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DG834GUv5 Wireless
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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA

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  • Page 1 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA...

  • 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 tímto prohlašuje, že tento NETGEAR, Inc. [Czech] with USB Model DG834GUv5 pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 4 [Swedish] 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 DG834GUv5 product package. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router with USB Model DG834GUv5 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist.
  • Page 5 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router with USB Model DG834GUv5 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 6 v1.0, May 2009...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834GUv5 User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ... xi How to Use This Manual ...xii How to Print this Manual ...xii 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 8 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 9 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server ...5-3 Configuring Your LAN IP Settings ...5-4 Using the Modem Router as a DHCP Server ...5-6 Defining Reserved IP Addresses ...5-7 Configuring Dynamic DNS ...5-8 Using Static Routes ...5-9 Static Route Example ...5-9 Configuring Static Routes ...5-10 Configuring Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ...
  • Page 10 Appendix A Technical Specifications AppendixB Related Documents v1.0, May 2009...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    The NETGEAR ® DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router with USBModel DG834GUv5. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
  • Page 13 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. – Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print.
  • Page 14 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual v1.0, May 2009...

  • Page 15: Configuring Your Internet Connection

    When you perform the initial configuration of your modem router using the 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 16: Logging In To The Modem Router

    ISP to provide it. Using the Installation CD to Set Up Your Router For first-time installation of your modem router, Netgear recommends using the Installation CD. The Installation CD will assist you to connect your router and computers. The Smart Wizard...

  • Page 17: Viewing Or Manually Configuring Your Isp Settings

    Basic Settings screen. See 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 18 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual ISP does not require login Figure 1-3 The fields on the Basic Settings screen depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login. The Basic Settings screen is explained in Description”.
  • 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...
  • Page 20 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Table 1-1. Basic Settings Fields Description Settings Internet IP Address Domain Name Server (DNS) Address NAT (Net Address Translation) Description • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address.

  • Page 21: Changing Your Adsl Settings

    LAN side of the router. 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

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 3. Type a number between 0 and 255 for the VPI. The default is 8. 4. Type a number between 32 and 65535 for the VCI. The default is 35. 5. Click Apply.

  • Page 23: Configuring Your Wireless Network And Security Settings

    For a wireless connection, the security setting must be the same for adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security. Warning: Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred feet. This can allow others outside of your immediate area to access your network.

  • Page 24: Wireless Placement And Range Guidelines

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 • 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

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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.
  • Page 27 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Figure 2-2 The settings for this screen are explained in 3. Select the region in which the modem router will operate. 4. For initial configuration and test, leave the other settings unchanged.
  • Page 28 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings Settings Wireless Name (SSID) Network Region Channel Mode Wireless Access Enable Wireless Access Point Point Allow Broadcast Name (SSID) Wireless Isolation Wireless Station Turn Access Control On...

  • Page 29: Configuring Your Wireless Security

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Security Options (see “Configuring Your Wireless Security”). Configuring Your Wireless Security To set up wireless security, you can either manually configure it in the Wireless Settings screen, or...
  • Page 30 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Configuring WEP To configure WEP data encryption: 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://10.0.0.2 with its default user name of admin, and default password of admin, or using whatever user name, password, and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.
  • Page 31 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual • Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless stations must use the passphrase or keys to access the modem router.

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

    WPS supports only WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK wireless security. WEP security is not supported by WPS. • 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.

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

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual • Entering a PIN. For information about using the PIN method, see WPS Client” on page 2-12. Using a WPS Button to Add a WPS Client Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the modem router wirelessly is a client.

  • Page 34: Using Pin Entry To Add A Wps Client

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual wireless security. The modem router will keep these wireless settings unless you change them, or you clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box in the WPS Settings screen. Figure 2-5 6.
  • Page 35 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 2. On the modem router main menu, select Add a WPS Client (computers that will connect wirelessly to the modem router are clients), and then click Next. The Add WPS Client screen...

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

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices After WPS Setup You can add more WPS clients to your wireless network, or you can add a combination of WPS- enabled clients and clients without WPS.

