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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10269-01 September 2007
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected .247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio
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    o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Greek] NETGEAR, Inc 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French] Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux
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    . Suomi [Finnish] NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish] Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp
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    of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource
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    vi v2.0, September 2007
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    Viewing or Changing Wireless Settings 2-2 Wireless Security ...2-5 Wireless Station Access Control 2-7 Restricting Access by MAC Address 2-8 Configuring WEP ...2-9 Configuring WPA ...2-11 Chapter 3 Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router 3-1 Changing the
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    the Modem Router Firmware 4-2 Upgrading the Modem Router Firmware 4-3 Network Management Information 4-4 Viewing Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics 4-4 Viewing Attached Devices 4-8 Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information 4-9 Examples of Log Messages 4-11 Enabling Security
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    DMZ Server 5-3 LAN IP Settings ...5-4 DHCP Settings ...5-6 Reserved IP Addresses 5-7 Dynamic DNS ...5-7 Configuring Dynamic DNS 5-8 Using Static Routes ...5-9 Static Route Example 5-9 Configuring Static Routes 5-10 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 5-11 Wireless Bridging and Repeating 5-13 Point
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    Port LEDs Are Not On 7-2 Troubleshooting Access to the Modem Router Main Menu 7-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 7-4 ADSL Link ...7-4 ADSL Link ...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
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    Viewing the PC Client's Connection Monitor and Log Viewer B-22 Viewing the VPN Router's VPN Status and Log Information B-23 Appendix C Related Documents 5 v2.0, September 2007
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    6 v2.0, September 2007
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    About This Manual The NETGEAR® ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual describes how to install, configure ,and troubleshoot the 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
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    for the ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G September 2007 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. - Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual iv v2.0, September 2007
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    "ADSL Settings" Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your modem router, refer to the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the DG834G ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual What You Need Before You Begin You need to prepare the following before you can set up your modem router: • Active Internet service provided by an ADSL account. • The Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your ADSL account.
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual To log in to the modem router: 1. Type http://routerlogin.net or http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of an Internet browser. Figure 1-1 This login window opens: Figure 1-2 2. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual This screen includes the following: • Country. It is important to specify the location where the modem router will operate so that the Internet connection will work correctly. • Language. You can select a language from the drop-down list. • Auto-
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual The Setup Wizard detects your ISP configuration. Depending on the type of connection, you are prompted to enter your ISP settings, as shown in the following table. Table 1-1. Auto-Detected Internet Connection Types Connection Type PPP over
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    + Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Viewing or Manually Configuring Your ISP Settings NETGEAR recommends that you specify your country and language before you configure the settings on the Basic Settings screen. See "Logging In to the Modem Router" on page 1-2. You must install the ADSL
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Understanding the Basic Settings Screen The fields on the Basic Settings screen depend on whether or not your Internet connection requires a login. ISP does not require login ISP does require login Figure 1-4 The following table explains the
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 1-2. Basic Settings screen fields Settings Description Does Your ISP Require a Login? • Yes • No These fields Account Name appear only if no (If required) login
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    + Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 1-2. Basic Settings screen fields (continued) Settings Description NAT (Net Address Translation) This field appears only if no login is required. Router MAC Address NAT automatically assigns private IP addresses (10.1.1.x) to LAN-connected
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual ADSL Settings Note: For information about how to install ADSL filters, see the NETGEAR Router Setup Manual. The default ADSL settings of your modem router work fine for most ISPs. However, some ISPs use a specific multiplexing method and virtual
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router. In planning your wireless network, consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your modem router to maximize the network speed. Note: If you are configuring the modem router from a wireless PC and you change the modem router
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Wireless Placement and Range Guidelines The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the modem router. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 2. Select Wireless Settings from the main menu to display the Wireless Settings screen: Figure 2-1 The settings for this screen are explained in Table 2-1. 3. Select the region in which the modem router will operate. 4. For initial configuration
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    stations can connect if they can operate in 802.11b mode. Selected by default, this setting enables the wireless radio, which allows the modem router to work as a wireless access point. Turning off the wireless radio can be helpful for configuration, network tuning, or troubleshooting. Selected by
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Settings (continued) Settings Wireless Station Turn Access Control On Access List Security Options Description Access control is disabled by default so that any computer configured with the correct SSID can connect. See "
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network: Figure 2-2 • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can allow only trusted PCs to connect so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the modem router.
