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About This Manual
The ETGEAR
®
DG834 RangeMax EXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router Reference Manual
describes how to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot the DG834N RangeMax
TM
NEXT
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router using its included software. This book describes the software
configuration procedures and explains the options available within those procedures.
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 RangeMax NEXT Wireless ADSL2+ Modem 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 configuration—anywhere from the
basic up to the maximum possible—will allow your network the full benefit of the switch’s
features. The Web interface simplifies this configuration at all levels.
How to Use This Book
This document describes configuration menu commands for the RangeMax NEXT Wireless
ADSL2+ Modem 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 switch so that you can communicate with it.
• Chapter 2, “Configuring Your Wireless Network and Security Settings,” 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.