DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual
1-2 Configuring Your Internet Connection
v1.0, May 2009
• Your computer must be set up to use DHCP to get its TCP/IP configuration from the modem
router. This is usually the case. For help with DHCP, see the documentation that came with
your computer, or see the link to the online document in “Preparing a Computer for Network
Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If
you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it.
Using the Installation CD to Set Up Your Router
For first-time installation of your modem router, Netgear recommends using the Installation CD.
The Installation CD will assist you to connect your router and computers. The Smart Wizard
application on the Intallation CD will assist you in configuring your device to connect to the
internet, configure wireless settings and wireless security, setup email and tests all the relevant
settings. After initial configuration using the Installation CD, you can use the information in this
Reference Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.
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Logging In to the Modem Router

You can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings.

Note: The Smart Wizard cannot detect a PPTP connection with your ISP . If your ISP uses
this protocol, then you must configure your connection manually (see “Viewing or
Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings” on page1-3).
Note: Your computer must be configured for DHCP. For help with configuring DHCP , see
the documentation that came with your computer or see the link to the online
Access” in Appendix B .
document in “Preparing a Computer for Network Access” in Appendix B .