NETGEAR DG834GV v2 - Manual (Page 7)

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v1.0, September 2006
Contents
Reference Manual for the Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with
Voice, Model DG834GV
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
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-7
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-8
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-9
Connecting the Router to the Internet ..........................................................................2-10
Chapter 3
Wireless Configuration
Considerations for a Wireless Network ..........................................................................3-1
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .....................................3-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ...............................................................3-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................3-3
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................3-6