Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router NETGEAR, Inc.
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European Union Statement of Compliance Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this ADSL modem wireless router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Èesky [Czech] NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc.
Nederlands [Dutch] Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti [Maltese] Hawnhekk, NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc.
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: DG834PN Publication Date: November 2005 Product Family: ADSL Modem Wireless Router Product Name: DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Home or Business Product: Home Language: English Publication Part Number: 202-10127-01 Publication Version Number: 1.
Contents Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Chapter 1 About This Guide Audience, Conventions, Scope ......................................................................................1-1 How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................3-8 How to Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network ..............................................3-9 Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods .........................3-12 How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................3-14 How to Configure WPA-PSK ...............................................................................
Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information ..............................................5-10 Examples of Log Messages ...................................................................................5-13 Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification .................................................................5-14 Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the ADSL Modem Wireless Router .........5-15 Enabling Remote Management .....................................................................
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................7-8 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................7-9 Using the Reset button .............................................................................................7-9 Problems with Date and Time ................................................
Chapter 1 About This Guide Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR™ DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router. Audience, Conventions, Scope This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic-to-intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and networking technology tutorial information is provided in the Appendices. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router This manual is written for the DG834PN RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router according to these specifications: Table 1-1. Manual Specifications Product Version DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Manual Publication Date November 2005 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/DG834PN.asp.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 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. • Printing a Chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
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Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router. The DG834PN is a combination of a built-in ADSL modem, wireless 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.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Key Features The DG834PN RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router provides the following features: • RangeMax™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) wireless technology • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in Auto 108 Mbps mode, the 802.11b+g modes, and 802.11g-only.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 802.11g Wireless Networking The DG834PN RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides: • Wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps. • 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in the following modes, thus providing backwards compatibility with 802.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router A Powerful, True Firewall Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the DG834PN RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router 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.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router • Diagnostic functions The ADSL modem wireless 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 ADSL modem wireless router. You can use these diagnostic functions directly from the DG834PN when you are connected on the LAN or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router • 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.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router What’s in the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router • AC power adapter (varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable • Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region) • Resource CD, which includes this guide • A printed Quick Installation Guide • Warranty and Support Information cards • Two plastic feet for standing the unit on one
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router The Router’s Front Panel The DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 2-1 You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the router. Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Item Function Activity Description 1 Power On Off Power is supplied to the router.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router (Figure 2-2) contains port connections. 2 1 4 3 Figure 2-2 Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. Factory Default Reset push button 2. ADSL port for connecting the router to an ADSL line 3. Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the router to the local computers 4.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Connecting the Router to the Internet To connect your DG834PN RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router to the Internet, refer to the ADSL Modem Wireless Router Setup Manual on the Resource CD or online as shown in the following table. Table 2-2. Language URL Dutch http://documentation.netgear.com/dg834pn/nld/208-10025-01/ English http://documentation.netgear.com/dg834pn/enu/208-10019-01/ French http://documentation.netgear.
Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router. Considerations for a Wireless Network In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your ADSL modem wireless router in order to maximize the network speed. For further information, refer to “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:” in Appendix B.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer. Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a maximum range of up to 300 feet.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router • WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper. • WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data security. The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame re-keying of WPA make it virtually impossible to compromise.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless interface of your ADSL modem wireless router, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The following Wireless Settings menu will appear after WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) under Security Options is subsequently selected: Figure 3-2 3-4 Wireless Configuration v1.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router The following parameters are in the Wireless Settings menu: Wireless Network. • Name (SSID). The Service Set ID, also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change your network Name to a different value. • This value is case sensitive.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Wireless Access Point. • Enable Wireless Access Point. This field lets you turn off or turn on the wireless access point built in to the ADSL modem wireless router. The wireless icon on the front of the ADSL modem wireless router will also display the current status of the Wireless Access Point to let you know if it is disabled or enabled. The wireless access point must be enabled to allow wireless stations to access the Internet.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Security Options Table 3-1. Wireless Security Options Field Description Disable Wireless security is not used. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) You can select the following WEP options: Authentication Type • Open: the DG834PN does not perform any authentication. • Shared: WEP shared key authentication. For a full explanation of WEP shared key, see “Preparing a Computer for Network Access:” in Appendix B.