NETGEAR DG834N User manual

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About This Manual
The NETGEAR®DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference
Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router.The information is this manual is intended for readers with
intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions::
•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages::
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
Bold User input
Fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.

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•Scope. This manual is written for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
according to these specifications:
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in “Related Documents” in Appendix B.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.
•Printing a Page in the HTML View.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
Product Version DG834N RangeMaxTM NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
Manual Publication Date May 2006
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/DG834N.asp.

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Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print
button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.
•Printing a Chapter.
Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
– Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to
print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
– Your computer must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF
files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.adobe.com.
– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
•Printing the Full Manual.
Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page.
– Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF
version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
– Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

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