Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router NETGEAR, Inc.
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Regulatory Approvals FCC Statement 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.
Contents Chapter 1 About This Guide Audience, Conventions, Scope ......................................................................................1-1 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the Wireless ADSL Modem Router ......................................................................2-1 Key Features ...................................................................................
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ...........................................................3-10 How to Perform Manual Configuration ...................................................................3-10 Internet Connection Requires Login and Uses PPPoE ................................... 3-11 Internet Connection Requires Login and Uses PPPoA ...................................3-12 Internet Connection Does Note Require A Login ............................................3-13 ADSL Settings ....
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) .........................................................................5-9 Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger ...................................5-10 Order of Precedence for Rules .............................................................................. 5-11 Services ........................................................................................................................5-12 How to Define Services ........................................
Disable Port Scan and DOS Protection ...................................................................7-3 Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ...................................................................7-3 MTU Size .................................................................................................................7-3 Configuring LAN IP Settings ...........................................................................................7-3 DHCP ..........................................
Chapter 1 About This Guide Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR™ DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router. Audience, Conventions, Scope This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic-to-intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and networking technology tutorial information is provided in the Appendices. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic.
Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router. The DG834PN RangeMax Wireless ADSL Modem Router is a combination of a built-in ADSL modem, wireless ADSL modem router, 4-port switch, firewall, and up to 108 Mbps wireless access point that enables your entire network to safely share an Internet connection that otherwise is used by a single computer.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Key Features The DG834PN RangeMax Wireless ADSL Modem Router provides the following features: • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in Auto 108 Mbps mode, 108 Mbps “turbo-g” only, the 802.11b+g modes, 802.11g-only, and 802.11b-only.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router — 802.11b+g modes — 802.11g-only — 802.11b-only • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase. • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • Smart Wizard The wireless ADSL modem router automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account. • Remote management The wireless ADSL modem router allows you to log in to the Web management interface from a remote location via the Internet.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • DNS Proxy When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the wireless ADSL modem router provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The wireless ADSL modem router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN. • Classical IP (RFC 1577) Some Internet service providers, in Europe for example, use Classical IP in their ADSL services.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the DG834PN can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN ports are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The wireless ADSL modem router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router NEED NEW IMAGE Power Test Wireless Internet LAN Figure 2-2: DG834PN Front Panel You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Off Power is supplied to the router. Power is not supplied to the router. Test On Off The system is initializing. The system is ready and running. Wireless On Off Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized. The Wireless Access Point is turned off. Internet Blink -- Amber On -- Green Blink -- Green Indicates ADSL training.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router NEED NEW IMAGE ADSL Internet LAN Power Reset Wireless Figure 2-3: DG834PN Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: • ADSL port for connecting the router to an ADSL line • Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local computers • Factory Default Reset push button • DC power in • Wireless antenna Introduction 2-9 August 2005
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on your Local Area Network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. It describes how to configure your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. What You Need Before You Begin You need to prepare the following before you can establish an Internet connection through your router: 1.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Each device such as a telephone, fax machine, answering machine, or caller ID display will require an ADSL microfilter. Note: Do not connect the DG834PN to the ADSL line through a microfilter unless the microfilter is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for this purpose. Doing so will prevent the built-in ADSL modem in the DG834PN from establishing a connection to the Internet.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you need one or more of these configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet: • Virtual Path Identifier (VPI)/Virtual Channel Indentifier (VCI) parameters • Multiplexing Method • Host and Domain Names • ISP Login Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses • Fixed or Static IP Address Whe
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router ISP Multiplexing Method and Virtual Circuit Number: The default settings of your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router will work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs use a specific Multiplexing Method or a Virtual Circuit Number for either the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) or Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI).
