Netgear DG834GUv5 Reference Manual

Netgear DG834GUv5 Manual

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    DG834G Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10006-06 September 2005
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    installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G is shielded against the generation of radio interference
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    , it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access
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    iv v3.0, September 2005
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    to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-2 Chapter 2 Introduction About the ADSL Modem Router 2-1 Key Features ...2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall 2-2 802.11 Standards-based Wireless Networking 2-3 Easy Installation and Management 2-3 Protocol Support ...2-4 Virtual Private Networking
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    ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G ....5-1 How to Change the Built-In Password 5-1 Changing the Administrator Login Timeout 5-2 Configuring Basic Firewall Services 5-2 Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services 5-3 How to Block Keywords and Sites 5-3 Firewall Rules ...5-5 Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding
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    6-1 How to Restore the Configuration from a File 6-2 How to Erase the Configuration 6-2 Upgrading the ADSL Modem Router's Firmware 6-2 How to Upgrade the ADSL Modem Router Firmware 6-3 Network Management Information 6-3 Viewing ADSL Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics 6-4 Viewing Attached
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    Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings 7-8 Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the DG834G 8-7 Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC Configure VPN Tunnels 8-36 Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels 8-48 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...9-1 Power LED Not
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    Your Router 9-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 9-8 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 9-9 Using the Reset button 9-9 Problems with Date and Time 9-9 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents Appendix C NETGEAR VPN Configuration DG834G
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    6 v3.0, September 2005
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    site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/DG834G.asp. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. italics bold fixed Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses This guide uses the following formats
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    or death. This manual is written for the Wireless ADSL Modem Router according to these specifications: Table 1-2. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G September 2005 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one
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    of any page. - Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper
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    DG834G Reference Manual 1-4 About This Manual v3.0, September 2005
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    IP Addressing:" on page A-1 to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this manual. About the ADSL Modem Router The 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G provides continuous, high-speed setup, you can install and use the ADSL modem router within minutes. The Wireless
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    DG834G Reference Manual Key Features The Wireless ADSL Modem Router provides the following features: • A built-in ADSL modem • A powerful, true firewall • 802.11g standards-based wireless networking • Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management • Extensive Internet protocol support •
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    be entered manually or generated by passphrase • Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) encryption and 802.1x authentication • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the DG834G within minutes
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    Manual • Visual monitoring The ADSL modem router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. • Flash erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) for firmware upgrades. Protocol Support The DG834G supports Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP
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    DG834G Reference Manual • PPP over ATM (PPPoA) PPP over ATM is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an ADSL connection by simulating an ATM connection. • Dynamic DNS Dynamic DNS services allow remote users to find your network using a domain name when your IP address is not
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    Reference Manual Content Filtering With its content filtering feature, the DG834G prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. The ADSL modem router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the ADSL modem router to
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    Router Model DG834G • AC power adapter (varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region) • Resource CD, including: - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - This manual • Warranty and Support Information
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    to the router. The system is initializing. The system is ready and running. Indicates ADSL training. The Internet port has detected a link with an attached device. Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized. The Wireless Access Point
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    following elements: 1. AC power adapter outlet 2. Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the firewall to the local computers 3. RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the firewall to an ADSL line 4. Factory Default Reset push button 5. Wireless antenna Introduction 2-9 v3.0, September 2005
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    DG834G Reference Manual 2-10 v3.0, September 2005 Introduction
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    • ISP Login Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses • Fixed or Static IP Address Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it. Connecting the Router to the
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    DG834G Reference Manual Two Setup Methods: 1) Smart Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup You have two methods available for setting up your ADSL modem router: • Smart Wizard Setup: Use the Smart Wizard on the CD to assist you with setting up your ADSL modem router. - This option is the easiest. The Smart
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    Manual Setup DG834G Reference Manual Use the topics and procedures below to manually set up your ADSL modem router. Understanding ADSL Microfilters ADSL technology uses the same wires as your telephone service. However, ADSL adds signals to the telephone lines which create noise in the telephone
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    usually the case. The NETGEAR Smart Wizard CD automatically takes care of this requirement. For manual setup, refer to the documentation that came with your computer. Manually Setting Up Your ADSL Modem Router There are four steps to setting up your ADSL modem router: 1. Install ADSL filters on the
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    DG834G Reference Manual a. You need to install an ADSL filter for every telephone that uses the same phone line as your ADSL modem router. Select the filter that came with your ADSL modem router. 1 2 0HONE 3 !$3, 0HONE ,INE 1. One-Line Filter: Use with a phone or fax machine. 2. Splitter: Use
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    ADSL Phone DG834G Reference Manual 2. Connect the ADSL modem router to the ADSL filter. a. Using the included phone cable with RJ-11 jacks, connect the ADSL port (B) of the ADSL modem router to the ADSL port (C) of the two-line filter. Line C B Figure 3-5 Warning: Improperly connecting a filter to
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    DG834G Reference Manual b. Connect the Ethernet cable (D) from a ADSL modem router LAN port to the Ethernet adapter in your computer. d. Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run that software. Cancel it if it starts automatically. Verify
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    ". a. Type http://Default IP Address Variable in the address field of a browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. Figure 3-7 This login window opens: Figure 3-8 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters. 3-8 Connecting the Router to the
