NETGEAR manual Basic Installation Instructions, For Windows XP Users Installing a CG814WG

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Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

Basic Installation Instructions

Use the procedure below that corresponds to the version of Windows you are using.

For Windows XP Users Installing a CG814WG

Install the CG814WG driver and configuration utility software.

a.Power on your notebook, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.

b.Insert the Resource CD for the CG814WG into your CD-ROM drive. The CD main page shown at the right will load.

c.Click the “Install Driver & Utility” link.

d.Follow the Install Shield Wizard steps, and click Finish when done to restart your computer.

CG814WG Resource CD

Note: If this page does not automatically appear, browse the root of the CD and double-click on INDEX.HTM to display this page.

Install Shield Wizard

Note: If a Windows XP Certification warning appears, click Continue Anyway to proceed.

C-4	Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Page Contents Appendix B Contents Vii Viii Contents Typographical Conventions About This ManualAudience Special Message Formats About the CG814WG Powerful, True FirewallChapter Hardware Overview Built-in Cable Modem802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking Configurable Auto Uplink Ethernet ConnectionProtocol Support Easy Installation and ManagementUSB Port Hardware Overview What’s in the Box? Gateway’s Front PanelUSB Gateway’s Rear Panel CG814WG Rear PanelHardware Overview Chapter Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingConfiguring Windows 98 SE and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking ComponentsPreparing Your Network Enabling Dhcp Locate your Network Neighborhood iconPrimary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XPPreparing Your Network TCP/IP details are presented on Support tab Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Verify that the Obtain an IP addressPreparing Your Network Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Are Login Protocols Used?What Is Your Configuration Information? Obtaining ISP Configuration Information from Your Computer Select the Gateway tabRestarting the Network Preparing Your Network Appendix a Troubleshooting Basic FunctionsLocal Link LEDs Not On Power LED Not OnTest LED Stays On Testing the LAN Path to Your Gateway Troubleshooting the ISP ConnectionTroubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 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 Observe Location and Range Guidelines Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XPWhat You Will Need Before You Begin Two Basic Operating Modes CG814WG Default Wireless Configuration Settings Basic Installation Instructions For Windows XP Users Installing a CG814WGInstall the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Configure your CG814WG Verify wireless connectivity to your network Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the CG814WGInterpreting System Tray Icon Colors Color Condition DescriptionBasic Troubleshooting Tips Appendix D Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics Related Publications Basic Router ConceptsIP Addresses and the Internet What is a Router?Routing Information Protocol Figure D-1 Three Main Address Classes Netmask EqualsSubnet Addressing Figure D-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B AddressTable D-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Single IP Address Operation Using NAT MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Figure D-3 Single IP Address Operation Using NATRelated Documents Domain Name ServerInternet Security and Firewalls IP Configuration by DhcpWhat is a Firewall? Stateful Packet Inspection Uplink Switches and Crossover CablesEthernet Cabling Cable Quality