NETGEAR CG814M manual Easy Installation and Management

Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the CG814M Gateway within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:

•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.

•Diagnostic functions

The gateway incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote reboot. These functions allow you to test Internet connectivity and reboot the gateway. You can use these diagnostic functions directly from the CG814M Gateway when your are connect on the LAN or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function.

•Visual monitoring

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

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