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    connection are correct. 5. Test your Internet connection. From the bottom of the Setup menu, click Test. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 2, "Troubleshooting". Your ADSL modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your ADSL
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    DG834G Reference Manual Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type The Web Configuration Manager built in to the ADSL modem router contains a Setup login user name and password. Wizard-Detected PPPoA Login Account Setup If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses a login
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    DG834G Reference Manual Enter your login user name and password. These fields are case sensitive. Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses Dynamic IP assignment, you will be directed to the page shown: Figure 3-12 Click Apply to
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    enter them manually here. 3. Click Apply to save the settings. 4. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 9, "Troubleshooting". Wizard-Detected Fixed IP (Static) Account Setup If the router determines that
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    DG834G Reference Manual Your ADSL modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your ADSL modem router automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not necessary to run a dialer or login application such as Dial-Up Networking
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    DG834G Reference Manual Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your ADSL modem router using the menu below, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your configuration as described in the previous section. ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login
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    router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering an Idle Timeout value of zero means never log out. 5. When a connection uses PPPoE, the IP address is normally assigned automatically. However, the DG834G allows this address to be set manually
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    be selected only by experienced users. Note: Disabling NAT will reboot the router and reset all the DG834G configuration settings to the factory default. Disable NAT only if you plan to install the DG834G in a setting where you will be manually administering the IP address space on the LAN side
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    reboot the router and reset all the DG834G configuration settings to the factory default. Disable NAT only if you plan to install the DG834G in a setting where you will be manually administering the IP address space on the LAN side of the router. Internet Connection Does Note Require A Login 1. If
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    will reboot the router and reset all the DG834G configuration settings to the factory default. Disable NAT only if you plan to install the DG834G in a setting where you will be manually administering the IP address space on the LAN side of the router 6. ADSL Modem Router MAC Address: This section
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    your 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G. Considerations for a Wireless Network In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your ADSL modem router in order to maximize the network speed. To ensure
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    DG834G Reference Manual The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The Wireless ADSL Modem Router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in
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    DG834G Reference Manual • Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies wireless wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. Wireless Configuration 4-3
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    DG834G Reference Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless interface of your ADSL modem router, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu will appear, as shown below: Figure 4-2 The following parameters are in the Wireless
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    . - By default, any wireless computer that is configured with the correct wireless network name or SSID will be allowed access to your wireless network. For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to only specific computers based on their MAC addresses. Click Setup Access
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    Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 4-6 Wireless Configuration
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    appropriate to your needs. 1. Log in to the DG834G firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the
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    settings. 8. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the firewall. Once your
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    access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the DG834G firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. Wireless Configuration 4-9 v3
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    DG834G Reference Manual 2. From the Wireless Settings menu, Wireless Station Access List section, click the Setup Access List button to display the list, shown below: Figure 4-4 3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box to enable restricting wireless computers by their MAC addresses. 4. If the
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    DG834G Reference Manual You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the ADSL modem router's Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of this menu. To do this, configure each wireless computer to obtain a wireless link to the ADSL modem router. The computer should then appear in the Attached
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    the web address begins with HTTPS rather than HTTP. Authentication Type Selection The DG834G lets you select the following wireless authentication schemes. be applied. This setting is useful for troubleshooting your wireless connection, but leaves your wireless data fully exposed. 64 or 128 bit
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    in to the DG834G firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the DG834G ADSL modem router. 3. Go to
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    steps: 1. Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1, with the default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu of the DG834G. 3. Choose the WPA-PSK
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    user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu of the DG834G. 3. Choose the WPA-802.1x radio button. The WPA-802.1x menu will open. 4. Enter the Radius server name/IP
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    DG834G Reference Manual 4-16 v3.0, September 2005 Wireless Configuration
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    Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G For security reasons, the ADSL modem router has its own user name and password. Also, after a period of inactivity for a set length of time, the administrator login will automatically disconnect. When prompted, enter admin for the ADSL modem router User
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    For security, the administrator's login to the ADSL modem router configuration will timeout after a period of inactivity. To change the login timeout period: 1. In the Set Password menu, type a number in 'Administrator login times out' field. The suggested default value is 5 minutes. 2. Click
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    The Wireless ADSL Modem Router allows you to restrict access to Internet content based on functions such as Web addresses and Web address keywords. 1. Log in to the ADSL modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password
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    DG834G Reference Manual 2. Select the Block Sites link of the Security menu. supported in the Keyword list. 5. To delete a keyword or domain, select it from the list, click Delete Keyword, then click Apply. 6. To specify a trusted user, enter that computer's IP address in the Trusted IP Address
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    . Since the trusted user will be identified by an IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address. 7. Click Apply to save your settings. Firewall Rules Firewall rules are used to block or allow specific traffic passing through from one side of the router to the other. Inbound
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    of the desired new position and click OK. Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) Because the DG834G uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your local computers. However, by defining an inbound
