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Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR SM-CG814WGNA-Comcast-0 October 2003
Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR SM-CG814WGNA-Comcast-0 October 2003
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...radio communications. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. However, there is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. Conformity is no guarantee that the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway has been suppressed in accordance with the instructions, may occur due to the ...use or application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes ...
...radio communications. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. However, there is declared by NETGEAR, Inc. Conformity is no guarantee that the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway has been suppressed in accordance with the instructions, may occur due to the ...use or application of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes ...
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Contents About This Manual ...ix Audience ...ix Typographical Conventions ix Special Message Formats x Chapter 1 Hardware Overview...1-1 About the CG814WG ...1-1 Built-in Cable Modem 1-1 A Powerful, True Firewall 1-1 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-2 Configurable Auto Uplink™ Ethernet Connection 1-2 USB Port ...1-3 Protocol Support ...1-3 Easy Installation ...
Contents About This Manual ...ix Audience ...ix Typographical Conventions ix Special Message Formats x Chapter 1 Hardware Overview...1-1 About the CG814WG ...1-1 Built-in Cable Modem 1-1 A Powerful, True Firewall 1-1 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking 1-2 Configurable Auto Uplink™ Ethernet Connection 1-2 USB Port ...1-3 Protocol Support ...1-3 Easy Installation ...
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... You Will Need Before You Begin C-1 Observe Location and Range Guidelines C-1 Two Basic Operating Modes C-2 CG814WG Default Wireless Configuration Settings C-3 Basic Installation Instructions C-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a CG814WG C-4 Wireless Connection Indicators C-8 Interpreting the LED on the CG814WG C-8 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors C-9 Basic Troubleshooting Tips C-10 Appendix D Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics...
... You Will Need Before You Begin C-1 Observe Location and Range Guidelines C-1 Two Basic Operating Modes C-2 CG814WG Default Wireless Configuration Settings C-3 Basic Installation Instructions C-4 For Windows XP Users Installing a CG814WG C-4 Wireless Connection Indicators C-8 Interpreting the LED on the CG814WG C-8 Interpreting System Tray Icon Colors C-9 Basic Troubleshooting Tips C-10 Appendix D Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics...
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...URLs, and directory names. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and PC networking technologies tutorial information is used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway. User input courier font Screen text, user-typed command-line entries. [Enter] Named keys in text are ...are shown enclosed in the Appendices. About This Manual ix SMALL CAPS File and directory names. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway About This Manual Thank your for the Enter key and the Return key. [Ctrl]+C Two or more...
...URLs, and directory names. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and PC networking technologies tutorial information is used for purchasing the NETGEAR™ CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway. User input courier font Screen text, user-typed command-line entries. [Enter] Named keys in text are ...are shown enclosed in the Appendices. About This Manual ix SMALL CAPS File and directory names. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway About This Manual Thank your for the Enter key and the Return key. [Ctrl]+C Two or more...
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x About This Manual Danger: This format is used to alert you that there is the potential for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information about the possibility of importance or special interest. Warning: This format is used to highlight information of injury or equipment damage. Hardware Manual for incurring an electrical shock if you mishandle the equipment.
x About This Manual Danger: This format is used to alert you that there is the potential for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information about the possibility of importance or special interest. Warning: This format is used to highlight information of injury or equipment damage. Hardware Manual for incurring an electrical shock if you mishandle the equipment.
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...: Hardware Overview 1-1 It has multiple options to connect to defend against hacker attacks. About the CG814WG The NETGEAR CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway connects directly to the wide area network (WAN) using its built-in Cable Modem The CG814WG Gateway connects directly the WAN using stateful packet inspection to your local cable service provider...
...: Hardware Overview 1-1 It has multiple options to connect to defend against hacker attacks. About the CG814WG The NETGEAR CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway connects directly to the wide area network (WAN) using its built-in Cable Modem The CG814WG Gateway connects directly the WAN using stateful packet inspection to your local cable service provider...
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...8226; Wireless access can connect to either type of cable to make the right connection. 1-2 Hardware Overview Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway • Automatically detects and thwarts attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND Attack and IP ...access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you whenever a significant event occurs. 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The CG814WG Gateway includes an 802.11g-compliant wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices...