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Wireless Station Access Control By default, any wireless PC that is configured with the correct SSID and wireless security settings is allowed access to your wireless network. You can use Wireless Access Point settings in the Wireless Setting
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    + Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Restricting Access by MAC Address For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to allow only specific PCs based on their MAC addresses. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 3. Adjust the list as needed for your network. You can add devices to the Trusted Wireless Stations list using either of the following methods: • If the computer is in the Available Wireless Stations table, select the radio button of that computer
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    and Access Points in your network: • Passphrase. To use a passphrase to generate the keys, enter a passphrase, and click Generate. This automatically creates the keys. Wireless stations must use the passphrase or keys to access the modem router. Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual • Key 1-Key4. These values are not case-sensitive. You can manually enter the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual • Radius Port. Port number of the Radius server. The default is 1812. • Shared Key. This is shared between the wireless access point and the Radius server during authentication. 7. To save your settings, click Apply. 2-12 v2.0, September 2007
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    network. Protecting Access to Your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router For security reasons, the modem router has its own user name and password. Also, after a period of inactivity for a set length of time, the administrator login automatically disconnects. When prompted, enter admin for the modem router
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 2. From the main menu, under the Maintenance heading Services Basic firewall services you can configure include access blocking and scheduling of firewall security. These topics are presented in the following sections. 3-2 Protecting Your Network
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services The modem router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet-based content and communications services. With its content filtering feature, the modem router prevents objectionable content from
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 3. To enable keyword blocking, select one of the following: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the settings on the Schedule screen. • Always. Turn
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual You can define additional rules that will specify exceptions to the default rules. By adding custom rules, you can block or allow access based on the service or application, source or destination IP addresses, and time of day. You can also choose
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) Because the modem router uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly access any of your local computers. However, by defining
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual • Action. Select when you want this type of traffic to be handled. You can block or allow always, or you can choose to block or allow according to the schedule you have defined in the Schedule screen. • Send to LAN Server. Enter the IP address of
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    Attempts by local computers to access the server using the external WAN IP address will fail. Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) The modem router 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
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual The following screen shows AIM selected in the Service list: Figure 3-7 The Outbound Services screen includes the following fields: • Service. Select the application or service from the drop-down list to be allowed or blocked. You can use the Add
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Order of Precedence for Rules As you define new a request for 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 packets. For
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Defining Services To define a service: 1. Log in to the 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
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Setting Your Time Zone To localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your time zone: 1. Log in to the 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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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Scheduling Firewall Services If you enabled services blocking in the Block Services screen or port forwarding in the Ports screen, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is not restricted. 1. Log in to the modem router
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 3-14 v2.0, September 2007 Protecting Your Network
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    This chapter describes how to perform network management tasks with your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router. Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings The configuration settings of the modem router are stored in a configuration file in the modem router. This file can be backed up to your computer
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Restoring the Configuration from a File To restore the configuration: 1. Log in to the 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 user name,
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Upgrading the Modem Router Firmware NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade. After the upgrade is complete, you might need to restore your configuration settings. 1. Download and unzip the new
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Network Management Information The modem router provides a variety of status and usage information which is discussed below. Viewing Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics From the main menu, below the Maintenance heading, select Router Status
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields (continued) Field ADSL Port LAN Port Modem Description MAC Address IP Address Network Type IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server (DNS) MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask ADSL Firmware Version Modem
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 4-1. Modem Router Status Fields (continued) Field Wireless Port Name (SSID) These are set in Region the Wireless Settings page; see Channel "Viewing or Changing Wireless AP Wireless Settings" in Chapter 2. Broadcast Name
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual This following table explains the statistic fields. Table 4-2. Router Statistics Fields Field WAN or LAN Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN ports. Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time ADSL Link Downstream
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual This screen shows the following statistics: Table 4-3. Connection Status Fields for PPPoA Field Connection Time Connecting to Sender Negotiation Authentication IP Address Network Mask Description The time elapsed since the last connection to
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information The modem router logs security-related events such as denied incoming service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enabled content filtering in the Block Sites screen, the Logs
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 4-4. Security Log Entry Descriptions Field Description Source IP The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. Source port and interface The service port number of the initiating device, and whether it originated from
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Examples of Log Messages Following are examples of log messages. In all cases, the log entry shows the timestamp as: Day, Year-Month-Date Hour:Minute:Second. Activation and Administration Tue, 2002-05-21 18:48:39 - NETGEAR activated [This entry
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-mail screen: Figure 4-8 • Turn e-mail notification on.