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Table 3-1. Wireless Security Options Field Description WPA-PSK (WiFi Protected Access PreShared Key) WPA Pre-Shared-Key uses a pre-shared key to perform the authentication and generate the initial data encryption keys. Then, it dynamically varies the encryption key. For a full explanation of WPA, see “Preparing a Computer for Network Access:” in Appendix B. Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 5. Set the Channel. The default channel is 11. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your firewall.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router These options are discussed below. Figure 3-3 Restricting Access to Your Network by Turning Off Wireless Connectivity You can completely turn off the wireless portion of the DG834PN. For example, if your notebook computer is used to wirelessly connect to your router and you take a business trip, you can turn off the wireless portion of the router while you are traveling.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 2. From the Wireless Settings menu, Wireless Station Access List section, click the Setup Access List button to display the list, shown below: Figure 3-4 3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box to enable restricting wireless computers by their MAC addresses. 4. If the wireless station is currently connected to the network, you can select it from the Available Wireless Stations list.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Click Add to add your entry. You can add several stations to the list, but the entries will be discarded if you do not click Apply. Note: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the ADSL modem wireless router’s Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of this menu. To do this, configure each wireless computer to obtain a wireless link to the ADSL modem wireless router.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Restricting wireless access prevents intruders from connecting to your network. However, the wireless data transmissions are still vulnerable to snooping. Using the WEP data encryption settings described below will prevent a determined intruder from eavesdropping on your wireless data communications.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router • Passphrase. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. • Manual. 64-bit WEP: Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 128-bit WEP: Enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). Select the radio button for the key you want to make active. How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: 1.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router • Manual — enter hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). Select which of the four keys will be active. 7. Select the radio button for the key you want to make active. Be sure you clearly understand how the WEP key settings are configured in your wireless adapter.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Controlling the Dome LEDs The dome LEDs can be switched permanently on or off, or switched on and off at scheduled times. To control the dome LEDs, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the DG834PN firewall 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.
Chapter 4 Protecting Your Network This chapter describes how to use the basic firewall features of the DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router to protect your network. Protecting Access to Your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router For security reasons, the ADSL modem wireless router has its own user name and password. Also, after a period of inactivity for a set length of time, the administrator login will automatically disconnect.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 2. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to bring up the menu shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2 3. To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. 4. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: After changing the password, you will be required to log in again to continue the configuration.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services The ADSL modem wireless router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet based content and communications services. With its content filtering feature, the DG834PN RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. The ADSL modem wireless router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web addresses.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 2. Select the Block Sites link of the Security menu. Figure 4-3 3. To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule—to turn on keyword blocking according to the settings on the Schedule page. • Always—to turn on keyword blocking all of the time, independent of the Schedule page. 4. Enter a keyword or domain in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that will be exempt from blocking and logging. Since the trusted user will be identified by an IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. Firewall Rules Firewall rules are used to block or allow specific traffic passing through from one side of the router to the other.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router To access the rules configuration of the DG834PN, click the Firewall Rules link on the main menu, then click Add for either an Outbound or Inbound Service. Figure 4-4 • To edit an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table and click Edit. • To delete an existing rule, select its button on the left side of the table and click Delete.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Remember that allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Only enable those ports that are necessary for your network. Following are two application examples of inbound rules: Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server If you host a public Web server on your local network, you can define a rule to allow inbound Web (HTTP) requests from any outside IP address to the IP address of your Web server at any time of day.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router — Any — all IP addresses are covered by this rule. — Address range — if this option is selected, you must enter the Start and Finish fields. — Single address — enter the required address in the Start field. • Log You can select whether the traffic will be logged. The choices are: — Never — no log entries will be made for this service. — Always — any traffic for this service type will be logged.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Considerations for Inbound Rules • If your external IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address may change periodically as the DHCP lease expires. Consider using the Dynamic DNS feature in the Advanced menu so that external users can always find your network. • If the IP address of the local server computer is assigned by DHCP, it may change when the computer is rebooted.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger If you want to block Instant Messenger usage by employees during working hours, you can create an outbound rule to block that application from any internal IP address to any external address according to the schedule that you have created in the Schedule menu. You can also have the ADSL modem wireless router log any attempt to use Instant Messenger during that blocked period.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router — Single address — enter the required address in the Start field. • WAN Users These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their destination WAN IP address. Select the desired option: — Any — all IP addresses are covered by this rule. — Address range —if this option is selected, you must enter the Start and Finish fields. — Single address — enter the required address in the Start field.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Services Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, Web servers serve Web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 3. Use the page shown below to define or edit a service. Figure 4-10 4. Click Apply to save your changes. Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services The DG834PN RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 2. Select the Schedule link of the Security menu to display menu shown below. Figure 4-11 3. Select your Time Zone. This setting will be used for the blocking schedule according to your local time zone and for time-stamping log entries. Select the Adjust for daylight savings time check box if your time zone is currently in daylight savings time.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router How to Schedule Firewall Services If you enabled services blocking in the Block Services menu or Port forwarding in the Ports menu, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted. 1. Log in to the ADSL modem wireless router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.
