NETGEAR DG834GSP Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Network and Routing Basics

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Figure B-2:

Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable

Figure B-3:

Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End

Note

: Flat “silver satin” telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug. However, using telephone

cable results in excessive collisions, causing the attached port to be partitioned or disconnected

from the network.

Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching

In the wiring table above, the concept of transmit and receive are from the perspective of the PC,

which is wired as Media Dependant Interface (MDI). In this wiring, the PC transmits on pins 1 and

2. At the hub, the perspective is reversed, and the hub receives on pins 1 and 2. This wiring is

referred to as Media Dependant Interface - Crossover (MDI-X).

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When connecting a PC to a PC, or a hub port to another hub port, the transmit pair must be

exchanged with the receive pair. This exchange is done by one of two mechanisms. Most hubs

provide an Uplink switch which will exchange the pairs on one port, allowing that port to be

connected to another hub using a normal Ethernet cable. The second method is to use a crossover

cable, which is a special cable in which the transmit and receive pairs are exchanged at one of the

two cable connectors. Crossover cables are often unmarked as such, and must be identified by

comparing the two connectors. Since the cable connectors are clear plastic, it is easy to place them

side by side and view the order of the wire colors on each. On a straight-through cable, the color

order will be the same on both connectors. On a crossover cable, the orange and blue pairs will be

exchanged from one connector to the other.

The DG834G wireless router incorporates Auto Uplink

TM

technology (also called MDI/MDIX).

Each LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the

port should have a normal connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an uplink connection (e.g.

connecting to a router, switch, or hub). That port will then configure itself to the correct

configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto

Uplink

TM

will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.

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Preparing Your Network

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Appendix C

Preparing Your Network

This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the

DG834G Wireless ADSL Firewall Router and how to verify the readiness of broadband Internet

service from an Internet service provider (ISP).

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking

Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/

Internet Protocol). Each computer on your network must have TCP/IP installed and selected as its

networking protocol. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is already installed in your PC, then TCP/

IP is probably already installed as well.

Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with TCP/IP:

•

Windows

®

95 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.

•

Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. You need to purchase a third-party TCP/

IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon.

•

Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a

TCP/IP network.

•

All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components. Follow the instructions provided

with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your computer.

Note:

If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of a

broadband modem, or if you configured it using instructions provided by your ISP, you

may need to copy the current configuration information for use in the configuration of

your router. Write down this information before reconfiguring your computers. Refer to

“Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers

” on

page C-19

or

“Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers

” on

page C-20

for

further information.

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In your IP network, each PC and the router must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each PC must

also have certain other IP configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain

name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you should install TCP/

IP so that the PC obtains its specific network configuration information automatically from a

DHCP server during bootup. For a detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of these

configuration items, refer to “

Appendix B, “Network and Routing Basics

.”

The DG834G wireless router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The router assigns the

following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted:

•

PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254

•

Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

•

Gateway address (the router)—192.168.0.1

These addresses are part of the IETF-designated private address range for use in private networks.

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on each

networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the

TCP/IP installation process.

Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components

To install or verify the necessary components for IP networking:

1.

On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.

Double-click the Network icon.

The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components:

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You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks.

If you need to install a new adapter, follow these steps:

a.

Click the Add button.

b.

Select Adapter, and then click Add.

c.

Select the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter, and then click OK.

If you need TCP/IP:

a.

Click the Add button.

b.

Select Protocol, and then click Add.

c.

Select Microsoft.

d.

Select TCP/IP, and then click OK.

Note:

It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the

Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft

Networks.

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