Netgear ADSL Router - Wireless Setup

Aim of this article:

This article takes you through the steps required to configure Wireless access for the Netgear ADSL routers.

For help with basic setup on this router please refer to the 'Related Articles' section at the bottom of this page.

NOTE: This device is not supplied by or supported by Zen Internet.  If you experience problems when using this device please ensure you have entered the correct settings as detailed below and consult Netgear for further assistance. 

NOTE: Zen Internet always recommend you secure your wireless network with WPA2 or WPA security. You are responsible for any use of your Internet connection. The following link will explain in more depth why we recommend this security option and why it is important that you make sure your wireless network is secure http://www.zen.co.uk/support/wireless/wireless-security.aspx

NOTE: This guide shows the Wireless settings for the 1.04 firmware on the DG 834.  See Related Articles for information on upgrading your router's firmware - if it is not already using version 1.04 or later.  Other Netgear routers settings will be similar, including the DGN2000.

To start, open the Web Configuration screen by entering the following address in your Web browser:

http://192.168.0.1

Select Wireless Settings from the menu on the left-hand side.

On the Wireless Settings screen enter the following:

Name (SSID): The name by which you want your Wireless network to be known.

Region: Europe

Channel: Select a channel for your Wireless network.

Mode: Select a mode, dependant on the Wireless clients you will be using and the speeds they are capable of.

Ensure that Enable Wireless Access Point is ticked.

Ensure that the box: Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID) is ticked.

Scroll to the bottom of the Wireless Settings screen and click Apply.

You will see the warning above.  You should be sure that the region you have selected is Europe and then click OK.

Security Settings

You are advised to use encryption to protect the security of your network and limit access to your connection. 

NOTE: If you are configuring the Netgear through a Wireless connection then the link will be broken once you click Apply to save settings.  You will need to apply the relevant settings to your Wireless client to establish the link again.

WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK

WPA offers better security for your Wireless network, and should be used in preference to WEP, where possible.  See the Wireless Beginners Guide for more information on WPA. 

If you are using the DNG2000, and your wireless clients and computers are able, we would recommend selecting WPA2 instead.

Select WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) from the Security Options list. 

Enter a Network Key to use with your Wireless clients and then click Apply to save your settings.

NOTE: If you are using OS X Panther (10.3) with WPA-PSK you will need to configure the Netgear to Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID) or the connection will fail.

You may now begin to configure your Wireless clients.

WEP

The Netgear DG 834 G allows the use of the WEP encryption protocol.  If your Wireless clients do not support WPA then you should use WEP instead. 

Select WEP (Wired Equivelant Privacy) from the Security Options list.  You will then be presented with the warning below:

Click OK.

You may now select the level of encryption to be used on your Wireless network.

Under the heading WEP Key you can enter a Passphrase and then Generate four Hexidecimal keys.  Select one of these to use with your Wireless clients, then click Apply to save the settings.