Netgear installation guide

[dwelly]

I'm trying to install a (used) Netgear DG834G for use with a MacBook. My ISP is Freedom to Surf. I don't have an install disk although the guy who sold me the router sent an AOL broadband disk as I suspect he got the router as part of his deal.

Does anyone know where I can find an installation guide/manual for the router?

[Andy98765]

Did you try Netgear? Answer

[dwelly]

Always try the obvious place first, they say ....thank you Andy.

Unfortunately my MacBook answer isn't there, at least not at first sight, but I'll keep on looking.

[dodfaefife]

I had that model and it was easy to setup up with my Mac network. I never used a setup disc.

If I remember all I did was hook it up, open a browser and connect to the router by typing http://192.168.0.1 and use the default login/password (admin/password) to enter the browser config screen where you can enter your ISP provided settings (if needed)

ref manual PDF here: http://kbserver.netgear.com/pdf/dg834_g_b_manual_v2.pdf

Nice review/setup guide here: thinkbroadband :: Netgear DG834 ADSL Modem / Router Review

Hope that helps some.

[beerhunter]

I useful tip (I think) is to do a factory reset and then let the box detect the network settings because then all you need to do is enter User Name/Password.

I always set them up this way for customers because the box won't make transcription mistakes as a human might and so will get the settings right every time.