Chapter 1 introduction, Key features of the router, Chapter 1 – NETGEAR MR814v2 User Manual
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Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router.
Key Features of the Router
The MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 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 MR814v2 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, Website 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 MR814v2 router provides the following features:
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802.11b Standards-based wireless networking
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Easy, web-based setup for installation and management
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Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security
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Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch
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Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem
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Extensive Protocol Support
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Login capability
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Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity
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Flash memory for firmware upgrade