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Trademarks NETGEAR is declared by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are designed to provide reasonable protection against the generation of ...of their respective holders. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router is to certify that may cause harmful interference to the use or application of...
Trademarks NETGEAR is declared by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in accordance with the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are designed to provide reasonable protection against the generation of ...of their respective holders. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router is to certify that may cause harmful interference to the use or application of...
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Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-2 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses...Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service Attack B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...B-12 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-12 Cable Quality ...B-13 Appendix C Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ...
Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...B-1 Basic Router Concepts B-1 What is a Router B-2 Routing Information Protocol B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet B-2 Netmask ...B-4 Subnet Addressing B-5 Private IP Addresses...Packet Inspection B-11 Denial of Service Attack B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...B-12 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-12 Cable Quality ...B-13 Appendix C Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-1 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ...
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... C-18 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers C-19 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-20 Restarting the Network C-21 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID D-2 Authentication and WEP D-3 802.11b Authentication D-3 Open System Authentication D-4 Shared Key...
... C-18 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers C-19 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-20 Restarting the Network C-21 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID D-2 Authentication and WEP D-3 802.11b Authentication D-3 Open System Authentication D-4 Shared Key...
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...Web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The MR814v2 router automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your PC. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks... Management You can install, configure, and operate the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router within minutes after connecting it to run a login program such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by simulating a ...
...Web Management Interface. • Smart Wizard The MR814v2 router automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your PC. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features simplify installation and management tasks... Management You can install, configure, and operate the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router within minutes after connecting it to run a login program such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by simulating a ...
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...You find out how to configure your MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router for Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux. For the initial connection to a cable or DSL modem and a computer as that provided by an cable or DSL broadband account. 2. Chapter 2 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how ...connect to manually configure your Internet connection. If the computer will connect to your router. NETGEAR recommends using the Setup Wizard, or how to the Internet. Connecting the Router to prepare these three things before you begin: 1. Note: For help with ...
...You find out how to configure your MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router for Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux. For the initial connection to a cable or DSL modem and a computer as that provided by an cable or DSL broadband account. 2. Chapter 2 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how ...connect to manually configure your Internet connection. If the computer will connect to your router. NETGEAR recommends using the Setup Wizard, or how to the Internet. Connecting the Router to prepare these three things before you begin: 1. Note: For help with ...
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...the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? For Windows 2000/XP, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. Record ...all the settings for many ISPs. If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it or you can gather the required Internet connection information. • Your ISP provides all the settings for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router...
...the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? For Windows 2000/XP, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. Record ...all the settings for many ISPs. If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it or you can gather the required Internet connection information. • Your ISP provides all the settings for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router...
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You are now connected to the Internet 2-7 Connecting the Router to the router. Note: If you choose not to use the Setup Wizard, you can manually configure your Internet connection settings by following the ...Internet Connection Information" on page 2-13. Connect to the Internet. 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. b. Reference Manual for inputting the configuration parameters from your ISP to connect to the Internet Figure 2-6: Setup Wizard a.
You are now connected to the Internet 2-7 Connecting the Router to the router. Note: If you choose not to use the Setup Wizard, you can manually configure your Internet connection settings by following the ...Internet Connection Information" on page 2-13. Connect to the Internet. 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. b. Reference Manual for inputting the configuration parameters from your ISP to connect to the Internet Figure 2-6: Setup Wizard a.
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... one included in Windows XP only allow entry of the MR814v2 router. 3. Be sure you have set in your wireless adapter to make any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) Select which must match the default key you click on page D-5 for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 1. Wireless adapter configuration utilities such as defined by the IEEE 802.11b wireless communication standard. You...
... one included in Windows XP only allow entry of the MR814v2 router. 3. Be sure you have set in your wireless adapter to make any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) Select which must match the default key you click on page D-5 for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 1. Wireless adapter configuration utilities such as defined by the IEEE 802.11b wireless communication standard. You...
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For each port, the screen displays: The link status of time since the router was last restarted. The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on Stop to display router usage statistics, as shown below. Specifies the intervals at which the statistics are updated in this port since ...Stop Description The statistics for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Click on this port since reset or manual clear. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on this port since this port acquired the link. The number of collisions on this window. The amount of the port. ...
For each port, the screen displays: The link status of time since the router was last restarted. The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on Stop to display router usage statistics, as shown below. Specifies the intervals at which the statistics are updated in this port since ...Stop Description The statistics for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Click on this port since reset or manual clear. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on this port since this port acquired the link. The number of collisions on this window. The amount of the port. ...
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...Cable/DSL Wireless Router From the Main Menu of the MR814v2 router are stored within the router in a configuration file. Click Upload. Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Upgrade heading to display the menu shown below. In the Router...router after upgrading. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user's PC, retrieved (restored) from NETGEAR. 2. If the browser is complete, your router... to the MR814v2 router, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link...
...Cable/DSL Wireless Router From the Main Menu of the MR814v2 router are stored within the router in a configuration file. Click Upload. Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Upgrade heading to display the menu shown below. In the Router...router after upgrading. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user's PC, retrieved (restored) from NETGEAR. 2. If the browser is complete, your router... to the MR814v2 router, it may need to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link...
