NETGEAR DG834G Network Router User Manual


 
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless ADSL Firewall Router DG834G
2-2 Introduction
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Key Features
The DG834G wireless router provides the following features:
A powerful, true firewall
802.11g standards-based wireless networking
Content filtering
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet connections
Extensive Internet protocol support
Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management
A built-in ADSL modem
These features are discussed below.
802.11 Standards-based Wireless Networking
The DG834G wireless router includes an 802.11g-compliant wireless access point, providing
continuous, high-speed 10/100 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The
access point provides:
802.11g Standards-based wireless networking at up to 100 Mbps
Works with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless devices
64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security
WEP keys can be entered manually or generated by passphrase
Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
A Powerful, True Firewall
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the DG834G is a true firewall, using stateful packet
inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
Denial of Service (DoS) protection
Automatically detects and thwarts Denial of Service (DoS) attacks such as Ping of Death,
SYN Flood, LAND Attack and IP Spoofing.
Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.