About This Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR™ Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway.
The Model DG814 gateway provides a secure connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet through an internal ADSL modem that is normally intended for use by a single PC.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Networks and Routing Basics”, to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this manual.
Technical Support
For help with any technical issues, contact Customer Support, or visit us on the Web at www.NETGEAR.com. The NETGEAR Web site includes an extensive knowledge base, answers to frequently asked questions, and a means for submitting technical questions online.
Related Publications
As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet. The RFC documents outline and define the standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. The documents are listed on the World Wide Web at www.ietf.org and are mirrored and indexed at many other sites worldwide.
For more information about address assignment, refer to the IETF documents RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space.
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