DG834 and DG834G Firmware Version 1.03.00

DG834 and DG834G Wireless ADSL Firewall Router Version 1.03.00

This note describes enhancements and bug fixes incorporated in the DG834 firmware version 1.03.00. The
enhancements and fixes are those added since the previous releases: 1.01.01 for DG834 and 1.02.00 for
DG834G.

There are problems using MSN (Microsoft Network) for the DG834 or DG834G. NETGEAR is actively working with vendors on a fix. No date has been established for a release, yet.

Hinweis f�r Kunden in Deutschland: Die Firmware ist NICHT f�r die Modelle DG834B bzw!

Version 1.03.00 of the DG834 and DG834G firmware updates the DynDNS "user agent". The user agent identifes the router hardware and firmware revisions to the DynDNS servers. On December 15, 2003, DynDNS.org will block access to DynDNS clients that do not send a unique user agent. Therefore, in order to continue using DynDNS with the DG834, it is necessary to update the firmware to version 1.03.00 or higher.

New Features Overview, Version 1.03.00

1. WPA-PSK.
2. E-mail Authentication.
Logs can now be e-mailed to SMTP servers that require a login and password.

Modifications and Bug Fixes, Version 1.03.00

1. Improved Wireless throughput.
2. Improved reliability of FTP upload. This was caused by blocking certain ICMP error messages.
3. Improved ping times.
4. DynDNS improvements.
5. Improved PPP stability for Always Connected.
6. Fixed PPTP passthrough to allow server on LAN.
7. Updated Any(All) Service to include all IP protocols. Previously only TCP and UDP.
8. Changed length of PPP username and password fields to support 63 characters.
9. Fixed various bugs in non-English GUI.
10. Improved formatting of Logs.

Known Issues, Version 1.03.00

1. Firmware upgrade over wireless may corrupt firmware.
2. Some MSN Messenger voice and whiteboard incompatibilities.
3. Firewall rules by Schedule is broken.

Upgrade Procedure

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

1. Download the new file from NETGEAR. The filename is DG834.a1.03.00.img.
2. Connect to the DG834(G) using the Ethernet ports. DO NOT USE A WIRELESS CONNECTION, IF POSSIBLE.
3. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the binary
(.img) upgrade file.
4. Click Upload.

Note: When uploading software to the Model DG834 gateway, it is important not to interrupt the Web
browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may
corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your gateway will automatically restart.

If at all possible, DO NOT upgrade using a wireless connection. (But it's OK just to download the file wirelessly.)

Deutsch! Dies mu� in Deutschland nicht benutzt werden!

Firmware Download Link: dg834_a1_03_00.zip

If the upgrade fails, use the Recover Utility.