  • Page 37: Advanced Wireless Settings For Wps And Wds

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual The settings that you configured in Step 2 are broadcast to the WPS devices so that they can connect to the modem router. Note: To make sure that your new wireless settings remain in effect, verify that the Keep Existing Wireless Settings checkbox is selected in the WPS Settings screen.

  • Page 38: Controlling Wireless Station Access

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual • WDS. Select this radio button to configure a wireless distribution system (WDS). You can build large bridged wireless networks. See (WDS)” in Chapter Controlling Wireless Station Access By default, any wireless PC that is configured with the correct SSID and wireless security settings is allowed access to your wireless network.

  • Page 39: Restricting Access By Mac Address

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Restricting Access by MAC Address For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to allow only specific PCs based on their MAC addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router.
  • Page 40 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 Available Wireless Stations table, select the radio button of that computer 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

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 2. From the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to display the Set Password screen: Figure 3-1 3. To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice.

  • Page 43: Blocking Keywords, Sites, And Services

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 3. To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the settings on the Schedule screen. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the setting in the Schedule screen.

  • Page 45: Firewall Rules

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Firewall Rules Firewall rules block or allow specific traffic passing through from one side of the modem 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.

  • Page 46: Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) modem router Because the uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly access any of your local computers.
  • Page 47 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual • Action. Select when you want this type of traffic to be handled. You can block or allow always, or you can choose to block or allow according to the schedule you have defined in the Schedule screen.

  • Page 48: Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Considerations for Inbound Rules If your external IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address might change periodically as the DHCP lease expires. Consider using the Dynamic DNS feature so that external users can always find your network.
  • Page 49 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual The following screen shows AIM selected in the Service list: Figure 3-6 The Outbound Services screen includes the following fields: • Service. Select the application or service from the drop-down list to be allowed or blocked.

  • Page 50: Order Of Precedence For Rules

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Order of Precedence for Rules As you define new rules, they are added to the tables in the Firewall Rules screen, as shown: Figure 3-7 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.

  • Page 51: Setting Times And Scheduling Firewall Services

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual To define a service: 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://10.0.0.2 with its default user name of admin default password of admin, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.
  • Page 52 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual To localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your time zone: 1. Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of http://10.0.0.2 with its default user name of admin, default password of admin, or using whatever password and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.

  • Page 53: Scheduling Firewall Services

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Scheduling Firewall Services If you enabled services blocking in the Block Services screen or port forwarding in the Ports screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted.
  • Page 54 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 3-14 Protecting Your Network v1.0, May 2009...

  • Page 55: 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. This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings.

  • Page 56: 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 57 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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.

  • Page 58: Network Management Information

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 59 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields (continued) Field ADSL Port MAC Address IP Address Network Type IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server (DNS) LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask...
  • Page 60 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields (continued) Field Wireless Port Name (SSID) These are set in Region the Wireless Channel Settings page; see “Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Wireless AP Configure Your Wireless Network”...
  • Page 61 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual This following table explains the statistic fields. Table 4-2. Router Statistics Fields Field WAN (Internet), Status LAN, or WLAN TxPkts (Wireless LAN) statistics RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time...

  • Page 62: Viewing Attached Devices

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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.

  • Page 63: Viewing, Selecting, And Saving Logged Information

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information The modem router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enabled content filtering in the Block Sites screen, the Logs screen can show you when someone on your network tries to access a blocked site.
  • Page 64 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Table 4-4. Security Log Entry Descriptions Field Description Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. Source port and The service port number of the initiating device, and whether it interface originated from the LAN or WAN.

  • Page 65: Log Message Examples

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Log Message Examples Following are examples of log messages. In all cases, the log entry shows the timestamp as: Day, Year-Month-Date Hour:Minute:Second. Activation and Administration Tue, 2002-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated [This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.]...

  • Page 66: Enabling Security Event E-Mail Notification

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-mail screen: Figure 4-8 • Turn e-mail notification on. Select this check box if you want to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the modem router.

  • Page 67: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The Modem Router

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual • Send alert immediately. Select the corresponding check box if you would like immediate notification of a significant security event, such as a known attack, port scan, or attempted access to a blocked site.