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Set up the Router 1. CONNECT THE DG834PN TO THE ADSL LINE ADSL signals degrade phone sound quality. Microfilters block such problems and are required for each phone or fax. There are two types: one-line microfilters; and two-line microfilters, which include a built-in splitter. Sharing a phone outlet with two devices requires a splitter.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router C . +j j B c. Connect the ADSL port (B) of the DG834PN to the ADSL connector of the two-line filter. Note: Improperly connecting a filter to your DG834PN will block ADSL signals and prevent connecting to the Internet. d. Connect the NRJ-45 Ethernet cable (C) from a LAN port of your DG834PN to the Ethernet adapter in your computer.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 2. LOG IN TO THE DG834PN Your computer needs to be configured for DHCP. For help with this, see the Reference Manual or tutorials on the Resource CD. a. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your Internet browser. b. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. After logging in, you will see the menu below.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router a. If you are not already logged in the DG834PN, type http://192.168.0.1 in your browser and click Enter. When prompted, type admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. b. 2. Click Wireless Settings in the DG834PN main menu. Select a Region. Do not change the other settings. Click Apply.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have. Be sure to restart your network in the correct sequence. Always follow this sequence: 1. Unplug and turn off the DG834PN. Turn off the computer. 2. Plug in and turn on the DG834PN, wait two minutes. 3. Turn on the computer. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation. • If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after turning the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in the Reference Manual on the CD. • If the Wireless light does not come on, verify that the wireless feature is turned on according to the instructions in the Reference Manual on the CD.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 1. Select your country and language. Language choices are English, French, German, and Italian. After you change the language, the remaining setup screens change to the language of your choice. 2. Select No to manually configure your wireless ADSL modem router connection. 3. Click Next. 4. Manually configure the wireless ADSL modem router in the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 3-3. 5.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 6. 7. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. • Select “Get Automatically from ISP” if your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP will automatically assign this address. • Select “Use These DNS Servers” if your ISP gave you one or two DNS addresses. Type the primary and secondary addresses. You should only disable NAT if you are sure you do not require it.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 7. Select “Use These DNS Servers” if your ISP gave you one or two DNS addresses. Type the primary and secondary addresses.You should only disable NAT if you are sure you do not require it. NAT automatically assigns private IP addresses (192.168.0.x) to LAN connected devices. When NAT is disabled, only standard routing is performed by this router.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 5. You should only disable NAT if you are sure you do not require it. NAT automatically assigns private IP addresses (192.168.0.x) to LAN connected devices. When NAT is disabled, only standard routing is performed by this router. Classical routing lets you directly manage the IP addresses the DG834PN uses. Classical routing should be selected only by experienced users.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 3. Type a number between 0 and 255 for the VPI. The default is 8. 4. Type a number between 1 and 65535 for the VCI. The default is 35. 5. Click Apply.
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Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router. Considerations for a Wireless Network In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your wireless ADSL modem router in order to maximize the network speed. For further information, refer to Appendix D, “Wireless Networking Basics”.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 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. Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • • • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies wireless network ‘discovery’ feature of some products, such as Windows XP, but the data is still exposed. WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Figure 4-2: Wireless Settings menu The following parameters are in the Wireless Settings menu: • Wireless Network. — Name (SSID). The Service Set ID, also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Note: This value is case sensitive. For example, Wireless is not the same as wireless. — Region. Select your region from the drop-down list. This field displays the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended. It may not be legal to operate the wireless ADSL modem router in a region other than the region shown here. — Channel. This field determines which operating frequency will be used.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router — Wireless Isolation. If enabled, Wireless Stations will not be able to communicate with each other or with Stations on the wired network. This feature should normally be disabled. • Wireless Station Access List. — By default, any wireless computer that is configured with the correct wireless network name or SSID will be allowed access to your wireless network.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Table 4-1. Field Wireless Security Options Description WPA-PSK WPA Pre-Shared-Key uses a pre-shared key to perform the authentication and generate (Wi-Fi Protected the initial data encryption keys. Then, it dynamically varies the encryption key. For a full Access explanation of WPA, see “WPA Wireless Security” on page D-8. Pre-Shared Key) Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 5. Set the Channel. The default channel is 11. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your firewall.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Figure 4-4: Wireless Access Point settings Restricting Access to Your Network by Turning Off Wireless Connectivity You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the DG834PN. For example, if your notebook computer is used to wirelessly connect to your router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the router while you are traveling.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Figure 4-5. Wireless Access menu 3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box to enable restricting wireless computers by their MAC addresses. 4. If the wireless station is currently connected to the network, you can select it from the Available Wireless Stations list. Click Add to add the station to the Trusted Wireless Stations list. 5.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Note: If you are configuring the wireless ADSL modem router from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the Trusted Wireless Stations list, and you select Trusted Wireless Stations only, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then access the wireless ADSL modem router from a wired computer to make any further changes. 6.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • • • Automatic Open System Shared key Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. You can choose an authentication scheme which requires a shared key but still leave the data transmissions unencrypted. If you require strong security, use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the DG834PN firewall 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 LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the DG834PN wireless ADSL modem router. 3.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Be sure you clearly understand how the WEP key settings are configured in your wireless adapter. Wireless adapter configuration utilities such as the one included in Windows XP only allow entry of one key which must match the default key you set in the DG834PN. 8. Click Apply to save your settings.
