NETGEAR CG814WG manual Preparing Your Network

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Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks.

Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks.

If you need to install a new adapter, follow these steps:

a.Click the Add button.

b.Select Adapter, and then click Add.

c.Select the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter, and then click OK.

If you need TCP/IP:

a.Click the Add button.

b.Select Protocol, and then click Add.

c.Select Microsoft.

d.Select TCP/IP, and then click OK.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Page Contents Appendix B Contents Vii Viii Contents About This Manual AudienceTypographical Conventions Special Message Formats Chapter Hardware Overview Powerful, True FirewallAbout the CG814WG Built-in Cable ModemConfigurable Auto Uplink Ethernet Connection 802.11g Standards-based Wireless NetworkingEasy Installation and Management USB PortProtocol Support Hardware Overview Gateway’s Front Panel What’s in the Box?USB CG814WG Rear Panel Gateway’s Rear PanelHardware Overview Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Chapter Preparing Your NetworkInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 98 SE and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingPreparing Your Network Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Enabling DhcpPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Verifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access MethodConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP orPreparing Your Network TCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Verify that the Obtain an IP address Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in WindowsPreparing Your Network Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP Are Login Protocols Used? What Is Your Configuration Information?Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Select the Gateway tab Obtaining ISP Configuration Information from Your ComputerRestarting the Network Preparing Your Network Basic Functions Appendix a TroubleshootingPower LED Not On Test LED Stays OnLocal Link LEDs Not On Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Troubleshooting the ISP ConnectionTesting the LAN Path to Your Gateway Cable Link LED Not OnTesting the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Erasing the Current/Restoring the Factory Configuration Troubleshooting Appendix B Glossary Internet, which are published as RFCs Request for Comment at Information, a block of data, and a checksum Glossary Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP What You Will Need Before You BeginObserve Location and Range Guidelines Two Basic Operating Modes CG814WG Default Wireless Configuration Settings For Windows XP Users Installing a CG814WG Basic Installation InstructionsInstall the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Configure your CG814WG Verify wireless connectivity to your network Interpreting the LED on the CG814WG Wireless Connection IndicatorsColor Condition Description Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsBasic Troubleshooting Tips Related Publications Basic Router Concepts Appendix D Networks, Routing, and Firewall BasicsWhat is a Router? Routing Information ProtocolIP Addresses and the Internet Figure D-1 Three Main Address Classes Equals NetmaskFigure D-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Subnet AddressingTable D-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Figure D-3 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT MAC Addresses and Address Resolution ProtocolDomain Name Server Related DocumentsIP Configuration by Dhcp What is a Firewall?Internet Security and Firewalls Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables Ethernet CablingStateful Packet Inspection Cable Quality