NETGEAR DG834GSP User Manual

Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834GSP
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10262-01 June 2007
© 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Wi ndow s NT are registered trademar ks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruct ions, may cause harmf ul interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
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European Union Statement of Compliance
Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this modem router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Èesky [Czech]
Dansk [Danish]
Deutsch [German]
Eesti [Estonian]
English
Español [Spanish]
Ελληνική [Greek]
NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP
ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Undertegnede
Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt
Router Model DG834GSP
und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab
Model DG834GSP
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Hereby,
NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router
Model DG834GSP
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente
Wireless Router Model DG834GSP
otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ
Router Model DG834GSP
ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými
NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr 54 Mbps ADSL
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige
NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless
in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen
NETGEAR, Inc. seadme 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el 54 Mbps ADSL Modem
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera
NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ
Français [French]
Italiano [Italian]
Latviski [Latvian]
Lietuviø [Lithuanian]
Par la présente
Router Model DG834GSP
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Con la presente
Router Model DG834GSP
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model
Ar šo
DG834GSP
noteikumiem.
NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router
Šiuo
Model DG834GSP
nuostatas.
NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos
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Nederlands [Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart
Model DG834GSP
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel 54 Mbps ADSL Modem W ireless Router
in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
Malti [Maltese]
Magyar [Hungarian]
Polski [Polish]
Português [Portuguese]
Slovensko [Slovenian]
Slovensky [Slovak]
Suomi [Finnish]
Hawnhekk,
Model DG834GSP
hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Alulírott,
Model DG834GSP
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Niniejszym
Model DG834GSP
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li
NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router
megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC
NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router
jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP
1999/5/ES.
v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP
5/ES.
spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP
koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä
Svenska [Swedish]
Härmed intygar de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the DG834GSP product package.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP gemäß der im BMPT­AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Th e operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Contr ol Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver , it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP.
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.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: DG834GSP Publication Date: June 2007 Product Family: Modem Router Product Name: 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10262-01 Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents

Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834GSP
Chapter 1 About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2 Introduction
About the Modem Router ...............................................................................................2-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall .........................................................................................2-2
802.11 Standards-based Wireless Networking ........................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-3
Protocol Support ......................................................................................................2-4
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) .............................................................................2-5
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections ..................................2-5
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................2-6
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS) ..................................................2-6
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-6
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-8
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-9
Chapter 3 Configuring Your Internet Connection
Connecting the Router to the Internet ............................................................................3-1
Manual Setup .................................................................................................................3-1
What You Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................3-1
Understanding ADSL Microfilters .............................................................................3-2
Computers Set to DHCP ..........................................................................................3-3
Manual Setup Procedure ................................................................................................3-4
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Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type ............................................................3-10
Wizard-Detected PPPoE Login Account Setup ...................................................... 3-11
Wizard-Detected PPPoA Login Account Setup ...................................................... 3-11
Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup .........................................................3-12
Wizard-Detected IP Over ATM Account Setup ......................................................3-12
Wizard-Detected Fixed IP (Static) Account Setup ..................................................3-13
Testing Your Internet Connection ..................................................................................3-14
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ...........................................................3-15
How to Perform Manual Configuration ...................................................................3-16
ADSL Settings ........................................................................................................3-20
Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
Considerations for a Wireless Network ..........................................................................4-1
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .....................................4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ...............................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-4
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-7
How to Restrict Wireless Access to Your Network ...................................................4-8
How to Configure WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Security ................................................. 4-11
How to Configure WPA-802.1x/WPA2-802.1x Security .........................................4-12
Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods .........................4-13
How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................4-14
Chapter 5 Protecting Your Network
Protecting Access to Your 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP 5-1
How to Change the Built-In Password .....................................................................5-1
Changing the Administrator Login Timeout ..............................................................5-2
Configuring Basic Firewall Services ...............................................................................5-3
Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ..................................................................5-3
How to Block Keywords and Sites ...........................................................................5-3
Firewall Rules .................................................................................................................5-5
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) .............................................................................5-7
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) .........................................................................5-9
Order of Precedence for Rules .............................................................................. 5-11
Services ........................................................................................................................5-11
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How to Define Services ..........................................................................................5-12
Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services ..........................................................5-13
How to Set Your Time Zone ...................................................................................5-13
How to Schedule Firewall Services ........................................................................5-14
Chapter 6 Managing Your Network
Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings ...........................................................6-1
How to Back Up the Configuration to a File .............................................................6-1
How to Restore the Configuration from a File ..........................................................6-2
How to Erase the Configuration ...............................................................................6-2
Upgrading the Modem Router’s Firmware ......................................................................6-2
How to Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware ........................................................6-3
Network Management Information .................................................................................6-4
Viewing Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics ...............................................6-4
Viewing Attached Devices ........................................................................................6-9
Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information ................................................6-9
Examples of Log Messages ...................................................................................6-12
Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification .................................................................6-13
Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Modem Router ...................................6-15
Enabling Remote Management ....................................................................................6-16
Configuring Remote Management .........................................................................6-16
Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration
Configuring Advanced Security ......................................................................................7-1
Setting Up A Default DMZ Server ............................................................................7-2
Connect Automatically, as Required ........................................................................7-3
Enable PPPoE-Relay ...............................................................................................7-4
Disable Port Scan and DOS Protection ...................................................................7-4
Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ...................................................................7-4
MTU Size .................................................................................................................7-4
Configuring LAN IP Settings ...........................................................................................7-4
DHCP .......................................................................................................................7-6
How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings ...................................................................7-8
Configuring Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................7-9
How to Configure Dynamic DNS ............................................................................7-10
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Using Static Routes ...................................................................................................... 7-11
Static Route Example ............................................................................................. 7-11
How to Configure Static Routes .............................................................................7-12
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ...................................................................................7-13
Chapter 8 Virtual Private Networking
Overview of VPN Configuration ......................................................................................8-2
Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels ..............................................................................8-2
Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels .........................................................................8-3
Planning a VPN ..............................................................................................................8-4
VPN Tunnel Configuration ..............................................................................................8-6
How to Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration .................................................8-7
Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the DG834GSP ...........8-7
Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC .........8-12
How to Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration ..........................................8-21
VPN Tunnel Control ......................................................................................................8-29
Activating a VPN Tunnel ........................................................................................8-29
Verifying the Status of a VPN Tunnel .....................................................................8-33
Deactivating a VPN Tunnel ....................................................................................8-35
Deleting a VPN Tunnel ...........................................................................................8-37
How to Set Up VPN Tunnels in Special Circumstances ...............................................8-38
Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels ........................................................8-38
Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels ....................................................8-48
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................9-1
Power LED Not On ...................................................................................................9-2
Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On .....................................................9-2
LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On ...........................................................................9-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................9-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................9-4
ADSL link .................................................................................................................9-4
Obtaining a WAN IP Address ...................................................................................9-5
Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA ..........................................................................9-6
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................9-7
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Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ..............................................9-7
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................9-7
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................9-8
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................9-9
Using the Reset button .............................................................................................9-9
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................9-9
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Appendix B NETGEAR VPN Configuration
DG834GSP to FVL328 .................................................................................................. B-1
Configuration Profile ................................................................................................ B-1
Step-By-Step Configuration ..................................................................................... B-2
DG834GSP with FQDN to FVL328 ............................................................................... B-6
Configuration Profile ................................................................................................ B-6
Step-By-Step Configuration ..................................................................................... B-8
Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example) ...................................................... B-14
Setting Up the Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration (Telecommuter Example) ........ B-14
Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the VPN Router at the
Employer’s Main Office ......................................................................................... B-15
Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC at the
Telecommuter’s Home Office ................................................................................ B-18
Monitoring the VPN Tunnel (Telecommuter Example) ................................................. B-28
Viewing the PC Client’s Connection Monitor and Log Viewer ............................... B-28
Viewing the VPN Router’s VPN Status and Log Information ................................ B-29
Appendix C Related Documents
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Chapter 1
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats

This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
Table 1-1.
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names bold User input fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
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Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
This manual is written for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router according to these specifications:
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
Product Version 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP Manual Publication Date June 2007

How to Print this Manual

To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.
Printing a Page in the HTML View.
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.
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print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. — Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and
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— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
Printing the Full Manual.
Use the Complete PDF Manua l link at the top left of any page. — Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF
version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. — Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP. The ADSL Modem Wireless Router is a combination of a built-in ADSL modem, modem router, 4-port switch, and firewall which enables your entire network to safely share an Internet connection that otherwise would be used by a single computer.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to “Internet Networking
and TCP/IP Addressing” in Appendix C to become more familiar with the terms
and procedures used in this manual.

