Netgear 05300016 User Manual

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3-8

Connecting the Router to the Internet

a.

If you are not already logged in the 
DG834PN, type 

 

in your browser and 

click Enter.

When prompted, type admin for the 
user name and password for the 
password, both in lower case letters.

b.

Click Wireless Settings in the DG834PN main menu. Select a Region. Do not change the 
other settings. Click Apply.

Configure the wireless adapter of your computer to match these settings exactly.

Warning: The SSID is case sensitive. Entering nETgear will not work.

Use these settings to verify that you have wireless connectivity. Set up wireless security after 
you are sure you have wireless connectivity.

Verify wireless connectivity. Connect to the Internet or log in to the DG834PN from a 
computer with a wireless adapter. For wireless connectivity problems, see the Troubleshooting 
Tips below or in the Reference Manual on the CD.

You can use the Dome LED link in the main configuration menu to control when the antenna 
lights are on or turn them off completely.

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Wireless networks are vulnerable to intrusion if you do not use the available security 
options. The wireless security options you choose depend on the options available in your 
wireless computers. 

•

Implement wireless security according to the instructions in the Wireless chapter of the 
Reference Manual on the CD.

You are now wirelessly connected to the Internet! 

Network Name (SSID)

WEP/WPA Security