Reference Manual for the Model CG814M Wireless Cable ... - netgear

Connecting the CG814M Gateway .................................................................................2-5
Connecting to Your Computer ..................................................................................2-5
Ethernet .............................................................................................................2-6
USB ...................................................................................................................2-6
Wireless .............................................................................................................2-7
Connecting to your Cable Service Provider .............................................................2-7
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-8
Log in to the Gateway .....................................................................................................2-8
Connecting the CG814M Gateway to the Internet ........................................................ 2-11
Configuration .......................................................................................................... 2-11
Chapter 3
Wireless Configuration........................................................................................................3-1
Considerations For A Wireless Network .........................................................................3-1
Security ....................................................................................................................3-1
Placement and Range ..............................................................................................3-2
Wireless Settings ............................................................................................................3-2
Wireless Settings .....................................................................................................3-3
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .........................................................3-3
Configuring Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) ..........................................................3-4
Chapter 4
Protecting Your Network .....................................................................................................4-1
Protecting Access to Your CG814M Gateway ................................................................4-1
Changing the Built-In Password ...............................................................................4-1
Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ........................................................................4-2
Block Keywords and Domains .................................................................................4-3
Blocking Services .....................................................................................................4-5
Port Blocking ..................................................................................................................4-6
Port Forwarding ..............................................................................................................4-7
Considerations for Port Forwarding ...................................................................4-9
Port Triggering ................................................................................................................4-9
Setting Up A Default DMZ Host .................................................................................... 4-11
Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ........................................................................ 4-11
Chapter 5
Managing Your Network ......................................................................................................5-1
Network Status Information ............................................................................................5-1
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