NETGEAR MR814v2 - Manual (Page 5)

Contents v
Contents
Preface
About This Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
Key Features of the Router ............................................................................................1-1
802.11b Standards-based 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 .....................................................2-1
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................2-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................2-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................2-3
Connecting the MR814v2 to Your LAN ...........................................................................2-4
PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option ..............................................................................2-8
Telstra Bigpond Cable Wizard-Detected Option .......................................................2-9
Dynamic IP Wizard-Detected Option .....................................................................2-10
Fixed IP Account Wizard-Detected Option ............................................................. 2-11
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ...........................................................2-13