NETGEAR DG824M manual Contents

Contents

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

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