NETGEAR DG834GUV5 User manual

202-10006-06
September 2005
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
DG834G Reference
Manual

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© 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid
the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less
than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G is shielded against the generation of
radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is
declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G gemäß der im BMPT-
AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben
einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die
Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.

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Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G has been suppressed
in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some
equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain
restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL)
http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or
Netscape are required.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: DG834G
Publication Date: September 2005
Product Family: firewall
Product Name: 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10006-06
Publication Version Number: 3.0

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Contents
DG834G Reference Manual
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the ADSL 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
Trend Micro Home Network Security .......................................................................2-6
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-7
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-8
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-9
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
What You Need Before You Begin ..................................................................................3-1
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................3-1
Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup ......................................3-2
Smart Wizard Setup .......................................................................................................3-2
Manual Setup .................................................................................................................3-3

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Understanding ADSL Microfilters .............................................................................3-3
Computers Set to DHCP ..........................................................................................3-4
Manually Setting Up Your ADSL Modem Router ............................................................3-4
Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type ............................................................3-10
Wizard-Detected PPPoE Login Account Setup ......................................................3-10
Wizard-Detected PPPoA Login Account Setup ......................................................3-10
Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup .........................................................3-11
Wizard-Detected IP Over ATM Account Setup ......................................................3-11
Wizard-Detected Fixed IP (Static) Account Setup ..................................................3-12
Testing Your Internet Connection ..................................................................................3-12
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ...........................................................3-14
How to Perform Manual Configuration ...................................................................3-14
ADSL Settings ........................................................................................................3-18
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Considerations for a Wireless Network ..........................................................................4-1
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .....................................4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ...............................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-4
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-7
How to Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network ..............................................4-8
Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods .........................4-11
How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................4-13
How to Configure WPA-PSK ..................................................................................4-14
How to Configure WPA-802.1x ..............................................................................4-15
Chapter 5
Protecting Your Network
Protecting Access to Your 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G ....5-1
How to Change the Built-In Password .....................................................................5-1
Changing the Administrator Login Timeout ..............................................................5-2
Configuring Basic Firewall Services ...............................................................................5-2
Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ..................................................................5-3
How to Block Keywords and Sites ...........................................................................5-3
Firewall Rules .................................................................................................................5-5
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) .............................................................................5-6

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Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) .......................................................................5-10
Order of Precedence for Rules ..............................................................................5-12
Services ........................................................................................................................5-12
How to Define Services ..........................................................................................5-13
Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services ..........................................................5-14
How to Set Your Time Zone ...................................................................................5-14
How to Schedule Firewall Services ........................................................................5-15
Trend Micro Home Network Security ............................................................................5-15
Security Service Settings .......................................................................................5-16
Parental Controls Settings .....................................................................................5-18
Chapter 6
Managing Your Network
Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings ...........................................................6-1
How to Back Up the Configuration to a File .............................................................6-1
How to Restore the Configuration from a File ..........................................................6-2
How to Erase the Configuration ...............................................................................6-2
Upgrading the ADSL Modem Router’s Firmware ...........................................................6-2
How to Upgrade the ADSL Modem Router Firmware ..............................................6-3
Network Management Information .................................................................................6-3
Viewing ADSL Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics .....................................6-4
Viewing Attached Devices ........................................................................................6-9
Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information ................................................6-9
Examples of Log Messages ...................................................................................6-12
Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification .................................................................6-13
Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the ADSL Modem Router ........................6-14
Enabling Remote Management ....................................................................................6-15
Configuring Remote Management .........................................................................6-15
Chapter 7
Advanced Configuration
Configuring Advanced Security ......................................................................................7-1
Setting Up A Default DMZ Server ............................................................................7-2
Connect Automatically, as Required ........................................................................7-3
Disable Port Scan and DOS Protection ...................................................................7-3
Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ...................................................................7-4
MTU Size .................................................................................................................7-4

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Configuring LAN IP Settings ...........................................................................................7-4
DHCP .......................................................................................................................7-6
How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings ...................................................................7-8
Configuring Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................7-9
How to Configure Dynamic DNS ..............................................................................7-9
Using Static Routes ......................................................................................................7-11
Static Route Example .............................................................................................7-11
How to Configure Static Routes .............................................................................7-12
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ...................................................................................7-13
Chapter 8
Virtual Private Networking
Overview of VPN Configuration ......................................................................................8-2
Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels ..............................................................................8-2
Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels .........................................................................8-3
Planning a VPN ..............................................................................................................8-3
VPN Tunnel Configuration ..............................................................................................8-5
How to Set Up a Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration .................................................8-6
Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the DG834G ................8-7
Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC .........8-12
How to Set Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration ..........................................8-20
VPN Tunnel Control ......................................................................................................8-27
Activating a VPN Tunnel ........................................................................................8-27
Verifying the Status of a VPN Tunnel .....................................................................8-30
Deactivating a VPN Tunnel ....................................................................................8-32
Deleting a VPN Tunnel ...........................................................................................8-35
How to Set Up VPN Tunnels in Special Circumstances ...............................................8-35
Using Auto Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels ........................................................8-36
Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels ....................................................8-48
Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................9-1
Power LED Not On ...................................................................................................9-2
Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On .....................................................9-2
LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On ...............................................................................9-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................9-3

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Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................9-4
ADSL link .................................................................................................................9-4
Obtaining a WAN IP Address ...................................................................................9-5
Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA ..........................................................................9-6
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................9-6
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ..............................................9-7
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................9-7
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................9-8
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................9-9
Using the Reset button .............................................................................................9-9
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................9-9
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Related Documents
Appendix C
NETGEAR VPN Configuration
DG834G to FVL328 ....................................................................................................... B-1
Configuration Profile ................................................................................................ B-1
Step-By-Step Configuration ..................................................................................... B-2
DG834G with FQDN to FVL328 .................................................................................... B-7
Configuration Profile ................................................................................................ B-7
Step-By-Step Configuration ..................................................................................... B-9
Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example) ...................................................... B-14
Setting Up the Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration (Telecommuter Example) ........ B-15
Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the VPN Router at the
Employer’s Main Office ......................................................................................... B-16
Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC at the
Telecommuter’s Home Office ................................................................................ B-18
Monitoring the VPN Tunnel (Telecommuter Example) ................................................. B-26
Viewing the PC Client’s Connection Monitor and Log Viewer ............................... B-26
Viewing the VPN Router’s VPN Status and Log Information ................................ B-28

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