DG834GUv5 Wireless Router with Built-in DSL Modem User Manual

4.Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server.

The default ADSL settings usually work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the ADSL settings. See “Changing Your ADSL Settings” for more details.

5.If no login is required, you can specify the MAC Address setting.

6.Click Apply to save your settings.

7.Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting”.

Note: When your Internet connection is working you will no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your modem router automatically logs you in.

Table 1-1. Basic Settings Fields Description

Settings

 

Description

 

 

 

Does Your ISP Require a Login?

• Yes

 

 

• No

These fields

Account Name

Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This might also

appear only if no

(If required)

be called the host name.

login is required.

 

 

Domain Name

Enter the domain name provided by your ISP.

 

(If required)

 

These fields

Encapsulation

• PPPoE

appear only if

 

• PPPoA

your ISP

 

• PPTP

requires a login.

 

 

Login

The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an e-mail

 

 

address.

 

 

 

 

Idle Timeout (In minutes)

If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in

 

 

minutes. This determines how long the modem router keeps

 

 

the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity

 

 

from the LAN. Entering an Idle Timeout value of 0 (zero)

 

 

means never log out.

 

 

 

Configuring Your Internet Connection

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NETGEAR DG834GUV5 user manual Basic Settings Fields Description, Settings Description