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NETGEAR DG834G manual Preparing Your Network

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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G

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NETGEAR DG834G manual Preparing Your Network

Contents

202-10006-01 Trademarks World Wide Web 202-10006-01 Contents Chapter Wireless Configuration Chapter Managing Your Network Chapter Advanced Configuration Appendix C Preparing Your Network Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Glossary Index Xii Contents Chapter About This Guide Audience, Conventions, ScopeHow to Use this Manual Html version of this manualHow to Print this Manual About This Guide Chapter Introduction About the RouterKey Features Standards-based Wireless NetworkingPowerful, True Firewall Content Filtering Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink LAN Ethernet ConnectionsProtocol Support Easy Installation and Management What’s in the Box? Router’s Front Panel LED DescriptionsRouter’s Rear Panel LANIntroduction Adsl Microfilter Requirements Chapter Connecting the Router to the InternetWhat You Need Before You Begin Adsl MicrofilterComputer Hardware Requirements LAN Configuration RequirementsEthernet Cabling Requirements Adsl Microfilter with Built-In SplitterInternet Configuration Requirements Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?Record Your Internet Connection Information Connecting the Router to the Internet Connecting the DG834G to Your LAN How to Connect the RouterConnect the DG834G to the Internet Connecting a computer to the DG834G wireless router Login window opens as shown below Setup Wizard Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection TypeConnecting the Router to the Internet Wizard-Detected PPPoE Login Account Setup Wizard-Detected PPPoA Login Account SetupWizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup Wizard-Detected IP Over ATM Account SetupWizard-Detected Fixed IP Static Account Setup 14 Setup Wizard menu for Fixed IP addressTesting Your Internet Connection Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require LoginHow to Perform Manual Configuration Internet Connection Requires Login and Uses PPPoEInternet Connection Requires Login and Uses PPPoA Internet Connection Does Note Require a Login Adsl Settings Connecting the Router to the Internet Chapter Wireless Configuration Considerations for a Wireless NetworkObserve Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines Implement Appropriate Wireless Security DG834G wireless data security optionsUnderstanding Wireless Settings Wireless NetworkWireless Access Point How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network Wireless Access Point settingsWireless Access menu Wireless Configuration Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods Authentication Type SelectionHow to Configure WEP Encryption ChoicesGo to the Security Encryption portion Wireless Configuration How to Change the Built-In Password Chapter Protecting Your NetworkConfiguring Basic Firewall Services Changing the Administrator Login TimeoutBlocking Keywords, Sites, and Services How to Block Keywords and SitesSelect the Block Sites link of the Security menu Firewall Rules Inbound Rules Port Forwarding Rules menuInbound Rule Example a Local Public Web Server Rule example a Local Public Web ServerInbound Rule Example Allowing Videoconferencing Rule example Videoconference from Restricted AddressesOutbound Rules Service Blocking Considerations for Inbound RulesOutbound Rule Example Blocking Instant Messenger Rule example Blocking Instant MessengerOrder of Precedence for Rules Rules table with examplesServices How to Define ServicesSetting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services How to Set Your Time Zone11 Schedule Services menu How to Schedule Firewall Services Protecting Your Network Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings How to Back Up the Configuration to a FileChapter Managing Your Network How to Restore the Configuration from a File How to Erase the ConfigurationUpgrading the Router’s Firmware How to Upgrade the Router Firmware Router Upgrade menuNetwork Management Information Viewing Router Status and Usage StatisticsMenu 3.2 Router Status Fields This screen shows the following statistics Connection Status screen for Dynamic IP Connection Status screen for PPPoA Viewing Attached Devices Connection Status Fields for PPPoAViewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information Security Logs menuSelecting What Information to Log Saving Log Files on a Server Activation and AdministrationExamples of Log Messages Dropped PacketsEnabling Security Event E-mail Notification Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router Diagnostics menuConfiguring Remote Management Enabling Remote ManagementHttp//134.177.0.1238080 Chapter Advanced Configuration Configuring Advanced SecuritySetting Up a Default DMZ Server How to Configure a Default DMZ Server WAN SetupConnect Automatically, as Required Configuring LAN IP SettingsDisable Port Scan and DOS Protection Respond to Ping on Internet WAN PortLAN IP Setup Menu Dhcp Use Router as Dhcp serverReserved IP addresses How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings Configuring Dynamic DNSHow to Configure Dynamic DNS Using Static Routes Static Route ExampleHow to Configure Static Routes Static Routes TableStatic Route Entry and Edit Menu Advanced Configuration Chapter Troubleshooting Basic FunctioningPower LED Not On Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays OnLAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface WAN LED Green or Blinking Green Troubleshooting the ISP ConnectionAdsl link WAN LED Blinking YellowObtaining a WAN IP Address Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA Troubleshooting Internet BrowsingTroubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your RouterTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Problems with Date and TimeUsing the Reset button 202-10006-01 Appendix a Technical Specifications LAN Appendix B Network and Routing Basics Related Publications Basic Router ConceptsWhat is a Router? Routing Information ProtocolIP Addresses and the Internet Three Main Address Classes Netmask EqualsSubnet Addressing Example of Subnetting a Class B AddressNetmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Private IP Addresses Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Single IP Address Operation Using NATMAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Related DocumentsIP Configuration by Dhcp Internet Security and FirewallsDomain Name Server Ethernet Cabling What is a Firewall?Denial of Service Attack Stateful Packet InspectionTable B-1 UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through Category 5 Cable QualityInside Twisted Pair Cables Figure B-1illustrates straight-through twisted pair cableUplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching Network and Routing Basics Network and Routing Basics Appendix C Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPreparing Your Network Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPPreparing Your Network Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Preparing Your Network Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Preparing Your Network Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displaysConfiguring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking MacOS 8.6 orMacOS Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers Are Login Protocols Used? What Is Your Configuration Information?Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Select the Gateway tab Preparing Your Network Restarting the Network Preparing Your Network Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Authentication and WEP Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid 802.11b Authentication Open System AuthenticationRouter Overview of WEP Parameters WEP Configuration Options Key SizeWireless Channels Radio Frequency ChannelsRadio Frequency Channels Glossary Networks Or as /28 appended to the IP address Ethernet networks Index NumericsIetf B-1 WEP D-2 Index