Chapter 1 Introduction - NETGEAR MR814V2 User Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and ca-
pabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Route r. The Wireless Router is a multi -
function device providing the following services:
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Shared Broadband Internet Access
for all LAN users.
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4-Port Switching Hub
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
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Wireless Access Point for 802.11b Wireless Stations.
Figure 1: Wireless Router
Wireless Router Features
The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide
sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
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Shared Internet Access.
All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet
through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP
Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network A ddress
Transl a tion).
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DSL & Cable Modem Support.
The Wireless Router has a 10BaseT Ethernet port for
connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported.
SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.
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PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telst r a Big Pond Support.
port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Pro-
tocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type
services.
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The Internet (WAN
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Wireless Router User Guide
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Fixed or Dynamic IP Address.
On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless
Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and
Fixed IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
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Communication Applications.
Support for Internet communication application s, such
as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult
to use when behind a Firewall, is included.
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Special Internet Applications.
Applications which use non-standard connections or
port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such ap-
plications is pro vided, to enable such applications to be used normally.
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Virtual Servers.
This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your
LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
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DMZ.
One (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way
communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to
run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls.
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URL Filter.
Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.
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Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.
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VPN Pass through Support.
PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using
PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.
Wireless Features
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Standards Compliant.
The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS)
specifica tions for Wireless LANs.
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WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Both 64 Bit and
128 Bit keys are supported.
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Access Control.
The Access Control feature can ensure that only trusted Wireless
Stations can access your LAN.
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Simple Configuration.
If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed
quickly and easily.
LAN Features
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4-Port Switching Hub.
The Wireless Router incorporates a 4 -port 10/100BaseT switch-
ing hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
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DHCP Server Support.
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP
address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP
Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
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Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported,
via the Wireless Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built -in static
routing table.
Configuration & Management
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Easy Setup.
Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for config ura-
tion.
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