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    DG834G Reference Manual Remember that allowing inbound services opens holes in your firewall. Only enable those ports IP address to the IP address of your Web server at any time of day. This rule is shown: Figure 5-5 The parameters are: • Service From this list, select the application or service
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    DG834G Reference Manual • WAN Users These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the desired option: - Any - all IP addresses are covered by this rule. - Address range - if this option is selected, you must enter the Start and Finish
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    DG834G Reference Manual Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Videoconferencing If you want to allow incoming videoconferencing to be initiated from a restricted range of outside IP addresses Advanced menu so that external users can always find your network. • If the IP address of the local server computer
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    Manual Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) The DG834G allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. You can define an outbound rule to block Internet access from a local computer based on: • IP address
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    schedule you have defined in the Schedule menu. • LAN Users These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their source LAN IP address. Select the desired option: - Any - all IP addresses are covered by this rule. - Address range - if this option is selected, you must enter
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    DG834G Reference Manual Move button allows you to relocate a defined rule to a new position in the table. Services Services are service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP
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    service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. Use the procedure below to create your own service definitions. How to Define Services 1. Log in to the ADSL modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password
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    Time Zone: 1. Log in to the ADSL modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever Password and LAN address you have chosen for the ADSL modem router. 2. Select the Schedule link of the Security menu
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    the Block Services menu or Port forwarding in the Ports menu, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted. 1. Log in to the ADSL modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or
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    DG834G Reference Manual Note: The 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G supports Home Network Security. To take advantage of this feature you must register an account with Trend Micro. For more information, refer to the Home Network Security Quick Start Guide on the NETGEAR Resource CD, or
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    Manual To install Home Network Security, click the Trend Micro banner and then follow the on-screen instructions. For assistance, refer to the Home Network Security Quick Start Guide included on the NETGEAR Resource CD. (You can download this document and the Home Network Security User's Guide
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    DG834G Reference Manual Parental Controls Settings Click Parental Controls under Content Filtering on the Main menu to get the Trend Micro Parental Controls menu shown below: Click this banner to install the Trend Micro dashboard and set up your Trend Micro account. Figure 5-13: Trend Micro
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    DG834G Reference Manual Note: When in Per-User mode, everyone accessing the Internet through the router is required to log in. To configure General mode: 1. Enter a password in the Parental Controls Bypass Password box, re-enter it in the Confirm password box, and then click Apply. This password
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    DG834G Reference Manual 2. Make the desired changes, and then click Apply. To delete a user, select the user's name in the User to, or use of, communications equipment and software, or that provide information on how to bypass on performing illegal acts such as service theft, evading law enforcement,
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    DG834G Reference Manual - Nudity: Sites containing nude or seminude depictions of the human race, religion, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, and so forth. - Weapons: Sites that sell, review, or describe guns, knives, martial arts devices, and related accessories. Does not include sites that
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    DG834G Reference Manual 5-22 v3.0, September 2005 Protecting Your Network
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    , or reverted to factory default settings. The procedures below explain how to do these tasks. How to Back Up the Configuration to a File 1. Log in to the ADSL modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using
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    the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the ADSL modem router. See "The Router's Rear Panel" on page 2-9. Upgrading the ADSL Modem Router's Firmware The software of the Wireless ADSL
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    DG834G Reference Manual How to Upgrade the ADSL Modem Router Firmware Note: NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, you may need to restore your configuration settings. 1. Download and unzip the new software file from
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    status and usage information. This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - ADSL Modem Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version ADSL Port Description The Host Name assigned to the ADSL modem router in the Basic Settings menu. This field displays the ADSL modem
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    DG834G Reference Manual Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - ADSL Modem Router Status Fields Field MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server (DNS) LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Modem ADSL Firmware Version Modem Status Downstream Speed Upstream Speed Description This
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    DG834G Reference Manual Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - ADSL Modem Router Status Fields Field VPI VCI Description The Virtual Path Identifier setting. The Virtual Channel Identifier setting. Click the Show Statistics button to display ADSL modem router usage statistics, as shown below: Figure 6-4 This
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    Reference Manual Click the Connection Status button to display ADSL modem router connection status, as shown. Figure 6-5 Clicking the Renew button updates the status information. This screen shows the following statistics: Table 6-1. Connection Status Fields for Dynamic IP Field IP Address
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    shown below: Figure 6-6 Clicking the Renew button updates the status information. This screen shows the following statistics: Table 6-1. Connection Status Fields for PPPoA Field Connection Time Connecting to Sender Negotiation Authentication IP Address Network Mask Description The time elapsed
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    shows the IP address, Device Name if available, and the Ethernet MAC address. Note that if the ADSL modem router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the ADSL modem router rediscovers the devices. To force the ADSL modem router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button. Viewing
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    DG834G Reference Manual An example of the logs file is shown below. Figure 6-8 Log entries are described in Table 6-1 below: Table 6-1. Security Log entry descriptions Field Date and Time Description The date and time
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    DG834G Reference Manual Table 6-1. Security Log entry descriptions Field Description Description or Action The type of event and what action was taken if any. Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. Source port and The service port number of the initiating
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    DG834G Reference Manual Saving Log Files on a Server You can choose to write the logs to a computer running a syslog program. To activate this feature, select to Broadcast on Lan or enter the IP address of the server where the Syslog file will be written. Examples of Log Messages Following are
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    DG834G Reference Manual Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification In order to receive logs and if you want to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the ADSL modem router. • Send alerts and logs via email. Enter the name or IP address of your ISP's outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.
