Setup Manual for the
DG834GV Integrated
ADSL Modem and
Wireless Router with
Voice
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
208-10042-02
April 2007
© 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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holders.
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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.
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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
Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup ......................................1-4
Smart Wizard Setup .......................................................................................................1-5
Manual Setup .................................................................................................................1-5
Understanding ADSL Microfilters .............................................................................1-5
Computers Set to DHCP ..........................................................................................1-6
Manually Setting Up Your Wireless ADSL Modem Router .............................................1-6
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ...................................... .............1-13
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ....................................................................1-14
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
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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
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ............... .........................................2-9
Using the Reset Button ............................................................................................2-9
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Related Documents
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Chapter 1
Connecting the Router to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your Local Area Network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. It describes how to set up your ADSL modem wireless router with voice for Internet
access and configure basic wireless connectivity.
What’s in the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• ADSL Modem Wireless Router with Voice
• AC power adapter (varies by region)
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector
• Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region)
• Resource CD, including:
— The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant
— This manual
• 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.
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The ADSL Modem Wireless Router with Voice’s Front Panel
The ADSL modem wireless router with voice front panel shown below contains status LEDs.
12 345 6 7
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 Description
On (Green)
1. Power
2. Test
3. ADSL
4. Internet
On (Red)
Off
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
Off
On (Green)
Flicker (Green)
Red
Off
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Power is supplied to the router.
Power-on Self-test failure or device malfunction.
Power is not supplied to the router.
System is not ready or failed to start up.
The system is initializing.
The system is ready and running.
ADSL is synchronized.
DSL is attempting to synchronize.
No link is detected on this port or modem is not powered on.
Internet port is connected, has an IP address, DSL is up, no traffic detected.
Traffic is passing through the connected internet port in either direction.
Device attempted to connect, but failed.
Modem powered off or in bridged mode, or ADSL connection not present.
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Table 1-1. LED Descriptions (continued)
5. Wireless
6. Phone1
Phone2
7. FXO/
PSTN
fallback
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
Off
On (Green)
Fast blink
Slow blink
Off
On (Green)
Blink
Off
Wireless port is linked.
Data is being transmitted or received.
No wireless link.
Registered to SIP server.
Talking.
Off hook.
Phone not ready.
PSTN line detected.
Talking.
No PSTN line detected.
The ADSL Modem Wireless Router with Voice’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the ADSL modem wireless router with voice contains port connections.
2
4
6
1
3
5
7
Figure 1-2
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements:
1. RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the router to a telephone wall jack via the ADSL port of a
phone splitter
2. RJ-11 PSTN port for connecting the router to the telephone wall jack via the phone port of a
phone splitter
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3. Two phone ports for connecting to telephones
4. Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local computers
5. Factory Default Reset push button
6. AC power adapter outlet
7. Wireless antenna
Each LAN port has two LEDs, one green and one amber. They indicate the port status as follows:
• On (Green) LAN port is linked to a 100Mbps device
• Blink (Green) Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps
• On (Amber) LAN port is linked to a 10Mbps device
• Blink (Amber) Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps
• Off No link is detected on this port
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What You Need Before You Begin
You need to prepare the following before you can set up your router:
• Active Internet service provided by an ADSL account.
• The Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your ADSL account.
• ASDL microfilters as explained below.
• Your computers set to DHCP.
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
• Multiplexing Method
• Host and Domain Names
• ISP Login Name and Password
• ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses
• Fixed or Static IP Address
Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If
you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it.
Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup
You have two methods available for setting up your ADSL modem wireless router with voice:
• Smart Wizard Setup: Use the Smart Wizard on the CD to assist you with setting up your
ADSL modem wireless router with voice.
— This option is the easiest. The Smart Wizard on the CD guides you through the setup
process, automating many of the steps, and verifying that necessary conditions exist and
that steps you perform have been successfully completed.
— This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows 98SE or higher.
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• Manual Setup: Manually set up your ADSL modem wireless router with voice.
