Quick Reference Guide

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v1.0, November 2005
Contents
Reference Manual for the DG834PN RangeMax
TM
ADSL Modem Wireless
Router
Chapter 1
About This Guide
Audience, Conventions, Scope ......................................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the ADSL Modem Wireless Router ......................................................................2-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-2
Range Max™ Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology .............................................2-2
802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................2-3
A Powerful, True Firewall .........................................................................................2-4
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-4
Protocol Support ......................................................................................................2-5
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................2-6
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections ..................................2-6
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-7
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-8
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-9
Connecting the Router to the Internet ..........................................................................2-10
Chapter 3
Wireless Configuration
Considerations for a Wireless Network ..........................................................................3-1
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .....................................3-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ................................................................3-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................3-4