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual • Send alert immediately. Select the corresponding check box if you would like immediate notification of a significant security event, such as a known attack, port scan, or attempted access to a blocked site. • Send logs according to this schedule
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual From the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Modem Router Diagnostics to display the Diagnostics screen: Figure 4-9 Enabling Remote Management Using the Remote Management screen, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 2. Under the Advanced heading of the main menu, select Remote Management to display the Remote Management screen: Figure 4-10 3. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 4. Specify which external addresses will be allowed to access the
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual When accessing your modem router from the Internet, you will type your modem router WAN IP address in your Internet browser address or location field, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number. For example, if your external address is 134
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    your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router. Advanced Settings The ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router provides a variety of advanced features, such as the following: • WAN Setup. • LAN TCP/IP settings • Using the Router as a DHCP Server • Configuring Dynamic DNS • Configuring Static Routes. • Wireless Bridging and
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 2. From the main menu, select WAN Setup to display If disabled, you must connect manually, using the screen accessed from the Connection Status button on the Router Status screen. • If you have an "Always on" connection, this setting has no
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 5-1. WAN Setup Settings Setting Description Respond to Pin on Internet WAN Port If you want the modem router to respond to a ping from the Internet, select this check box. This should be used only as a diagnostic tool, since it allows
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual LAN IP Settings The LAN IP Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the modem router main menu. The modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 2. Change the settings. For more information, see Table 5-2, "DHCP Settings" on page 5-6 or "Reserved IP Addresses" on page 5-7. 3. Click Apply to save the changes. The LAN TCP/IP Setup parameters are explained in the following table. Table 5-2.
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual DHCP Settings By default, the modem router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the modem router's LAN. The assigned
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Reserved IP Addresses When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it access the router's DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual The router contains a client that can connect to a Dynamic DNS service provider. To use this feature, you must select a service provider and obtain an account with them. After you have configured your account information in the router, whenever
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 6. Fill in the Host Name, User Name, and Password fields. The dynamic DNS service provider may call the host name a domain name. If your URL is myName.dyndns.org, then your host name is myName. The password can be a key for your dynamic DNS
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 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 Modem Router IP Address fields specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 4. Fill in or change the fields: • Route Name. The route name is for identification purposes only. • Private. Select this check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP. • Active. Select this
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    home networks. If you notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, then it might be necessary to increase this value a little. • UPnP Portmap Table. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently accessing the modem router and which ports
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Wireless Bridging and Repeating You can build large bridged wireless networks by using the modem router to configure a wireless distribution system (WDS). Here are some examples of wireless bridged configurations: • Point-to-Point bridge. The
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    Manual Point-to-Point Bridge Configuration In Point-to-Point Bridge mode, the DG834G v4 modem router communicates as an access point with another bridge-mode wireless station. As a bridge, wireless client associations are disabled- only wired clients can be connected. You must enter the MAC address
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Multi-Point Bridge Configuration Multi-Point Bridge mode allows a modem router to bridge to multiple peer access points simultaneously. As a bridge, wireless client associations are disabled-only wired clients can be connected. Multi-Point Bridge
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual • Configure the access point (AP3) on LAN Segment 3 in Point-to-Point Bridge mode with the remote MAC address of the DG834G v4 modem router. 2. Disable the DHCP server on AP2 and AP3. AP1 will then be the DHCP server. 3. Verify the following for
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual • You cannot configure a sequence of parent/child APs. You are limited to only one parent AP, although if the DG834G v4 is the parent AP it can connect with up to four child APs. The following figure shows an example of a Repeater Mode
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 3. Verify connectivity across the LANs. A computer on any LAN segment should be able to connect to the Internet or share files and printers with any other PCs or servers connected to any of the three WLAN segments. 5-18 v2.0, September 2007
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    to use the virtual private networking (VPN) features of the ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router. VPN communications paths are called tunnels. VPN tunnels provide secure, encrypted communications between your local network and a remote network or computer. See "Virtual Private Networking (VPN)" in Appendix
