NETGEAR DG814 DSL manual Chapter Introduction, About the Gateway, Key Features

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway.

About the Gateway

The Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet using a built-in ADSL modem.

The Model DG814 gateway provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day and address keywords, and share high-speed ADSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. Network Address Translation (NAT) protects you from hackers.

With minimum setup, you can install and use the gateway within minutes.

Key Features

The Model DG814 gateway provides the following features:

Easy, web-based setup for installation and management

Smart Wizard automatically senses Internet connection type

Security

Parental control of web browsing using Web Address (URL) keyword blocking

Auditing and e-mail reporting of web browsing activities

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks World Wide Web Page Contents Chapter Preparing Your Network Chapter Maintenance Appendix a Technical Specifications Figure B-1 Page Table B-1 Xii Technical Support Related Publications About This Guide Xiv About This Guide Special Message Formats Typographical ConventionsPage About the Gateway Key FeaturesChapter Introduction Introduction Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet Content FilteringSecurity TCP/IP Easy Installation and ManagementMaintenance and Support Introduction Package Contents Chapter Setting Up the HardwareLocal Network Hardware Requirements Access RequirementGateway’s Front Panel PC RequirementsLED Descriptions Gateway’s Rear PanelConnecting the Gateway Typical installation Connecting to your Local Ethernet NetworkAdsl through a modular RJ-11 wall jack Connecting to Your Adsl Service and Telephone ProviderAdsl through other wall jacks Connecting the Power AdapterVerifying Power Setting Up the Hardware Preparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking Chapter Preparing Your NetworkInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for IP NetworkingPreparing Your Network Selecting Internet Access Method Assign TCP/IP configuration by DhcpVerifying TCP/IP Properties Windows Configuring Windows NT or 2000 for IP NetworkingMacOS 8.6 or Configuring the Macintosh for IP NetworkingVerifying TCP/IP Properties MacOS Verifying TCP/IP Properties Macintosh Your Internet AccountAccount Information Login ProtocolsObtaining ISP Configuration Information Windows Restarting the Network Ready for ConfigurationObtaining ISP Configuration Information Macintosh Preparing Your Network Accessing the Web Configuration Manager Chapter Basic Configuration of the GatewayLogin window opens as shown in -1below Browser-based configuration main menu Configuration using the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address Configuring for Dynamic IP AccountSetup Wizard menu for Fixed IP address Configuring for Fixed IP AccountSetup Wizard menu for PPPoE login accounts Configuring for an Account with LoginManual Configuration Completing the Configuration Basic Configuration of the Gateway Configuring for Content Filtering Chapter Content FilteringLogs Block Sites Schedule Mail Content Filtering Gateway Status Chapter MaintenanceThis screen shows the following parameters Dhcp This screen shows the following statistics PPPoE Status screen Ping Status screen Attached DevicesRestore and Backup the Configuration Configuration File Settings ManagementErase the Configuration Changing the Configuration PasswordGateway Upgrade menu Gateway UpgradeMaintenance Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers Advanced Configuration of the GatewayAdd a Custom Service Tip Multiple Computers for Half Life, Kali or Quake Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding EntryLocal Web and FTP Server Example NAT Status DMZ Server SecurityRespond to Ping on Internet WAN Port Dynamic DNSLAN IP Setup Menu LAN IP SetupUse router as Dhcp server LAN TCP/IP SetupStatic Routes Static Route Summary Table Static Route Example Advanced Configuration of the Gateway PWR LED Not On Chapter TroubleshootingBasic Functioning Test LED Never Blinks or LED Stays On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration InterfaceAdsl link Troubleshooting the ISP ConnectionWAN LED Green or Blinking Green WAN LED Blinking YellowWAN LED Off Obtaining a WAN IP AddressTroubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoATesting the LAN Path to Your Gateway Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping UtilityPing -n 10 IP address Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote DeviceUsing the Default Reset button Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordProblems with Date and Time General Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsLAN Basic Router Concepts What is a Router?Appendix B Networks and Routing Basics IP Addresses and the Internet Routing Information ProtocolClass E Class E addresses are for experimental use Subnet Addressing NetmaskFigure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Table B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Private IP Addresses Single IP Address Operation Using NATFigure B-3. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Domain Name Server MAC Addresses and Address Resolution ProtocolIP Configuration by Dhcp Ethernet Cabling Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX SwitchingCable Quality Glossary For example Internet Through the network Auto MDI/MDI-X1-4, 2-6, B-11, B-12 DMZ 1-3, 5-2 MDI/MDI-X1-4, 2-6, B-11, B-12 NTP 5-6 Xiii, B-7 1631 xiv, B-8