Quick Reference Guide
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual for the Model DG834 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 DG834 to Your LAN
- Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type
- Testing Your Internet Connection
- Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection
- Chapter 4 Protecting Your Network
- Chapter 5 Managing Your Network
- Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Network and Routing Basics
- Appendix C Preparing Your Network
- Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
- Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
- DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
- Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
- Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
- Restarting the Network
- Glossary

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How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings ...................................................................6-7
Configuring Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................6-7
How to Configure Dynamic DNS ..............................................................................6-8
Using Static Routes ........................................................................................................6-9
Static Route Example ...............................................................................................6-9
How to Configure Static Routes .............................................................................6-10
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1
Power LED Not On ...................................................................................................7-2
Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On .....................................................7-2
LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On ...............................................................................7-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................7-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................7-4
ADSL link .................................................................................................................7-4
WAN LED Blinking Yellow ..................................................................................7-4
WAN LED Off .....................................................................................................7-4
Obtaining a WAN IP Address ...................................................................................7-5
Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA ..........................................................................7-6
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................7-6
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ..............................................7-7
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-7
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................7-8
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................7-9
Using the Reset button .............................................................................................7-9
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................7-9
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Network and Routing Basics
Related Publications ...................................................................................................... B-1
Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1
What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1
Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2
IP Addresses and the Internet ................................................................................. B-2










