User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Guide
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
- What You Need Before You Begin
- Connecting the DG834GT to Your LAN
- Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type
- Testing Your Internet Connection
- Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection
- Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
- Chapter 5 Protecting Your Network
- Chapter 6 Managing Your Network
- Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Network and Routing Basics
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network
- Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
- DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
- Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
- Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
- Restarting the Network
- Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
- Glossary
Introduction 2-1
August 2004
Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL
Router. The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router is a combination of a built-in ADSL modem,
router, 4-port switch, firewall, and up to 108 Mbps wireless access point that enables your entire
network to safely share an Internet connection that otherwise is used by a single computer.
About the Router
The DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router provides continuous, high-speed 10/100
Ethernet access between your Ethernet devices. The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router
enables your entire network to share an Internet connection through the built-in ADSL modem that
otherwise is used by a single computer. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router
within minutes.
The DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router provides multiple Web content filtering options, plus
e-mail browsing activity, 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.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Network
and Routing Basics”
to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this
manual.