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    its contents. Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the ADSL Modem Router The Wireless ADSL Modem Router has a diagnostics feature. You can use the diagnostics menu to perform the following functions from the ADSL modem router: • Ping an IP Address to test connectivity to see if you can reach
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    page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G. Tip: Be sure to change the ADSL modem router's default password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words
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    number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP. 6. Click Apply to have your changes take effect. When accessing your ADSL modem router from the Internet, you will type your ADSL modem router's WAN IP address in your browser's Address (in IE) or Location
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    . Configuring Advanced Security The 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G provides a variety of advanced features, such as: • Setting up a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) Server • Connecting Automatically, as Required • Disabling Port Scan and DOS Protection • Responding to a Ping on the Internet
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    assign a computer or server to be a Default DMZ server, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the ADSL modem router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever Password and LAN address you have chosen for the ADSL
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    DG834G Reference Manual 2. From the Main Menu, under Advanced, click the WAN Setup link to view the page shown: Figure 7-1 3. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 4. Type the IP address for that server. 5. Click Apply to save your changes. Connect Automatically, as Required Normally, this
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    of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. The ADSL modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP server. The ADSL modem router's default LAN IP
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    scheme, you can make those changes in this menu. Figure 7-2 The LAN TCP/IP Setup parameters are: • IP Address This is the LAN IP address of the ADSL modem router. Warning: If you change the LAN IP address of the ADSL modem router while connected through the browser, you or anyone else using the
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    Host Configuration Protocol) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the ADSL modem router's LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. IP addresses will be assigned to the attached PCs from a pool
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    , leave it selected. Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the Starting IP Address and Ending IP Address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router's LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192
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    in to the router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever User Name, Password and LAN address you have chosen for the router. 2. From the Main Menu, under Advanced, click the LAN IP Setup link to view the
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    a private WAN IP address such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x, the dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses will not be routed on the Internet. 1. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or
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    service provider gave you. The dynamic DNS service provider may call this the domain name. If your URL is myName.dyndns.org, then your Host Name is "myName." 7. Type the User Name for your dynamic DNS account. 8. Type the Password the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org 10.
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    In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. • The ADSL Modem Router IP Address fields specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100. • A Metric
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    DG834G Reference Manual How to Configure Static Routes 1. Log in to the router at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of admin, default password of password, or using whatever User Name, Password and LAN address you have chosen for the router. 2. From the Main
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    DG834G Reference Manual d. Select Active to make this route effective. e. Type the Destination IP Address of the final destination. f. Type the IP Subnet Mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. g. Type the Gateway IP Address, which must be a router on
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    Table also displays what type of port is opened and if that port is still active for each IP address. 3. To save, cancel or refresh the table: a. Click Apply to save the new settings to the Router. b. Click Cancel to disregard any unsaved changes. c. Click Refresh to update the portmap table and to
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    (VPN) features of the Wireless ADSL Modem Router. VPN communications paths are set up, along with the VPN Committee (VPNC) recommended default parameters set by the VPN Wizard. • "VPN Tunnel PC and a network gateway using the VPN Wizard and the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client. • "How to Set Up a Gateway-
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    . The Wireless ADSL Modem Router supports up to five concurrent tunnels. Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels provide secure access from a remote PC, such as a telecommuter connecting to an office network. DG834G VPN Tunnel PCs Figure 8-1 PC (Running NETGEAR ProSafe VPN
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    Manual Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels • Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels provide secure access between networks, such as a branch or home office and a main office. DG834G VPN Firewall A VPN Tunnel DG834G VPN Firewall B PCs PCs Figure 8-2 A VPN between two or more NETGEAR VPN-enabled routers
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    DG834G Reference Manual Table 8-1. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet Connection Name: Pre-Shared Key: Secure Association -- Main Mode or Manual Keys: Perfect Forward Secrecy -- Enabled or Disabled: NETBIOS -- Enabled or Disabled: Encryption Protocol -- DES or 3DES: Authentication Protocol -- MD5
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    36) - A Manual Keying setup in which you must specify each phase of the connection (see "Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels" on page 8-48)? Table 8-2. Parameters Recommended by the VPNC and Used in the VPN Wizard Parameter Factory Default Secure Association Main Mode Authentication
