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NETGEAR RangeMax DG834N Reference Manual

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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
202-10197-01
May 2006

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  • Page 1 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR 202-10197-01 May 2006...
  • Page 2 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 wireless modem router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Èesky NETGEAR, Inc. [Czech] ADSL2+ Modem Router je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
  • Page 4 [Dutch] ADSL2+ Modem Router in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc. [Maltese] ADSL2+ Modem Router jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar Alulírott,...

  • Page 5: Customer Support

    Router. 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.
  • Page 6 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: DG834N May 2006 Wireless Modem Router DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Home English 202-10197-01...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Chapter 1 Introduction What’s in the Box? ...1-1 The Router’s Front Panel ...1-2 The Router’s Rear Panel ...1-3 Chapter 2 Configuring Your Internet Connection Connecting the Router to the Internet ...2-1 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ...2-2 Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration...
  • Page 8 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 ... 4-11 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 ...4-14 Chapter 5...
  • Page 9 Configuring LAN IP Settings ...6-3 DHCP ...6-5 How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings ...6-7 Configuring Dynamic DNS ...6-7 How to Configure Dynamic DNS ...6-8 Using Static Routes ...6-9 Static Route Example ...6-9 How to Configure Static Routes ...6-10 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...7-1 Power LED Not On ...7-2...
  • Page 10 v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    The NETGEAR ® DG834N RangeMax Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the DG834N RangeMax Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router.The information is this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: •...

  • 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 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
  • Page 14 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Resource CD, which includes this guide • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Introduction v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 16: The Router's Front Panel

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual The Router’s Front Panel The DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. Figure 1-1 You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. front panel of the router. Table 1-1.

  • Page 17: The Router's Rear Panel

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 1-1. LED Descriptions (continued) Internet On (green) (WAN) Blink (green) Blink (amber) Wireless Blink On (green) Blink (green) On (amber) Blink (amber) The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the DG834N RangeMax (Figure 1-2) contains port connections.
  • Page 18 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. Factory Default Reset push button Note: This button needs to be depressed for approximately 5 seconds, until the power LED briefly flashes red, to reset the unit to the factory default settings.

  • Page 19: Configuring Your Internet Connection

    Connecting the Router to the Internet To connect your RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router to the Internet, refer to the ADSL Modem Wireless Router Setup Manual on the Resource CD or online as shown in the following table. Table 2-1.

  • Page 20: How To Manually Configure Your Internet Connection

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 2-1 Configuring Your Internet Connection v1.0, May 2006...
  • Page 21 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in these steps: 1. Connect to the wireless modem router by typing field of your browser, then click Enter. 2.
  • Page 22 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual d. NAT (Network Address Translation): Allows all the PCs connected to your router to gain Internet access by sharing the router’s WAN IP address. In most cases, NAT is essential for Internet access via this wireless modem router. Only select Disable if you are sure you do not require NAT.
  • Page 23 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 6. If your ISP provided information about multiplexing and/or VPI and VCI settings for you to enter, click the ADSL Settings in the Setup section of the main menu. Usually, however, the default parameters will match the system used by your ISP Figure 2-2 Configuring Your Internet Connection...
  • Page 24 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Configuring Your Internet Connection v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 25: Wireless Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ 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 modem router in order to maximize the network speed.

  • Page 26: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference 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. Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over wireless networks at a range of several hundred feet.
  • Page 27 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • 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’...

  • Page 28: Understanding Wireless Settings

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless interface of your wireless modem router, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The following Wireless Settings menu will appear: Figure 3-2 Wireless Configuration v1.0, May 2006...
  • Page 29 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. The default SSID is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change your network Name to a different value.
  • Page 30 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Wireless Access Point. • Enable Wireless Access Point. This field lets you turn off or turn on the wireless access point built in to the wireless modem router. The wireless icon on the front of the wireless modem router will display the current status of the Wireless Access Point to let you know if it is disabled or enabled.

  • Page 31: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the DG834N RangeMax do not match, you will not get a wireless connection.

  • Page 32: Restricting Wireless Access To Your Network

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the wireless modem router.
  • Page 33 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Wireless Station Access List This list determines which wireless hardware devices will be allowed to connect to the wireless modem router. To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 34: How To Configure Wpa-Psk/Wpa2-Psk Security

    This prevents unauthorized access to your network. How to Configure WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Security A high performance client like the NETGEAR WN511B must connect using WPA2-PSK in order to achieve maximum performance. Wireless clients that connect to this router using WPA-PSK will run at no more than 802.11g speed. This option allows wireless clients to use either encryption method.

