the DG834G v5 main menu, select VPN Status. The VPN Status/Log screen displays: Figure 6-27 b. Click the VPN Status button to get the Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) screen: Figure 6-28 c.

  • Page 103: Vpn Tunnel Control

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual VPN Tunnel Control Activating a VPN Tunnel There are three ways to activate a VPN tunnel: • Use the VPN Status screen. • Activate the VPN tunnel by pinging the remote endpoint. •...
  • Page 104 PC to the DG834G v5’s network by using the Connect option in the NETGEAR ProSafe menu bar. The NETGEAR ProSafe client reports the results of the attempt to connect. Since the remote PC has a dynamically assigned WAN IP address, it must initiate the request.
  • Page 105 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual c. Type ping -t 192.168.3.1, and then click OK. Running a ping test to the LAN from the PC Figure 6-31 This causes a continuous ping to be sent to the first DG834G v5. Within two minutes, the ping response should change from timed out to reply.

  • Page 106: Verifying The Status Of A Vpn Tunnel

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual b. Type ping 192.168.3.1. Figure 6-33 Note: The pings may fail the first time. If so, then try the pings a second time. Start Using a VPN Tunnel to Activate It To use a VPN tunnel, use a Web browser to go to a URL whose IP address or range is covered by the policy for that VPN tunnel.
  • Page 107 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual This log shows the details of recent VPN activity, including the building of the VPN tunnel. If there is a problem with the VPN tunnel, refer to the log for information about what might be the cause of the problem.

  • Page 108: Deactivating A Vpn Tunnel

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Deactivating a VPN Tunnel Sometimes a VPN tunnel must be deactivated for testing purposes. You can deactivate a VPN tunnel from two places: • Policy table on VPN Policies screen • VPN Status screen...

  • Page 109: Deleting A Vpn Tunnel

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 2. On the main menu, select VPN Policies to display the VPN Policies screen. Figure 6-37 3. Click VPN Status. The Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) screen displays: Figure 6-38 4. Click Drop for the VPN tunnel that you want to deactivate.

  • Page 110: Setting Up Vpn Tunnels In Special Circumstances

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 2. On the main menu, select VPN Policies to display the VPN Policies screen. In the Policy Table, select the radio button for the VPN tunnel to be deleted, and then click Delete.
  • Page 111 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Configuring VPN Network Connection Parameters All VPN tunnels on the modem router requires that you configure several network parameters. This section describes those parameters and how to access them. The most common configuration scenarios will use IKE to manage the authentication and encryption keys.
  • Page 112 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 6-5. VPN-Auto Policy Screen Settings Fields and Settings Description General Policy Name Enter a unique name to identify this policy. This name is not supplied to the remote VPN endpoint. It is used only to help you manage the policies.
  • Page 113 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 6-5. VPN-Auto Policy Screen Settings (continued) Fields and Settings Description Remote LAN IP Address Single PC - no Subnet. Select this option if there is no LAN (only a The remote single PC) at the remote endpoint. If this option is selected, no VPN endpoint additional data is required.
  • Page 114 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 6-5. VPN-Auto Policy Screen Settings (continued) Fields and Settings Description Parameters Encryption The encryption algorithm used for both IKE and IPSec. This setting Algorithm must match the setting used on the remote VPN Gateway. DES and 3DES are supported.
  • Page 115 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Example of Using Auto Policy Figure 6-41 To use Auto Policy: 1. Set the LAN IPs on each DG834G v5 modem router to different subnets and configure each properly for the Internet. The following settings are assumed for this example: Table 6-6.
  • Page 116 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 2. On the main menu, select VPN Policies to display the VPN Policies screen: Figure 6-42 6-38 Virtual Private Networking v1.0, March 2010...
  • Page 117 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 3. Click Add Auto Policy. The VPN Auto Policy screen displays: Figure 6-43 Virtual Private Networking 6-39 v1.0, March 2010...
  • Page 118 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 4. Enter these policy settings: Auto Policy Field Setting General Policy Name GtoG Remote VPN Endpoint Fixed Address Type Remote VPN Endpoint 22.23.24.25 Address Data Local LAN Use the default settings. Remote LAN IP Address Select Subnet address from the drop-down list.
  • Page 119 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 6. Repeat these steps for the DG834G v5 on LAN B. Pay special attention to the following network settings: • General, Remote Address Data (for example, 14.15.16.17) • Remote LAN, Start IP Address –...

