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5.Verify that ‘Client for Microsoft Networks’ and ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ are present. If not, select Install and add them.

6.Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, click Properties, and verify that “Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.

7.Click OK and close all Network and Dialup Connections windows.

8.Make sure your PC is connected to the gateway, then reboot your PC.

Verifying TCP/IP Properties

To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration:

1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. The Run window opens.

2.Type cmd and then click OK. A command window opens

3.Type ipconfig /all

Your IP Configuration information will be listed, and should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends:

•The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254

•The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0

•The default gateway is 192.168.0.1

4.Type exit

Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking

Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is already installed on the Macintosh. On each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP to use DHCP.

MacOS 8.6 or 9.x

1.From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks World Wide Web Page Contents USB Appendix a Appendix C Contents Contents Typographical Conventions About This ManualAudience Special Message Formats Technical SupportKey Features Chapter IntroductionAbout the CG814M Gateway Built-in Cable Modem802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking Powerful, True FirewallContent Filtering Protocol Support Configurable Auto Uplink Ethernet ConnectionUSB Port Easy Installation and Management What’s in the Box? Firewall’s Front PanelLED Descriptions Gateway’s Rear Panel CG814M Gateway Rear PanelIntroduction Connecting the Gateway to the Internet What You Will Need Before You BeginLAN Hardware Requirements Computer RequirementsWhere Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? LAN Configuration RequirementsInternet Configuration Requirements Connecting the Gateway to the Internet Record Your Internet Connection Information Connecting the CG814M Gateway Connecting to Your ComputerEthernet USBConnecting to your Cable Service Provider WirelessConnecting the Power Adapter Log in to the GatewayLogin window opens as shown in -3below Connect to the Internet Connecting the CG814M Gateway to the Internet ConfigurationConnecting the Gateway to the Internet Connecting the Gateway to the Internet Connecting the Gateway to the Internet Security Chapter Wireless ConfigurationConsiderations For a Wireless Network Wireless Settings Placement and RangeWireless Settings Restricting Wireless Access by MAC AddressConfiguring Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Wireless Configuration Wireless Configuration Chapter Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your CG814M GatewayChanging the Built-In Password Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services Set Password menuBlock Keywords and Domains Click on the Block Sites link of the Content Filtering menu Blocking Services ProxyPort Blocking CookiesPort Forwarding Port Blocking menuTo forward inbound traffic Port Triggering Considerations for Port ForwardingTo configure Port Triggering Setting Up a Default DMZ Host Respond to Ping on Internet WAN PortProtecting Your Network Chapter Managing Your Network Network Status InformationViewing Gateway Status This screen shows the following parametersMenu 3.2 Router Status Fields Connection Status Connection screenCurrent System Time Configuring LAN IP SettingsLAN IP Setup Dhcp Use router as Dhcp serverViewing and Emailing Logged Information Logs menuErasing Configuration Enabling Logs Event E-mail NotificationRunning Diagnostic Utilities Diagnostics menuManaging Your Network Chapter Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsLocal Link LEDs Not On Power LED Not OnTest LED Stays On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Cable Link LED Not OnTesting the LAN Path to Your Gateway Troubleshooting the ISP ConnectionTroubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Troubleshooting Appendix a Technical Specifications TCP/IPTechnical Specifications Appendix B Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics Related Publications Basic Router ConceptsIP Addresses and the Internet What is a Router?Routing Information Protocol Three Main Address Classes Netmask EqualsSubnet Addressing Example of Subnetting a Class B AddressNetmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Private IP Addresses Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Single IP Address Operation Using NATMAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Related DocumentsDomain Name Server IP Configuration by DhcpInternet Security and Firewalls Stateful Packet Inspection What is a Firewall?Denial of Service Attack Wireless Networking Wireless Network ConfigurationAd-hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Infrastructure ModeExtended Service Set Identification Essid Authentication and WEP EncryptionWireless Channel Selection Table B-1 802.11b Radio Frequency ChannelsUplink Switches and Crossover Cables Ethernet CablingCable Quality Appendix C Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPreparing Your Network Enabling Dhcp to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings Selecting Windows’ Internet Access MethodConfiguring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking MacOS 8.6 orMacOS Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers What Is Your Configuration Information? Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet AccountMail.xxx.yyy.com Preparing Your Network Restarting the Network Glossary Networks See Network Address Translation Connection