— This option is best if you are replacing an existing ADSL modem wireless router with
voice or are technically knowledgeable.
— Use this option if you are using a computer that does not run Microsoft Windows.
— The manual setup procedures are documented in this manual.
Use the setup option that best suites you.
Smart Wizard Setup
The Smart Wizard setup process should take about 20 minutes to complete.
1. Locate the ADSL settings information your Internet service provider gave you.
2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC.
The CD will automatically start and detect the language you are using on your PC.
Note: If the CD does not automatically start, browse the CD and double-click on
Autorun.
3. Accept the language option or change to a different language.
4. Click Next to proceed.
5. Click Setup to start the Smart Wizard installation assistant. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
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Manual Setup
Use the topics and procedures below to manually set up your ADSL modem wireless router with
voice.
Understanding ADSL Microfilters
ADSL technology uses the same wires as your telephone service. However, ADSL adds signals to
the telephone lines which create noise in the telephone service. You must use ADSL microfilters to
filter out these signals before they reach your telephone.
Note: If you purchased the ADSL modem wireless router with v oice in a countr y where a
microfilter is not included, you must acquire one.
ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter
ADSL
Phone
Figure 1-3
Line
Use the ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter to provide connectivity to the ADSL modem
wireless router with voice and telephone equipment connected to that router.
ADSL Microfilter
Phone
Figure 1-4
Each device directly connected to the phone line, such as a fax machine, answering machine, or
caller ID display will require an ADSL microfilter.
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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.
Manually Setting Up Your ADSL Modem Wireless Router
There are four steps to setting up your ADSL modem wireless router with voice:
6. Connect the router to the ADSL line via the ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter.
1. Install ADSL filters on other phone lines that use the same telephone number.
2. Log in to the router.
3. 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).
1. Connect the ADSL filter with built-in splitter, as follows:
Note: If you purchased the DG834GV in a country where an ADSL filter is not
included, you must acquire one.
a. Connect the Line port of the ADSL filter/splitter to the telephone wall socket.
b. Using telephone cable with RJ11 jacks, connect the ADSL port of the filter/splitter to the
ADSL port on the left rear of the ADSL modem wireless router with voice
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c. Connect the Phone port of the filter/splitter to the green PSTN connector on the ADSL
modem wireless router with voice.:
Figure 1-5
d. You need to install a separate ADSL filter (see Figure 1-4 on page 1-7) for every telephone
connected to other wall sockets that use the same telephone number as your ADSL modem
wireless router with voice.
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e. If you have voice service or plan to order it, connect a telephone to Phone Port 1 on the
ADSL modem wireless router with voice.
Phone Port 1
Figure 1-6
Note: In the event of a power outage or loss of internet connectivity, the router
will automatically connect to the standard phone port until VoIP service is
restored. This feature is not available on Phone Port 2.
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f. Connect the Ethernet cable from an ADSL modem wireless router with voice LAN port to
the Ethernet adapter in your computer.
Figure 1-7
g. If you have more than one computer, repeat step f using a di fferent LAN port on the ADSL
modem wireless router with voice.
h. Connect the power adapter to the router and plug it in to a power outlet.
Figure 1-8
i. Verify the following:
The power light is lit after turning on the router.
The test light comes on briefly, then goes off.
The wireless light is lit after turning on the router.
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The ADSL internet light is green, indicating you are connected to the ADSL
network.
j. Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection,
do not run that software. Cancel it if it starts automatically. Verify the following:
The appropriate LAN port LEDs are lit for any connected computers.
2. Log in to the ADSL modem wireless router with voice as described below.
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 the online document, “Preparing a Computer for Network
Access”.
a. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of a browser such as Internet Explorer or
®
Netscape
Figure 1-9
Navigator.
This login window opens:
Figure 1-10
Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.
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b. After logging in, you will see the menu below.
Figure 1-11
3. Connect to the Internet:
You are now ready to configure your ADSL modem wireless router with voice to connect to
the Internet. There are two ways you can configure your ADSL modem wireless router with
voice to connect to the Internet:
a. Let the ADSL modem wireless router with voice Setup Wizard auto-detect the type of
Internet connection you have and configure it.
b. Manually choose which type of Internet connection you have and configure it.