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Chapter 5 Managing Your Network This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router. Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings The configuration settings of the DG834PN RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router are stored in a configuration file in the ADSL modem wireless router. This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings. The procedures below explain how to do these tasks.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 4. Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network. How to Restore the Configuration from a File 1. Log in to the ADSL modem wireless router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever User Name, Password and LAN address you have chosen for the ADSL modem wireless router. 2.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Upgrading the ADSL Modem Wireless Router’s Firmware The software of the DG834PN RangeMax ADSL Modem Wireless Router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from NETGEAR's Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the binary (.BIN or .IMG) file before uploading it to the ADSL modem wireless router.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 5. Click Upload. Note: When uploading software to the ADSL modem wireless router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your ADSL modem wireless router will automatically restart. The upgrade process will typically take about one minute.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Network Management Information The DG834PN provides a variety of status and usage information which is discussed below. Viewing ADSL Modem Wireless Router Status and Usage Statistics From the Main Menu, under Maintenance, select ADSL Modem Wireless Router Status to view the screen in Figure 5-3. Figure 5-3 The ADSL Modem Wireless Router Status menu provides status and usage information. Managing Your Network 5-5 v1.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router This screen shows the following parameters: Table 5-1. Menu 3.2 - ADSL Modem Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name The Host Name assigned to the ADSL modem wireless router in the Basic Settings menu. Firmware Version This field displays the ADSL modem wireless router firmware version. ADSL Port These parameters apply to the Internet (ADSL) port of the ADSL modem wireless router.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Table 5-1. Menu 3.2 - ADSL Modem Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description Downstream Speed The speed at which the modem is receiving data from the ADSL line. Upstream Speed The speed at which the modem is transmitting data to the ADSL line. VPI The Virtual Path Identifier setting. VCI The Virtual Channel Identifier setting.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Table 5-2. Router Statistics Fields Field Description WAN, LAN, or Serial Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), and Serial ports. For each port, the screen displays: Status The link status of the port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Click the Connection Status button to display ADSL modem wireless router connection status, as shown in Figure 5-5 below: Figure 5-5 This screen shows the following statistics: Table 5-3. Connection Status Fields (PPPoE Network Type Example) Field Description Connection Time The time elapsed since the last connection to the Internet via the ADSL port. Connecting to Sender The connection status.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Viewing Attached Devices The Attached Devices menu contains a table of all IP devices that the ADSL modem wireless router has discovered on the local network. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Attached Devices to view the table, shown in Figure 5-6: Figure 5-6 For each device, the table shows the IP address, Device Name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router An example of the logs file is shown below. Figure 5-7 Log entries are described in Table 5-4 below: Table 5-4. Security Log entry descriptions Field Description Date and Time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Description or Action The type of event and what action was taken if any. Managing Your Network 5-11 v1.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Table 5-4. Security Log entry descriptions Field Description Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. Source port and interface The service port number of the initiating device, and whether it originated from the LAN or WAN Destination The name or IP address of the destination device or Web site.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Examples of Log Messages Following are examples of log messages. In all cases, the log entry shows the timestamp as: Day, Year-Month-Date Hour:Minute:Second Activation and Administration Tue, 2002-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated [This entry indicates a power-up or reboot with initial time entry.] Tue, 2002-05-21 18:55:00 - Administrator login successful - IP:192.168.0.2 Thu, 2002-05-21 18:56:58 - Administrator logout - IP:192.168.0.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification In order to receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the Email subheading: Figure 5-8 • Turn e-mail notification on. Select this check box if you want to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the ADSL modem wireless router. • Send alerts and logs via email. Enter the name or IP address of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com).