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    Exchange (IKE) setup. • See "Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels" on page 8-48 when the VPN Wizard and its VPNC defaults (see Table DG834G VPN Tunnel 0.0.0.0 192.168.3.1 PCs Figure 8-3 PC (Running NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client) Setting up a VPN between a remote PC running the NETGEAR
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    Client on the Remote PC" on page -12 configures the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client endpoint. Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the DG834G Note: This section uses the VPN Wizard to set up the VPN tunnel using the VPNC default parameters listed in Table 8-2 on page 8-5. If you have
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    DG834G Reference Manual Table 8-1. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet Connection Name: Pre-Shared Key: Secure Association -- Main Mode or Manual Keys: Perfect Forward Secrecy -- Enabled or Disabled: NETBIOS -- Enabled or Disabled: Encryption Protocol -- DES or 3DES: Authentication Protocol -- MD5
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    DG834G Reference Manual 1. Log in to the DG834G at its LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and password of password. Click RoadWarrior) Enter the pre-shared key: (e.g., 12345678) Select the radio button: A remote VPN client (single PC) Figure 8-5 Tip: The
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    DG834G Reference Manual The Summary screen below displays. Figure 8-6 8-10 v3.0, September 2005 Virtual Private Networking
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    DG834G Reference Manual To view the VPNC recommended authentication and encryption settings used by the VPN Wizard, is enabled. Figure 8-8 To view or modify the tunnel settings, select the radio button next to the tunnel entry and click Edit. Virtual Private Networking v3.0, September 2005 8-11
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    VPN Client. We will assume the PC running the client has a dynamically assigned IP address. The PC must have the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client program installed that supports IPSec. Go to the NETGEAR website (http://www.netgear.com) and select VPN01L_VPN05L in the Product Quick Find drop-down menu for
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    and administering the VPN. • Select the Secure in the Connection Security check box. • Select IP Subnet in the ID Type menu. • In this example, type 192.168.3.1 in the Subnet field as the network address of the DG834G. • Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Mask field as the LAN Subnet Mask of the
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    Enter the public WAN IP Address of the DG834G in the field directly below the ID Type menu. In this example, 22.23.24.25 would be used. • The resulting Connection Settings are shown in Figure 8-10. 3. Configure the Security Policy in the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client software. • In the Network Security
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    DG834G Reference Manual • In the Network Security Policy list on the left side of the Security Policy Editor window, click on My Identity. Figure 8-11 • Choose None in the Select Certificate menu. • Select IP Address in the ID Type menu. If you are using a virtual fixed IP address, enter this
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    DG834G Reference Manual 5. Configure the VPN Client Authentication Proposal. In this step, you will provide the type of encryption (DES or 3DES) to be used for this connection. This selection must match your selection in the DG834G configuration. • In the Network Security Policy list on the left
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    DG834G Reference Manual • Expand File menu at the top of the Security Policy Editor window, select Save. After you have configured and saved the VPN client information, your PC will automatically open the VPN connection when you attempt to access any IP addresses in the range of the remote VPN router
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    , you can open the browser of the PC and enter the LAN IP address of the remote DG834G. After a short wait, you should see the login screen of the ADSL Modem Router (unless another PC already has the DG834G management interface open). 8-18 v3.0, September 2005 Virtual Private Networking
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    DG834G Reference Manual Information on the progress and status of the VPN client connection can be viewed by opening the NETGEAR ProSafe Log Viewer. 1. To launch this function, click on the Windows Start button, then select Programs, then NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client, then Log Viewer. 2. The Log
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    DG834G Reference Manual • The DG834G has a public IP WAN address of 22.23.24.25. • The DG834G has a LAN IP address of 192.168.3.1. • The VPN client PC has a dynamically assigned address VPN Wizard to set up the VPN tunnel using the VPNC default parameters listed in Table 8-2 on page -5. If you have
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    using the NETGEAR default address range of 192.168.0.x. Follow this procedure to configure a gateway-to-gateway VPN tunnel using the VPN Wizard. 1. Log in to the DG834G on LAN A at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and password of password. Click the
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure 8-20: VPN Wizard Start Screen 2. Fill in the Connection Name and the pre-shared key, select the type of target end point, and click Next to proceed. Enter the new Connection Name: (e.g., GtoG) Enter the pre-shared key: (e.g., 12345678) Select the radio button: A
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    DG834G Reference Manual 3. Fill in the IP Address or FQDN for the target VPN endpoint WAN connection and click Next. Enter the WAN IP address of the remote VPN gateway: (e.g., 22.23.24.25) Figure 8-22: Remote IP 4. Identify the IP addresses at the target endpoint which can use this tunnel, and click
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure 8-24: VPN Wizard Summary To view the VPNC recommended authentication and encryption settings used by the VPN Wizard, click the "here" link (see Figure 8-24). Click Back to return to the Summary screen. 8-24 v3.0, September 2005 Virtual Private Networking
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    DG834G Reference Manual 1 hour Figure 8-25: VPN Recommended Settings 5. Click Done on the Summary screen (see Figure 8-24) to complete the configuration procedure. The VPN Settings menu below
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    DG834G Reference Manual 6. Repeat for the DG834G on LAN B and pay special attention to use the following network settings as appropriate. • WAN IP of the remote VPN gateway (e.g., 14.15.16.17) • LAN IP settings of the remote VPN gateway: - IP Address (e.g, 192.168.0.1) - Subnet Mask (e.g., 255.255.