In either case, use to the configuration parameters your ISP provided to assure that the
configuration settings for your Internet connection are correct.
4. 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”.
Your ADSL modem wireless router with voice is now configured to provide Internet access for
your network. Your ADSL modem wireless router with voice automatically connects to the
Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not necessary to run a dialer or login
application such as Dial-Up Networking or Enternet to connect, log in, or disconnect. These
functions are performed automatically by the ADSL modem wireless router with voice as needed.
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To access the Internet from any computer connected to your ADSL modem wireless router with
voice, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. You should
see the ADSL modem wireless router with voice’s Internet LED blink, indicating communication
to the ISP. The browser should begin to display a Web page.
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have
established basic wireless connectivity , you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1. Log in to the ADSL modem wireless router with voice at its default LAN address of http://
192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using
whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the ADSL modem wireless router with
voice.
Figure 1-12
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3. Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR.
Note: The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the
ADSL modem wireless router with voice. If they do not match, you will not
get a wireless connection.
4. Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate.
5. Click Apply to save your changes.
Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the
router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings
of your computer to match the router’s new settings.
6. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity:
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same wireless network name
(SSID) as the ADSL modem wireless router with voice. Check that they have a wireless link
and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router.
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. For this reason, use the security features of
your wireless equipment. The ADSL modem wireless router with voice provides highly effective
security features which are covered in detail in the full reference manual that is available from a
link on the CD as well as a link in the main menu of your router. Fo llow the instructions in the full
manual and in the router help screens to deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
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How to Set Up and Test Basic VoIP
Note: Be sure your VoIP service provider has enabled your service before co nfiguring
your DG834GV for VoIP. Also, be sure to have the instructions from your VoIP
service provider available when you configure your DG834GV for VoIP.
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic VoIP connectivity.
1. Log in to the ADSL modem wireless router with voice at its default LAN address of http://
192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using
whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
2. Click the VoIP Setup Wizard link in the main menu of the ADSL modem wireless router with
voice. Put in the configuration settings that your VoIP service provider gave you.
3. Connect a telephone to the DG834GV and verify that VoIP is enabled.
Note: Your DG834GV lets you connect a phone line that enables phone service through
the telephone set connected to the DG834GV to still function in the event of a
power failure. Be sure to take advantage of this feature.
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Chapter 2
Troubleshooting
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your ADSL modem wireless router with
voice. 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” on page 2- 1.
• Have I connected the router correctly?
Go to “Basic Functioning” on page 2- 1.
• I cannot access the router’s configuration with my browser.
Go to “Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface” on page 2-3.
• I have configured the router but I can’t access the Internet.
Go to “Troubleshooting the ISP Connection” on page 2-4.
• I cannot remember the router’s configuration password.
Go to “Using the Reset Button” on page 2-9.
• I want to clear the configuration and start over again.
Go to “Restoring the Default Configuration and Password” on page 2-9.
Basic Functioning
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:
1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on (see “The Router’s Front Panel”
on page 1-2 for an illustration and explanation of the LEDs).
2. Verify that the Test LED lights within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test procedure is
running.
3. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that:
a. The Test LED is not lit.
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b. The LAN port LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected.
c. The ADSL Internet port LED is lit.
If a port’s LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port is
connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port’ s LED is green. If the port is 10 Mbps, the
LED will be amber.
If any of these conditions does not occur, refer to the appropriate following section.
Power LED Not On
If the Power and other LEDs are off when your router is turned on:
• Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power supply
adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet.
• 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. If the
Test LED does not turn on, or if it stays on, there is a fault within the router.
If you experience problems with the Test LED:
• Cycle the power to see if the router recovers and the LED blinks for the correct amount of
time.
If all LEDs including the Test LED are still on one minute after power up:
• Cycle the power to see if the router recovers.
