NETGEAR DG834GVv2 - ADSL2+ Modem And Wireless Router User manual

202-10169-01
September 2006
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Reference Manual for the
Integrated ADSL Modem
and Wireless Router with
Voice, Model DG834GV

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v1.0, September 2006
© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
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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.

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European Union Statement of Compliance
Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this modem 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 Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless
Router with Voice, Model DG834GV je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími
pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
[Danish] Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Integrated ADSL
Modem and Wireless Router with Voice, Model DG834GV overholder de væsentlige
krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
[German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät Integrated ADSL Modem and
Wireless Router with Voice, Model DG834GV in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti
[Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless
Router with Voice, Model DG834GV vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja
nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless
Router with Voice, Model DG834GV is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español
[Spanish] Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el Integrated ADSL Modem and
Wireless Router with Voice, Model DG834GV cumple con los requisitos esenciales y
cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική
[Greek] ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Integrated ADSL Modem and
Wireless Router with Voice, Model DG834GV ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ
ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/
5/ΕΚ.
Français
[French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil Integrated ADSL Modem and
Wireless Router with Voice, Model DG834GV est conforme aux exigences essentielles
et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano
[Italian] Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo Integrated ADSL Modem and
Wireless Router with Voice, Model DG834GV è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle
altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
[Latvian] Ar šo NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with
Voice, Model DG834GV atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to
saistîtajiem noteikumiem.

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A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the DG834GV
product package.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with Voice, Model DG834GV 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.
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian] Šiuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router
with Voice, Model DG834GV atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB
Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands
[Dutch] Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless
Router with Voice, Model DG834GV 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 Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless
Router with Voice, Model DG834GV jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma
provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Magyar
[Hungarian] Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless
Router with Voice, Model DG834GV megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek
és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Polski
[Polish] Niniejszym NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless
Router with Voice, Model DG834GV jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz
pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Português
[Portuguese] NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with
Voice, Model DG834GV está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras
disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
[Slovenian] NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with
Voice, Model DG834GV v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili
direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
[Slovak] NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with
Voice, Model DG834GV spåòa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia
Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi
[Finnish] NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with
Voice, Model DG834GV tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten
ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
[Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.

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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 Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with Voice, Model DG834GV 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 Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with Voice,
Model DG834GV.
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.

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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: DG834GV
Publication Date: September 2006
Product Family: Modem Router
Product Name: Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with Voice, Model
DG834GV
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10169-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0

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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

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How to Restrict Wireless Access to Your Network ...................................................3-7
How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................3-10
How to Configure WPA-PSK ..................................................................................3-12
How to Configure WPA-802.1x ..............................................................................3-12
Chapter 4
VoIP and Telephone Settings
Configuring Advanced Security ......................................................................................4-1
Setting Up the Voice-over-IP Settings ......................................................................4-2
Setting Up the PSTN Settings ..................................................................................4-3
Viewing the Voice Status ..........................................................................................4-4
Viewing the Call Log ................................................................................................4-5
Chapter 5
Protecting Your Network
Protecting Access to Your Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with Voice, Model
DG834GV .......................................................................................................................5-1
How to Change the Built-In Password .....................................................................5-1
Changing the Administrator Login Timeout ..............................................................5-2
Configuring Basic Firewall Services ...............................................................................5-3
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
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) .........................................................................5-9
Order of Precedence for Rules .............................................................................. 5-11
Services ........................................................................................................................5-12
How to Define Services ..........................................................................................5-12
Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services ..........................................................5-13
How to Set Your Time Zone ...................................................................................5-13
How to Schedule Firewall Services ........................................................................5-15
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

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Upgrading the Modem Router’s Firmware ......................................................................6-3
How to Upgrade the Modem Router Firmware ........................................................6-3
Network Management Information .................................................................................6-5
Viewing Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics ...............................................6-5
Viewing Attached Devices ......................................................................................6-10
Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information ..............................................6-10
Examples of Log Messages ...................................................................................6-13
Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification .................................................................6-14
Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Modem Router ...................................6-16
Enabling Remote Management ....................................................................................6-17
Configuring Remote Management .........................................................................6-17
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
Configuring LAN IP Settings ...........................................................................................7-4
DHCP .......................................................................................................................7-6
How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings ...................................................................7-9
Configuring Dynamic DNS .....................................................................................7-10
How to Configure Dynamic DNS ............................................................................7-10
Using Static Routes ......................................................................................................7-12
Static Route Example .............................................................................................7-12
How to Configure Static Routes .............................................................................7-13
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ...................................................................................7-14
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................8-1
Power LED Not On ...................................................................................................8-2
Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On .....................................................8-2
LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On ...........................................................................8-3
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................8-3

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Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................8-4
ADSL link .................................................................................................................8-4
Obtaining a WAN IP Address ...................................................................................8-5
Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA ..........................................................................8-6
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................8-7
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ..............................................8-7
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................8-7
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................8-8
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................8-9
Using the Reset button .............................................................................................8-9
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................8-9
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
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