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure 8-28: Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) Screen c. Look at the VPN Status/Log screen (Figure 8-27) to verify the VPN Status screen to activate a VPN tunnel, perform the following steps: 1. Log in to the ADSL Modem Router. Virtual Private Networking v3.0, September 2005 8-27
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    DG834G Reference Manual 2. Open the DG834G management interface and click on VPN Status to get the VPN Status/Log screen (Figure 8-29). the Remote Endpoint Note: This section uses 192.168.3.1 for an example remote endpoint LAN IP address. 8-28 v3.0, September 2005 Virtual Private Networking
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    a request from the remote PC to the DG834G's network by using the "Connect" option in the NETGEAR ProSafe menu bar. The NETGEAR ProSafe client will report the results of the attempt to connect. Since the remote PC has a dynamically assigned WAN IP address, it must initiate the request. To perform
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    DG834G Reference Manual Once the connection is established, you can open the browser of the PC and enter the LAN IP address of the remote DG834G. After a short wait, you should see the login screen of the ADSL Modem Router (unless another PC already has the DG834G management interface open). •
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure 8-34: VPN Status/Log Screen 3. Click on VPN Status ( policy associated with this SA. • Remote Endpoint-the IP address on the remote VPN Endpoint. • Action-the action will be either a "Drop" or a "Connect" button. • SLifeTime (Secs)-the remaining Soft Lifetime for
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure 8-35: Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) Screen Deactivating a VPN Tunnel Sometimes a VPN tunnel must be deactivated page to deactivate a VPN tunnel, perform the following steps: 1. Log in to the ADSL Modem Router. 8-32 v3.0, September 2005 Virtual Private Networking
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    DG834G Reference Manual 2. Open the DG834G management interface and click on VPN Policies to get the VPN Policies screen (Figure 8-37). Figure 8- page to deactivate a VPN tunnel, perform the following steps: 1. Log in to the ADSL Modem Router. Virtual Private Networking v3.0, September 2005 8-33
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    DG834G Reference Manual 2. Open the DG834G management interface and click on VPN Status to get the VPN Status/Log screen (Figure 8-37). Figure 8-37: VPN Status/Log Screen 3. Click VPN Status (
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    delete a VPN tunnel: 1. Log in to the ADSL Modem Router. 2. Open the DG834G management interface and click VPN Policies to display the VPN Policies screen (Figure 8-39). Select the radio button for the VPN tunnel to be deleted and click the Delete button. Figure 8-39: VPN Policies How to Set Up VPN
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    DG834G Reference Manual • Manual Policy-for a Manual Keying setup in which you must specify each phase of the connection, see "Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels" on page -48. Manual Policy does not use IKE. Rather, you manually enter all the authentication and key parameters. You have
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure 8-40: DG834G VPN Tunnel Auto Policy Configuration Menu Virtual Private Networking v3.0, September 2005 8-37
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    to remote users. • Range address-enter the starting IP address in the "Single/Start IP address" field, and the finish IP address in the "Finish IP address" field. This must be an address range used on your LAN. • Subnet address-enter an IP address in the "Single/Start IP address" field, and
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    DG834G Reference Manual outgoing connections are allowed. Exchange Mode-ensure the remote VPN endpoint is set to use "Main Mode". Diffie-Hellman (DH) Group- WAN IP Address-your Internet IP address. • Fully Qualified Domain Name-your domain name. • Fully Qualified User Name-your name, E-mail address,
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    DG834G Reference Manual Local Identity Data-enter the data for the selection above. (If "WAN IP Address" is selected, no input is required.) Remote Identity Type-select the desired option to match the "Local Identity Type" setting on the remote VPN endpoint. • IP Address-the Internet IP address of
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    DG834G Reference Manual This setting applies to both IKE and IPSec SAs. When configuring the 192.168.3.1 PCs PCs Figure 8-41: Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel 1. Set the LAN IPs on each DG834G to different subnets and configure each properly for the Internet. The following settings are assumed for
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    DG834G Reference Manual Table 8-1. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet Connection Name: Pre-Shared Key: Secure Association -- Main Mode or Manual Keys: Perfect Forward Secrecy -- Enabled or Disabled: NETBIOS -- Enabled or Disabled: Encryption Protocol -- DES or 3DES: Authentication Protocol -- MD5
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    = 22.23.24.25 • Local LAN - use default setting • Remote LAN - IP Address = select Subnet address from the pulldown menu. - Start IP address = 192.168.3.1 - Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 • IKE - Direction = Initiator and Responder - Exchange Mode = Main Mode - Diffie-Hellman (DH) Group = Group 2 (1024
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    DG834G Reference Manual - Remote Identity Type = use default setting • Parameters - Encryption Algorithm = 3DES - Authentication Algorithm = MD5 - Pre-shared Key = 12345678 8-44 v3.0, September 2005 Virtual Private Networking
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure 8-43: VPN Auto Policies Screen Virtual Private Networking v3.0, September 2005 8-45
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    Manual 5. Click Apply. The Get VPN Policies web page is displayed. Figure 8-44: VPN Policies Screen 6. Repeat for the DG834G on LAN B and pay special attention to use the following network settings as appropriate. • General, Remote Address Data (e.g., 14.15.16.17) • Remote LAN, Start IP Address
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure 8-45: VPN Status/Log Screen b. Click VPN Status (Figure 8-45) to display the Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) screen (Figure 8-46). Click on Connect for the VPN tunnel you want to activate. Figure 8-46: Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) Screen c. Review the VPN Status/Log screen (
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    the VPN Policies link of the main menu, and then click the Add Manual Policy radio button to display the Manual Keys menu shown in Figure 8-47. Figure 8-47: DG834G VPN Tunnel Manual Policy Configuration Menu General The DG834G VPN tunnel network connection fields are defined as follows: 8-48 v3