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 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. Figure 6-1 A VPN client access allows a remote PC to connect to your network from any
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    VPN ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual When you set up a VPN, it is helpful to plan the network configuration and record the configuration parameters on a worksheet: Table 6-1. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet Connection Name: Pre-Shared Key: Secure Association -- Main Mode or
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual • Will either endpoint use fully qualified domain names (FQDNs)? FQDNs supplied by Dynamic DNS providers (see "Using a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN)" on page B-7) can allow a VPN endpoint with a dynamic IP address to initiate or respond to a
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual connection. You manually enter all the authentication and key DG834G VPN Tunnel 0.0.0.0 192.168.3.1 PCs Figure 6-3 PC (Running NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client) Setting up a VPN between a remote PC running the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client and a network
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual • "Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the DG834G v4" on page 6-6 describes how to use the VPN Wizard to configure the VPN tunnel between the remote PC and network gateway. • "Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 1. Log in to the modem router at its LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and password of password. On the main menu, select VPN Wizard. The VPN Wizard screen displays: Figure 6-4 2. Click Next to proceed. Fill in
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual The Summary screen displays: Figure 6-6 To view the VPNC-recommended authentication and encryption settings used by the VPN Wizard, click the here link. You can
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 3. Click Done on the Summary screen to complete the configuration procedure. The VPN Policies screen displays, showing that the new tunnel is enabled: Figure 6-8 To
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual If you do not have a modem or dial-up adapter installed in your PC, you might see the warning message stating "The NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Component requires at least one dial-up adapter be installed." You can disregard this message. b. Reboot the
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Tip: Choose connection names that make sense to the people using and administering the VPN. c. Enter the following settings: • Connection Security: Secure. • ID Type: IP Subnet. • Subnet: In this example, type 192.168.3.1 as the network address of
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual c. In the Select Phase 1 Negotiation Mode section of the screen, select the Main Mode radio button. 4. Configure the VPN client identity. In this step, you provide information about the remote VPN client PC. You must provide the pre-shared key
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual e. In the My Identity section of the screen, click the Pre-Shared Key button. The Pre-Shared Key screen displays: Figure 6-12 f. Click Enter Key. Enter the DG834G v4 pre-shared key, and then click OK. In this example, 12345678 is entered. This
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual c. In the Authentication Method drop-down list, select Pre-Shared key. d. In the Encrypt Alg drop-down list, select the type of encryption that is configured for the Encryption Protocol in the DG834G v4 in Table 6-3 on page 6-6. In this example,
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    when you attempt to access any IP addresses in the range of the remote VPN router's LAN. 8. Check the VPN connection. To check the VPN Connection, you can initiate a request from the remote PC to the DG834G v4 modem router's network by using the Connect option in the NETGEAR ProSafe menu bar. The
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual This causes a continuous ping to be sent to the first DG834G v4. After between several seconds and two minutes, the ping response should change from timed out to reply. Figure 6-16 Once the connection is established, you can open a browser on the
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 9. The Connection Monitor screen for this connection is shown in the following figure: Figure 6-18 In this example you can see these settings: • The DG834G v4 has a GW Address (public IP WAN address) of 22.23.24.25. • The DG834G v4 has a Remote
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration Note gateway-to-gateway VPN tunnel using the VPN Wizard. A 14.15.16.17 DG834G VPN Firewall VPN Tunnel 22.23.24.25 B DG834G VPN Firewall 192.168.0.1 192.168.3.1 PCs PCs Figure 6-19 6-18 v2
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Set the LAN IPs on each DG834G v4 to different subnets and configure each properly for the Internet. The examples below assume the following settings: Table 6-4. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet Connection Name: Pre-Shared Key: Secure
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 1. Log in to the DG834G v4 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. Select VPN Wizard on the main menu. The VPN Wizard screen displays: Figure 6-20 2. Click Next to
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 3. Fill in the connection name and pre-shared key fields. Select the radio button for the type of target end point, and then click Next to proceed. The Step 2 of 3 screen displays: Enter the WAN IP address of the remote VPN gateway: (for example,
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual The VPN Wizard Summary screen displays: Figure 6-24 To view the VPNC-recommended authentication and encryption settings used ). You can click Back to return to the Summary screen. Figure 6-25 6-22 v2.0, September 2007 Virtual Private Networking
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 6. Click Done on the Summary screen (see Figure 6-24) to complete the configuration procedure. The VPN Policies screen displays, showing that the new tunnel is
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual a. On the DG834G v4 main menu, select VPN Status. The VPN Status/Log screen displays: Figure 6-27 b. Click the VPN Status button to get the Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) screen: Figure 6-28 c. Click Connect for the VPN tunnel you want to activate.
