NETGEAR WGR614

Contents v
Contents
Preface
About This Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
Key Features of the Router ............................................................................................1-1
802.11g 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 You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................2-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements .....................................................2-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements .....................................................2-2
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................2-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................2-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................2-3
Connecting the WGR614 ................................................................................................2-4
Connecting the Router .............................................................................................2-4
PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option ....................................................................2-8
Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option ............................................2-9
Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option ...........................................................2-10
Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option .................................................. 2-11