...8226; Wireless access can connect to either type of cable to make the right connection. 1-2 Hardware Overview Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway • Automatically detects and thwarts attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND Attack and IP ...access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you whenever a significant event occurs. 802.11g Standards-based Wireless Networking The CG814WG Gateway includes an 802.11g-compliant wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices...
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...Installation and Management You can use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account. • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP The CG814WG dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN... PCs to easily configure your computer eliminates the need for your gateway from the LAN. You can install, configure, and operate the CG814WG within minutes after connecting it to test Internet connectivity and reboot the gateway. Appendix D, "Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics" provides ...
...Installation and Management You can use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account. • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP The CG814WG dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN... PCs to easily configure your computer eliminates the need for your gateway from the LAN. You can install, configure, and operate the CG814WG within minutes after connecting it to test Internet connectivity and reboot the gateway. Appendix D, "Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics" provides ...
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Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway • Visual monitoring The gateway's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. 1-4 Hardware Overview
Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway • Visual monitoring The gateway's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. 1-4 Hardware Overview
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...the gateway. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway • AC power adapter • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable • USB cable • Resource CD...: - This manual - These LEDs are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Hardware Manual for repair. Application Notes, Tools, and other helpful information If any of the CG814WG (Figure 1-1) contains status LEDs. The Gateway's Front Panel The front panel of the...
...the gateway. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? The product package should contain the following items: • CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway • AC power adapter • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable • USB cable • Resource CD...: - This manual - These LEDs are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Hardware Manual for repair. Application Notes, Tools, and other helpful information If any of the CG814WG (Figure 1-1) contains status LEDs. The Gateway's Front Panel The front panel of the...
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... (Green) Off Indicates that the wireless Access Point is idle. The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Table 1-1. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. No link is being transmitted or received on the cable interface...
... (Green) Off Indicates that the wireless Access Point is idle. The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Table 1-1. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. No link is being transmitted or received on the cable interface...
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Hardware Manual for connecting the gateway to local computers • Coaxial F-type connector for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway The Gateway's Rear Panel The rear panel of the CG814WG (Figure 1-2) contains the connections identified below. Figure 1-2: CG814WG Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: •...
Hardware Manual for connecting the gateway to local computers • Coaxial F-type connector for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway The Gateway's Rear Panel The rear panel of the CG814WG (Figure 1-2) contains the connections identified below. Figure 1-2: CG814WG Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: •...
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Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway 1-8 Hardware Overview
Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway 1-8 Hardware Overview
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... the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: • PC or workstation IP addresses-192.168.0.2 through the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway and how to verify the readiness of broadband Internet service from a DHCP server during the installation of a broadband ... appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through 192.168.0.254 Preparing Your Network 2-1 The CG814WG Gateway is probably already installed as its specific network configuration information automatically from an Internet service provider (ISP).
... the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: • PC or workstation IP addresses-192.168.0.2 through the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway and how to verify the readiness of broadband Internet service from a DHCP server during the installation of a broadband ... appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through 192.168.0.254 Preparing Your Network 2-1 The CG814WG Gateway is probably already installed as its specific network configuration information automatically from an Internet service provider (ISP).
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... window opens, which displays a list of the PC preparation process, you may need to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway • Subnet mask-255.255.255.0 • Gateway address (the gateway)-192.168.0.1 These addresses are part of the IETF-designated...
... window opens, which displays a list of the PC preparation process, you may need to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway • Subnet mask-255.255.255.0 • Gateway address (the gateway)-192.168.0.1 These addresses are part of the IETF-designated...
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... to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install a new adapter, follow these steps: a. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks.
... to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install a new adapter, follow these steps: a. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks.
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... components are installed, each of these versions of the window. - Choose Settings, and then Control Panel. - Click the Add button. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway If you through the configuration process for each PC must be assigned specific information about itself and resources that are available...
... components are installed, each of these versions of the window. - Choose Settings, and then Control Panel. - Click the Add button. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway If you through the configuration process for each PC must be assigned specific information about itself and resources that are available...
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Preparing Your Network 2-5 The following settings as shown: • Client for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Verify the following TCP/IP Properties window will display. Hardware Manual for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button.
Preparing Your Network 2-5 The following settings as shown: • Client for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Verify the following TCP/IP Properties window will display. Hardware Manual for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button.
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Repeat these steps for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway By default, the IP Address tab is open on your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/...
Repeat these steps for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway By default, the IP Address tab is open on your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/...