NETGEAR ADSL MODEM WIRELESS DG834G - Manual (Page 7)

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v1.2, October 2006
Contents
Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G
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? ..........................................................................................................2-6
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-7
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3
Configuring Your Internet Connection
Connecting the Router to the Internet ............................................................................3-1
Manual Setup .................................................................................................................3-2
What You Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................3-2
Understanding ADSL Microfilters .............................................................................3-2
Computers Set to DHCP ..........................................................................................3-3
Manually Setting Up Your Modem Router ......................................................................3-4
Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type ............................................................3-10