Contents

Preface

About This Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

Key Features of the Router

1-1

802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking

1-2

A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering

1-2

Security

1-3

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink™

1-3

Extensive Protocol Support

1-3

Easy Installation and Management

1-4

Maintenance and Support

1-4

Package Contents

1-5

The Router’s Front Panel

1-6

The Router’s Rear Panel

1-7

Chapter 2

 

Connecting the Router to the Internet

 

What You Will Need Before You Begin

2-1

Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements

2-1

Computer Network Configuration Requirements

2-1

Internet Configuration Requirements

2-2

Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?

2-2

Record Your Internet Connection Information

2-3

Connecting the MR814v2 to Your LAN

2-4

PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option

2-8

Telstra Bigpond Cable Wizard-Detected Option

2-9

Dynamic IP Wizard-Detected Option

2-10

Fixed IP Account Wizard-Detected Option

2-11

Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection

2-13

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