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...should be caching the old configuration. Follow the instructions in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the same subnet as the router. These auto-generated addresses are in this information. This will generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a... in the range of Windows and MacOS will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. If your IP address is on page 7-7. • Make sure your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Troubleshooting the Web Configuration ...
...should be caching the old configuration. Follow the instructions in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the same subnet as the router. These auto-generated addresses are in this information. This will generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a... in the range of Windows and MacOS will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. If your IP address is on page 7-7. • Make sure your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Troubleshooting the Web Configuration ...
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...You should see a message like this example: ping 192.168.0.1 3. This can ping the router from a PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. Alternatively, you entered a DNS address during the router's configuration, reboot your PC and verify the DNS address as described in "Verifying TCP/IP Properties...DHCP, reboot the PC and verify the gateway address as described in this one or two DNS servers for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router OR Configure your router to "Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection" on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as in "Verifying TCP/IP...
...You should see a message like this example: ping 192.168.0.1 3. This can ping the router from a PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. Alternatively, you entered a DNS address during the router's configuration, reboot your PC and verify the DNS address as described in "Verifying TCP/IP Properties...DHCP, reboot the PC and verify the gateway address as described in this one or two DNS servers for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router OR Configure your router to "Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection" on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as in "Verifying TCP/IP...
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...the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see that the corresponding Link LEDs are on your PC (the portion of the remote device. - From the Windows run ... and functioning. 7-6 Troubleshooting Verify that the addresses are on page 4-5. - Check that your workstation are correct and that the IP address for your router and your cable or DSL modem is on page 7-2. - If the LED is off, follow the instructions in "LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On" on .
...the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see that the corresponding Link LEDs are on your PC (the portion of the remote device. - From the Windows run ... and functioning. 7-6 Troubleshooting Verify that the addresses are on page 4-5. - Check that your workstation are correct and that the IP address for your router and your cable or DSL modem is on page 7-2. - If the LED is off, follow the instructions in "LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On" on .
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... access the Internet using instructions provided by your ISP, you may need to copy the current configuration information for establishing a TCP/IP network. • Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. Preparing Your Computers for further information. Note: If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of... networking with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your network to connect to the Internet through the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router and how to verify the readiness of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components.
... access the Internet using instructions provided by your ISP, you may need to copy the current configuration information for establishing a TCP/IP network. • Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. Preparing Your Computers for further information. Note: If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of... networking with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your network to connect to the Internet through the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router and how to verify the readiness of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components.
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... part of the PC preparation process, you need to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to insert it during bootup. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router In your Windows CD; For a detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of installed components: C-2 Preparing Your Network
... part of the PC preparation process, you need to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to insert it during bootup. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router In your Windows CD; For a detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of installed components: C-2 Preparing Your Network
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... other network components shown in the Network window in order to install a new adapter, follow these steps: a. b. c. d. Preparing Your Network C-3 Select Microsoft. If you need to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks. Click the Add button. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router You must have an Ethernet adapter...
... other network components shown in the Network window in order to install a new adapter, follow these steps: a. b. c. d. Preparing Your Network C-3 Select Microsoft. If you need to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks. Click the Add button. Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router You must have an Ethernet adapter...
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... when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. You will find there are available on the task bar located at the bottom left of Windows. This will walk you need Client for Microsoft Networks: a. b. d. Click the Add button. The simplest way to Automatically Configure TCP/...• Locate the Network Neighborhood icon and click on the Windows desktop, position your mouse button. • If the icon is to allow the PC to take effect. C-4 Preparing Your Network Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router If you through the configuration process for Microsoft Networks, and then...
... when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. You will find there are available on the task bar located at the bottom left of Windows. This will walk you need Client for Microsoft Networks: a. b. d. Click the Add button. The simplest way to Automatically Configure TCP/...• Locate the Network Neighborhood icon and click on the Windows desktop, position your mouse button. • If the icon is to allow the PC to take effect. C-4 Preparing Your Network Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router If you through the configuration process for Microsoft Networks, and then...
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The following settings as shown: • Client for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Verify the following TCP/IP Properties window will display. Preparing Your Network C-5 Reference 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.
The following settings as shown: • Client for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Verify the following TCP/IP Properties window will display. Preparing Your Network C-5 Reference 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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...PC with this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is open on your PC is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to select it to continue. Repeat these steps for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • By ...and click Next. 6. This setting is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to connect through a Local Area Network" and click Next. 5. Select "I want to set up my Internet...
...PC with this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is open on your PC is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to select it to continue. Repeat these steps for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • By ...and click Next. 6. This setting is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to connect through a Local Area Network" and click Next. 5. Select "I want to set up my Internet...
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...all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', click Properties, and verify that entry. 4. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. Before starting, locate your Ethernet adapter. Verify that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • ...are using the default TCP/IP settings that 'Client for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 2. From the drop-down box, select your Windows CD; Preparing Your Network C-7 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for IP Networking ...
...all Network and Dialup Connections windows. 8. Select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', click Properties, and verify that entry. 4. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. Before starting, locate your Ethernet adapter. Verify that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • ...are using the default TCP/IP settings that 'Client for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 2. From the drop-down box, select your Windows CD; Preparing Your Network C-7 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components To install or verify the necessary components for IP Networking ...