NETGEAR WGR614 v4 manual Chapter Introduction, Key Features of the Router

Chapter 2

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4. The WGR614 v4 router provides connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by a single PC. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4.

Key Features of the Router

The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.

The WGR614 v4 router provides you with multiple web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.

With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.

The WGR614 v4 router provides the following features:

•802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only or 802.11b+g modes.

•Easy, web-based setup for installation and management.

•Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.

•Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.

•Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem.

•Extensive Protocol Support.

•Login capability.

•Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.

•Flash memory for firmware upgrade.

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December 2003