NETGEAR ADSL MODEM WIRELESS DG834G - Manual (Page 37)

Reference Manual for the ADSL Modem Wireless Router DG834G
Configuring Your Internet Connection 3-13
v1.2, October 2006
Testing Your Internet Connection
After completing the Internet connection configuration, your can test your Internet connection.
Log in to the modem router, then, from the Basic Settings link in the Setup menu, click the Test
button. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to
Chapter 9,
“Troubleshooting” .
Your modem router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your 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 or Enternet to connect,
log in, or disconnect. These functions are performed by the modem router as needed.
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your modem router, launch a browser such
as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. You should see the modem router’s Internet
LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP. The browser should begin to display a Web page.
The following chapters describe how to configure the Advanced features of your modem router,
and how to troubleshoot problems that may occur.