  • Page 68: Enabling Remote Management

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual From the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Modem Router Diagnostics to display the Diagnostics screen: Figure 4-9 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.
  • Page 69 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 2. Under the Advanced heading of the main menu, select Remote Management to display the Remote Management screen: Figure 4-10 3. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 4. Specify which external addresses will be allowed to access the modem router’s remote management.
  • Page 70 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual When accessing your modem router from the Internet, you will type your modem router WAN IP address in your Internet browser address or location field, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number.

  • Page 71: Advanced Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router. The ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router provides a variety of advanced features, such as the following: • “Modifying Your WAN Setup” • “Configuring Your LAN IP Settings” •...
  • Page 72 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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.

  • Page 73: Setting Up A Default Dmz Server

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Table 5-1. WAN Setup Settings Setting Description Respond to Ping 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 74: Configuring Your Lan Ip Settings

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 75 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 2. Change the settings. For more information, see DHCP Server” on page 5-6 3. Click Apply to save the changes. The LAN TCP/IP Setup parameters are explained in the following table.

  • Page 76: Using The Modem Router As A Dhcp Server

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Table 5-2. LAN IP Setup Settings Address Reservation For more information, see “Using the Modem Router as a DHCP Server” on page 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 77: Defining Reserved Ip Addresses

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual • WINS Server (Windows Internet Naming Service Server), determines the IP address associated with a particular Windows computer. A WINS server records and reports a list of names and IP address of Windows PCs on its local network. If you connect to a remote network that contains a WINS server, enter the server’s IP address here.

  • Page 78: Configuring Dynamic Dns

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 79: Using Static Routes

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 80: Configuring Static Routes

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 10.0.0.100. The static route would look like In this example: •...

  • Page 81: Configuring Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 3. Click Add or Edit to display the following screen: Figure 5-5 4. Fill in or change the fields: • Route Name. The route name is for identification purposes only. •...
  • Page 82 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 1. Select UPnP on the main menu to display the UPnP screen: Figure 5-6 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 83: Configuring Wireless Bridging And Repeating (Wds)

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual • Click Refresh to update the portmap table and to show the active ports that are currently opened by UPnP devices. Configuring Wireless Bridging and Repeating (WDS) You can build large bridged wireless networks by using the modem router to configure a wireless distribution system (WDS).

  • Page 84: Point-To-Point Bridge Configuration

    Figure 5-8 To set up a point-to-point bridge configuration (shown in 1. Configure the DG834GUv5 modem router (AP 1) on LAN Segment 1 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. 2. Configure the other access point (AP 2) on LAN Segment 2 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode.

  • Page 85: Multi-Point Bridge Configuration

    DG834GUv5 as the Remote MAC Address. • Using wireless security to protect this traffic. The figure below shows an example of a Multi-Point Bridge mode configuration. The DG834GUv5 is AP 1, which is the “Master AP” in Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge mode. DG834v5 AP 1 Internet 10.0.0.2...
  • Page 86 Multi-Point Bridge mode; all the others are in Point-to-Point Bridge mode. • All APs, including the DG834GUv5 modem router, must be on the same LAN. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses must be in the same network. •...

  • Page 87: Repeater With Wireless Client Association

    You cannot configure a sequence of parent/child APs. You are limited to only one parent AP, although if the DG834GUv5 is the parent AP it can connect with up to four child APs. The following figure shows an example of a Repeater Mode configuration.
  • Page 88 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual • The APs must be on the same LAN. That is, the LAN IP addresses for the APs must be in the same subnet. • AP devices must use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, and encryption.

  • Page 89: Configuring Telkom Vpn Lite

    Configuring VPN Lite The VPN Lite Setup Wizard included in the GUI confiruation tool of the DG834GUv5 was developed to assist users to easily configure VPN Lite network connections. To start the VPN Lite Wizard, login to your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router:...
  • Page 90 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 1. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://10.0.0.2 in the address field of an Internet browser. Figure 6-1 This login window opens: Figure 6-2 2. Enter admin for the user name and admin for the password, both in lower case letters.
  • Page 91 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Figure 6-3 5. After reading the notice on the VPN Lite setup page, click Next to continue. 6. Input the VPN Lite username and password that was configured on the Telkom VPN Lite...
  • Page 92 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 7. The LAN IP address and Subnet mask that was configured on the Telkom VPN Lite Website must also be entered. Note: The IP address for each site configured must be different and fall within a different IP Subnet range.Example:...

