Contents v
Preface
About This Guide
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the Gateway ................................................... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ... 1-1
Key Features .............. ....................................................................................................1-1
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking ...... ................................................1-2
A Powerful, True Firewall ................................... ......................................................1-2
Content Filtering ....................................................................................... ....... ...... ...1-3
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections ..................................1-3
Protocol Support ......................................................................................................1-3
Easy Installation and Management ............. .............................................................1-4
What’s in the Box? .................................................................................... ......................1-6
The Gateway’s Front Panel ...................................................................................... 1-6
The Gateway’s Rear Panel ...... ................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2
Connecting the Gateway to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................2-1
Cabling Requirements ........................................................................................... ...2-1
Computer Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2-2
LAN Configuration Requirements ............................................................................2-2
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................2-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................2-2
Connecting the DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway to Your LAN ......................2-5
Connecting the DG824M to the Internet ................................ .........................................2-9
Testing Your Internet Connection ..................................................................................2-16
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ............. ..............................................2-17