1. Home
    2. /
  2. Manuals
    3. /
  3. NETGEAR
    4. /
  4. DG834GUv5
    5. /
  5. 12
Page 56 / 157 Scroll up to view Page 51 - 55
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual
4-3
Managing Your Network
v1.0, March 2010
NETGEAR recommends that you back up your configuration before doing a firmware upgrade.
After the upgrade is complete, you might need to restore your configuration settings.
To upgrade the modem firmware:
1.
Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the modem router must support HTTP
uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, or Mozilla
Firefox 2.0 or later.
2.
Log in to the modem router at its default LAN address of
with its default
user name of
admin
default password of
password
, or using whatever user name, password
and LAN address you have chosen for the modem router.
3.
From the main menu, under the Maintenance heading, select Router Upgrade to display the
Router Upgrade screen:
4.
Click
Browse
to locate the binary (.bin or .img) upgrade file.
5.
Click
Upload
.
Figure 4-2
Warning:
When uploading software to the modem router, it is important not to
interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or
loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it might corrupt the
software, causing modem router to be unworkable and inaccessible.
When the upload is complete, your modem router will automatically
restart. The upgrade process typically takes about 1 minute. In some
cases, you might need to clear the configuration and reconfigure the
modem router after upgrading.
Page 57 / 157
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual
Managing Your Network
4-4
v1.0, March 2010
Network Management Information
The modem router provides a variety of status and usage information which is discussed below.
Viewing Modem Router Status and Usage Statistics
From the main menu, below the Maintenance heading, select Router Status to view this screen.
The Router Status screen provides status and usage information. This screen shows the following
parameters:
Figure 4-3
Page 58 / 157
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual
4-5
Managing Your Network
v1.0, March 2010
Table 4-1.
Modem Router Status Fields
Field
Description
Account Name
The host name assigned to the modem router in the Basic
Settings screen.
Firmware Version
This field displays the modem router firmware version.
ADSL Port
MAC Address
The Ethernet MAC address used by the ADSL port of the
modem router.
IP Address
The IP address used by the ADSL port. If no address is
shown, the modem router cannot connect to the Internet.
Network Type
The network type is determined by your ISP. Common
network types are PPPoE and PPPoA.
IP Subnet Mask
The IP subnet mask used by the ADSL port.
Domain Name Server
(DNS)
The DNS server IP addresses used by the modem router.
These addresses are usually obtained dynamically from the
ISP.
LAN Port
MAC Address
The Ethernet MAC address used by the local (LAN) port of the
modem router.
IP Address
The IP address used by the local (LAN) port. The default is
192.168.0.1.
DHCP
•
Off:
The modem router will not assign IP addresses to PCs
on the LAN.
•
On:
The modem router assigns IP addresses to PCs on the
LAN.
IP Subnet Mask
The IP subnet mask used by the local (LAN) port. The default
is 255.255.255.0.
Modem
ADSL Firmware
Version
The version of the firmware.
Modem Status
The connection status of the modem.
Downstream Speed
The speed at which the modem is receiving data from the
ADSL line.
Upstream Speed
The speed at which the modem is transmitting data to the
ADSL line.
VPI
The virtual path identifier setting.
VCI
The virtual channel identifier setting.
Page 59 / 157
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual
Managing Your Network
4-6
v1.0, March 2010
Viewing Statistics
Click the
Show Statistics
button on the Router Status screen to display modem router usage
statistics:
This following table explains the statistic fields.
Wireless Port
These are set in
the Wireless
Settings page; see
“Using Push 'N'
Connect (WPS) to
Configure Your
Wireless Network”
on page 2-10
.
Name (SSID)
The service set ID, also known as the wireless network name.
Region
The country where the unit is set up for use.
Channel
The current channel, which determines the operating
frequency.
Wireless AP
Indicates if the access point feature is disabled or not. If not
enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel will be off.
Broadcast Name
Indicates if the DG834G v5 is configured to broadcast its
SSID.
Figure 4-4
Table 4-1.
Modem Router Status Fields
(continued)
Field
Description
Page 60 / 157
Wireless ADSL2+ Modem Router DG834Gv5 User Manual
4-7
Managing Your Network
v1.0, March 2010
Viewing Connection Status
Click the
Connection Status
button on the Router Status screen to view the connection status:
Table 4-2.
Router Statistics Fields
Field
Description
WAN (Internet),
LAN, or WLAN
(Wireless LAN)
statistics
Status
The link status of the port.
TxPkts
The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or
clear.
RxPkts
The number of packets received on this port since reset or
clear.
Collisions
The number of collisions on this port since reset or clear.
Tx B/s
The average egress line utilization for this port.
Rx B/s
The average
ingress line utilization
for this port.
Up Time
The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset.
ADSL Link
Downstream or
Upstream
These statistics
might help your
technical support
representative if
there is a connection
problem.
Connection Speed
Typically, the downstream speed is faster than the upstream
speed.
Line Attenuation
The line attenuation increases the further you are physically
located from your ISP’s facilities.
Noise Margin
This is the signal-to-noise ratio and is a measure of the quality
of the signal on the line.
Poll Interval
Specifies the interval at which the statistics are updated in this
window. Click
Stop
to freeze the display.
Figure 4-5

Rate

3.5 / 5 based on 2 votes.

Popular NETGEAR Models

Famous Router IPs
Famous Router Companies
Bookmark Our Site

Press Ctrl + D to add this site to your favorites!

Share
Top