  • Page 35: Choosing Alternative Authentication And Encryption Methods

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 1. Log in at the default LAN address of and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu of the DG834N. 3.
  • Page 36 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Restricting wireless access prevents intruders from connecting to your network. However, the wireless data transmissions are still vulnerable to snooping. Using the WEP data encryption settings described below will prevent a determined intruder from eavesdropping on your wireless data communications.
  • Page 37 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 3. In the Security Options portion of the page, select WEP. Note: The WEP security option is only available if the wireless network mode is set to “g and b”. 4. Go to the WEP Security Encryption portion of the page: Figure 3-5 5.
  • Page 38 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 9. Click Apply to save your settings. Note: When configuring the wireless modem router from a wireless computer, if you configure WEP settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply.
  • Page 39 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Wireless Configuration 3-15 v1.0, May 2006...
  • Page 40 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 3-16 Wireless Configuration v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 41: Protecting Your Network

    Note: The user name and password are not the same as any user name or password your may 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 Timeout

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 2. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to bring up the menu shown in Figure 4-2 3. To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. 4.

  • Page 43: Blocking Keywords, Sites, And Services

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services The wireless modem router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet based content and communications services. With its content filtering feature, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs.
  • Page 44 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 2. Select the Block Sites link of the Security menu. Figure 4-3 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.

  • Page 45: Firewall Rules

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that will be exempt from blocking and logging. Since the trusted user will be identified by an IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address.

  • Page 46: Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual To access the rules configuration of the DG834N, click the Firewall Rules link on the main menu, then click Add for either an Outbound or Inbound Service. Figure 4-4 • To edit an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table and click Edit. •...
  • Page 47 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Remember that allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Only enable those ports that are necessary for your network. Following are two application examples of inbound rules: Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server If you host a public Web server on your local network, you can define a rule to allow inbound Web (HTTP) requests from any outside IP address to the IP address of your Web server at any time of day.
  • Page 48 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual – Single address: Enter the required address in the Start field. • Log: You can select whether the traffic will be logged. The choices are: – Never: No log entries will be made for this service. –...

  • Page 49: Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Local computers must access the local server using the computer’s local LAN address (192.168.0.11 in the example in server using the external WAN IP address will fail. Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) The wireless modem router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network.
  • Page 50 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 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 Add Custom Service feature to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear.

  • Page 51: Order Of Precedence For Rules

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Order of Precedence for Rules As you define new rules, they are added to the tables in the Rules menu, as shown in Figure 4-8: Figure 4-8 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 52: How To Define Services

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Although the wireless modem router already holds a list of many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. Use the procedure below to create your own service definitions. How to Define Services 1.

  • Page 53: Setting Times And Scheduling Firewall Services

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 4. Click Apply to save your changes. Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services The RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ 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.

  • Page 54: How To Schedule Firewall Services

    Enabling Daylight Savings Time will cause one hour to be added to the standard time. 4. The wireless modem router has a list of NETGEAR NTP servers. If you would prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary server, enter its IP address under Use this NTP Server.

  • Page 55: Managing Your Network

    This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router. Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings The configuration settings of the RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router are stored in a configuration file in the wireless modem router. This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings.

  • Page 56: Default Configuration

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 4. Store the file on a computer on your network. .cfg How to Restore the Configuration from a File 1. Log in to the wireless 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 modem router.

  • Page 57: Upgrading The Wireless Modem Router's Firmware

    NETGEAR. 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 modem router.
  • Page 58 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 5. Click Upload. Note: When uploading software to the wireless modem router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page.

  • Page 59: Network Management Information

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Network Management Information The DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router provides a variety of status and usage information which is discussed below. Viewing Wireless Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics From the Main Menu, under Maintenance, select Wireless Modem Router Status to view the screen in Figure...
  • Page 60 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual The Wireless Modem Router Status menu provides status and usage information. This screen shows the following parameters: Table 5-1. Menu 3.2 - Wireless Modem Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version ADSL Port MAC Address IP Address...
  • Page 61 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 5-1. Menu 3.2 - Wireless Modem Router Status Fields (continued) Field Modem Status Downstream Connection Speed Upstream Connection Speed The speed at which the modem is transmitting data to the ADSL line. Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region...
  • Page 62 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 5-2. Router Statistics Fields Field Description WAN, LAN, or WLAN The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and Wireless LAN (WLAN) ports. For each port, the screen displays: Status The link status of the port.
  • Page 63 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Click the Connection Status button to display wireless modem router connection status, as shown Figure 5-5 below: Figure 5-5 This screen shows the following statistics: Table 5-3. Connection Status Fields (PPPoE Network Type Example) Field Description Connection Time...

  • Page 64: Viewing Attached Devices

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Viewing Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that the wireless modem router has discovered on the local network. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Attached Devices to view the table, shown in Figure 5-6:...
  • Page 65 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual An example of the logs file is shown below. Figure 5-7 Log entries are described in Table 5-4 below: Managing Your Network 5-11 v1.0, May 2006...
  • Page 66 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Table 5-4. Security Log entry descriptions Field Description Date and Time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Description or The type of event and what action was taken if any. Action Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.

