DSL Modem Internet Gateway with 4-port 10/100 Mbps switch DG814 Installation Guide
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Introduction DSL Modem Internet Gateway DG814 Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway. With this gateway you can have secure Internet access through its high-speed ADSL modem and share this modem with several computers. This installation guide shows you how to connect the gateway and configure it and your computers for secure Internet access. Setup is easy—follow the instructions in this guide and your system will be up and running quickly.
What’s in the Box DSL Modem Internet Gateway DG814 Power adapter DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway Resource CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/registration card E LIN DS LF ER ILT NE PHO L DSPN H Category 5 100 Mbps Ethernet cable Micro Filter Phone Cable When you open the box, verify that you received everything.
1 Gather Configuration Information from Your Internet Service Provider Before installing the DG814 gateway, you should have active DSL service and an Internet account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). For each computer that you want to connect to the gateway, you must have • An available RJ-45 Ethernet port (or adapter) — either built-in or from a network interface card (NIC) installed in the computer.
Host and Domain Names Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name—like CCA7324-A or home. If you haven’t been given specific information about host or domain names then use the following examples as a guide: • If your main e-mail account with your ISP is aaa@yyy.com, then use aaa as your host name. (Your ISP might call this your account, user, host, computer or system name.) • If your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use xxx.yyy.com as the domain name.
2 Install the Gateway After unpacking the box and locating the configuration information, you can install the gateway. Note: You do not have to power down any equipment to do this, but if you need to move your computers (perhaps to get to ports in the back), you may want to shut down the computers before moving them. Phone DSL Line 1. Connect the microfilter splitter into the telephone wall jack. 2. Connect a phone cord between the DSL port and one of the smaller connector ports on the gateway. 3.
3 Configure the Computer to Work with the Gateway and Restart the Network Next, you configure the computer to interact with the gateway. To do this, you configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the network. How you do this depends on your computer. Windows Operating System Normally, you leave the TCP/IP setup parameters at their factory default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them.
Macintosh Operating System Mac OS® 8.6 or 9.x 1. Choose Control Panels >TCP/IP from the Apple () menu. 2. If not already selected, select Ethernet in the Connect via list. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure list. 4. Click the close box. 5. Click Save. 6. Go to Restarting the Network. Mac OS X 1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. 2. Double-click Network. 3. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the Configure list. 4.
4 Configure the Gateway and Test the Connection Now you configure the gateway to work with your ISP. You’ll need the information you filled in on page 4. You configure your gateway using Internet browser software such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator® 4.7 or later. You can either use the Smart Wizard or configure the gateway yourself. 1. Start a browser on the computer connected to the gateway. 2. In the Address or Location box, type http://192.168.0.
5 Connect and Configure Other Computers (optional) Now that you have one computer set up to access the Internet through the gateway, you can connect other computers so they can share access. 1. For each computer, connect a Category 5 Ethernet cable between it and one of the remaining numbered Ethernet ports on the gateway. 2. Check to make sure that the associated port number light is lit. The light flashes when data is being transferred over the connection.
6 Optional Configurations Content Filtering After you have successfully set up the gateway for Internet access, you can configure it to filter out inappropriate Web pages. 1. Start your browser and open the Settings pages by going to http://192.168.0.1. 2. To block keywords or Internet domains, click Block Sites under the Content Filtering heading. 3. Select the Turn Keyword Blocking On check box. 4. Type a keyword or domain name to block in the box and click Add Keyword.
Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the gateway The gateway has no power. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to the gateway. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it’s in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. • Make sure the power switch in the back is in the On position.
For Windows, the Network Properties should have Obtain an IP address automatically selected (see page 6). For Macintosh computers, the TCP/IP (or Network) control panel should be set to Using DHCP Server (see page 7). • You may also verify that the gateway’s local IP address is 192.168.0.1. The computer’s IP address should be between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254. Your gateway might not be able to obtain a IP address from the ISP. 1. Start your browser, type the address for an external site (like www.
Glossary of Terms You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the DG814 Resource CD. Category 5 (CAT5): A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed networking. Domain Name System (DNS) server: A server that matches URLs (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. IP Address: A 4-part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Usually written in dotteddecimal notation with separating periods (for example, 134.177.244.57).
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in residential areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in residential areas.
