NETGEAR ADSL2+ DG834GV4 - Manual

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v1.0, July 2008
About This Manual
The NETGEAR® ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834Gv4 Reference Manual describes how
to install, configure, and troubleshoot the 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model
DG834Gv4.
Who Should Use This Book
The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate to advanced system
management skills.
This document was created primarily for the system administrator who wishes to install and
configure the ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router in a network. It assumes that the reader has a
general understanding of switch platforms and a basic knowledge of Ethernet and networking
concepts. To install this modem router, it is not necessary to understand and use all of its
capabilities. Once basic configuration is performed, it will function in a network using its
remaining factory default settings. However, a greater level of configuration—anywhere from the
basic up to the maximum possible—will allow your network the full benefit of the switch’s
features. The Web interface simplifies this configuration at all levels.
How to Use This Book
This document describes configuration menu commands for the ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router
software. The commands can all be accessed from the Web interface.
• Chapter 1, “Connecting Your Router to the Internet ,” describes how to use the Smart Wizard
Discovery utility to set up your router so that you can communicate with it.
• Chapter 2, “Wireless Configuration ,” describes how to configure the wireless features
• Chapter 3, “Protecting Your Network ,” describes how to configure the basic firewall features.
• Chapter 4, “Managing Your Network ,” describes how describes how to perform network
management tasks.
• Chapter 5, “Advanced Configuration ,” describes how to configure advanced features.
• Chapter 6, “Virtual Private Networking ,” describes how to configure the virtual private
networking (VPN) features.