Introduction; About The Router - NETGEAR HR314 Reference Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model HR314 802.11a Hi-Speed Wireless
Router.

About the Router

The HR314 connects your entire network of wired and 802.11a wireless PCs to to share an Internet
connection through a cable modem or DSL modem that otherwise is used by a single PC. The
HR314 communicates at up to 54 Mbps. The HR314 is equipped with auto-sensing capability
which automatically lowers the speed to6Mbps for wireless communications across longer
distances or for operating in an environment where there is a lot of electronic interference.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The HR314 lets you quickly network computers without laying any new cabling, and gives users
the freedom to roam throughout the workplace while staying connected to corporate resources. It
provides built-in capacity and flexibility for growing networks so it's easy to add new clients or
move your entire network to a new office site. Equipped with auto-sensing capability, it allows
packet transfer at up to 54 Mbps for maximum throughput, or speed reduction to the lower 6 Mbps
speed for distance or for operating in a noisy environment.
The HR314 provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity
reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. You can establish restricted access policies based on
time-of-day, Website addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet
access for up to 253 personal computers. Network Address Translation (NAT) protects you from
hackers.
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