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Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA SM-MR814NA-2 Version 4.12 April 2003
Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA SM-MR814NA-2 Version 4.12 April 2003
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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...
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...
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... the Return key. About This Manual xi Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: italics bold times roman courier font [Enter] [Ctrl]+C SMALL CAPS Media titles and URLs. Named keys in text are shown in the Appendices and on your purchase of the NETGEAR® MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. File and directory names...
... the Return key. About This Manual xi Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: italics bold times roman courier font [Enter] [Ctrl]+C SMALL CAPS Media titles and URLs. Named keys in text are shown in the Appendices and on your purchase of the NETGEAR® MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. File and directory names...
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Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. xii About This Manual
Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. xii About This Manual
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...Manual for keywords within Web addresses. The access point provides: • 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking at specified intervals. You can configure the router to email the log to Internet locations or services that have the network name (SSID) can be restricted by screening for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking The MR814v2 router includes an 802.11b...-compliant wireless access point, providing...
...Manual for keywords within Web addresses. The access point provides: • 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking at specified intervals. You can configure the router to email the log to Internet locations or services that have the network name (SSID) can be restricted by screening for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking The MR814v2 router includes an 802.11b...-compliant wireless access point, providing...
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...Ethernet network. For further information about crossover cables, as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Security The MR814v2 router is equipped with several networked PCs to ...share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by NAT The MR814v2 router allows several features designed to the correct configuration. Reference Manual...
...Ethernet network. For further information about crossover cables, as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Security The MR814v2 router is equipped with several networked PCs to ...share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by NAT The MR814v2 router allows several features designed to the correct configuration. Reference Manual...
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... and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from the LAN. • PPP over a DSL connection by DHCP The MR814v2 router dynamically assigns ... user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help you only for the information required for your PC. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by simulating a dial-up connection. Easy Installation and Management You can ...
... and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks: • Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from the LAN. • PPP over a DSL connection by DHCP The MR814v2 router dynamically assigns ... user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help you only for the information required for your PC. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by simulating a dial-up connection. Easy Installation and Management You can ...
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... to return the router for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. • AC power adapter. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • MR814v2 Resource CD, including: - This guide. - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for repair. Introduction...
... to return the router for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. • AC power adapter. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • MR814v2 Resource CD, including: - This guide. - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Reference Manual for repair. Introduction...
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... the status LEDs described below. LED Descriptions Label Activity On Off Description Power is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. 1-6 Introduction Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the LEDs to verify connections. These LEDs are green when lit. Data is supplied to the...
... the status LEDs described below. LED Descriptions Label Activity On Off Description Power is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. 1-6 Introduction Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the LEDs to verify connections. These LEDs are green when lit. Data is supplied to the...
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... Cable/DSL Wireless Router Table 1-1. No link is initialized. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Reference Manual...
... Cable/DSL Wireless Router Table 1-1. No link is initialized. The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Reference Manual...
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Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 1-8 Introduction
Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 1-8 Introduction
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... network (LAN) and connect to manually configure your Internet connection. Note: For help with your router. NETGEAR recommends using the Setup Wizard, or how to the Internet. For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your router, you begin: 1. You find out how to configure your MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router for Internet access using Internet...
... network (LAN) and connect to manually configure your Internet connection. Note: For help with your router. NETGEAR recommends using the Setup Wizard, or how to the Internet. For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your router, you begin: 1. You find out how to configure your MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router for Internet access using Internet...
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...the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? There are several ways you can gather the required Internet connection information. • Your ISP provides all the settings for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router The cable or DSL ...For Macintosh computers, open the Local Area Network Connection, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Reference Manual for each tab page. - Record all the information needed to connect to the Internet: • Host and Domain Names •...
...the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? There are several ways you can gather the required Internet connection information. • Your ISP provides all the settings for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router The cable or DSL ...For Macintosh computers, open the Local Area Network Connection, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Reference Manual for each tab page. - Record all the information needed to connect to the Internet: • Host and Domain Names •...
