Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
USB Port
A USB connection for your computer eliminates the need for installing an Ethernet card.
Protocol Support
The CG814WG supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Appendix D, "Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics" provides further information on TCP/IP.
•IP Address Sharing by NAT
The CG814WG allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as Network Address Translation (NAT), allows the use of an inexpensive
•Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The CG814WG dynamically assigns network configuration information, including
IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your local network.
•DNS Relay
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the gateway provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The gateway obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the CG814WG within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:
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•Diagnostic functions
The gateway incorporates
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