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NETGEAR DG834G Connecting Manual

NETGEAR DG834G Connecting Manual

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Download this manual See also: Reference Manual, User Manual
This chapter describes how to configure your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router 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.
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard on the Resource CD for initial
configuration, as described in the NETGEAR Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
Setup Manual.
This chapter includes:
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"Logging In to the Modem Router"
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"Using the Smart Wizard to Set Up Your Router"
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"Logging In to the Modem Router"
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"Using the Setup Wizard to Auto-Detect Your Internet Connection"
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"Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings"
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"Changing Your ADSL Settings"
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"How the Internet Connection Works"

What You Need Before You Begin

You need to prepare the following before you can set up your Product Family:
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Active Internet service provided by an ADSL account.
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The Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your ADSL account.
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ISP login name and password
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ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses
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Fixed or static IP address
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Host and domain names
Configuring Your Internet Connection
v1.0, May 2008
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  • Page 1: Chapter 1 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 2: Using The Smart Wizard To Set Up Your Router

    For first-time installation of your modem router, refer to the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network.

  • Page 3: Logging In To The Modem Router

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834G User Manual Logging In to the Modem Router You can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP, see...

  • Page 4: Using The Setup Wizard To Auto-Detect Your Internet Connection

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834G User Manual Using the Setup Wizard to Auto-Detect Your Internet Connection The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. Note: The wizard cannot detect a PPTP connection with your ISP. If your ISP uses this protocol, then you must configure your connection manually (see “Viewing or...
  • Page 5 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834G User Manual • No, I want to Configure the Router Myself. Enter your Internet settings manually in the Basic Settings screen. See “Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings” on page 1-6. • If you selected Yes for the Auto-Detect Connection Type, then click Next to proceed.

  • Page 6: Viewing Or Manually Configuring Your Isp Settings

    1-3. You 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 7 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834G User Manual ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-4 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 Table 1-2.
  • Page 8 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 Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting”.
  • Page 9 When NAT is disabled, only standard routing is performed by this router. Classical routing lets you directly manage the IP addresses that the DG834G v5 uses. Classical routing should be selected only by experienced users. • Disable Firewall. This disables the firewall in addition to disabling NAT.

  • Page 10: 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 11: How The Internet Connection Works

    Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834G User Manual 4. Type a number between 32 and 65535 for the VCI. The default is 35. 5. Click Apply. How the Internet Connection Works Your modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your modem router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access.
  • Page 12 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834G User Manual 1-12 Configuring Your Internet Connection v1.0, May 2008...

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