Netgear DG834 DG834 Original Reference Manual - Page 15

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Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR DG834 ADSL Firewall Router. The DG834 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. 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. About the Router The DG834 ADSL Firewall Router provides continuous, high-speed 10/100 Ethernet access between your Ethernet devices. The DG834 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 DG834 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. Introduction 2-1

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Introduction
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR DG834 ADSL Firewall Router. The DG834
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 DG834 ADSL Firewall Router provides continuous, high-speed 10/100 Ethernet access
between your Ethernet devices. The DG834 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 DG834 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.