NETGEAR DG814 - Manual (Page 15)

Glossary of Terms
You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the DG814 Resource CD.
Category 5 (CAT5): A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed networking.
Domain Name System (DNS) server: A server that matches URLs (such as www.netgear.com) to
numeric IP addresses.
IP Address: A 4-part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Usually written in dotted-
decimal notation with separating periods (for example, 134.177.244.57).
ISP: Internet service provider.
Local Area Network (LAN): A communications network within a limited area, such as one building.
PPP: Point-to-Point Protocol, the standard Internet protocol for dial-up connections.
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE): A protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on
connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
TCP/IP: Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) with Internet Protocol (IP). The main internetworking protocol
used in the Internet.
Wide Area Network (WAN): A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area
networks (for example, connecting your home computer to the Internet).
Gateway System Requirements
To use the gateway in your network you must have:
• ADSL service
• An account with an ISP
• Ethernet network card (NIC) or built-in networking for each computer
• Network software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux or UNIX)
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or later; Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later
Gateway Specifications
Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, NAT, PPTP, PPPoE, PPPoA, IPSec, L2TP
Dimensions: W: 175 mm (6.89") D: 118 mm (4.65") H: 28 mm (1.10")
Weight: 0.3 kg (0.661 lbs.)
Microprocessor: ARM7, 50MHz
Memory: 1 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM
LAN: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
WAN: ADSL, RJ-11
Power Adapter: 18 V AC, 0.4 A with localized plug for North America, Japan, UK, Europe
or Australia
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32˚ to 104˚F)
Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic
Emissions:
FCC Part 15 Class B
VCCI Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B Interface Specifications
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