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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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Preface About This Manual Congratulations on the Netgear website. Audience This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that must be pressed simultaneously are shown enclosed...is provided in text linked with a plus (+) sign. About This Manual xi Named keys in text are shown in the Appendices and on your purchase of the NETGEAR® MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. The MR814v2 router provides connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to intermediate computer and...
Preface About This Manual Congratulations on the Netgear website. Audience This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that must be pressed simultaneously are shown enclosed...is provided in text linked with a plus (+) sign. About This Manual xi Named keys in text are shown in the Appendices and on your purchase of the NETGEAR® MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. The MR814v2 router provides connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to intermediate computer and...
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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 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.
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... • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase • Wireless access 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 continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your LAN to Internet content by...
... • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase • Wireless access 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 continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your LAN to Internet content by...
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...host computer. Extensive Protocol Support The MR814v2 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Reference Manual for requests originating from the local network. You can connect to either type of cable to a PC or an '... switch or hub. 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 NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations ...
...host computer. Extensive Protocol Support The MR814v2 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Reference Manual for requests originating from the local network. You can connect to either type of cable to a PC or an '... switch or hub. 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 NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations ...
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... online help you maximize your use of the MR814v2 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day 1-4 Introduction Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management ...the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its status and activity. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature ...
... online help you maximize your use of the MR814v2 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day 1-4 Introduction Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management ...the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its status and activity. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature ...
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... case you need 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: - Introduction 1-5 Reference Manual for repair. This guide. - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
... case you need 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: - Introduction 1-5 Reference Manual for repair. This guide. - If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
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... front panel of the LEDs to verify connections. Figure 1-1: MR814v2 Front Panel You can use some of the router. Table 1-1. 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 MR814v2 router contains the status LEDs described below. These LEDs are green...
... front panel of the LEDs to verify connections. Figure 1-1: MR814v2 Front Panel You can use some of the router. Table 1-1. 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 MR814v2 router contains the status LEDs described below. These LEDs are green...
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... right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet • Four Local (LAN) Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna Introduction 1-7 Reference Manual for connecting the router to the local PCs • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Table 1-1.
... right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet • Four Local (LAN) Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna Introduction 1-7 Reference Manual for connecting the router to the local PCs • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Table 1-1.
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Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 1-8 Introduction
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... which is set up the router on your router, you begin: 1. NETGEAR recommends using the Setup Wizard, or how to configure your MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router for Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux. You find out how to manually configure your DSL account. 3. To access the configuration menus on the MR814v2, your must use the MR814v2 router on your router. Free browser programs are...
... which is set up the router on your router, you begin: 1. NETGEAR recommends using the Setup Wizard, or how to configure your MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router for Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux. You find out how to manually configure your DSL account. 3. To access the configuration menus on the MR814v2, your must use the MR814v2 router on your router. Free browser programs are...
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...Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses • Fixed IP Address which provides Internet connection information for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? Once you locate your Internet ... select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router The cable or DSL modem broadband access device must provide a standard 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) Ethernet interface. Reference Manual for each tab page. -
...Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses • Fixed IP Address which provides Internet connection information for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? Once you locate your Internet ... select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router The cable or DSL modem broadband access device must provide a standard 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) Ethernet interface. Reference Manual for each tab page. -
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...Address: If you have a static IP address, record 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 Your ISP might call this page. If you haven... Provider (ISP). ISP Host Name ISP Domain Name For Wireless Access: For configuration of the wireless network, record the following information. The Service Name is not required by your ISP. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user...
...Address: If you have a static IP address, record 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 Your ISP might call this page. If you haven... Provider (ISP). ISP Host Name ISP Domain Name For Wireless Access: For configuration of the wireless network, record the following information. The Service Name is not required by your ISP. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this your account, user...
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Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Connecting the MR814v2 to the Internet Turn off your network. You can also refer to the Resource CD included with your network. Connect the router to your router: 1. A Cable or DSL modem Figure 2-1: Disconnect the cable or DSL Modem 2-4 Connecting the Router to Your LAN This section provides instructions for connecting the MR814v2 router. Log in to help...
Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Connecting the MR814v2 to the Internet Turn off your network. You can also refer to the Resource CD included with your network. Connect the router to your router: 1. A Cable or DSL modem Figure 2-1: Disconnect the cable or DSL Modem 2-4 Connecting the Router to Your LAN This section provides instructions for connecting the MR814v2 router. Log in to help...
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... your computer. If software usually logs you in to your cable or DSL modem to the router Note: The MR814v2 router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Cable or DSL modem A Figure 2-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the Internet 2-5 Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router c. This feature eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables because Auto Uplink will automatically sense if the...
... your computer. If software usually logs you in to your cable or DSL modem to the router Note: The MR814v2 router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Cable or DSL modem A Figure 2-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the Internet 2-5 Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router c. This feature eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables because Auto Uplink will automatically sense if the...
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..., enter admin for the router user name and password for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router f. Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any computers that are lit for any user name or password you need instructions on . The router's local lights are connected to the Internet Reference Manual for the router password, both in...
..., enter admin for the router user name and password for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router f. Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any computers that are lit for any user name or password you need instructions on . The router's local lights are connected to the Internet Reference Manual for the router password, both in...
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b. Connecting the Router to the router. You are now connected to the Internet 2-7 If you can manually configure your Internet connection settings by following the procedure "Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection" on page 2-13. Note: If you choose not to use the ...link on page 2-3. Connect to the Internet Figure 2-6: Setup Wizard a. Reference Manual for inputting the configuration parameters from your ISP as 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. Unless your...
b. Connecting the Router to the router. You are now connected to the Internet 2-7 If you can manually configure your Internet connection settings by following the procedure "Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection" on page 2-13. Note: If you choose not to use the ...link on page 2-3. Connect to the Internet Figure 2-6: Setup Wizard a. Reference Manual for inputting the configuration parameters from your ISP as 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. Unless your...
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...leave the Domain Name blank. These fields are : • Connections which require a login using protocols such as provided by your router and the cable or DSL line. The router will try to discover the domain automatically if you will see this menu: Figure 2-7: Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts •.... The Setup Wizard reports which use fixed IP address assignment. The procedures for filling in the configuration menu for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router c. Reference Manual for each type of connection it discovered, and displays the appropriate configuration menu. When the...
...leave the Domain Name blank. These fields are : • Connections which require a login using protocols such as provided by your router and the cable or DSL line. The router will try to discover the domain automatically if you will see this menu: Figure 2-7: Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts •.... The Setup Wizard reports which use fixed IP address assignment. The procedures for filling in the configuration menu for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router c. Reference Manual for each type of connection it discovered, and displays the appropriate configuration menu. When the...
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... LAN. Reference Manual for Telstra Bigpond Cable accounts • Enter your Login, Password and Authentication Server. When 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 change the login timeout, enter a new value in order to access the Internet. If the NETGEAR website does...
... LAN. Reference Manual for Telstra Bigpond Cable accounts • Enter your Login, Password and Authentication Server. When 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 change the login timeout, enter a new value in order to access the Internet. If the NETGEAR website does...