About the Modem Router

The 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP provides continuous, high-speed 10/100 Ethernet access between your Ethernet devices. With minimum setup, you can install and use the modem router within minutes.
The ADSL Modem Wireless Router provides multiple Web content filtering options, reporting, and instant alerts. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, Web site addresses, and address keywords. They can also share high-speed ADSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. The included firewall and Network Address Translation (NAT) features protect you from hackers.
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Key Features

The ADSL Modem Wireless Router provides the following features:
A built-in ADSL modem
A powerful, true firewall
802.11g standards-based wireless networking
Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management
Extensive Internet protocol support
Trustworthy VPN Communications over the Internet
VPN Wizard for easy VPN configuration
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet connections
Content filtering
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) QoS (Quality of Service) to prioritize voice and video traffic These features are discussed below.

A Powerful, True Firewall

Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the DG834GSP is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
Denial of Service (DoS) protection Automatically detects and thwarts Denial of Service (DoS) attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND Attack and IP Spoofing.
Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.
Logs security incidents The DG834GSP will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. You can configure the modem router to email the log to you at specified intervals. Y ou can also configure the modem router to send immediate alert messages to your email address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs.
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802.11 Standards-based Wireless Networking

The ADSL Modem Wireless Router includes an 802.11g-compliant wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 10/100 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides:
802.11g Standards-based wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps
Works with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless devices
64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security
WEP keys can be entered manually or generated by passphrase
Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK) encryption and 802.1x authentication
Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the DG834GSP within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:
Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your modem router from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface.
Smart Wizard The firmware in the modem router automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
Remote management The modem router allows you to log in to the Web management interface from a remote location via the Internet. For security, you can limit remote management access to a specified remote IP address or range of addresses, or you can choose a nonstandard port number.
Diagnostic functions The modem router incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote reboot. These functions allow you to test Internet connectivity and reboot the modem router. You can use these diagnostic functions directly from th e DG834GSP when you are connected on the LAN or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function.
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Visual monitoring The modem router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.
Flash erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) for firmware upgrades.

Protocol Support

The DG834GSP supports Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing” in Appendix C provides further information on TCP/IP.
The Ability to Enable or Disable IP Address Sharing by NAT The DG834GSP allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as Network Address Translation (NAT), allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account. This feature can also be turned off comp let ely while using the DG834GSP if you want to manage the IP address scheme yourself.
Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP The DG834GSP dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, modem router, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your local network.
DNS Proxy When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the modem router provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The modem router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
Classical IP (RFC 1577) Some Internet service providers, in Europe for example, use Classical IP in their ADSL services. In such cases, the modem router is able to use the Classical IP address from the ISP.
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an ADSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such as EnterNet or WinPOET on your computer.
PPP over ATM (PPPoA) PPP over ATM is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an ADSL connection by simulating an ATM connection.
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Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Typically used as a protocol for virtual private networks. This protocol is used by some Russian ISPs for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an ADSL connection.
Note: PPTP must be manually configured. At present, the SmartWizard cannot
automatically detect a PPTP type of connecton with your ISP.
Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS services allow remote users to find your network using a domain name when your IP address is not permanently assigned. The modem router contains a client that can connect to many popular Dynamic DNS services to register your dynamic IP address.
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) UPnP is a networking architecture that provides compatibility between networking technologies. UPnP compliant routers provide broadband users at home and small businesses with a seamless way to participate in online games, videoconferencing and other peer-to-peer services.

Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

The ADSL Modem Wireless Router provides a secure encrypted connection between your local area network (LAN) and remote networks or clients. It includes the following VPN features:
Supports 5 VPN connections.
Supports industry standard VPN protocols The ADSL Modem Wireless Router supports standard Manual or IKE keying methods, standard MD5 and SHA-1 authentication methods, and standard DES and 3DES encryption methods. It is compatible with many other VPN products.
Supports 3DES encryption for maximum security.
VPN Wizard based on VPNC recommended settings.

Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections

With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the DG834GSP can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN ports are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
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The modem router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each local Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.

Content Filtering

With its content filtering feature, the DG834GSP prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. The modem router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within W eb addresses. You can configure the modem router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites.

Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Quality of Service (QoS)

WMM is a QoS feature that provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, both it and the client running that application must be WMM-enabled. Legacy applications that do not support WMM, and applications that do not require QoS, are assigned to the best-effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video.

