User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the Model DG834G Wireless ADSL Firewall Router
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Guide
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
- What You Need Before You Begin
- Connecting the DG834G to Your LAN
- Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type
- Testing Your Internet Connection
- Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection
- Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
- Chapter 5 Protecting Your Network
- Chapter 6 Managing Your Network
- Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Network and Routing Basics
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network
- Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
- Glossary
- Index
Introduction 2-1
Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR DG834G Wireless ADSL Firewall Router.
The DG834G wireless router is a combination of a built-in ADSL modem, router, 4-port switch,
and firewall which enables your entire network to safely share an Internet connection that
otherwise is used by a single computer.
About the Router
The DG834G Wireless ADSL Firewall Router provides continuous, high-speed 10/100 Ethernet
access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The DG834G wireless router enables your
entire network to share an Internet connection through the built-in ADSL modem that otherwise is
used by a single computer. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The DG834G wireless router provides multiple Web content filtering options, plus e-mail
browsing activity reporting and instant alerts. Parents and network administrators can establish
restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Web site addresses and address keywords, and
share high-speed ADSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. The included firewall
and Network Address Translation (NAT) features protect you from hackers.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Network
and Routing Basics”, to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this
manual.