NETGEAR MR814v2 User Manual
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Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
Connecting the Router to the Internet
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c.
Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port (A) on the
MR814v2.
Figure 2-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the router
d.
Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a Local port on the router (B)
to your computer.
Figure 2-3: Connect the computers on your network to the router
Note: The MR814v2 router incorporates Auto Uplink
TM
technology. Each LOCAL
Ethernet port will automatically sense if the cable should have a normal connection or an
uplink connection. This feature eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables
because Auto Uplink will make the right connection either type of cable.
e.
Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection,
do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically.
Cable
or DSL modem
A
Cable or
DSL modem
B