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    DG834G Reference Manual • Policy Name-enter a unique name to identify this policy. This name is not supplied to the remote VPN endpoint. It is used only to help you manage the policies. • Remote VPN Endpoint-select the desired option (IP address or Fully Qualified Domain Name) and enter the address
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    DG834G Reference Manual • Subnet address-enter an IP address in the "Single/Start IP address" field, and the desired network mask in the "Subnet Mask" field. The remote VPN endpoint must have these IP addresses entered as its "Local" addresses. ESP Configuration ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload)
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    about troubleshooting your 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. • Is the router on? • Have I connected the router correctly
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    Clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to 192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in "Using the Reset button" on page -9. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On
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    and reboot your computer. • If your router's IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to 192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in "Using the Reset button" on page 9-9. • Make sure
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    DG834G Reference Manual • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the Web browser. The changes may have occurred, but the Web browser may be caching the old configuration. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should check the ADSL connection, then the
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    , and update the router's ADSL Settings accordingly. • Your ISP may require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or PPP over ATM (PPPOA) login. • If you have selected a login program, you may have incorrectly set the Service Name, User Name and Password. See
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    or Password. There also may be a provisioning problem with your ISP. Note: Unless you connect manually, the ADSL modem router will not authenticate using PPPoE or PPPoA until data is transmitted to the network. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your ADSL modem router can obtain an IP address but
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    DG834G Reference Manual A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the ADSL modem router's
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    • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your PC or workstation. - Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Testing the Path
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    password or IP address is not known. Using the Reset button To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router. 1. Press and hold the Default Reset button
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    DG834G Reference Manual • Time is off by one hour Cause: The router does not automatically sense Daylight Savings Time. In the E-mail menu, check or uncheck the box marked "Adjust for Daylight Savings Time". 9-10 v3.0, September 2005 Troubleshooting
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    appendix provides technical specifications for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE or PPPoA, RFC 1483 Bridged or Routed Ethernet, and RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM Power
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    DG834G Reference Manual A-2 Technical Specifications v3.0, September 2005
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    of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing: Wireless Communications: http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for Network
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    DG834G Reference Manual B-2 Related Documents BETA
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    on how to configure a secure IPSec VPN tunnel from a NETGEAR DG834G to a FVL328. This case study follows the VPN Consortium interoperability before you begin the configuration process. Verify whether the firmware is up to date, all of the addresses that will be necessary, and all of the parameters
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    DG834G Reference Manual Table C-1. Profile Summary VPN Consortium Scenario: Type of VPN Security Scheme: Date Tested: Model/Firmware Tested: NETGEAR-Gateway A NETGEAR-Gateway B IP Addressing: NETGEAR-Gateway A NETGEAR-Gateway B Scenario 1 LAN-to-LAN or Gateway-to-Gateway (not PC/Client-to-Gateway
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    DG834G Reference Manual The LAN Addresses used in this example are as follows. • DG834G WAN IP = 14.15.16.17 LAN IP = 10.5.6.1 LAN Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 • FVL328 WAN IP = 22.23.24.25 LAN IP = 172.23.9.1 LAN Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 a. In Step 1, enter toFVL328 for the Connection Name. b. In
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    DG834G Reference Manual toFVL328 10.5.6.1 172.23.9.1 Click VPN Policies under Advanced - VPN to invoke this screen toFVL328 22.23.24.25 10 5 6 172 23 9 Figure C-2: Viewing and editing the VPN parameters of the DG834G at gateway A C-4 NETGEAR VPN Configuration v3.0, September 2005
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    to use appropriate network addresses for the environment. a. In Step 1, enter toDG834 for the Connection Name b. In Step 2, enter 14.15.16.17 for the remote WAN's IP address c. In Step 3, enter the following: • IP Address = 10.5.6.1 • Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 NETGEAR VPN Configuration C-5 v3
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    DG834G Reference Manual toDG834 22.23.24.25 14.15.16.17 Click IKE Policies under VPN to invoke this screen toDG834 22.23 toDG834 14.15.16.17 172 23 9 1 10 5 6 Figure C-3: Viewing and editing the VPN parameters of the FVL328 at gateway B C-6 NETGEAR VPN Configuration v3.0, September 2005
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    tunnel from a NETGEAR DG834G to a FVL328 using a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) to resolve the public address of one or both routers. This case study you begin the configuration process. Verify whether the firmware is up to date, all of the addresses that will be necessary, and all of the
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    updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/DG834G.asp. The Use of a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) Many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide connectivity to their customers using dynamic instead of static IP addressing. This means that a user's IP