• Clear the router’s configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router’s IP address to
192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in “Using the Reset Button” on page 2-9.
If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.
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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.
• Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation.
• Be sure you are using the correct cable: when connecting the ADSL port, use the cable that
was supplied with the ADSL modem wireless router with voice.
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
If you are unable to access the router’s Web Configuration interface from a computer on your local
network, check the following:
• If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the
computer and the router as described in the previous section.
• Make sure your computer’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router. If you are using the
recommended addressing scheme, your computer’s address should be in the range of
192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254. Refer to “Preparing a Computer for Network Access” to find
your computer’s IP address.
Note: If your computer’s IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x:
Recent versions of Windows and MacOS will generate and assign an IP address if the
computer cannot reach a DHCP server. These auto-generated addresses are in the range of
169.254.x.x. If your IP address is in this range, check the connection from the computer to the
router and reboot your computer.
• If your router’s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address, clear the
router’s configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router’s IP address to 192.168.0.1.
This procedure is explained in “Using the Reset Button” on page 2-9.
• Make sure your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If you are using Internet
Explorer, click Refresh to be sure the Java applet is loaded.
• Try quitting the browser and launching it again.
• 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.
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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.
• Click the Refresh or Reload button in the Web browser. The changes may have occurred, but
the Web brows er may be caching the old configuration.
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should check the ADSL connection, then the
Internet TCP/IP connection.
ADSL link
If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether you have an
ADSL link with the service provider. The state of this connection is indicated with the Internet
LED.
ADSL Internet LED Green or Blinking Green
If your ADSL Internet LED is green or blinking green, then you have a good ADSL connection.
You can be confident that the service provider has connected your line correctly and that your
wiring is correct.
ADSL Internet LED Blinking Yellow
If your ADSL Internet LED is blinking yellow , then your ADSL modem wireless router with voice
is attempting to make an ADSL connection with the service provider. The LED should turn green
within several minutes.
If the Internet LED does not turn green, disconnect all telephones on the line. If this solves the
problem, reconnect the telephones one at a time, being careful to use a microfilter on each
telephone. If the microfilters are connected correctly, you should be able to connect all your
telephones.
If disconnecting telephones does not result in a green ADSL Internet LED, there may be a problem
with your wiring. If the telephone company has tested the ADSL signal at your Network Interface
Device (NID), then you may have poor quality wiring in your house.
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ADSL Internet LED Off
If the ADSL Internet LED is off, disconnect all telephones on the line. If this solves the problem,
reconnect the telephones one at a time, being careful to use a microfilter on each telephone. If the
microfilters are connected correctly, you should be able to connect all your telephones.
If disconnecting telephones does not result in a green ADSL Internet LED the problem may be one
of the following:
• Check that the telephone company has made the connection to your line and tested it.
• Verify that you are connected to the correct telephone line. If you have more than one phone
line, be sure that you are connected to the line with the ADSL service. It may be necessary to
use a swapper if you ADSL signal is on pins 1 and 4 of the RJ-11 jack. The ADSL Modem
Wireless Router uses pins 2 and 3.
Obtaining an Internet IP Address
If your ADSL modem wireless router with voice is unable to access the internet, and your Internet
LED is green or blinking green, you should determine whether the ADSL modem wireless router
with voice is able to obtain a Internet IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned a
static IP address, your ADSL modem wireless router with voice must request an IP address from
the ISP. Yo u can determine whether the request was successful using the browser interface.
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 ADSL modem wireless router with voice’s configuration at
http://192.168.0.1.
3. Under the Maintenance heading check that an IP address is shown for the Internet Port.
If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your ADSL modem wireless router with voice has not obtained an IP
address from your ISP.
If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem may be one of the
following:
• Your ISP may require a Multiplexing Method or Virtual Path Identifier/Virtual Channel
Identifier parameter.
Verify with your ISP the Multiplexing Method and parameter value, and update the router’s
ADSL Settings accordingly.
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• Your ISP may require a login program.
Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or PPP over ATM (PPPOA)
login.