  • Page 67: Examples Of Log Messages

    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, 2006-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated [This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.] Tue, 2006-05-21 18:55:00 - Administrator login successful - IP:192.168.0.2 Thu, 2006-05-21 18:56:58 - Administrator logout - IP:192.168.0.2...

  • Page 68: Enabling Security Event E-Mail Notification

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 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 5-8 • Turn e-mail notification on. Select this check box if you want to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the wireless modem router.

  • Page 69: Running Diagnostic Utilities And Rebooting The Wireless Modem Router

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • My Mail Server requires authentication—If you use an outgoing mail server provided by your current ISP, you do not need to check this box. If you use an e-mail account that is not provided by your ISP, check this box and enter the required user name and password information.

  • Page 70: Enabling Remote Management

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Wireless Modem Router Diagnostics heading to display the menu shown in Figure 5-9 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 DG834N RangeMax Router.
  • Page 71 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 2. From the Advanced section of the main menu, select the Remote Management link. Figure 5-10 3. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 4. Specify what external addresses will be allowed to access the wireless modem router’s remote management.
  • Page 72 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual When accessing your wireless modem router from the Internet, you will type your wireless modem router's WAN IP address in your browser's Address 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://134.177.0.123:8080 Note: In this case, the http:// must be included in the address.

  • Page 73: Advanced Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router. Configuring Advanced Security The DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router provides a variety of advanced features, such as: • Setting up a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Server •...
  • Page 74 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 75: Connect Automatically, As Required

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 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.
  • Page 76 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 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. Figure 6-2 The LAN TCP/IP Setup parameters are: •...

  • Page 77: Dhcp

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual – RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. • RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. • RIP-2M uses multicasting. Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the wireless modem router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected.
  • Page 78 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Secondary DNS Server, if you entered a Secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu • WINS Server, short for 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.

  • Page 79: How To Configure Lan Tcp/Ip Settings

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 80: How To Configure Dynamic Dns

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual The router contains a client that can connect to a dynamic DNS service provider. To use this feature, you must select a service provider and obtain an account with them. After you have configured your account information in the router, whenever your ISP-assigned IP address changes, your router will automatically contact your dynamic DNS service provider, log in to your account, and register your new IP address.

  • Page 81: Using Static Routes

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 9. If your dynamic DNS provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you can select the Use wildcards check box to activate this feature. For example, the wildcard feature will cause *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org 10.

  • Page 82: How To Configure Static Routes

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. • The Wireless Modem Router IP Address fields specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100.
  • Page 83 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual a. Click the Add button to open the Edit Menu, shown in Figure 6-6 b. Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table. This is for identification purpose only.
  • Page 84 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual 4. Click Apply. The Static Routes table will update to show the new entry. Figure 6-7 6-12 Advanced Configuration v1.0, May 2006...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your DG834N RangeMax ADSL2+ 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? •...

  • Page 86: Power Led Not On

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

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • 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 Internet ADSL port, use the cable that was supplied with the DG834N.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual If the router does not save changes you have made in the Web Configuration Interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, be sure to click the Apply button before moving to another menu or tab, or your changes are lost.

  • Page 89: Obtaining An Internet Ip Address

    To check the Internet IP address from the browser interface: 1. Launch your browser and select an external site such as www.netgear.com. 2. Access the Main Menu of the wireless modem router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting Pppoe Or Pppoa

    MAC address. Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings menu. Refer to ADSL Modem Wireless Router Setup Manual. Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA The PPPoA or PPPoA connection can be debugged as follows: 1.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Your computer may not have the wireless modem router configured as its TCP/IP wireless modem router. If your computer obtains its information from the wireless modem router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the wireless modem router address as described in for Network Access:”...

  • Page 92: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual • Wrong network configuration – Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your PC or workstation. – Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet.

  • Page 93: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router’s administration password to password and the IP address to 192.168.0.1. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: •...
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  • Page 95: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the DG834N RangeMax ADSL2+ Modem Router. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: UK, Australia: Europe: All regions (output): Physical Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Storage temperature: Storage humidity: Regulatory Compliance...

  • Page 96: Default Configuration

    DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Default Configuration You can use the reset button located on the front of your device to reset all settings to their factory defaults. This is called a hard reset. To perform a hard reset, push and hold the reset button for five seconds.
  • Page 97 Technical Specifications Default Behavior Disabled Disabled Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the http port) Enabled (all) Disabled Enabled NETGEAR Disabled Enabled Europe Up to 270 Mbps (with 20/40 MHz bandwidth dynamically selected on a frame-by-frame basis). Best Full...
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  • Page 99: Appendix B Related Documents

    This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing: Wireless Communications: Preparing a Computer for Network Access: Virtual Private Networking...
  • Page 100 DG834N RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual Related Documents v1.0, May 2006...

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