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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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... 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 to the products described in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway has been suppressed in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules....
... 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 to the products described in this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that the CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway has been suppressed in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules....
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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 and Management 1-3 What's in ...
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 and Management 1-3 What's in ...
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...shown in text linked with a plus (+) sign. The notation [Enter] is provided in the Appendices. 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 keys that the reader ... 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. This manual describes the features of the gateway and provides installation and configuration instructions.
...shown in text linked with a plus (+) sign. The notation [Enter] is provided in the Appendices. 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 keys that the reader ... 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. This manual describes the features of the gateway and provides installation and configuration instructions.
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Hardware Manual for incurring an electrical shock if 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 of injury or equipment damage. x About This Manual Danger: This format is used to highlight information about the possibility of importance or special interest. Warning: This format is used to alert you mishandle the equipment.
Hardware Manual for incurring an electrical shock if 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 of injury or equipment damage. x About This Manual Danger: This format is used to highlight information about the possibility of importance or special interest. Warning: This format is used to alert you mishandle the equipment.
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... network (LAN), including a 4-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch, a USB port and an 802.11g wireless Access Point. About the CG814WG The NETGEAR CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway connects directly to 253 users. The CG814WG offers the following features. Its firewall features include: Hardware Overview 1-1 Hardware Manual for up to the wide area network (WAN...
... network (LAN), including a 4-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch, a USB port and an 802.11g wireless Access Point. About the CG814WG The NETGEAR CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway connects directly to 253 users. The CG814WG offers the following features. Its firewall features include: Hardware Overview 1-1 Hardware Manual for up to the wide area network (WAN...
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... keys can be generated manually or by passphrase • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. 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 Spoofing. • ...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.
... keys can be generated manually or by passphrase • Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. 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 Spoofing. • ...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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...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 easily configure your computer eliminates... Network Address Translation (NAT), allows the use these diagnostic functions directly from the LAN. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway USB Port A USB connection for installing an Ethernet card. The gateway obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP ...
...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 easily configure your computer eliminates... Network Address Translation (NAT), allows the use these diagnostic functions directly from the LAN. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway USB Port A USB connection for installing an Ethernet card. The gateway obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP ...
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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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... 1-1) contains status LEDs. Application Notes, Tools, and other helpful information If any of the CG814WG Gateway. These LEDs are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? LED Descriptions Label Power Activity On Off ...front panel of the parts are green when lit. Power is supplied to the gateway. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway What's in case you need to return the product for repair. The product package should contain the following items: •...
... 1-1) contains status LEDs. Application Notes, Tools, and other helpful information If any of the CG814WG Gateway. These LEDs are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? LED Descriptions Label Power Activity On Off ...front panel of the parts are green when lit. Power is supplied to the gateway. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway What's in case you need to return the product for repair. The product package should contain the following items: •...
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... transmitted or received through USB. Data is idle. The cable interface is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Table 1-1. Test LED Descriptions On A system failure has occurred. Data is idle. No link is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. Cable...
... transmitted or received through USB. Data is idle. The cable interface is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Table 1-1. Test LED Descriptions On A system failure has occurred. Data is idle. No link is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. Cable...
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Figure 1-2: CG814WG Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: • 802.11g Wireless anteenna • AC power adapter input • ... the gateway to your cable service provider Hardware Overview 1-7 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...
Figure 1-2: CG814WG Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements: • 802.11g Wireless anteenna • AC power adapter input • ... the gateway to your cable service provider Hardware Overview 1-7 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...
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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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...of these configuration items, refer to verify the readiness of broadband Internet service from a DHCP server during the installation of your gateway. The CG814WG Gateway is probably already installed as its specific network configuration information automatically from an Internet service provider (ISP). Chapter 2 Preparing Your Network ... 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 Appendix D, "Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics."
...of these configuration items, refer to verify the readiness of broadband Internet service from a DHCP server during the installation of your gateway. The CG814WG Gateway is probably already installed as its specific network configuration information automatically from an Internet service provider (ISP). Chapter 2 Preparing Your Network ... 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 Appendix D, "Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics."
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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 installed components: 2-2 Preparing Your Network Double-...
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 installed components: 2-2 Preparing Your Network Double-...
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... click OK. Click the Add button. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. Select Protocol, and then click Add. c. 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. If you need TCP/IP: a. Note: It is...
... click OK. Click the Add button. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. Select Protocol, and then click Add. c. 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. If you need TCP/IP: a. Note: It is...
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... are installed, each of these versions of the window. - Click the Add button. Choose Settings, and then Control Panel. - 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 many similarities in...
... are installed, each of these versions of the window. - Click the Add button. Choose Settings, and then Control Panel. - 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 many similarities in...
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Preparing Your Network 2-5 Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Verify the following TCP/IP Properties window will display. The following settings as shown: • Client 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 Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway Verify the following TCP/IP Properties window will display. The following settings as shown: • Client 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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... After your network. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to continue. • Restart the PC. 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/IP configuration...
... After your network. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to continue. • Restart the PC. 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/IP configuration...
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...3. Then, restart your Ethernet adapter. Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway 2. If an Ethernet adapter is updated to show your settings, which lists (among other things), your Windows CD; The..., click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Hardware Manual for IP networking: 1. Verify that NETGEAR recommends for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, you should match the values below if you may need to install...
...3. Then, restart your Ethernet adapter. Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway 2. If an Ethernet adapter is updated to show your settings, which lists (among other things), your Windows CD; The..., click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Hardware Manual for IP networking: 1. Verify that NETGEAR recommends for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, you should match the values below if you may need to install...