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Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
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Chapter
Contents
Connecting the Gateway to the Internet
Chapter
Wireless Settings
Connecting the CG814M Gateway
Wireless Configuration
Considerations For A Wireless Network
Appendix A
Troubleshooting
Technical Specifications
Chapter
Preparing Your Network
Appendix C
Glossary
Contents
Restarting the Network
Contents
Typographical Conventions
About This Manual
Audience
Technical Support
Special Message Formats
Built-in Cable Modem
Key Features
Chapter Introduction
About the CG814M Gateway
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking
A Powerful, True Firewall
Content Filtering
Protocol Support
Configurable Auto Uplink Ethernet Connection
USB Port
Easy Installation and Management
The Firewall’s Front Panel
What’s in the Box?
Label
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LED Descriptions
Introduction
The Gateway’s Rear Panel
Introduction
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Computer Requirements
Chapter 2 Connecting the Gateway to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin
LAN Hardware Requirements
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
LAN Configuration Requirements
Internet 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 Gateway
Ethernet
Wireless
Connecting to your Cable Service Provider
Log in to the Gateway
Connecting the Power Adapter
A login window opens as shown in Figure 2-3 below
Figure 2-4 Connection page
4. Connect to the Internet
Configuration
Connecting the CG814M Gateway to the Internet
2. Enter your Host Name and Domain Name
5. Firewall Protection
6. Click Apply to save your settings
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Connecting the Gateway to the Internet
Security
Chapter Wireless Configuration
Considerations For A Wireless Network
Placement and Range
Wireless Settings
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
Wireless Settings
Configuring Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP
Be sure to click Apply to save your settings in this menu
Wireless Configuration
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Chapter Protecting Your Network
Protecting Access to Your CG814M Gateway
Changing 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 menu
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Figure 4-3 Block Sites menu
Proxy
Blocking Services
ActiveX
Port Blocking
Cookies
Java Applets
Port Forwarding
To forward inbound traffic
Considerations for Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
changed
Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port
Setting Up A Default DMZ Host
Protecting Your Network
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Network Status Information
Chapter Managing Your Network
Menu 3.2 - Router Status Fields
Viewing Gateway Status
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Figure 5-1 Gateway Status screen
CM Certificate
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Menu 3.2 - Router Status Fields
Managing Your Network
Connection Status
Current System Time
Configuring LAN IP Settings
LAN IP Setup
Use router as DHCP server
DHCP
Viewing and Emailing Logged Information
Enabling Logs Event E-mail Notification
Erasing Configuration
Running Diagnostic Utilities
Managing Your Network
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Basic Functions
Chapter Troubleshooting
Go to “Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface“ on page
Go to “Erasing Configuration“ on page
Local Link LEDs Not On
Power LED Not On
Test LED Stays On
Cable Link LED Not On
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
Testing the LAN Path to Your Gateway
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
Troubleshooting 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 Point
DOCSIS 1.0, upgradeable to DOCSIS
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Basic Router Concepts
Appendix B Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics
Related 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 Addressing
Dotted-Decimal Value
Table 6-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet
Table 6-2. Netmask Formats
Number of Bits
Private IP Addresses
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
Related Documents
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol
Domain Name Server
IP Configuration by DHCP
Internet Security and Firewalls
Stateful Packet Inspection
What is a Firewall?
Denial of Service Attack
Infrastructure Mode
Wireless Networking
Wireless Network Configuration
Ad-hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
Authentication and WEP Encryption
Extended Service Set Identification ESSID
Wireless Channel Selection
Ethernet Cabling
Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables
Cable Quality
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Appendix C Preparing Your Network
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP Networking
If you need to install a new adapter, follow these steps
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
MacOS 8.6 or
3. Type ipconfig /all
MacOS
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 Computers
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers
Preparing Your Network
Restarting the Network
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Glossary
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networks
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private networks by using a public network such as the Internet as a
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