This reference manual introduces the features and characteristics of the ADSL Firewall Router DG834, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting
This reference manual covers everything needed to install and operate the Netgear DG834 ADSL Firewall Router. It includes chapters on hardware overview, connecting the router to the Internet, configuring firewall and security features, managing network settings, and advanced functions such as VPN and dynamic DNS.
Additional sections provide detailed technical specifications, compliance information, and a comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common issues like LED indicators, ISP connectivity, and configuration errors.
| Supported Network Protocols | TCP/IP, RIP‑1, RIP‑2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPPoA, RFC 1483, Bridged/Routed Ethernet, RFC 1577 |
|---|---|
| Power Input (North America) | 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Power Output | 15 V AC @ 1.0 A (30 W max) |
| Dimensions | 10" x 6.7" x 1.3" (255 mm x 169 mm x 34 mm) |
| Weight | 1.4 lb (0.62 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 90 % non‑condensing |
| LAN Interface | 10BASE‑T or 100BASE‑Tx, RJ‑45 |
| WAN Interface | ADSL, Dual RJ‑11 (pins 2 and 3) |
| EMC Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class B, VCCI Class B, EN 55 022 (CISPR 22) |
Use the procedure described in Chapter 4, section 4‑1 titled “How to Change the Built‑In Password”.
Refer to the troubleshooting guide in Chapter 8, section 8‑1 “Power LED Not On” for steps to diagnose and resolve the issue.
Follow the instructions in Chapter 5, section 5‑1 “How to Back Up the Configuration to a File”.