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  • Page 1

    Introduction 2-1 v2.1, November 2005 Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR DG834 ADSL Modem Router. The DG834 ADSL Modem Router is a combina tion of a built-in ADSL modem, modem router, 4-port switch, and firewall which enables your entire network to safel y share an Internet connection that otherwise would be us[...]

  • Page 2

    Reference Ma n ual for the ADSL Mod e m Ro ut er DG83 4 2-2 Introduction v2.1, Novemb er 2005 Key Features The DG834 ADSL Modem Router provides the following features: • A built-in ADSL modem • A powerful, true firewall • Easy , W eb-based setup for inst allation and management • Extensive Internet protocol sup port • T rustworthy VPN Com[...]

  • Page 3

    Reference Manual for the ADSL Mod em Router DG834 Introduction 2-3 v2.1, November 2005 Easy Inst allation and Management Y ou can install, configure, and operate the DG834 within mi nutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplif y installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration a[...]

  • Page 4

    Reference Ma n ual for the ADSL Mod e m Ro ut er DG83 4 2-4 Introduction v2.1, Novemb er 2005 • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP The DG834 dynamically assigns network configurat ion information, includ ing IP , modem router, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Prot[...]

  • Page 5

    Reference Manual for the ADSL Mod em Router DG834 Introduction 2-5 v2.1, November 2005 V irtual Private Networking (VPN) The DG834 ADSL Modem Router provides a secu re encrypted connection between your local area network (LAN) and r emote networks or clie nts. It includes the foll owing VPN features: • Supports 8 VPN connec tions. • Supports in[...]

  • Page 6

    Reference Ma n ual for the ADSL Mod e m Ro ut er DG83 4 2-6 Introduction v2.1, Novemb er 2005 — Detect and remove spyware — V iew attempts to access content restricted by Parental Controls — Purchase subscriptions for Parental Cont rols and T rend Micro Internet Security • T rend Micro Internet Security Y ou can install this program on up t[...]

  • Page 7

    Reference Manual for the ADSL Mod em Router DG834 Introduction 2-7 v2.1, November 2005 The Modem Router’ s Front Panel The DG834 ADSL Mo dem Router front panel sho wn below contains status LEDs. Y ou can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Ta b l e 2 - 1 lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the modem router. These LEDs are gr[...]

  • Page 8

    Reference Ma n ual for the ADSL Mod e m Ro ut er DG83 4 2-8 Introduction v2.1, Novemb er 2005 The Router’ s Rear Panel The rear panel of the DG83 4 ADSL Modem Router ( Figure 2-2 ) contains port connections . V iewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN por[...]

  • Page 9

    Reference Manual for the ADSL Mod em Router DG834 Introduction 2-9 v2.1, November 2005 Connecting the Router to the Internet T o connect your DG834 ADSL Modem Router to the Internet, refer to the on the ADSL Modem Router Resour ce CD or online as shown in the following table. T able 2-1. Language URL Dutch http://documentation.netgear .com/dg8 34/n[...]

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    Reference Ma n ual for the ADSL Mod e m Ro ut er DG83 4 2-10 Introduction v2.1, Novemb er 2005[...]