Introduction 2-1
December 2003
Chapter 2
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
®
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4. The
WGR614 v4 router provides connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet
through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is
normally intended for use by a single PC. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54
Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4.
Key Features of the Router
The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 with 4-port switch connects your local area network
(LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
The WGR614 v4 router provides you with multiple web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can
establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, web site addresses and address keywords,
and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. In addition to
the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The WGR614 v4 router provides the following features:
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only or 802.11b+g modes.
• Easy, web-based setup for installation and management.
• Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
• Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
• Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support.
• Login capability.
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade.
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