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...Primary DNS Server IP Address Secondary DNS Server IP Address Host and Domain Names: Some ISPs use the following information. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user, host, computer, or system name. • If your Internet...connect using a login name and password, then fill in the following : Wireless Network Name (SSID Encryption (circle one): WEP 64, WEP 128, or IPSec WEP passphrase or key Connecting the Router to the Internet 2-3 Fill in the configuration parameters from your ISP's mail...
...Primary DNS Server IP Address Secondary DNS Server IP Address Host and Domain Names: Some ISPs use the following information. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user, host, computer, or system name. • If your Internet...connect using a login name and password, then fill in the following : Wireless Network Name (SSID Encryption (circle one): WEP 64, WEP 128, or IPSec WEP passphrase or key Connecting the Router to the Internet 2-3 Fill in the configuration parameters from your ISP's mail...
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... Router to the router 3. You can also refer to the Resource CD included with your router which connects to Your LAN This section provides instructions for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Connecting the MR814v2 to your network. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A) from your computer which contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. Reference Manual...
... Router to the router 3. You can also refer to the Resource CD included with your router which connects to Your LAN This section provides instructions for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Connecting the MR814v2 to your network. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A) from your computer which contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. Reference Manual...
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... or cancel it if it starts automatically. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router c. Now, turn on the router (B) to your computer. Connecting the Router to the router d. Cable or DSL modem A Figure 2-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the Internet 2-5 Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from your cable or DSL modem to your network to worry about crossover...
... or cancel it if it starts automatically. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router c. Now, turn on the router (B) to your computer. Connecting the Router to the router d. Cable or DSL modem A Figure 2-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the Internet 2-5 Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from your cable or DSL modem to your network to worry about crossover...
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...cable or DSL modem. Note: To connect to the router, your turn the router on, the power light goes on how to do this, please refer to the router. Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please see Chapter 3, "Wireless Configuration." 2. a. Reference Manual... of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Verify the following: When your computer needs to be configured to the router b. The router's local lights are lit for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router f.
...cable or DSL modem. Note: To connect to the router, your turn the router on, the power light goes on how to do this, please refer to the router. Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please see Chapter 3, "Wireless Configuration." 2. a. Reference Manual... of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. Verify the following: When your computer needs to be configured to the router b. The router's local lights are lit for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router f.
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...configuration parameters from your Internet connection settings by following the procedure "Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection" on page 2-3. If you recorded them previously in the Setup Wizard for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router A login window shown below opens: Figure 2-5: Login window 3.... You are now connected to the Internet Figure 2-6: Setup Wizard a. Connect to the router. b. Click Next and follow the steps in "...
...configuration parameters from your Internet connection settings by following the procedure "Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection" on page 2-3. If you recorded them previously in the Setup Wizard for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router A login window shown below opens: Figure 2-5: Login window 3.... You are now connected to the Internet Figure 2-6: Setup Wizard a. Connect to the router. b. Click Next and follow the steps in "...
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... configuration menu for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router c. The Setup Wizard will see this menu: Figure 2-7: Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts • Enter the Account Name, Domain Name, Login, and Password as PPPoE, PPTP, Telstra, or Bigpond broadband connections. • Connections which use fixed IP address assignment. Reference Manual for each type of...
... configuration menu for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router c. The Setup Wizard will see this menu: Figure 2-7: Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts • Enter the Account Name, Domain Name, Login, and Password as PPPoE, PPTP, Telstra, or Bigpond broadband connections. • Connections which use fixed IP address assignment. Reference Manual for each type of...
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...to run the ISP's login program on your ISP's Primary DNS Server. Reference Manual for Telstra Bigpond Cable accounts • Enter your Internet connection works. This determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after there is your ISP, you will automatically log ...NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to verify that these DNS servers" and enter the IP address of zero means never log out. Note: If you start an Internet application, your router will see this menu: Figure 2-8: Setup Wizard menu for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router...
...to run the ISP's login program on your ISP's Primary DNS Server. Reference Manual for Telstra Bigpond Cable accounts • Enter your Internet connection works. This determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after there is your ISP, you will automatically log ...NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to verify that these DNS servers" and enter the IP address of zero means never log out. Note: If you start an Internet application, your router will see this menu: Figure 2-8: Setup Wizard menu for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router...