Introduction; Key Features - NETGEAR WGR614 v6 Reference Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
WGR614 v6 router provides connection for multiple computers 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 computer. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless
Router WGR614 v6.

Key Features

The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v6 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 v6 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts 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 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 v6 router provides the following features:
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11 b-only, 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.
I n trod u ction
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v6. The
202-10099-01, April 2005
Chapter 2

Introduction

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