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    DG834G Reference Manual A Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service allows a user whose public IP address is dynamically assigned to be located by a host or domain name. It provides a central public database where information (such as email addresses, host names and IP addresses) can be stored and retrieved. Now,
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    DNS Service. • Host Name = dg834g.dyndns.org • User Name = c. Click Show Status. The resulting screen should show Update OK: good (see Figure C-7). Figure C-7: Status Screen C-10 v3.0, September 2005 NETGEAR VPN Configuration
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    DNS Setup Screen b. Select the DynDNS.org radio button (see Figure C-8), configure with appropriate account and hostname settings (see Figure C-9), and then click Apply. • Host and Domain Name = fvl328.dyndns.org • User Name = NETGEAR
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure C-9: Dynamic DNS Setup Screen c. Click Show Status. The resulting screen should show Update OK: good (see Figure C-10). C-12 v3.0, September 2005 NETGEAR VPN Configuration
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    in this example are as follows. • DG834G LAN IP = 10.5.6.1 LAN Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 • FVL328 LAN IP = 172.23.9.1 LAN Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0 a. In Step 1, enter toFVL328 for the Connection Name. b. In Step 2, enter fvl328.dyndns.org for the remote WAN's IP address. c. In Step 3, enter the
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    DG834G Reference Manual a. In Step 1, enter toDG834 for the Connection Name. b. In Step 2, enter dg834g.dyndns.org for the remote WAN's IP address. c. In Step 3, enter the following: • IP Address process. Verify whether the firmware is up to date, all of the addresses that will be necessary,
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    Security Scheme: Date Tested: Model/Firmware Tested: Gateway Client IP Addressing: Gateway Client Scenario 1 PC/client-to-gateway, with client behind NAT router IKE with Preshared Secret/Key (not Certificate-based) May 2005 DG834G firmware version v2.10.20 NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client v10.5.1 (build
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    a client-to-gateway VPN tunnel by filling out the VPN Auto Policy screen. 1. Log in to the VPN router at its LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and password of password. Click the VPN Policies link in the main menu to display the VPN Policies screen. Click Add Auto
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    Reference Manual fromDG834G (in the example) Dynamic IP address IKE Keep Alive is optional; must match Remote LAN IP Address when enabled (remote PC must respond to pings) Subnet address 192.168.0.1 (in this example) 255.255.255.0 Single address 192.168.2.3 (in this example) (Remote NAT router must
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    describes how to configure the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G. We will assume the PC running the client has a dynamically assigned IP address. The PC must have a VPN client program installed that supports IPSec (in this case study, the NETGEAR VPN ProSafe Client is used). Go to
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    DG834G Reference Manual b. If you do not have a modem or dial-up adapter installed in your PC, you may see the warning message stating "The NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Component requires at least one dial-up adapter be installed." You can disregard this message. c. Install the IPSec Component. You may have
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    IP Subnet in the ID Type menu. e. In this example, type 192.168.0.1 in the Subnet field as the network address of the DG834G. f. Enter 255.255.255.0 in the Mask field as the LAN Subnet Mask of the DG834G Policy in the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G software. a. In the Network
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    Pre-Shared Key that you configured in the DG834G. - Either a fixed IP address or a "fixed virtual" IP address of the VPN client PC. a. In the Network Security Policy list on the left side of the Security Policy Editor window, click My Identity. NETGEAR VPN Configuration v3.0, September 2005 C-21
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure C-18: Security Policy Editor my identity b. Choose None in enter 192.168.2.3 (in this example) in the IP Addr box. e. Click the Pre-Shared Key button. In the Pre-Shared Key dialog box, click the Enter Key button. Enter the DG834G's Pre-Shared Key and click OK. In this
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    DG834G Reference Manual Figure C-19: Security Policy Editor pre-shared key 5. Configure the VPN Client Authentication Proposal. In this step, you will provide the type of encryption (DES or 3DES) to be used for this connection. This selection must match your selection in the VPN router configuration
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    DG834G Reference Manual c. In the Authentication Method menu, select be used for this connection. This selection must match your selection in the VPN router configuration. a. Expand the Key Exchange subheading by double clicking its name or DES. C-24 v3.0, September 2005 NETGEAR VPN Configuration
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    the remote PC has a dynamically assigned WAN IP address, it must initiate the request. a. Right-click the system tray icon to open the popup menu. b. Select Connect to open the My Connections list. c. Choose toDG834G. The 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G will report the results of the
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    the browser of the PC and enter the LAN IP address of the VPN router. After a short wait, you should see the login screen of the VPN router (unless another PC already has the VPN router management interface open). Note: You can use the VPN router diagnostic utilities to test the VPN connection from
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    1. To launch this function, click on the Windows Start button, then select Programs, then 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Modem Router Model DG834G, then Log Viewer. Note: Use the active VPN tunnel information the SA will change to the yellow key symbol. NETGEAR VPN Configuration v3.0, September 2005 C-27
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    of the VPN router's main menu, then click the VPN Status button. The VPN Status/Log screen for a connection is shown below: Figure C-26: VPN Status/Log screen 2. To view the VPN tunnels status, click the VPN Status link on the right side of the main menu. C-28 v3.0, September 2005 NETGEAR VPN
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    DG834G Reference Manual Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) screen NETGEAR VPN Configuration v3.0, September 2005 C-29
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    DG834G Reference Manual C-30 v3.0, September 2005 NETGEAR VPN Configuration
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