Quick Reference Guide

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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Guide
Audience .........................................................................................................................1-1
Scope .............................................................................................................................1-1
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................1-2
Special Message Formats ..............................................................................................1-2
How to Use the HTML Version of this Manual ................................................................1-3
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the Gateway .........................................................................................................2-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking ......................................................2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall .........................................................................................2-2
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................2-3
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections ..................................2-3
Protocol Support ......................................................................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-4
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-5
The Gateway’s Front Panel ......................................................................................2-6
The Gateway’s Rear Panel ......................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Connecting the Gateway to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................3-1
ADSL Microfilter Requirements ................................................................................3-1
ADSL Microfilter .................................................................................................3-1
ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter .................................................................3-2
Ethernet Cabling Requirements ...............................................................................3-2
Computer Hardware Requirements .........................................................................3-2