This note describes enhancements and bug fixes in DG834Bv3 and DG834GBv3 Release Version 4.01.27 software for World except UK. The enhancements and fixes are those added since Release Version 4.01.18.

New Features Overview

1. The manual has been updated and can be accessed by clicking on the Web Support Documentation link when the Router is on-line.
2. Added support (DG834GBv3) for Wireless Distribution System (WDS) under the Advanced menu. WDS allows a wireless network to be expanded using access points without needing a wired backbone to connect them. The DG834GBv3 can be configured to connect with other access points as a bridge (with wired clients only) or as a repeater (with wired and/or wireless clients)
3. Added support (DG834GBv3) for Wi-Fi Multi-Media Power Save (WMM-PS). WMM-PS extends the battery life of Wi-Fi devices by increasing the efficiency and flexibility of data transmission. With WMM-PS, the same amount of data can be transmitted in a shorter time and using fewer frames, while allowing the Wi-Fi device to remain longer in a low-power, "dozing" state. WMM-PS is enabled by default.
4. Added a firewall configuration option to easily disable Instant Messaging ports which are open by default. To disable Instant Messaging ports go to the Firewall Rules page and check Close IM Ports.
5. Added support for PPTP client as ADSL encapsulation method as used in Russia. This encapsulation is not automatically detected by the Smart Wizard so must be configured manually on the Basic Settings page.

Modifications and Bug Fixes

    Version 4.01.27

1. Removed Trend Micro Security Services (TMSS) support.
2. Fixed a problem with Dynamic DNS where the IP address would not update when the WAN IP changed.

To Upgrade

To reach the Upgrade menu, click Router Upgrade from the Maintenance section. To upload new firmware:

1. Download and unzip the new file from NETGEAR. The filename after unzipping is DG834BV3_V4.01.27.img
2. Using a browser, login to the router as admin.
3. Under Maintenanceclick Router Upgrade.
4. Click Browse and locate the upgrade file DG834BV3_V4.01.27.img.
5. Click Upload.
6. Wait for the upgrade progress bar to complete and final prompt to appear.

If problems occur after upgrading, try clearing the configuration by pressing the Factory Defaults pushbutton on the rear panel until the Test LED blinks (about 10 seconds). Then reenter your configuration information manually.

***NETGEAR INTERNAL RELEASE***

This note describes enhancements and bug fixes in DG834Bv3 and DG834GBv3 Release Version 4.01.18 software. The enhancements and fixes are those added since Release Version 4.01.06.

New Features Overview

1. The manual has been updated and is accessible on the Netgear Support page for this release.
2. Added support for Wi-Fi Protected Access Version 2 (WPA2) which supports either AES or TKIP encryption types. WPA2 is now the most secure security option available and should be used if your equipment supports it. The various security options can be selected on the Wireless Settings page under Security Options.
3. Added support for Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic. WMM QoS is a feature that provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background. For an application to receive the benefits of WMM QoS, both it and the client running that application must be WMM-enabled. Legacy applications that do not support WMM, and applications that do not require QoS, are assigned to the best-effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video. WMM QoS is enabled automatically.
4. Added support for PPPoE Relay. When enabled, this feature will allow a PPPoE client on a local PC to connect to a remote PPPoE server with the gateway acting as a relay agent. PPPoE Relay functions only with Encapsulation type PPPoE (see Encapsulation on the Basic Settings page). PPPoE Relay may be enabled on the WAN Setup page and is disabled by default.
5. Added option for VPN "Any" on the VPN Policies page for Auto Policies. For the Local LAN if "Any" is selected the VPN endpoint may be at any IP address. For the Remote LAN if "Any" is selected outgoing traffic from the "Local IP" PCs will trigger an attempted VPN connection to the remote VPN endpoint. Any Internet traffic will be sent via the remote VPN endpoint. Please be sure you want this option before selecting it, as selecting this option may result in no Internet access if the remote VPN endpoint does not have Internet access.
6. Added a checkbox to disable the firewall with Network Address Translation (NAT) disabled. If the firewall is disabled with NAT disabled the protections normally provided to your network will be disabled.
7. Added an option to access the Router Management Interface at the Router LAN address at a user selectable port in the NAT disabled case. This feature is available on the LAN IP Setup page under Advanced.
8. Added a pulldown menu on the ADSL Settings page to allow the DSL mode to be selected. Auto (Multi-mode)is the default and will work in all but some rare legacy cases. The other options are ADSL (G.DMT) and ADSL2+. When these options are selected the mode is not autonegotiated but set directly to these modes. Select these modes only if you have information indicating that selecting one of these modes may resolve a problem.

Modifications and Bug Fixes

    Version 4.01.18

1. Added an "Ping VPN" enable/disable checkbox to direct Diagnostics page Pings through an enabled and functioning VPN tunnel if the ping endpoint matches the VPN policy. Previously the Diagnostics Ping would not go through the VPN interface.
2. The ADSL VCI Auto detection range was enlarged to 32~100 to include Singapore, Malaysia, and other countries.
3. Fixed a problem where an error could be returned in some cases when Trend Micro Security Services (TMSS) was enabled by clicking on the "Get 1 Year of Parental Controls Free!" banner on the Security Service or Parental Control page.
4. Fixed a problem where Wi-Fi settings could not be saved when the Management Interface was used with the German language.
5. Fixed a problem where IKE Keep Alive on the VPN-Auto Policy page could fail after a few hours.
6. Fixed a problem where Internet access could fail across a VPN tunnel with Trend Micro Security Services (TMSS) enabled.
7. Fixed a problem when using VPN where remote shares could not be accessed using \\ip_address\sharename.

To Upgrade

To reach the Upgrade menu, click Router Upgrade from the Maintenance section. To upload new firmware:

1. Download and unzip the new file from NETGEAR. The filename after unzipping is DG834V3_V4.01.18.img
2. Using a browser, login to the router as admin.
3. Under Maintenanceclick Router Upgrade.
4. Click Browse and locate the upgrade file DG834V3_V4.01.18.img.
5. Click Upload.
6. Wait for the upgrade progress bar to complete and final prompt to appear.

If problems occur after upgrading, try clearing the configuration by pressing the Factory Defaults pushbutton on the rear panel until the Test LED blinks (about 10 seconds). Then reenter your configuration information manually.