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NETGEAR dg834pn Setup Manual

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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
October 2005

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  • Page 1 Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA October 2005...

  • Page 2: V1.0, October

    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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet What’s in the Box? ......................1-1 The Router’s Front Panel ..................1-2 The Router’s Rear Panel ..................1-3 What You Need Before You Begin ..................1-3 Internet Configuration Requirements ...............1-4 Understanding ADSL Microfilters ................1-4 Computers Set to DHCP ..................1-5 Setting Up Your Wireless ADSL Modem Router .............1-5...
  • Page 4 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ............2-9 Using the Reset Button ....................2-9 Appendix A Related Documents v1.0, October 2005...

  • Page 5: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    • 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. Connecting the Router to the Internet...

  • Page 6: The Router's Front Panel

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual The Router’s Front Panel The wireless ADSL modem router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. Figure 1-1 You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Table 1-1 describes each LED. Table 1-1. LED Descriptions Label Activity...

  • Page 7: The Router's Rear Panel

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the wireless ADSL modem router contains port connections. Figure 1-2 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2.

  • Page 8: Internet Configuration Requirements

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual 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 •...

  • Page 9: Computers Set To Dhcp

    For the initial connection to your router, your computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router via DHCP. This is usually the case. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard CD automatically takes care of this requirement. For manual setup, refer to the documentation that came with your computer.
  • Page 10 Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual 1. Install ADSL filters on the phone lines. 2. Connect the router to the ADSL line. 3. Log in to the router. 4. Connect to the Internet. Follow the steps below to connect your router to your network. Before you begin, locate the ADSL configuration information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 11 Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual b. Two-Line Filter Example. Insert the two-line filter into the phone outlet and connect the phone to the phone line connector (A): Figure 1-6 Note: To use a one-line filter with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet, connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to the filter.
  • Page 12 Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual 2. Connect the wireless ADSL modem router to the ADSL filter. a. Using the included phone cable with RJ-11 jacks, connect the ADSL port (B) of the wireless ADSL modem router to the ADSL port (C) of the two-line filter. Figure 1-7 Warning: Improperly connecting a filter to your wireless ADSL modem router will block your ADSL connection.
  • Page 13 Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual b. Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a wireless ADSL modem router LAN port to the Ethernet adapter in your computer. Figure 1-8 c. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug it in to a power outlet. Verify the following: The power light is lit after turning on the router.
  • Page 14 Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual The local lights are lit for any connected computers. 3. Log in to the wireless ADSL modem router. Note: Your computer needs to be configured for DHCP. For instructions on configuring for DHCP, please see the documentation that came with your computer or “Preparing a Computer for Network Access:”...
  • Page 15 In either case, use to the configuration parameters your ISP provided to assure that the configuration settings for your Internet connection are correct. 5. Test your Internet connection. From the bottom of the Setup menu, click Test. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 2, “Troubleshooting”.

  • Page 16: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the wireless ADSL modem router. 3. Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the wireless ADSL modem router.

  • Page 17: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Warning: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter.
  • Page 18 Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual 1-14 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, October 2005...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 2 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your 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? Go to “Basic Functioning”...

  • Page 20: Power Led Not On

    • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On When the router is turned on, the Test LED turns on for about 10 seconds and then turns off.

  • Page 21: Lan Or Adsl Internet Port Leds Not On

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual LAN or ADSL Internet Port LEDs Not On If either the LAN LEDs or ADSL Internet LED do not light when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the hub or workstation.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual • Make sure you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin and the password is password. Make sure that CAPS LOCK is off when entering this information. If the router does not save changes you have made in the Web Configuration Interface, check the following: •...

  • Page 23: 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 http://www.netgear.com. 2. Access the Main Menu of the wireless ADSL modem router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Pppoe Or Pppoa

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual Verify with your ISP the Multiplexing Method and parameter value, and update the router’s ADSL Settings accordingly. • Your ISP may require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or PPP over ATM (PPPOA) login.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual If you cannot connect after several minutes, you may be using an incorrect Service Name, User Name or Password. There also may be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Note: Unless you connect manually, the wireless ADSL modem router will not authenticate using PPPoE or PPPoA until data is transmitted to the network.

  • Page 26: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping 192.168.0.1 3. Click OK. You should see a message like this one: Pinging <IP address>...

  • Page 27: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual — Check that your PC has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your PC is assigned by DHCP, this information will not be visible in your PC’s Network Control Panel.
  • Page 28 Wireless ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual 2-10 Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2005...
  • Page 29 Appendix A 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 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 30 Reference Manual for the ProSafe VPN Firewall 200 FVX538 Related Documents v2.0, August 2005...

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