Introduction; Key Features - NETGEAR WGR614v8 Reference Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
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 Router Model WGR614v8.

Key Features

The Router Model WGR614v8 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 Wireless 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 Wireless 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.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
® Router Model WGR614v8. The Wireless
v1.0, July 2007
Chapter 1

Introduction

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