802.11B Standards-Based Wireless Networking; Content Filtering; Security - NETGEAR MR814 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router
These features are discussed below

802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking

The Model MR814 router includes an 802.11b-compliant wireless access point, providing
continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access
point provides:
• 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking at up to 11 Mbps
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security
• WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.

Content Filtering

With its content filtering features, the Model MR814 router prevents objectionable content from
reaching your PCs. Its content filtering features include:
• Content filtering by domain or keyword
The Model MR814 router uses content filtering to enforce your network's Internet access
policies. The router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords
within Website names or newsgroup names.
• Logging of inappropriate use
You can configure the Model MR814 router to log access to Web sites and to e-mail the log to
you. You can also configure the router to send an immediate alert e-mail message to you
whenever a local user attempts to access a blocked Web site.

Security

The Model MR814 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as
described in this section.
• PCs Hidden by NAT
Network address translation (NAT) opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests
originating from the local network. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded,
preventing users outside the LAN from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN.
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