NETGEAR DG834G manual Virtual Private Networking VPN

Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G

•Dynamic DNS

Dynamic DNS services allow remote users to find your network using a domain name when your IP address is not permanently assigned. The modem router contains a client that can connect to many popular Dynamic DNS services to register your dynamic IP address.

•Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

UPnP is a networking architecture that provides compatibility between networking technologies. UPnP compliant routers provide broadband users at home and small businesses with a seamless way to participate in online games, videoconferencing and other peer-to-peer services.

Virtual Private Networking (VPN)

The ADSL Modem Wireless Router provides a secure encrypted connection between your local area network (LAN) and remote networks or clients. It includes the following VPN features:

•Supports 5 VPN connections.

•Supports industry standard VPN protocols

The ADSL Modem Wireless Router supports standard Manual or IKE keying methods, standard MD5 and SHA-1 authentication methods, and standard DES and 3DES encryption methods. It is compatible with many other VPN products.

•Supports 3DES encryption for maximum security.

•VPN Wizard based on VPNC recommended settings.

Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections

With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the DG834G v3 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN ports are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

The modem router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each local Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.

Introduction 2-5

v1.2, October 2006