ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834Gv4 Reference Manual
NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10269-02 July 2008 v1.0
2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.

Trademarks

NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 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 is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment. The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. For product available in the USA market, only channels 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

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European Union Statement of Compliance
Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this modem router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. esky [Czech] Dansk [Danish] Deutsch [German] Eesti [Estonian] English
NETGEAR, Inc. tmto prohlauje, e tento 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 je ve shod se zkladnmi poadavky a dalmi pslunmi
ustanovenmi smrnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklrt NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gert 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den brigen einschlgigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Kesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR, Inc. seadme 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/E phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele stetele. Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. NETGEAR, Inc. 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 1999/5/. Par la prsente NETGEAR, Inc. dclare que l'appareil 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Ar o NETGEAR, Inc. deklar, ka 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem. iuo NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad is 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, 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 ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4.

World Wide Web

NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer are required.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: DG834Gv4 July 2008 Modem Router 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 Home English 202-10269-02 1.0

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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 configurationanywhere from the basic up to the maximum possiblewill allow your network the full benefit of the switchs 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.

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ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router DG834Gv4 Reference Manual
Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, describes how to troubleshoot your modem router. Appendix A, Technical Specifications, gives ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router specifications, lists default feature values, and provides information about features that are supported but are not user-configurable. Appendix B, NETGEAR VPN Configuration, presents a case study on how to configure a secure IPSec VPN tunnel from a NETGEAR DG834Gv4 modem router to a NETGEAR FVL328 VPN firewall. Appendix C, Related Documents, provides links to reference documents.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links
Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment.

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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice might result in personal injury or death. Scope. This manual is written for the ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router according to these specifications:

Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps ADSL2+ Modem Wireless Router Model DG834Gv4 July 2008
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix C, Related Documents. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support.

How to Use This Manual

The HTML version of this manual includes the following: Buttons, at a time. and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page
A button that displays the table of contents and an button that displays an index. Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. A model. button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

How to Print this Manual

To print this manual, choose one of the following options: Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.

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Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order for you to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. Printing a PDF chapter. 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. Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
Printing a PDF version of the Complete Manual. 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 your browser window. Printing the Full Manual. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.

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Revision History
Version Date Number 1.0 2.0 1.0 September 2007 July 2008
Part Number 202-10394-01 202-10394-01 202-10394-02
Description Product created Reference Manual revised. Screen shots updated, procedures updated, document elements updated, and the following features added or updated: Automatic Daylight Savings Time Adjustment. See Setting Your Time Zone in Chapter 3. Remote management from up to ten IP addresses. See Enabling Remote Management in Chapter 4. Automatic Firmware Recovery. See Automatic Firmware Recovery in Chapter 4. Internet Group Management Protocol version 2 (IGMP2). See Internet Group Management Protocol Version 2 in Appendix A. Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD). See Link Layer Topology Discovery in Appendix A.