  • Page 93: 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 94: 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 95: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 10.0.0..3 to 10.0.0.254.
  • Page 96 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 97: 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://10.0.0.2.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting Pppoe Or Pppoa

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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://10.0.0.2. 2. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 100: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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 101: Problems With Date And Time

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem 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.
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  • Page 103: File Sharing Scenarios

    Router. In planning your network, you should consider the level of security required for local and remote users of the USB drive. You can connect either a USB flash drive or a USB hard drive to the DG834GUv5. USB drive applications may include: •...

  • Page 104: Sharing Photos With Friends And Family

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Sharing Photos with Friends and Family The DG834GUv5 allows you to create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo sharing site.
  • Page 105 Storing Files in a Central Location for Playing or Printing The DG834GUv5 Wireless Router enables you to move files so that a private resource can act as a network resource. The DG834GUv5 allows centralized storage for easy access from other computers that have local printers, CD burners, speakers, or specialized software.

  • Page 106: Sharing Large Files With Colleagues

    Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many mail systems. The DG834GUv5 Wireless Router allows you to share very large files such as PowerPoint presentations or ZIP files with colleagues at another site. Rather than tying up their mail systems will large files, your colleagues can use FTP to easily download shared files from the DG834GUv5.
  • Page 107 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Figure 8-4: USB Drive Settings screen The USB Drive Settings screen shows which login accounts are enabled and the share folders each account has access to. The following fields are displayed: Network Access •...
  • Page 108 The USB port of the DG834GUv5 is a standard USB connector. Figure 8-5: Router USB Port You can connect a USB drive to the DG834GUv5 Wireless Router in the following ways: • Connect a USB “flash drive”, also known as a “flash memory stick”, directly to the port.

  • Page 109: Usb Drive Requirements

    USB storage class devices like hard drives. USB modems, printers, CD ROM drives, and DVD drives cannot be connected to the device. Note: The USB port on the DG834GUv5 can be used with one USB hard drive at a time. Do not attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port.
  • Page 110 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual 2. Select USB Drive Wizard in the left navigator to display the screen shown below: Figure 8-6: Select the folder to share 3. Type the folder name to share. To share the whole USB drive, type \. To share a specific folder on the USB drive, type \<my folder>...
  • Page 111 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Figure 8-8: Select Read Only or Read & Write 7. Click Continue to view the list of shared folders. Click Finish Using the USB Drive Menu to Grant FTP Access Rights You can also use the USB Drive menu to share directories on the USB drive after you have attached it to the router.

  • Page 112: Unmounting A Usb Drive

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Figure 8-9: Granting an account access to the USB Device 3. Select Enabled to give access to the USB drive. 4. Type the login account name that you want to give access to the USB drive.
  • Page 113 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Understanding the USB Drive Access Methods There are three ways you can allow users to connect to the USB drive: 1. Local Web browser — users on the local area network can use the USB drive’s local IP address from a Web browser.

  • Page 114: Connecting To The Usb Drive From A Remote Computer

    Internet port IP address rather than the local IP address. Locating the Internet Port IP Address 1. The Router Status screen shows the Internet port IP address:Log in to the DG834GUv5 router at its default LAN address of password of admin, or using whatever LAN address and password you have assigned.

  • Page 115: Enabling File And Printer Sharing

    DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Connecting to the USB Drive From Your Home/Office Network You can access the USB drive from local computers on your home or office network using Microsoft network settings. You must be running Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, or older versions of Windows with Microsoft networking enabled.
  • Page 116 \\ipaddress The ipaddress entered is the local IP address or name of the router, for example, \\10.0.0.2 or \\DG834GUv5. A new Explorer window will pop up displaying the root folders your account has access to. Accessing the USB Drive from Windows Explorer Typing \\ipaddress or \\hostname in Windows Explorer will display the root folders granted access to on the USB drive.
  • Page 117 This appendix provides technical specifications for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router with USB Model DG834GUv5. 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...
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  • Page 119 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...
  • Page 120 DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual Related Documents v1.0, May 2009...

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