Table Of Contents - NETGEAR HR314 Reference Manual

About This Guide
Technical Support ............................................................................................................ xv
Related Publications ........................................................................................................ xv
Typographical Conventions .............................................................................................xvi
Special Message Formats ...............................................................................................xvi
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the Router ............................................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-2
802.11a Standards-based Wireless Networking ......................................................1-3
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................1-4
Security ....................................................................................................................1-4
Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ...................................................................................1-5
TCP/IP ......................................................................................................................1-5
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-5
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Setting Up the Hardware
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
The Router's Front Panel .........................................................................................2-2
The Router's Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-3
Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity ..........................................2-3
Local Area Network (LAN) Hardware Requirements ......................................................2-4
PC Requirements .....................................................................................................2-4
DSL or Cable Modem Requirements .......................................................................2-4
Connecting the Router ....................................................................................................2-4
Connecting to Your DSL or Cable Modem ...............................................................2-5
Connecting to Your Ethernet LAN ............................................................................2-5
Preparing Wireless Connections ..............................................................................2-5
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