DG834GT Super Wireless ADSL Router Firmware Version 1.02.13

Published: Nov. 3, 2007.

Modifications and Bug Fixes

1. Added a SIP Application Level Gateway (ALG) enabled by default to optimize VoIP phone calls that use the SIP protocol. This feature can be found on the Advanced WAN Setup page and can be disabled by checking the Disable SIP ALG checkbox.

Modifications and Bug Fixes

Version 1.02.13

1. Fixed an issue where the Block Sites function did not work.
2. Fixed an issue where the feature to close/open Internet Messaging ports on the Firewall Rules page failed to work when using the Italian language with the Management Interface.
3. Fixed an issue with DSL reconnect behavior after idle timeout.
4. Fixed an issue with the configuration file that resulted in inability to restore backup with WPA2 security.
5. Fixed an issue where Log Emails were sent with the wrong date.
6. Fixed a problem where date and time values were stripped from BLOCK/DOS/SCAN and similar logs sent by email.

Version 1.02.09

1. Updated the ADSL driver to improve performance and interoperability.
2. Updated the firewall to address an issue where a forced PPP disconnect from the ISP could result in the router requiring user intervention to recover the connection.
3. 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.

Version 1.02.04

1. Updated the ADSL driver to improve performance and interoperability.
2. Updated the wireless driver to improve performance.
3. "Shared Key" was removed as an option for WEP Security Encryption Authentication Type on the Wireless Settings page. Authentication type "Automatic" is now selected for this case.
4. Fixed a problem with VPN passthrough.

Version 1.01.28

1. Fixed a problem with keyword blocking.
2. Fixed a problem where the date header was missing from email sent by the router.
3. Fixed a problem with a special configuration where the router would not disconnect after idle timeout.
4. Updated the Web management interface to gray out Atheros eXtended Range (XR) for 108only mode.
5. Updated the Web management interface to display default channel 6 when Auto108 or 108only mode selected.
6. Modified the LCP request reply parameter to allow up to 10 failures before ending the session.
7. Improved robustness for applications requiring many connections.
8. Fixed a problem where the DNAT rule for remote management did not take the destination IP into account.
9. Fixed a problem with ping flood detection.
10. Updated the ADSL driver to improve ADSL2 and ADSL2+ support.

Beta Version 1.01.25

1. Enabled CTS/RTS in the wireless module.
2. Added a selection box for Atheros eXtended Range (XR).
3. Updated the ADSL driver.

Beta Version 1.01.12

1. Corrected the display of Line Attenuation and Noise Margin listed in Router Statistics.
2. Improved wireless stability.
3. Fixed a problem where authentication could fail with CHAP when no password was required.
4. Improved RIP2 input processing.

III. Upgrade Instructions

1. Download using the button below to a convenient place such as your desktop. This is a large file!

3.43 MB

1. Using a browser, login to the router (the default URL is http://192.168.0.1). The user name is admin, and the default password is password
2. Under Maintenance, click Router Upgrade

1. Click Browse and locate the file which you just downloaded: dg834gt_1_02_13.img
2. Click Upload
3. Wait for the upgrade progress bar to complete and final prompt to appear.

For problems after upgrading, write all the configuration information that you changed from the defaults. Clear the configuration by pressing the Factory Defaults pushbutton on the rear panel until the Test LED blinks (at least 10 seconds). Then reenter your configuration information manually.

This product includes software code developed by third parties, including software code subject to the GNU General Public License ("GPL") or GNU Lesser General Public License ("LGPL"). As applicable, the terms of the GPL and LGPL, and information on obtaining access to the GPL Code and LGPL Code used in this product, are available to you at NETGEAR's Open Source Code Web page. The GPL Code and LGPL Code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details, see the GPL Code and LGPL Code for this product and the terms of the GPL and LGPL.

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