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual VPN Tunnel Control Activating a VPN Tunnel There are three ways to activate Status screen to activate a VPN tunnel: 1. Log in to the modem router. 2. On the main menu, select VPN Status. The VPN Status/Log screen displays: Figure 6-29 Virtual
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 3. Click VPN Status to get the Current VPN Tunnels (SAs) screen: Figure 6-30 4. Click Connect for the VPN tunnel that you want to activate. Activating the VPN Tunnel by Pinging the Remote Endpoint Note: This section uses 192.168.3.1 for
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    pinging. Figure 6-32 Once the connection is established, you can open a browser on the PC and enter the LAN IP address of the remote DG834G v4. After a short wait, you should see the login screen of the modem router (unless another PC already has the DG834G v4 management interface open). • Gateway
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual b. Type ping 192.168.3.1. Figure 6-33 Note: The pings may fail the first time. If so, then try the pings a second time. Start Using a VPN Tunnel to Activate It To use a VPN tunnel, use a Web browser to go to a URL whose IP address or range is
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual This log shows the details of recent VPN activity, including the building of the VPN tunnel. If there is a problem with the VPN tunnel, refer to the log for information about what might be the cause of the problem. • Click Refresh to see the most
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Deactivating a VPN Tunnel Sometimes a VPN tunnel must be deactivated for testing purposes. You can use the VPN Status screen to deactivate a VPN tunnel: 1. Log in to the modem router. 6-30 v2.0, September 2007 Virtual Private Networking
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 2. On the main menu, select VPN Policies to display the VPN Policies screen. Figure 6-37 3. want to deactivate. Deleting a VPN Tunnel To delete a VPN tunnel: 1. Log in to the modem router. Virtual Private Networking v2.0, September 2007 6-31
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual keys. • 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 6-41. Manual policy does not use IKE. Rather, you manually Private Networking
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Configuring VPN Network Connection Parameters All VPN tunnels on the modem router requires taht you configure several network parameters. This section describes those parameters and how to access them. The most common configuration scenarios will
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 6-5. VPN-Auto Policy Screen Settings Fields and Settings Description General Policy Name Remote VPN Endpoint IKE Keep-alive. Local LAN Subnet Mask The remote Single/Start IP VPN endpoint Address must have these IP addresses
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 6-5. VPN-Auto Policy Screen Settings (continued) Fields and Settings Description Remote LAN IP Address The remote VPN endpoint must have these IP addresses entered as its Local Single/Start IP Address addresses. Finish IP Address
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 6-5. VPN-Auto supported. Auto negotiates with the remote VPN endpoint and is not available in responder-only mode. • MD5. 128 bits, faster but less secure. • SHA-1. (default)160 bits, slower but more secure. This is the default. The key
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    IPs on each DG834G v4 modem router to different subnets and configure each properly for the Internet. The following settings are assumed for this example: Table 6-6. VPN Tunnel Configuration Worksheet Connection Name: Pre-Shared Key: Secure Association -- Main Mode or Manual Keys: Perfect Forward
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 2. On the main menu, select VPN Policies to display the VPN Policies screen: Figure 6-42 3. Click Add Auto Policy. The VPN Auto Policy screen displays: Figure 6-43 6-38 v2.0, September 2007 Virtual Private Networking
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 4. Enter these policy settings: Auto Policy Field General Local LAN Remote LAN IKE Parameters Policy Name Remote VPN Endpoint Address Type Remote VPN Endpoint Address Data IP Address Start IP Address Subnet Mask Direction Exchange Mode Diffie-
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 6. Repeat these steps for the DG834G v4 on LAN B. Pay special attention to the following network settings: • General, Remote Address Data (for example, 14.15.16.17) • Remote LAN, Start IP Address - IP Address (for example, 192.168.0.1) - Subnet
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Using Manual Policy to Configure VPN Tunnels As an alternative to IKE, you may use manual keying, in which you must specify each phase of the connection. A manual VPN policy requires all settings for the VPN tunnel to be manually input at each end
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual The following table explains the fields in the VPN Manual Policy screen. Table 6-7. VPN Manual Policy Fields and Settings Fields and Settings General The DG834G v4 VPN tunnel network connection fields. Local LAN The remote VPN endpoint must
