Combines ADSL2+ Modem, Router, 4-port Switch, and Draft 802.11n Access Point and offers up to 1000% more wireless coverage than 802.11g routers. This is because it utilises MIIMO (Multi-In, Multi Out) Technology for speed and range. The "Steady Stream" technology means that you can stream, download and transfer files at speeds of up to 270Mbps to other networking products.

• Constant connection to stream, download & transfer filesSimultaneous connect to multiple Internet services & online media
• Speeds of up to 270 mbps
• 5-in-1: Modem, Router, Firewall, 4-port Switch, Wireless Access Point
• No need for separate modem; plugs directly into ADSL line
• As always, with NETGEAR's Smart Wizard™ installation is easy.
• Touchless™ WiFi security easily 'locks-down' your network
• Complies with Draft 802.11n specification
• Works with existing wireless network devices (802.11g & b)

Double Firewall

• Network Address Translation (NAT) to hide PCs and files from outside users
• Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall to deny outside requests for personal information
• Denial of Service (DoS) attack prevention
• Intrusion Detection and Prevent (IDS)
• WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK,WPA- PSK)
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64- bit, 128- bit encryption
• Wireless Access Control using MAC address authentication to identify authorized wireless network devices
• Exposed Host (DMZ) for secure gaming
• Privacy and Parental Control
• Time-based usage controls
• Activity logging
• Remote management
• URL content filtering

Requirements

• ADSL Internet service
• 2.4 GHz 802.11n draft specification adapter or 2.4 GHz 802.11 b/ g wireless adapter.
• Alternatively, an Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer
• Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, Mac® OS, UNIX®, or Linux®
• Internet Explorer® 5.0 or higher

Standards

• IEEE802.11n draft specification, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, 2.4 GHz
• WAN (ADSL): ITU 992.1 (G.dmt) Annex A, ITU 992.2 (G.lite), ITU 992.3 ADSL2 (G.dmt.bis), ITU 992.5 ADSL2+

Install

The Netgear DG834N wireless router has a SmartWizard Installation Assistant which means it should be a straight forward setup.

SmartWizard simplifies setup by automatically detecting and configuring your router for virtually all ISP connections.  For manual install or where the software does not manage to adjust prior settings, you may need to jump onboard the device:

Open browser at: http://192.168.0.1

Login using the default username and password:

• uname = "admin"
• password = "password"

You can set your broadband login details under the "login" tab and check settings till it indicates "connected".