• If you have selected a login program, you may have incorrectly set the Serv ice Name, User
Name and Password. See “Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA”, below.
• Your ISP may check for your computer's host name.
Assign the computer Host Name of your ISP account to the ADSL modem wireless router
with voice in the browser-based Setup Wizard.
• Your ISP only allows one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet, and may check for
your computer’s MAC address. In this case:
Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s
MAC address.
OR
Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic
Settings menu. Refer to the online help in the ADSL modem wireless router with voice main
menu.
Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA
The PPPoA or PPPoA connection can be debugged as follows:
1. Access the Main Menu of the router at http://192.168.0.1.
2. Under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Status link.
3. Click the Connection Status button.
4. If all of the steps indicate “OK” then your PPPoE or PPPoA connection is up and working.
5. If any of the steps indicates “Failed”, you can attempt to reconnect by clicking “Connect”. The
ADSL modem wireless router with voice will continue to attempt to connect indefinitely.
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 ADSL modem wireless router with voice will not
authenticate using PPPoE or PPPoA until data is transmitted to the network.
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Tr oubleshooting Internet Browsing
If your ADSL modem wireless router with voice can obtain an IP address but your computer is
unable to load any Web pages from the Internet:
• Your computer may not recognize any DNS server addresses.
A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses)
to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS
servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the ADSL modem wireless router
with voice’s configuration, reboot your computer and verify the DNS address as described in
“Preparing a Computer for Network Access”. Alternatively , yo u can config ure your computer
manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating system documentation.
• Your computer may not ha ve the wireless ADSL modem router configured as its TCP/IP
default gateway.
If your computer obtains its information from the ADSL modem wireless router with voice by
DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the ADSL modem wireless router with voice address as
described in “Preparing a Computer for Network Access”.
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility
Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet
to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP
network is made very easy by using the ping utility in your computer.
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up
correctly.
To ping the router from a PC running Windows 95 or later:
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:
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Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data
If the path is working, you see this message:
Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx
If the path is not working, you see this message:
Request timed out
If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems:
• Wrong physical connections
— Make sure the LAN port LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in “LAN
or ADSL Internet Port LEDs Not On” on page 2-3.
— Check that the corresponding Link LEDs are on for your network interface card and
for the hub ports (if any) that are connected to your workstation and router.
• 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.
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your PC to a remote device.
From the Windows run menu, type:
PING -n 10 <IP address>
where <IP address> is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP’s DNS server.
If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the previous section are displayed. If you do not
receive replies:
— 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. Verify that the IP address of the router is listed as the TCP/IP
default gateway as described in “Preparing a Computer for Network Access”.
— Check to see that the network address of your PC (the portion of the IP address specified
by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device.
— If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the Account Name in
the Basic Settings menu.
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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:
• Use the Erase function of the Web Configuration Manager.
• Use the Reset button on the rear panel of the router. Use this method for cases when the
administration password or IP address is not known.
Using the Reset Button
To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password
or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router.
1. Press and hold the Reset button until the Test LED turns on (about 10 seconds).
2. Release the Default Reset button and wait for the router to reboot.
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Appendix A
Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the ADSL modem wireless router with voice.
Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility
Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or
Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM
Power Adapter
North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input
Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input
Japan: 100V, 50/60 Hz, input
All regions (output): 15 VDC @ 1.2A output, 30W maximum
Physical
Dimensions: 8.7" x 61.1" x 6.0"
221 mm x 28 mm x 152 mm
Weight: 1.1 lbs.
0.5 kg
Environmental
Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C (32º to 104º F)
Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic Emissions
Meets requirements of: FCC Part 15 Class B; VCCI Class B; EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B
Interface Specifications
LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45
WAN: ADSL, ADSL2+, Dual RJ-11, pins 2 and 3
T1.413, G.DMT, G.Lite
ITU Annex A or B
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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 Link
Internet Networking and
TCP/IP Addressing
Wireless
Communications
Preparing a Computer for
Network Access
Virtual Private
Networking (VPN)
Glossary
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.htm
http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm
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