Chapter 5 Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router to protect your network. Protecting Access to Your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router For security reasons, the wireless ADSL modem router has its own user name and password. Also, after a period of inactivity for a set length of time, the administrator login will automatically disconnect.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 2. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to bring up the menu shown in Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2: Set Password menu 3. To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. 4. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: After changing the password, you will be required to log in again to continue the configuration.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services The wireless ADSL modem router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet based content and communications services. With its content filtering feature, the DG834PN RangeMax Wireless ADSL Modem Router prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Figure 5-3: Block Sites menu 3. To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule—to turn on keyword blocking according to the settings on the Schedule page. • Always—to turn on keyword blocking all of the time, independent of the Schedule page. Enter a keyword or domain in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 7. Click Apply to save your settings. Firewall Rules Firewall rules are used to block or allow specific traffic passing through from one side of the router to the other. Inbound rules (WAN to LAN) restrict access by outsiders to private resources, selectively allowing only specific outside users to access specific resources. Outbound rules (LAN to WAN) determine what outside resources local users can have access to.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • • • 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. To move an existing rule to a different position in the table, select its button on the left side of the table and click Move. At the script prompt, enter the number of the desired new position and click OK.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Figure 5-5: Rule example: A Local Public Web Server The parameters 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 Services menu to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear. • Action Choose how you want this type of traffic to be handled.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • • WAN Users These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the desired option: • Any — all IP addresses are covered by this rule. • Address range — if this option is selected, you must enter the Start and Finish fields. • Single address — enter the required address in the Start field. Log You can select whether the traffic will be logged.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Figure 5-6: Rule example: Videoconference from Restricted Addresses Considerations for Inbound Rules • If your external IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address may change periodically as the DHCP lease expires. Consider using the Dynamic DNS feature in the Advanced menu so that external users can always find your network.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Following is an application example of outbound rules: Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger If you want to block Instant Messenger usage by employees during working hours, you can create an outbound rule to block that application from any internal IP address to any external address according to the schedule that you have created in the Schedule menu.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • • • LAN Users These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their source LAN IP address. Select the desired option: • Any — all IP addresses are covered by this rule. • Address range — if this option is selected, you must enter the Start and Finish fields. • Single address — enter the required address in the Start field.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Figure 5-8: Rules table with examples For any traffic attempting to pass through the firewall, the packet information is subjected to the rules in the order shown in the Rules Table, beginning at the top and proceeding to the default rules at the bottom. In some cases, the order of precedence of two or more rules may be important in determining the disposition of a packet.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router How to Define Services 1. Log in to the wireless ADSL modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever Password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless ADSL modem router. 2. Select the Services link of the Security menu to display the Services menu shown in Figure 5-9: Figure 5-9: Services menu 3.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services The DG834PN RangeMax Wireless ADSL Modem Router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. How to Set Your Time Zone In order to localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your Time Zone: 1. Log in to the wireless ADSL modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Note: If your region uses Daylight Savings Time, you must manually select Adjust for Daylight Savings Time on the first day of Daylight Savings Time, and clear it at the end. Enabling Daylight Savings Time will cause one hour to be added to the standard time. 4. The wireless ADSL modem router has a list of NETGEAR NTP servers.
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Chapter 6 Managing Your Network This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router. Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings The configuration settings of the DG834PN RangeMax Wireless ADSL Modem Router are stored in a configuration file in the wireless ADSL modem router. This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings. The procedures below explain how to do these tasks.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 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. Log in to the wireless ADSL modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever User Name, Password and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless ADSL modem router.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Upgrade files can be downloaded from NETGEAR's Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the binary (.BIN or .IMG) file before uploading it to the wireless ADSL modem router. How to Upgrade the Wireless ADSL Modem Router Firmware Note: NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Network Management Information The DG834PN provides a variety of status and usage information which is discussed below. Viewing Wireless ADSL Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics From the Main Menu, under Maintenance, select Wireless ADSL Modem Router Status to view the screen in Figure 6-3.