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router If the Weekly, Daily or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is automatically e-mailed to the specified e-mail address. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the ADSL modem wireless router’s memory. If the ADSL modem wireless router cannot e-mail the log file, the log buffer may fill up. In this case, the ADSL modem wireless router overwrites the log and discards its contents.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Enabling Remote Management Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router. Note: Be sure to change the ADSL modem wireless router's default password to a very secure password.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router When accessing your ADSL modem wireless router from the Internet, you will type your ADSL modem wireless router's WAN IP address in your browser's Address (in IE) or Location (in Netscape) box, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080, enter in your browser: http://134.177.0.
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Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Note: For security reasons, you should avoid using the Default DMZ Server feature. When a computer is designated as the Default DMZ Server, it loses much of the protection of the firewall, and is exposed to many exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the computer can be used to attack your network.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Connect Automatically, as Required Normally, this option should be enabled, so that an Internet connection will be made automatically, whenever Internet-bound traffic is detected. If this causes high connection costs, you can disable this setting. If disabled, you must connect manually, using the sub-screen accessed from the "Connection Status" button on the Status screen.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router These addresses are part of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)-designated private address range for use in private networks, and should be suitable in most applications. If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in this menu. Figure 6-2 The LAN TCP/IP Setup parameters are: • IP Address This is the LAN IP address of the ADSL modem wireless router.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router • RIP Version This controls the format and the broadcasting method of the RIP packets that the ADSL modem wireless router sends. It recognizes both formats when receiving. By default, this is set for RIP-1. — RIP-1 is universally supported. RIP-1 is probably adequate for most networks, unless you have an unusual network setup. — RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router The router will deliver the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP Address from the range you have defined • Subnet Mask • Gateway IP Address is the router’s LAN IP address • Primary DNS Server, if you entered a Primary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu; otherwise, the router’s LAN IP address • Secondary DNS Server, if you entered a Secondary DNS address in the Basic Settings menu • WINS Serve
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings 1. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever User Name, Password and LAN address you have chosen for the router. 2. From the Main Menu, under Advanced, click the LAN IP Setup link to view the menu, shown in Figure 6-3: Figure 6-3 3. Enter the TCP/IP, DHCP, or Reserved IP parameters. 4.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router The router contains a client that can connect to a dynamic DNS service provider. To use this feature, you must select a service provider and obtain an account with them. After you have configured your account information in the router, whenever your ISP-assigned IP address changes, your router will automatically contact your dynamic DNS service provider, log in to your account, and register your new IP address.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 9. If your dynamic DNS provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you can select the Use wildcards check box to activate this feature. For example, the wildcard feature will cause *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org 10. Click Apply to save your configuration. Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. • The ADSL Modem Wireless Router IP Address fields specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100. • A Metric value of 1 will work since the ISDN router is on the LAN.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router a. Click the Edit button to open the Edit Menu, shown in Figure 6-6. Figure 6-6 b. Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table. This is for identification purpose only. c. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. d. Select Active to make this route effective. e. Type the Destination IP Address of the final destination. f.
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router. 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? • Have I connected the router correctly? Go to “Basic Functioning” on page 7-1. • I can’t access the router’s configuration with my browser.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 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.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router — When connecting the router’s Internet ADSL port, use the cable that was supplied with the DG834PN. 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.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should check the ADSL connection, then the WAN 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.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router If disconnecting telephones does not result in a green 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.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router • 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 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.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 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’s configuration, reboot your computer and verify the DNS address as described in “Preparing a Computer for Network Access:” in Appendix B.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router 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 Internet Port LEDs Not On” on page 7-2. — 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.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router • Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your PCs. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by only allowing traffic from the MAC address of your broadband modem, but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single PC connected to that modem. If this is the case, you must configure your router to “clone” or “spoof” the MAC address from the authorized PC.
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router • Time is off by one hour Cause: The router does not automatically sense Daylight Savings Time. In the E-mail menu, check or uncheck the box marked “Adjust for Daylight Savings Time”. 7-10 Troubleshooting v1.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the DG834PN 108 Mbps RangeMaxTM ADSL Modem Wireless Router.
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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: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network Access: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
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