Introduction; About The Router; Key Features - NETGEAR MR814 Reference Manual

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model MR814 Wireless Router.

About the Router

The Model MR814 Wireless Router provides continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between
your wireless and Ethernet devices. Also, the Model MR814 router enables your entire network to
share an Internet connection through a cable modem or DSL modem that otherwise is used by a
single PC. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The Model MR814 router provides multiple Web content filtering options, plus e-mail browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts. Parents and network administrators 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.

Key Features

The Model MR814 router provides the following features:
• 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking
• Easy, web-based setup for installation and management
• Security
• Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem
• Extensive Internet Protocol Support

Introduction

Chapter 1
Introduction
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