NETGEAR DG834N User manual

DG834N
RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless ADSL2+
Modem Router
Experience the NEXT generation – up to 270Mbps wireless networking
What does RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless Router do?
•Complies with draft 802.11n†,backwards compatible with 802.11b/g WiFi
•Includes built-in ADSL2+modem for downstream speeds up to 24 Mbps
•Interoperates at up to 270Mbps†with other products with Intensi-fi™
•Ensures maximum coverage and bandwidth with preset internal antennas
RangeMax NEXT extends the possibilities of your wireless home network by providing a Steady-Stream
of up to 270Mbps, and is compliant with draft 802.11n†.This next generation wireless standard utilizes
advanced MIMO (Multi-In, Multi-Out) technology, which delivers incredible speed and range, and for
the first time provides wireless interoperability at the highest speeds with other products with Intensi-fi.
ARangeMax NEXT wireless networkcreates and maintains stable connections and enough bandwidth to
surf the Internet, download MP3s, make Internet phone calls, share files, play network games, and stream
high-definition videos, simultaneously†at any distance or location in the home or small office. Because
RangeMax NEXT is compatible with all legacy b and g wireless products, you are sure to be connected.
Preset internal antennas and draft 11n-True-Test, high-performance testing and tuning, provide maximum
performance and high-quality streaming every time. NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard™provides easy setup
including configuration of WEP, WPA-PSK or WPA-2 PSK WiFi security.
Steady-Stream technology ensures you have enough streaming bandwidth to support all of your
applications, all over your home, all at once.
What is RangeMax NEXT?
• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides, 24x7
technical support* in English,
with selected local language
support during office hours.
HD Video Streaming
High Resolution On-LineGaming
Wireless File Storage and Sharing
VoIP/Internet Calling
Streaming MP3 Music Files
Email, Web Browsing
DistanceFrom Router
Applications
Supported
RangeMax
EXT
Standard g
This is Steady-Stream

DG834N RangeMax™ NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router
System Requirements
-ADSL Internet service
-2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification adapter or
2.4 GHz 802.11 b/ g wireless adapter.
Alternatively, an Ethernet adapter and cable for
each computer
-Microsoft®Windows®98SE, Me, 2000, XP,
Mac®OS, UNIX®,or Linux®
-Internet Explorer®5.0 or higher
-We recommend using this product with the
WN311B or WN511B RangeMax Next
Wireless Adapters
• Standards
-IEEE802.11n draft specification, 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 Specifications
-Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.8 x 1.5 in
(225.5 x 172 x 39 mm)
-Weight: 1.2 lbs (.56 kg)
•Ease of Use
-SmartWizard simplifies setup by automatically
detecting and configuring your router for
virtually all ISP connections
•Security
-Double Firewall:
–Network Address Translation (NAT) to hide
PCs and files from outside users
– Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall to
deny outside requests for personal information
-Denial of Service (DoS) attack prevention
-Intrusion Detection and Prevent (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 securegaming
• Privacy and Parental Control
-Time-based usage controls
-Activity logging
-Remote management
-URL content filtering
•Warranty
-NETGEAR 2-year warranty
Standard G RangeMax™RangeMax™NEXT
Great for Broadband Internet sharing ◆◆◆
Faster connections for multiple users ◆◆
Consistent speeds for streaming and transferring files ◆◆
Gaming, VoIP, file sharing and streaming HD-video simultaneously ◆
Whole Home Coverage ◆◆
Key Features Draft 802.11n compliant†◆
Interoperable at 270Mbps speed with products with Intensi-fi ◆
Steady-Stream connections ◆
Draft 11n-True Test high-performance testing and tuning ◆
Advanced MIMO technology - for speed and range ◆◆
Wireless Coverage Entire home or office ◆◆
Compatibility Public Hotspots, 802.11b/g, standard Wi-Fi, Built-in Laptop Wireless ◆◆ ◆
Security WiFi - WEP and WPA / WPA2 - PSK ◆◆ ◆
Compare the Advantages of the NEXT Generation in Wireless Connectivity
First, therewas RangeMax, which improved on the wireless g standard’s limitations in speed and coverage. Now, NETGEAR offers RangeMax NEXT,which
gives consumers a new level of capabilities and transfer speeds, including the ability to play online games, use VoIP, download large files, and stream HD
video — all simultaneously and with consistent speeds.
†“Draft-n Compliant” refers to compliance
with IEEE 802.11n draft specification
version 1.0 only.
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NETGEAR logo, Connect with Innovation,
Everybody’s connecting, the Gear Guy logo,
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holders. Information is subject to change
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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.
This product has been tested for quality
assurance and this product or its
components may have been recycled.
* 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.
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