Table Of Contents - NETGEAR DG834PN Reference Manual

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 ..................................................................................................................2-2
802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall .........................................................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-3
Protocol Support ......................................................................................................2-4
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................2-5
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections ..................................2-6
What's in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-6
The Router's Front Panel .........................................................................................2-6
The Router's Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
ADSL Microfilter Requirements ................................................................................3-1
ADSL Microfilter .................................................................................................3-1
ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter .................................................................3-2
Ethernet Cabling Requirements ...............................................................................3-2
Computer Hardware Requirements .........................................................................3-2
LAN Configuration Requirements ............................................................................3-2
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................3-3
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................3-3
Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................3-3
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