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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