  • Page 120: Using Manual Policy To Configure Vpn Tunnels

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels As an alternative to IKE, you may use manual keying, in which you must specify each phase of the connection. A manual VPN policy requires all settings for the VPN tunnel to be manually input at each end (both VPN endpoints).
  • Page 121 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual he following table explains the fields in the VPN Manual Policy screen. Table 6-7. VPN Manual Policy Fields and Settings Fields and Settings Description General Policy Name Enter a unique name to identify this policy. This name is not The DG834G v5 VPN supplied to the remote VPN endpoint.
  • Page 122 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Table 6-7. VPN Manual Policy Fields and Settings (continued) Fields and Settings Description Remote LAN IP Address Single PC - no Subnet. Select this option if there is no LAN The remote VPN (only a single PC) at the remote endpoint.

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless 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. • Is the router on? •...

  • Page 124: Power Led Is Not On

    • Check that you are using the 12V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual • Make sure your computer’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router. If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer’s address should be in the range of 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254. See the online document listed in “Preparing a Computer for...

  • Page 126: Adsl Link

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual ADSL Link If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether you have an ADSL link with the service provider. The state of this connection is indicated with the DSL LED.

  • Page 127: Obtaining A Wan Ip Address

    ISP. You can determine whether the request was successful using the browser interface. To check the WAN IP address from the browser interface: 1. Launch your browser, and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2. Access the modem router main menu at http://192.168.0.1.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting Pppoe Or Pppoa

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA The PPPoA or PPPoA connection can be debugged as follows: 1. Access the main menu of the router at http://192.168.0.1. 2. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. 3. Click Connection Status.

  • Page 129: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is made very easy by using the ping utility in your computer.

  • Page 130: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your PC to a remote device. 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and select Run.

  • Page 131: Problems With Date And Time

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual • Press both the Wireless button and WPS button on the side of the modem router for 5 seconds. Use this method for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known.

  • Page 132: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPPoA, or PPTP, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM...

  • Page 133: Netgear Vpn Configuration

    NETGEAR VPN Configuration DG834G v5 to FVL328 This appendix is a case study on how to configure a secure IPSec VPN tunnel from a NETGEAR DG834G v5 to a FVL328. This case study follows the VPN Consortium interoperability profile guidelines (found at http://www.vpnc.org/InteropProfiles/Interop-01.html).

  • Page 134: Step-By-Step Configuration

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Figure B-1 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Step-By-Step Configuration 1. Configure the DG834G v5 as in the gateway-to-gateway procedures using the VPN Wizard (see “Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration” on page 6-18), being certain to use appropriate network addresses for the environment.
  • Page 135 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Click VPN Policies under the Advanced - VPN heading to display this screen. 10.5.6.1 172.23.9.1 toFVL328 toFVL328 22.23.24.25 10 10 Figure B-2 NETGEAR VPN Configuration v1.0, March 2010...
  • Page 136 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 2. Configure the FVL328 as in the gateway-to-gateway procedures for the VPN Wizard (see “Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration” on page 6-18), being certain to use appropriate network addresses for the environment.
  • Page 137 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual toDG834 172.23.9.1 10.5.6.1 toDG834 toDG834 14.15.16.17 Click VPN Policies under the VPN heading to display this screen. Figure B-4 3. Test the VPN tunnel by pinging the remote network from a PC attached to the DG834G v5.

  • Page 138: Dg834G V5 With Fqdn To Fvl328

    DG834G v5 with FQDN to FVL328 This section is a case study on how to configure a VPN tunnel from a NETGEAR DG834G v5 to a FVL328 using a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) to resolve the public address of one or both routers.

