NETGEAR DG824M - Manual (Page 5)

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Contents
Preface
About This Guide
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the Gateway .........................................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking ......................................................1-2
A Powerful, True Firewall .........................................................................................1-2
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................1-3
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections ..................................1-3
Protocol Support ......................................................................................................1-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-4
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................1-6
The Gateway’s Front Panel ......................................................................................1-6
The Gateway’s Rear Panel ......................................................................................1-8
Chapter 2
Connecting the Gateway to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................2-1
Cabling Requirements ..............................................................................................2-1
Computer Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2-2
LAN Configuration Requirements ............................................................................2-2
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................2-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................2-2
Connecting the DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway to Your LAN ......................2-5
Connecting the DG824M to the Internet .........................................................................2-9
Testing Your Internet Connection ..................................................................................2-16
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ...........................................................2-17