What’s in the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:
54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP
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)
DG834GSP ADSL Modem Wireless Router Resource CD, including this guide
Two plastic feet that can be used to stand the ADSL Modem Wireless Router on end
Warranty and Support Information cards
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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 Router’ s Front Panel

The front panel shown below contains status LEDs.
Figure 2-1
You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Table 2-1 describes each LED.
Table 2-1. LED Descriptions
Label Activity Description
1. Power
2. Test
3. Internet
On Off
On Off
On -- Green
Blink -- Green On -- Amber
Blink -- Amber
Off
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Power is supplied to the router. Power is not supplied to the router.
The system is initializing. The system is ready and running.
The Internet port is connected and an Internet session is in progress. If the IP or PPPoE session is dropped due to an idle timeout, the light will remain green. If the session is dropped for any other reason, the LED color will change to amber. Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. The ADSL port is synchronized with your ISP’s DSLAM but there is no Internet session. The ADSL port is in the process of synchronizing with the your ISP’s DSLAM. No link is detected on the ADSL port.
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Table 2-1. LED Descriptions (continued)
4. Wireless
5. LAN
On Off
On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off
Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized. The Wireless Access Point is turned off.
The Local port has detected a link with a 100 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. The Local port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. No link is detected on this port.

The Router’s Rear Panel

The rear panel of the 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP (Figure 2-2) contains port connections.
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4
1
3
5
Figure 2-2
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements:
1. RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the firewall to an ADSL line
2. Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the firewall to the local computers
3. Factory Default Reset push button
4. AC power adapter outlet
5. Wireless antenna
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Chapter 3
Configuring Your Internet Connection
This chapter describes how to configure the wired internet connection of your 54 Mbps ADSL Modem Wireless Router Model DG834GSP.

Connecting the Router to the Internet

To connect your ADSL Modem Wireless Router to the Internet, refer to the ADSL Modem Wirelesss Route r Setup Manual on the DG834GSP ADSL Modem Wireless Router Resource CD

Manual Setup

Note: The most reliable way to set up your modem router is by performing the setup from
the CD, because it will be tailored to the configuration requirements of your ISP. You will only need to perform a setup from your router’s configuration utility if you change your ISP or you are troubleshooting your connection.
Use the topics and procedures below to manually set up your modem router.

What You Need Before You Begin

You need to prepare the following before you can set up your modem router:
Active Internet service provided by an ADSL account.
The Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your ADSL account. – ISP Login Name and Password – ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses – Fixed or Static IP Address
ASDL microfilters as explained below.
Your computers set to DHCP.
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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.
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 modem router to the Internet:
Virtual Path Identifier (VPI)/Virtual Channel Indentifier (VCI) parameters
Multiplexing Method
Host and Domain Names

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 modem router in a country where a microfilter is not included,
you must acquire one.
ADSL Microfilter
Phone
Figure 3-1
Each device such as a telephone, fax machine, answering machine, or caller ID display will require an ADSL microfilter.
Warning: Do not connect the modem router to the ADSL line through a microfilter
unless the microfilter is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for this purpose. Doing so will prevent block your connection to the Internet. If you have any doubts about this, connect the modem router directly to the ADSL line.
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ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter
DSL
Phone
Figure 3-2
Line
Use an ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet which must provide connectivity for both the modem router and telephone equipment.

Computers Set to DHCP

For the initial connection to your modem router, your computer has to be set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the modem 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.
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Manual Setup Procedure

There are four steps to setting up your modem router:
1. Install ADSL filters on the phone lines.
2. Connect the modem router to the ADSL line.
3. Log in to the modem router.
4. Connect to the Internet.
Follow the steps below to connect your modem router to your network. Before you begin, locate the ADSL configuration information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
1. Connect the ADSL filter.
Note: If you purchased the DG834GSP in a country where an ADSL filter is not
included, you must acquire one.
a. You need to install an ADSL filter for every telephone that uses the same phone line as
your modem router. Select the filter that came with your modem router.
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Phone
2
3
Line
DSL
Phone
1. One-Line Filter: Use with a phone or fax machine.
2. Splitter: Use with a one-line filter to share an outlet with a phone and the
3. Two-Line Filter with Splitter: Use to share an outlet with a phone and the modem router.
modem router.
Figure 3-3
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