Introduction | NETGEAR DG824M guide

Reference Manual for the Model DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway

•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 DG824M 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.

•Flash EPROM for firmware upgrade

Introduction

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NETGEAR DG824M manual Introduction

Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Trademarks World Wide Web Page Contents Chapter Wireless Configuration Chapter Advanced Configuration Viii Contents Glossary Index Contents List of Procedures Page Audience Preface About This GuideTechnical Support Special Message Formats Typographical Conventions Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesAbout the Gateway Powerful, True Firewall 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink LAN Ethernet Connections Content FilteringProtocol Support Easy Installation and Management Introduction Gateway’s Front Panel What’s in the Box? LED Descriptions DG824M Rear Panel Gateway’s Rear Panel What You Will Need Before You Begin Connecting the Gateway to the InternetCabling Requirements Computer Hardware Requirements LAN Configuration RequirementsInternet Configuration Requirements Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? Connecting the Gateway to the Internet Procedure 2-1 Record Your Internet Connection Information Procedure 2-2 Connecting the Gateway Connect the DG824M Connect the Ethernet cable B Port to a computer Log in to the DG824M Connect to the Internet Connecting the DG824M to the Internet Built-in Web-based Configuration Manager Setup Wizard Procedure 2-3 Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE login accounts Procedure 2-4 Wizard-Detected PPPoE Login Account Setup Setup Wizard menu for PPPoA login accounts Procedure 2-5 Wizard-Detected PPPoA Login Account Setup Connecting the Gateway to the Internet Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address Procedure 2-6 Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup 10 Setup Wizard menu for Fixed IP address Procedure 2-7 Wizard-Detected Fixed IP Static Account Setup Testing Your Internet Connection 11 Browser-based configuration Basic Settings menu Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection Procedure 2-8 Manual Configuration Connecting the Gateway to the Internet Connecting the Gateway to the Internet Implement Appropriate Security Chapter Wireless ConfigurationConsiderations For a Wireless Network Observe Placement and Range Guidelines Wireless Settings menu Wireless Settings Identification Procedure 3-1 Configuring Basic Wireless Network Settings Using the Wireless Access by MAC Address Feature Wireless Access menu Procedure 3-2 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Wireless WEP menu Configuring Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Wireless Settings menu, WEP selected Configuring WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Wireless Configuration Chapter Protecting Your Network Procedure 4-1 Changing the Built-In Password Set Password menu Procedure 4-1 Changing the Administrator Login Timeout Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services Configuring Basic Firewall ServicesProcedure 4-2 Block Keywords and Sites Click on the Block Sites link of the Security menu Rules Rules menu Inbound Rule Example a Local Public Web Server Inbound Rules Port Forwarding WAN Users Considerations for Inbound Rules Outbound Rule Example Blocking Instant Messenger Outbound Rules Service Blocking Protecting Your Network Rules table with examples Order of Precedence for Rules Procedure 4-3 Define Services Services Procedure 4-4 Setting Your Time Zone Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services 11 Schedule Services menu Procedure 4-5 Scheduling Firewall Services Procedure 5-6 Backup the Configuration to a File Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your SettingsChapter Managing Your Network Settings Backup menu Procedure 5-8 Erase the Configuration Procedure 5-7 Restore a Configuration from a FileUpgrading the Gateway’s Firmware Gateway Upgrade menu Procedure 5-1 Gateway Upgrade Viewing Gateway Status and Usage Statistics Network Management Information This screen shows the following parameters This screen shows the following statistics Gateway WAN Status screen Attached Devices menu Viewing Attached Devices Security Logs menu Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information Selecting What Information to Log Saving Log Files on a Server Examples of log messages Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification Managing Your Network Diagnostics menu Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router Enabling Remote Management Procedure 5-2 Configure Remote Management Http//134.177.0.1238080 Managing Your Network Configuring Advanced Security Chapter Advanced ConfigurationSetting Up a Default DMZ Server Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port Procedure 6-1 Configuring a Default DMZ Server LAN TCP/IP Setup Configuring LAN IP Settings MTU Size Use Gateway as Dhcp server Reserved IP addresses Procedure 6-1 Configure LAN TCP/IP Setup Configuring Dynamic DNS Procedure 6-2 Configure Dynamic DNS Static Route Example Using Static Routes Static Routes Table Procedure 6-3 Configuring Static Routes Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration Basic Functioning Chapter Troubleshooting Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On Power LED Not OnLAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Adsl link Troubleshooting the ISP Connection WAN LED Off Obtaining a WAN IP Address Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Problems with Date and Time Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordUsing the Default Reset button Troubleshooting Appendix a Technical Specifications LAN Related Publications Basic Router Concepts Appendix B Network and Routing Basics Routing Information Protocol What is a Router?IP Addresses and the Internet Three Main Address Classes Equals Netmask Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Subnet Addressing Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Private IP Addresses Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Related Documents MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Domain Name Server IP Configuration by Dhcp Ethernet Cabling Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables Internet Security and Firewalls What is a Firewall?Cable Quality Stateful Packet Inspection Wireless NetworkingDenial of Service Attack Wireless Network Configuration Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Extended Service Set Identification Essid Wireless Channel Selection Authentication and WEP Encryption Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 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 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Verifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displays Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 MacOS 8.6 or Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP NetworkingMacOS Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers What Is Your Configuration Information? Are Login Protocols Used?Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Select the Gateway tab Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Restarting the Network Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router See Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line Glossary Router addresses See Network Address Translation See netmask Numerics Index Ietf B-1 RFC Index