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Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - Wireless ADSL Modem Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name The Host Name assigned to the wireless ADSL modem router in the Basic Settings menu. Firmware Version This field displays the wireless ADSL modem router firmware version. ADSL Port These parameters apply to the Internet (ADSL) port of the wireless ADSL modem router.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - Wireless ADSL Modem Router Status Fields Field Description Upstream Speed The speed at which the modem is transmitting data to the ADSL line. VPI The Virtual Path Identifier setting. VCI The Virtual Channel Identifier setting.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Table 6-1. Router Statistics Fields Field Description WAN, LAN, or Serial Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and Serial ports. For each port, the screen displays: Status The link status of the port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Figure 6-5: Connection Status screen for Dynamic IP Clicking the Renew button updates the status information. This screen shows the following statistics: Table 6-1. Connection Status Fields for Dynamic IP Field Description IP Address The IP Address assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet Service Provider. Subnet Mask The Network Mask assigned to the WAN port by the ADSL Internet Service Provider.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router An alternate view of the Connection Status screen is shown in Figure 6-6 below: Figure 6-6: Connection Status screen for PPPoA Clicking the Renew button updates the status information. This screen shows the following statistics: Table 6-1. Connection Status Fields for PPPoA Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet via the ADSL port.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Viewing Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that the wireless ADSL modem router has discovered on the local network.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Figure 6-8: Security Logs menu Log entries are described in Table 6-1 below: 6-12 Managing Your Network August 2005
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Table 6-1. Security Log entry descriptions Field Description Date and Time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Description or Action The type of event and what action was taken if any. Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 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. Examples of Log Messages Following are examples of log messages.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification In order to receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-mail subheading: Figure 6-9: E-mail menu • Turn e-mail notification on. Select this check box if you want to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the wireless ADSL modem router. • Send alerts and logs via email.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router If the Weekly, Daily or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is automatically e-mailed to the specified e-mail address. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the wireless ADSL modem router’s memory. If the wireless ADSL modem router cannot e-mail the log file, the log buffer may fill up.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Enabling Remote Management Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router. Note: Be sure to change the wireless ADSL modem router's default password to a very secure password.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router When accessing your wireless ADSL modem router from the Internet, you will type your wireless ADSL modem router's WAN IP address in your browser's Address (in IE) or Location (in Netscape) box, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080, enter in your browser: http://134.177.0.
Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 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.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Connect Automatically, as Required Normally, this option should be enabled, so that an Internet connection will be made automatically, whenever Internet-bound traffic is detected. If this causes high connection costs, you can disable this setting. If disabled, you must connect manually, using the sub-screen accessed from the "Connection Status" button on the Status screen.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • • LAN IP addresses—192.168.0.1 Subnet mask—255.255.255.0 These addresses are part of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)-designated private address range for use in private networks, and should be suitable in most applications. If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in this menu.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router — When set to None, it will not send any RIP packets and will ignore any RIP packets received. • RIP Version This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the wireless ADSL modem router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, this is set for RIP-1. — RIP-1 is universally supported. RIP-1 is probably adequate for most networks, unless you have an unusual network setup.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the Starting IP Address and Ending IP Address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254, although you may want to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click the button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete. How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings 1. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever User Name, Password and LAN address you have chosen for the router. 2.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 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.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 3. Access the Web site of one of the dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the ‘Service Provider’ box, and register for an account. 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. Type the Host Name that your dynamic DNS service provider gave you.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • Your company’s network is 134.177.0.0. When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the wireless ADSL modem router, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.0.x addresses. With this configuration, if you attempt to access a device on the 134.177.0.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Figure 7-5: Static Routes Table Advanced Configuration 7-11 August 2005
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router 3. To add or edit a Static Route: a. Click the Edit button to open the Edit Menu, shown in Figure 7-6. Figure 7-6: Static Route Entry and Edit Menu 4. b. Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table. This is for identification purpose only. c. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. d.
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL 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. • Is the router on? • Have I connected the router correctly? Go to “Basic Functioning” on page 8-1. • I can’t access the router’s configuration with my browser.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router If a port’s LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port’s LED is green. If the port is 10 Mbps, the LED will be amber. If any of these conditions does not occur, refer to the appropriate following section.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation. • Be sure you are using the correct cable: — When connecting the router’s WAN ADSL port, use the cable that was supplied with the DG834PN.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the Web browser. The changes may have occurred, but the Web browser may be caching the old configuration. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should check the ADSL connection, then the WAN TCP/IP connection.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router If disconnecting telephones does not result in a green WAN LED the problem may be one of the following: • Check that the telephone company has made the connection to your line and tested it. • Verify that you are connected to the correct telephone line. If you have more than one phone line, be sure that you are connected to the line with the ADSL service.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • Your ISP may check for your computer's host name. Assign the computer Host Name of your ISP account to the wireless ADSL modem router in the browser-based Setup Wizard. • Your ISP only allows one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet, and may check for your computer’s MAC address. In this case: Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the wireless ADSL modem router’s configuration, reboot your computer and verify the DNS address as described in “Verifying TCP/IP Properties” on page C-6.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections — Make sure the LAN port LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in “LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On” on page 8-2. — Check that the corresponding Link LEDs are on for your network interface card and for the hub ports (if any) that are connected to your workstation and router.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router — Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your PCs. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by only allowing traffic from the MAC address of your broadband modem, but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single PC connected to that modem. If this is the case, you must configure your router to “clone” or “spoof” the MAC address from the authorized PC.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router • Time is off by one hour Cause: The router does not automatically sense Daylight Savings Time. In the E-mail menu, check or uncheck the box marked “Adjust for Daylight Savings Time”.
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router.
Reference Manual for the Model DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM Wireless ADSL Modem Router Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of: FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Interface Specifications LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 WAN: ADSL, RJ-11, pins 2 and 3 T1.413, G.DMT, G.
