NETGEAR DG834N User manual

2.4 GHz
draft 802.11 n
RangeMax™Next Wireless-N
Broadband Modem Router Data Sheet
DG834N
Experience the Next generation of Wireless Networking
• Simultaneously stream HD video, play games online, make Internet phone calls and surf the
Web without wires
• Share your broadband Internet connection simply and securely
• Easy setup with Smart Wizard® installation CD
• Use with RangeMax Next Wireless-N Adapters for maximum performance
Features
• Advanced Wireless-N technology delivers exceptional range and speed
• Perfect for multiple users, multiple rooms, and multimedia streaming
• Up to 15x the speed and 10x the coverage of Wireless-G technology†
• Double rewall and wireless encryption protects your network and data
• Supports Windows®Vista™
Multiple smart internal antennas
• Preset internal antennas take the guesswork out of setup
• Pre-tuned for optimal wireless performance
• Protected from damage and misalignment
24/7
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT*
1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
Email: [email protected]
Choose from a complete line
of NETGEAR products that are
designed to meet your needs.
RangeMax™N EXT
Wireless-N
Super-G™Wireless-G
Which is the Best
Product for You?
RangeMax™N EXT
Wireless-N
Gigabit Edition
Speed
†
Coverage
†
Surfing the Internet
Email and online chat
Public hotspot compatible
Streaming music
Multiple PCs wirelessly
connecting to the Internet
Internet phone calls (VoIP)
Heavy Internet usage
Larger homes and multiple rooms
Multimedia/video streaming
Multiplayer gaming
Simultaneous downloads, voice,
music, VoIP streaming
Networked entertainment and
streaming HD video
Networked or shared storage/ large
file sharing
Gigabit Ethernet
Maximum wireless-to-wired
network speeds
Greater than 150 Mbps
†
throughput from a PC
or HD media server
15x
10x
10x
10x
2x
4x
1x
1x
15x
10x
RangeMax™
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T)
Maximum performance requires use with RangeMax N EXT Wireless-N Adapters
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
PCI Adapter (WN311B)
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
Notebook Adapter (WN511B)
†Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental
factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR makes
no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.

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System Requirements
ADSL Internet service–
2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specication –
adapter or 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g
wireless adapter. Alternatively, an
Ethernet adapter and cable for
each computer
Microsoft– ®Windows® Vista, XP, 2000,
98, Me, Mac® OS, UNIX®, or Linux®
Internet Explorer– ® 5.0 or higher
We recommend using this product with –
the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Adapters
(WN511B, WN311B, WN121T)
Standards
IEEE802.11n draft specication, IEEE –
802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 2.4 GHz
WAN (ADSL): ITU 992.1 (G.dmt) Annex –
A, ITU 992.2 (G.lite), ITU 992.3 ADSL2
(G.dmt.bis), ITU 992.5 ADSL2+
Physical Specications
Dimensions: 225.5 x 172 x 39 mm –
(8.9 x 6.8 x 1.5 in)
Weight: .56 kg (1.2 lb)–
Ease of Use
SmartWizard simplies setup by auto-–
matically detecting and conguring your
router for virtually all ISP connections
Security
Double rewall: –
– Network Address Translation
(NAT) to hide PCs and les from
outside users
– Stateful packet inspection (SPI)
rewall to deny outside requests for
personal information
Denial-of-service (DoS) attack –
prevention
Intrusion detection and prevention (IDS)–
WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK,–
WPA- PSK)
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64-bit, –
128-bit encryption
Wireless Access Control using MAC –
address authentication to identify
authorized wireless network devices
Exposed host (DMZ) for secure gaming–
Privacy and Parental Control
Time-based usage controls –
Activity logging–
Remote management–
URL content ltering–
Warranty
NETGEAR 2-year Warranty –
Package Contents
RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Broadband –
Modem Router (DG834N)
Stand–
Ethernet cable–
Setup CD–
12V, 1.0A power adapter, localized to –
country of sale
Warranty/support information card–
NETGEAR Related Products
Notebooks: –
– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
Notebook Adapter (WN511B)
– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N USB 2.0
Adapter (WN121T)
Desktops: –
– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N PCI
Adapter (WN311B)
– RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
USB 2.0 Adapter (WN121T)
Storage: Storage Central (SC101) –
Powerline: Powerline HD (HDXB101)–
RangeMax Next Wireless-N Broadband Modem Router DG834N
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FrontView, IntelliFi, PowerShift, ProSafe, RAIDar, RAIDiator, RangeMax, ReadyNAS, and Smart Wizard are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s).
*Free basic installation support provided for 90 days from date of purchase. Advanced product features and configurations are not
included in free basic installation support; optional premium support available.
**Actual performance may vary due to operating conditions D-DG834N-1
RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing wireless
speeds of up to 270 Mbps. This next generation wireless standard utilizes advanced MIMO
(multiple-input, multiple-output) technology, which delivers incredible speed and range, and for
the rst time provides wireless interoperability at the highest speeds.
A RangeMax NEXT wireless network creates and maintains stable connections and enough
bandwidth to surf the Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share les, play
network games, and stream high-denition videos, simultaneously† at any distance or loca-
tion in the home or small ofce. Because RangeMax NEXT is compatible with all legacy b and g
wireless products, you are sure to be connected.
Preset internal antennas provide maximum performance and high-quality streaming every time.
NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard® provides easy setup including conguration of WEP, WPA-PSK or
WPA-2 PSK WiFi security
What is NETGEAR’s
RangeMax Ne x t Wireless-N?