NETGEAR DG814 manual Introduction, Installation Overview

Introduction

DSL Modem Internet Gateway DG814

Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway. With this gateway you can have secure Internet access through its high-speed ADSL modem and share this modem with several computers.

This installation guide shows you how to connect the gateway and configure it and your computers for secure Internet access. Setup is easy—follow the instructions in this guide and your system will be up and running quickly.

With Auto Uplink™ on each network port, you don’t have to worry about which type of Ethernet cable you use when you connect your computers, servers, or other network devices to the gateway. Each network port automatically configures itself correctly when you plug in the cable.

If you have problems, there is a troubleshooting section on pages 11 and 12 to help you. You can get more detailed troubleshooting information from the Reference Manual on the CD, online at www.NETGEAR.com, or by phone. There’s a short glossary available on page 13 if you have questions about terminology and a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual.

Installation Overview

Estimated time: 15 to 30 minutes

1.Gather the configuration information you have for your Internet account from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

2.Connect the gateway to one computer.

3.Configure that computer to work with the gateway and restart the computer and gateway.

4.Configure the gateway and go online to test the connection.

5.Connect other computers, configure them and restart each. (optional)

6.Configure for content filtering or port forwarding. (optional)

On the DG814 Resource CD, you’ll find the DG814 Installation Assistant, which supplements
the instructions in this installation guide by animating the step-by-step procedures given here.
For more detailed information about installation, troubleshooting and configuration
procedures, see the Reference Manual on the CD.	1