NETGEAR DG814 DSL manual Maintenance and Support

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Reference Manual for the Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway

•Animated installation assistant

The Resource CD contains an animated installation assistant to guide you through set up.

•Browser-based management

Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your gateway from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface.

•Smart Wizard

The Model DG814 gateway automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.

•Visual monitoring

The Model DG814 gateway’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.

Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the Model DG814 gateway:

•Flash memory for firmware upgrade

•Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day

Introduction

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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 GuideXiv About This Guide Special Message Formats Typographical ConventionsPage Key Features Chapter IntroductionAbout the Gateway Introduction Content Filtering SecurityAutosensing 10/100 Ethernet 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 ProviderConnecting the Power Adapter Verifying PowerAdsl through other wall jacks 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 NetworkingConfiguring the Macintosh for IP Networking Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesMacOS 8.6 or MacOS Verifying TCP/IP Properties Macintosh Your Internet AccountAccount Information Login ProtocolsObtaining ISP Configuration Information Windows Ready for Configuration Obtaining ISP Configuration Information MacintoshRestarting the Network 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 Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Local Web and FTP Server ExampleTip Multiple Computers for Half Life, Kali or Quake 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 Chapter Troubleshooting Basic FunctioningPWR LED Not On 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 DeviceRestoring the Default Configuration and Password Problems with Date and TimeUsing the Default Reset button General Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsLAN What is a Router? Appendix B Networks and Routing BasicsBasic Router Concepts 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