Table Of Contents - NETGEAR dg834pn Setup Manual

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
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ...................................................1-12
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ....................................................................1-13
Chapter 2
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................2-1
Power LED Not On ...................................................................................................2-2
Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On .....................................................2-2
LAN or ADSL Internet Port LEDs Not On .................................................................2-3
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................2-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................2-4
ADSL link .................................................................................................................2-4
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .............................................................................2-5
Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA ..........................................................................2-6
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................2-7
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ..............................................2-7
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................2-7
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................2-8
v1.0, October 2005
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