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About This Manual

Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

About This Manual

Thank your for purchasing the NETGEAR™ CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway.

This manual describes the features of the gateway and provides installation and configuration instructions.

Audience

This reference manual assumes that the reader has intermediate to advanced computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices.

Typographical Conventions

This guide uses the following typographical conventions:

italics	Book titles and UNIX file, command, and directory names.
courier font	Screen text, user-typed command-line entries.
Initial Caps	Menu titles and window and button names.
[Enter]	Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. The notation
	[Enter] is used for the Enter key and the Return key.
[Ctrl]+C	Two or more keys that must be pressed simultaneously are shown in text
	linked with a plus (+) sign.
ALL CAPS	DOS file and directory names.

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NETGEAR CG814M manual About This Manual, Audience, Typographical Conventions

Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem GatewayEN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance TrademarksStatement of Conditions Customer Support Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI StatementPage Chapter ContentsConnecting the Gateway to the Internet ChapterWireless Settings Connecting the CG814M GatewayWireless Configuration Considerations For A Wireless NetworkAppendix A TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications ChapterPreparing Your Network Appendix CGlossary ContentsRestarting the Network Contents Typographical Conventions About This ManualAudience Technical Support Special Message FormatsBuilt-in Cable Modem Key FeaturesChapter Introduction About the CG814M Gateway802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking A Powerful, True FirewallContent Filtering Protocol Support Configurable Auto Uplink Ethernet ConnectionUSB Port Easy Installation and Management The Firewall’s Front Panel What’s in the Box?Label Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem GatewayLED Descriptions IntroductionThe Gateway’s Rear Panel Introduction Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem GatewayComputer Requirements Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway to the InternetWhat You Will Need Before You Begin LAN Hardware RequirementsWhere Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? LAN Configuration RequirementsInternet Configuration Requirements You may also refer to the CG814W Resource CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which provides Internet connection infromation for many ISPs Record Your Internet Connection Information Connecting to Your Computer Connecting the CG814M GatewayEthernet Wireless Connecting to your Cable Service ProviderLog in to the Gateway Connecting the Power AdapterA login window opens as shown in Figure 2-3 below Figure 2-4 Connection page 4. Connect to the InternetConfiguration Connecting the CG814M Gateway to the Internet2. Enter your Host Name and Domain Name 5. Firewall Protection 6. Click Apply to save your settingsReference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Connecting the Gateway to the Internet2-14 Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem GatewayConnecting the Gateway to the Internet Security Chapter Wireless ConfigurationConsiderations For A Wireless Network Placement and Range Wireless SettingsRestricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Wireless SettingsConfiguring Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Be sure to click Apply to save your settings in this menu Wireless Configuration Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem GatewayChapter Protecting Your Network Protecting Access to Your CG814M GatewayChanging the Built-In Password Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services Block Keywords and Domains Protecting Your Network 1. Click on the Block Sites link of the Content Filtering menuReference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Figure 4-3 Block Sites menuProxy Blocking ServicesActiveX Port BlockingCookies Java AppletsPort Forwarding To forward inbound traffic Considerations for Port Forwarding Port Triggeringchanged Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port Setting Up A Default DMZ HostProtecting Your Network Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway4-12 Network Status Information Chapter Managing Your NetworkMenu 3.2 - Router Status Fields Viewing Gateway StatusReference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Figure 5-1 Gateway Status screenCM Certificate Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem GatewayMenu 3.2 - Router Status Fields Managing Your NetworkConnection Status Current System Time Configuring LAN IP SettingsLAN IP Setup Use router as DHCP server DHCPViewing and Emailing Logged Information Enabling Logs Event E-mail Notification Erasing ConfigurationRunning Diagnostic Utilities Managing Your Network Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway5-10 Basic Functions Chapter TroubleshootingGo to “Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface“ on page Go to “Erasing Configuration“ on pageLocal Link LEDs Not On Power LED Not OnTest LED Stays On Cable Link LED Not On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration InterfaceTesting 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 Check that your Cable Link LED is on Appendix A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications 802.11b Wireless Access PointDOCSIS 1.0, upgradeable to DOCSIS Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem GatewayBasic Router Concepts Appendix B Networks, Routing, and Firewall BasicsRelated Publications IP Addresses and the Internet What is a Router?Routing Information Protocol The five address classes are Class A Netmask Figure 6-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Subnet AddressingDotted-Decimal Value Table 6-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One OctetTable 6-2. Netmask Formats Number of BitsPrivate IP Addresses Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Related Documents MAC Addresses and Address Resolution ProtocolDomain Name Server IP Configuration by DHCPInternet Security and Firewalls Stateful Packet Inspection What is a Firewall?Denial of Service Attack Infrastructure Mode Wireless NetworkingWireless Network Configuration Ad-hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupAuthentication and WEP Encryption Extended Service Set Identification ESSIDWireless Channel Selection Ethernet Cabling Uplink Switches and Crossover CablesCable Quality Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Appendix C Preparing Your NetworkInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP NetworkingIf you need to install a new adapter, follow these steps Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP SettingsInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP NetworkingVerifying TCP/IP Properties Verifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP NetworkingMacOS 8.6 or 3. Type ipconfig /allMacOS Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account What Is Your Configuration Information?mail.xxx.yyy.com Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows ComputersObtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers Preparing Your Network Restarting the NetworkReference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway C-12Glossary GlossaryReference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway networks Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem GatewayGlossary Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gatewayprivate networks by using a public network such as the Internet as a Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway