NETGEAR DG834GV - Manual (Page 19)

Setup Manual for the DG834GV Integrated ADSL Modem and Wireless Router with Voice
Connecting the Router to the Internet 1-15
v1.0, February 2006
3. Note that the default SSID is NETGEAR.
4. Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate.
5. Click Apply to save your changes.
6. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity:
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same wireless network name
(SSID) as the ADSL modem wireless router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able
to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the router.
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and
can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of
your wireless equipment. The ADSL modem wireless router provides highly effective security
features which are covered in detail in the full reference manual that is available from a link on the
CD as well as a link in the main menu of your router. Follow the instructions in the full manual and
in the router help screens to deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
Note: The SSID of any wireless adapters must match the SSID you configure in the
ADSL modem wireless router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless
connection.
Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the
router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless
connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings
of your computer to match the router’s new settings.
Warning: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a
maximum range of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside
of your immediate area to access your network.