User Guide

Contents v
Contents
About This Manual................................................................................................................ xi
Audience ........................................................................................................................... xi
Typographical Conventions .............................................................................................. xi
Special Message Formats ................................................................................................xii
Technical Support .............................................................................................................xii
Chapter 1
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................1-1
About the CG814M Gateway ..........................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1
Built-in Cable Modem ...............................................................................................1-1
A Powerful, True Firewall .........................................................................................1-2
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................1-2
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking ......................................................1-2
Configurable Auto Uplink™ Ethernet Connection ....................................................1-3
USB Port ..................................................................................................................1-3
Protocol Support ......................................................................................................1-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-4
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................1-5
The Firewall’s Front Panel .......................................................................................1-5
The Gateway’s Rear Panel ......................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2
Connecting the Gateway to the Internet ............................................................................2-1
What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................2-1
LAN Hardware Requirements ..................................................................................2-1
Computer Requirements ....................................................................................2-1
LAN Configuration Requirements ............................................................................2-2
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................2-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? ..................................2-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................2-4