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NETGEAR DG834GV Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet

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Connecting the Router to the Internet 1-1

v1.0, February 2006

Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet

This chapter describes how to set up the router on your Local Area Network (LAN) and connect to

the Internet. It describes how to set up your ADSL modem wireless router for Internet access and

configure basic wireless connectivity.

What’s in the Box?

The product package should contain the following items:

• ADSL Modem Wireless Router

• AC power adapter (varies by region)

• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable

• Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector

• Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region)

•Resource CD, including:

— The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant

— This manual

• Warranty and Support Information cards

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the

carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

Contents

Main Page Contents Setup Manual for the DG834GV Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with Voice Page Chapter 1 Connecting the Router to the Internet Whats in the Box? Setup Manual for the DG834GV Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with Voice 1-2 Connecting the Router to the Internet v1.0, February 2006 The ADSL Modem Wireless Routers Front Panel The ADSL modem wireless router front panel shown below contains status LEDs. 12 345 6 7 You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Table 1 -1 describes each LED. Figure 1-1 Table 1-1. LED Descriptions The ADSL Modem Wireless Routers Rear Panel Figure 1-2 The rear panel of the ADSL modem wireless router contains port connections. Table 1-1. LED Descriptions (continued) Page What You Need Before You Begin Internet Configuration Requirements Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup Smart Wizard Setup Manual Setup Understanding ADSL Microfilters Computers Set to DHCP Manually Setting Up Your ADSL Modem Wireless Router Page Page Page Page Page How to Manually Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Page Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning Power LED Not On Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On LAN or ADSL Internet Port LEDs Not On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ADSL link Obtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Using the Reset Button Page Technical Specifications A-1 v1.0, February 2006 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the ADSL modem wireless router. Page Appendix B Related Documents