Maintenance and Support | NETGEAR DG814 DSL instruction

Reference Manual for the Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway

•Animated installation assistant

The Resource CD contains an animated installation assistant to guide you through set up.

•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.

•Smart Wizard

The Model DG814 gateway automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.

•Visual monitoring

The Model DG814 gateway’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.

Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the Model DG814 gateway:

•Flash memory for firmware upgrade

•Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day

Introduction

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NETGEAR DG814 DSL manual Maintenance and Support

Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks World Wide Web Page Contents Chapter Preparing Your Network Chapter Maintenance Appendix a Technical Specifications Figure B-1 Page Table B-1 Xii Technical Support Related Publications About This Guide Xiv About This Guide Special Message Formats Typographical ConventionsPage Key Features Chapter IntroductionAbout the Gateway Introduction Content Filtering SecurityAutosensing 10/100 Ethernet TCP/IP Easy Installation and Management Maintenance and Support Introduction Package Contents Chapter Setting Up the Hardware Local Network Hardware Requirements Access RequirementGateway’s Front Panel PC Requirements LED Descriptions Gateway’s Rear Panel Connecting the Gateway Typical installation Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network Adsl through a modular RJ-11 wall jack Connecting to Your Adsl Service and Telephone Provider Connecting the Power Adapter Verifying PowerAdsl through other wall jacks Setting Up the Hardware Preparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking Chapter Preparing Your Network Install or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for IP Networking Preparing Your Network Selecting Internet Access Method Assign TCP/IP configuration by Dhcp Verifying TCP/IP Properties Windows Configuring Windows NT or 2000 for IP Networking Configuring the Macintosh for IP Networking Verifying TCP/IP PropertiesMacOS 8.6 or MacOS Verifying TCP/IP Properties Macintosh Your Internet Account Account Information Login Protocols Obtaining ISP Configuration Information Windows Ready for Configuration Obtaining ISP Configuration Information MacintoshRestarting the Network Preparing Your Network Accessing the Web Configuration Manager Chapter Basic Configuration of the Gateway Login window opens as shown in -1below Browser-based configuration main menu Configuration using the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address Configuring for Dynamic IP Account Setup Wizard menu for Fixed IP address Configuring for Fixed IP Account Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE login accounts Configuring for an Account with Login Manual Configuration Completing the Configuration Basic Configuration of the Gateway Configuring for Content Filtering Chapter Content Filtering Logs Block Sites Schedule Mail Content Filtering Gateway Status Chapter Maintenance This screen shows the following parameters Dhcp This screen shows the following statistics PPPoE Status screen Ping Status screen Attached Devices Restore and Backup the Configuration Configuration File Settings Management Erase the Configuration Changing the Configuration Password Gateway Upgrade menu Gateway Upgrade Maintenance Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers Advanced Configuration of the Gateway Add a Custom Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Local Web and FTP Server ExampleTip Multiple Computers for Half Life, Kali or Quake NAT Status DMZ Server Security Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port Dynamic DNS LAN IP Setup Menu LAN IP Setup Use router as Dhcp server LAN TCP/IP Setup Static Routes Static Route Summary Table Static Route Example Advanced Configuration of the Gateway Chapter Troubleshooting Basic FunctioningPWR LED Not On Test LED Never Blinks or LED Stays On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Adsl link Troubleshooting the ISP ConnectionWAN LED Green or Blinking Green WAN LED Blinking Yellow WAN LED Off Obtaining a WAN IP Address Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA Testing the LAN Path to Your Gateway Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Ping -n 10 IP address Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Problems with Date and TimeUsing the Default Reset button General Specifications Appendix a Technical Specifications LAN What is a Router? Appendix B Networks and Routing BasicsBasic Router Concepts IP Addresses and the Internet Routing Information Protocol Class E Class E addresses are for experimental use Subnet Addressing Netmask Figure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Table B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Private IP Addresses Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Figure B-3. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Domain Name Server MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol IP Configuration by Dhcp Ethernet Cabling Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching Cable Quality Glossary For example Internet Through the network Auto MDI/MDI-X1-4, 2-6, B-11, B-12 DMZ 1-3, 5-2 MDI/MDI-X1-4, 2-6, B-11, B-12 NTP 5-6 Xiii, B-7 1631 xiv, B-8