Introduction; Key Features Of The Router - NETGEAR WGR614 v4 Reference Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
WGR614 v4 router provides connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet
through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is
normally intended for use by a single PC. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54
Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4.

Key Features of the Router

The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 with 4-port switch connects your local area network
(LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
The WGR614 v4 router provides you with multiple web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can
establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, web site addresses and address keywords,
and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. In addition to
the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The WGR614 v4 router provides the following features:
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only or 802.11b+g modes.
• Easy, web-based setup for installation and management.
• Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
• Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
• Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support.
• Login capability.
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade.

Introduction

® 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4. The
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Chapter 2
Introduction
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