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Table 6-7. VPN Manual Policy Fields and Settings (continued) Fields and Settings Remote LAN The remote VPN endpoint must have these IP addresses entered as its Local addresses. IP Address Single/Start IP Address ESP Configuration ESP (
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 6-44 v2.0, September 2007 Virtual Private Networking
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    information about troubleshooting your ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router. 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? Go
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual b. The Ethernet LAN port LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected. If a LAN port's LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the port's LED is green. If
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Troubleshooting Access to the Modem Router Main Menu If you are unable to access the modem router main menu from a computer on your local network, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ADSL Link If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether you have a DSL link with the service provider. The state of this connection is indicated with the DSL LED. ADSL Link
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual • Verify that you are connected to the correct telephone line. If you have more than one phone line, be sure that you are connected to the line with the ADSL service. It may be necessary to use a swapper if you ADSL signal is on pins 1 and 4 or
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual - Configure your router to spoof your computer's MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings screen. Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA The PPPoA or PPPoA connection can be debugged as follows: 1. Access the main menu of the router at http://
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a TCP
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    MAC address of your broadband modem, but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single PC connected to that modem. If this is the case, you must configure your router to clone or spoof the MAC address from the authorized PC. See the ADSL2+ Modem Wirelesss Router Setup Manual
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Using the Reset Button To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you must use the reset button on the rear panel of the router. 1. Press and hold the reset button until the
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 7-10 v2.0, September 2007 Troubleshooting
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    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual A-2 Technical Specifications v2.0, September 2007
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    Scenario: Type of VPN Security scheme: IP Addressing: NETGEAR-Gateway A NETGEAR-Gateway B Scenario 1 LAN-to-LAN or Gateway-to-Gateway (not PC/Client-to-Gateway) IKE with Preshared Secret/Key (not certificate-based) Static IP address Static IP address NETGEAR VPN Configuration B-1 v2.0, September
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 10.5.6.0/24 LAN IP 10.5.6.1 VPNC Example Network Interface Addressing Gateway A DG834G 14.15.16.17 WAN IP 22.23.24.25 WAN IP Gateway B FVL328 172.23.9.0/24 LAN IP 172.23.9.1 Figure B-1 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual toFVL328 10.5.6.1 172.23.9.1 Click VPN Policies under the Advanced - VPN heading to display this screen. toFVL328 22.23.24.25 10 5 6 172 23 9 Figure B-2 NETGEAR VPN Configuration B-3 v2.0, September 2007
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 2. Configure the FVL328 as in the gateway-to-gateway procedures for the VPN Wizard (see "Setting Up a Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Configuration" on page 6-18), being certain to use appropriate network addresses for the environment. a. Enter toDG834 for
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual toDG834 172.23.9.1 10.5.6.1 Click VPN Policies under the VPN heading to display this screen. toDG834 toDG834 14.15.16.17 172 23 9 1 10 5 6 Figure B-4 3. Test the VPN tunnel by pinging the remote network from a PC attached to the DG834G v4
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual DG834G v4 with FQDN to FVL328 This section is a case study on how to configure a VPN tunnel from a NETGEAR DG834G v4 to a FVL328 using a fully qualified domain name (FQDN) to resolve the public address of one or both routers. This case study
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Using a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) Many ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide connectivity to their customers using dynamic instead of static IP
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual a. Under the Advanced Heading, select Dyanmic DNS to display the Dynamic DNS Setup screen: Figure B-7 b. Configure this screen with appropriate account and hostname settings and then click Apply. • Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box.
