User's Manual

Reference Manual for the Model DG834G Wireless ADSL Firewall Router
2-2 Introduction
Key Features
The DG834G wireless router provides the following features:
• A powerful, true firewall
• 802.11b standards-based wireless networking
• Content filtering
• Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet connections
• Extensive Internet protocol support
• Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management
• A built-in ADSL modem
These features are discussed below.
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking
The DG834G wireless router includes an 802.11b-compliant wireless access point, providing
continuous, high-speed 10/100 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The
access point provides:
• 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking at up to 100 Mbps
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security
• WEP keys can be entered manually or generated by passphrase
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
A Powerful, True Firewall
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the DG834G is a true firewall, using stateful packet
inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
• Denial of Service (DoS) protection
Automatically detects and thwarts Denial of Service (DoS) attacks such as Ping of Death,
SYN Flood, LAND Attack and IP Spoofing.
• Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
• Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.