Quick Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall 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 DG834 to Your LAN
- Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type
- Testing Your Internet Connection
- Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection
- Chapter 4 Protecting Your Network
- Chapter 5 Managing Your Network
- Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 7 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
- Glossary

Reference Manual for the Model DG834 ADSL Firewall Router
Introduction 2-7
The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the DG834 ADSL Firewall Router (Figure 2-2) contains port connections.
Figure 2-2: DG834 Rear Panel
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements:
• AC power adapter outlet
• Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 ports for connecting the router to the local computers
• Factory Default Reset push button
• ADSL port for connecting the router to an ADSL line
ADSL Firewall Router DG834
Power
ADSL
LAN
Reset
Internet