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 3. On the FVL328, configure the Dynamic DNS settings. Assume a correctly configured DynDNS account. a. field enter the account user name. • In the Password field enter the account password. NETGEAR VPN Configuration B-9 v2.0, September 2007
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    certain to use appropriate network addresses for the environment. a. Enter toDG834 for the Connection Name. b. Enter dg834g.dyndns.org for the remote WAN's IP address. c. Enter the following: • IP Address: 10.5.6.1 • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 B-10 v2.0, September 2007 NETGEAR VPN Configuration
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 6. Test the VPN tunnel by pinging the remote network from a PC attached to the DG834G v4. a. Open the command prompt (Start -> Run -> cmd) b. Type ping 172.23.9.1 Figure B-12 Note: The pings might fail the first time. If this happens,
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 192.168.0.1/24 Telecommuter Example LAN IP 192.168.0.1 Gateway A WAN IP FQDN ntgr.dyndns.org "fromDG834G.com" Router (at employer's main office) Client B WAN IP NAT Router B 0.0.0.0 "toDG834G.com" 192.168.2.3 Router (at telecommuter's
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G 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
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    procedure describes how to configure the ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router. This procedure assumes that 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
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual c. Install the IPSec component. You might have the option to install either the VPN adapter or the IPSec component or both. The VPN adapter is not necessary. d. The system should show the ProSafe icon ( ) in the
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual Figure B-17 c. Select Secure in the Connection Security check-box group. d. Select IP Subnet in the ID Type drop-down list. e. In this example, type 192.168.0.1 in the Subnet field as the network address of the DG834G v4. f. Enter 255.255.255.0
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual b. Click Security Policy to show the Security Policy menu. Figure B-18 c. Select the Main Mode radio button in the Select Phase 1 Negotiation Mode group. 4. Configure the VPN client identity. In this step, you provide information about the remote
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual a. In the Network Security Policy list on the left side of the Security Policy Editor window, click My Identity. Figure B-19 b. Select None in the Select Certificate drop-down list. c. Select Domain Name in the ID Type drop
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    Modem Wireless Router 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 VPN router configuration. a. In the Network Security
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    the top of the Security Policy Editor window, select Save. After you have configured and saved the VPN client information, your PC automatically opens the VPN connection when you attempt to access any IP addresses in the range of the remote VPN router's LAN. B-20 v2.0, September 2007 NETGEAR VPN
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    Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 8. Check the VPN connection. To check the VPN Connection, you can initiate a request from the remote PC to the VPN router's network by using the Connect option in the modem router menu (see Figure B-23). Since the remote PC has a dynamically assigned WAN IP
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    then select Programs > 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834G > Log Viewer. Note: Use the active VPN tunnel information and pings to determine whether a failed connection is due to the VPN tunnel or some reason outside the VPN tunnel. B-22 v2.0, September 2007 NETGEAR VPN Configuration
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 2. The Connection Monitor screen displays: Figure B-26 While the connection is being established, the Connection Name listed in this screen shows SA before the name of the connection. When the connection is successful, the SA changes to the
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    ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834G Reference Manual 1. On the modem router main menu, select Router Status, and then click the VPN Status button. The VPN Status/Log screen for a connection is shown below: Figure B-27 2. To view the VPN tunnels status, click VPN Status. Figure B-28 B-24 v2.0,
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    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 Access http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu
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202-10269-01
September 2007
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
ADSL2+ Modem Wireless
Router DG834G
Reference Manual