Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G
NETGEAR
NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10155-01 January 2006
© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
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.
| Language | Declaration |
|---|---|
| Česky [Czech] | NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. |
| Dansk [Danish] | Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. |
| Deutsch [German] | Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. |
| Eesti [Estonian] | Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. |
| English | Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. |
| Español [Spanish] | Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. |
| Ελληνική [Greek] | ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. |
| Français [French] | Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. |
| Italiano [Italian] | Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. |
| Latviski [Latvian] | Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarē, ka 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. |
| Lietuviø [Lithuanian] | Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. |
| Nederlands [Dutch] | Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. |
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| Malti [Maltese] | Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G jikkonforma mal-tijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. |
| Magyar [Hungarian] | Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G megfelel a vonatkozó alapvető követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb előírásainak. |
| Polski [Polish] | Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. |
| Português [Portuguese] | NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. |
| Slovensko [Slovenian] | NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ ES. |
| Slovensky [Slovak] | NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ ES. |
| Suomi [Finnish] | NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. |
| Svenska [Swedish] | Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med 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 DG834G v3 product package.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G 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. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G.
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.
Product and Publication Details
| Model Number: | DG834G v3 |
|---|---|
| Publication Date: | January 2006 |
| Product Family: | Modem Router |
| Product Name: | 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G |
| Home or Business Product: | Home |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Part Number: | 202-10155-01 |
| Publication Version Number: | 1.0 |
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Contents
Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G
Chapter 1
About This Manual
- Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ........ 1-1
- How to Print this Manual ........ 1-2
Chapter 2
Introduction
- About the Modem Router ........ 2-1
- Key Features ........ 2-2
- A Powerful, True Firewall ........ 2-2
- 802.11 Standards-based Wireless Networking ........ 2-3
- Easy Installation and Management ........ 2-3
- Protocol Support ........ 2-4
- Virtual Private Networking (VPN) ........ 2-5
- Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections ........ 2-5
- Content Filtering ........ 2-6
- Trend Micro Home Network Security ........ 2-6
- What’s in the Box? ........ 2-7
- The Router’s Front Panel ........ 2-8
- The Router’s Rear Panel ........ 2-9
- Connecting the Router to the Internet ........ 2-10
Chapter 3
Wireless Configuration
- Considerations for a Wireless Network ........ 3-1
- Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ........ 3-1
- Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ........ 3-2
- Understanding Wireless Settings ........ 3-3
- How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ........ 3-6
- How to Restrict Wireless Access to Your Network ........ 3-7
- Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods ........ 3-10
- How to Configure WEP ........ 3-12
- How to Configure WPA-PSK ........ 3-13
- How to Configure WPA-802.1x ........ 3-14
Chapter 4 Protecting Your Network
- Protecting Access to Your 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G ........ 4-1
- How to Change the Built-In Password ........ 4-1
- Changing the Administrator Login Timeout ........ 4-2
- Configuring Basic Firewall Services ........ 4-3
- Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ........ 4-3
- How to Block Keywords and Sites ........ 4-3
- Firewall Rules ........ 4-5
- Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) ........ 4-6
- Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) ........ 4-9
- Order of Precedence for Rules ........ 4-11
- Services ........ 4-12
- How to Define Services ........ 4-12
- Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services ........ 4-13
- How to Set Your Time Zone ........ 4-13
- How to Schedule Firewall Services ........ 4-15
- Trend Micro Home Network Security ........ 4-15
- Security Service Settings ........ 4-16
- Parental Controls Settings ........ 4-18
Chapter 5 Managing Your Network
- Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings ........ 5-1
- How to Back Up the Configuration to a File ........ 5-1
- How to Restore the Configuration from a File ........ 5-2
- How to Erase the Configuration ........ 5-2
- Upgrading the Modem Router’s Firmware ........ 5-2
- How to Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware ........ 5-3
- Network Management Information ........ 5-4
- Viewing Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics ........ 5-4
- Viewing Attached Devices ........ 5-9
- Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information ........ 5-9
- Examples of Log Messages ........ 5-12
- Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification ........ 5-13
- Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Modem Router ........ 5-15
- Enabling Remote Management ........ 5-16
- Configuring Remote Management ........ 5-16
Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration
- Configuring Advanced Security ........ 6-1
- Setting Up A Default DMZ Server ........ 6-2
- Connect Automatically, as Required ........ 6-3
- Disable Port Scan and DOS Protection ........ 6-3
- Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ........ 6-4
- MTU Size ........ 6-4
- Configuring LAN IP Settings ........ 6-4
- DHCP ........ 6-6
- How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings ........ 6-8
- Configuring Dynamic DNS ........ 6-9
- How to Configure Dynamic DNS ........ 6-9
- Using Static Routes ........ 6-11
- Static Route Example ........ 6-11
- How to Configure Static Routes ........ 6-12
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........ 6-13
Chapter 7 Virtual Private Networking
- Overview of VPN Configuration ........ 7-2
- Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels ........ 7-2
- Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels ........ 7-3
- Planning a VPN ........ 7-4
- VPN Tunnel Configuration ........ 7-6
- How to Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration ........ 7-7
- Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the DG834G v3 ........ 7-7
- Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC ........ 7-12
- How to Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration ........ 7-21
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- VPN Tunnel Control ........ 7-29
- Activating a VPN Tunnel ........ 7-29
- Verifying the Status of a VPN Tunnel ........ 7-33
- Deactivating a VPN Tunnel ........ 7-35
- Deleting a VPN Tunnel ........ 7-37
- How to Set Up VPN Tunnels in Special Circumstances ........ 7-38
- Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels ........ 7-38
- Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels ........ 7-48
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
- Basic Functioning ........ 8-1
- Power LED Not On ........ 8-2
- Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On ........ 8-2
- LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On ........ 8-2
- Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ........ 8-3
- Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ........ 8-4
- ADSL link ........ 8-4
- Obtaining a WAN IP Address ........ 8-5
- Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA ........ 8-6
- Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ........ 8-7
- Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ........ 8-7
- Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ........ 8-7
- Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ........ 8-8
- Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........ 8-9
- Using the Reset button ........ 8-9
- Problems with Date and Time ........ 8-9
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix B NETGEAR VPN Configuration
- DG834G v3 to FVL328 ........ B-1
- Configuration Profile ........ B-1
- Step-By-Step Configuration ........ B-2
- DG834G v3 with FQDN to FVL328 ........ B-6
- Configuration Profile ........ B-6
- Step-By-Step Configuration ........ B-8
- Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example) ........ B-14
- Setting Up the Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration (Telecommuter Example) ........ B-15
- Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the VPN Router at the Employer’s Main Office ........ B-15
- Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC at the Telecommuter’s Home Office ........ B-18
- Monitoring the VPN Tunnel (Telecommuter Example) ........ B-28
- Viewing the PC Client’s Connection Monitor and Log Viewer ........ B-28
- Viewing the VPN Router’s VPN Status and Log Information ........ B-29
Appendix C Related Documents
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Chapter 1
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/DG834G v3.asp.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
Table 1-1.
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
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Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death.
This manual is written for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router according to these specifications:
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
| Product Version | 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G |
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| Manual Publication Date | January 2006 |
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