  • Page 139: Step-By-Step Configuration

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Using a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) Many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide connectivity to their customers using dynamic instead of static IP addressing. This means that a user’s IP address does not remain constant over time, which presents a challenge for gateways attempting to establish VPN connectivity.
  • Page 140 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual a. Under the Advanced Heading, select Dyanmic DNS to display the Dynamic DNS Setup screen: Figure B-7 b. Configure this screen with appropriate account and hostname settings and then click Apply. • Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box.
  • Page 141 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual a. From the main menu, select Dynamic DNS to display the Dynamic DNS Setup screen: Figure B-9 b. Select the DynDNS.org radio button. The Dynamic DNS screen displays: Figure B-10 c. Configure the appropriate account and host name settings, and then click Apply.
  • Page 142 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual d. Click Show Status. The resulting screen should show Update OK: good: Figure B-11 4. Configure the DG834G v5 as in the gateway-to-gateway procedures using the VPN Wizard (see “Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration” on page 6-18), being certain to use appropriate network addresses for the environment.

  • Page 143: Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 6. Test the VPN tunnel by pinging the remote network from a PC attached to the DG834G v5. a. Open the command prompt (Start -> Run -> cmd) b. Type ping 172.23.9.1 Figure B-12 Note: The pings might fail the first time.

  • Page 144: Setting Up The Client-To-Gateway Vpn Configuration (Telecommuter Example

    Figure B-13 Setting Up the Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration (Telecommuter Example) Setting up a VPN between a remote PC running the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client and a network gateway involves two steps: • Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the VPN Router at the Employer’s Main Office.
  • Page 145 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual fromDG834G (in the example) Dynamic IP address IKE Keep Alive is optional; must match Remote LAN IP Address when enabled (remote PC must respond to pings) Subnet address 192.168.0.1 (in this example) 255.255.255.0 Single address 192.168.2.3 (in this example)

  • Page 146: Step 2: Configuring The Netgear Prosafe Vpn Client On The Remote Pc At The Telecommuter's Home Office

    The PC must have a VPN client program installed that supports IPSec (in this case study, the NETGEAR VPN ProSafe Client is used). Go to the NETGEAR website (http://www.netgear.com) for information about how to purchase the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client.
  • Page 147 Double-click the system tray icon to open the Security Policy Editor. 2. Add a new connection. a. Run the NETGEAR ProSafe Security Policy Editor program, and create a VPN Connection. b. From the Edit menu of the Security Policy Editor, click Add, and then click Connection.
  • Page 148 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual Figure B-17 c. Select Secure in the Connection Security check-box group. d. Select IP Subnet in the ID Type drop-down list. e. In this example, type 192.168.0.1 in the Subnet field as the network address of the DG834G v5.
  • Page 149 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual b. Click Security Policy to show the Security Policy menu. Figure B-18 c. Select the Main Mode radio button in the Select Phase 1 Negotiation Mode group. 4. Configure the VPN client identity.
  • Page 150 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual a. In the Network Security Policy list on the left side of the Security Policy Editor window, click My Identity. Figure B-19 b. Select None in the Select Certificate drop-down list. c. Select Domain Name in the ID Type drop down list, and then enter toDG834G.com (in this example).
  • Page 151 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 5. Configure the VPN Client Authentication Proposal. In this step, you will provide the type of encryption (DES or 3DES) to be used for this connection. This selection must match your selection in the VPN router configuration.
  • Page 152 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual a. Expand the Key Exchange subheading by double clicking its name or clicking the + symbol. Then select Proposal 1 below Key Exchange. Figure B-22 b. In the SA Life drop-down list, select Unspecified.
  • Page 153 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 8. Check the VPN connection. To check the VPN Connection, you can initiate a request from the remote PC to the VPN router’s network by using the Connect option in the modem router menu (see Figure B-23).

  • Page 154: Monitoring The Vpn Tunnel (Telecommuter Example

    Viewer. 1. To launch this function, click the Windows Start button, then select Programs > 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 > Log Viewer. Note: Use the active VPN tunnel information and pings to determine whether a failed connection is due to the VPN tunnel or some reason outside the VPN tunnel.

  • Page 155: Viewing The Vpn Router's Vpn Status And Log Information

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 2. The Connection Monitor screen displays: Figure B-26 While the connection is being established, the Connection Name listed in this screen shows SA before the name of the connection. When the connection is successful, the SA changes to the yellow key symbol.
  • Page 156 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual 1. On the modem router main menu, select Router Status, and then click the VPN Status button. The VPN Status/Log screen for a connection is shown below: Figure B-27 2. To view the VPN tunnels status, click VPN Status.

  • Page 157: Appendix C Related Documents

    Appendix C Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...

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