Chapter 1 Hardware Overview; About The Cg814Wg; Built-In Cable Modem; A Powerful, True Firewall - NETGEAR CG814WG Hardware Manual

Hardware Manual for the Model CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway
Chapter 1
Hardware Overview
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem
Gateway.

About the CG814WG

The NETGEAR CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway connects directly to the wide area
network (WAN) using its built-in cable modem. It has multiple options to connect to your local
area network (LAN), including a 4-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch, a USB port and an 802.11g
wireless Access Point.
The CG814WG Gateway is a complete security solution that protects your network from attacks
and intrusions. Unlike simple Internet sharing routers that rely on Network Address Translation
(NAT) for security, the CG814WG uses Stateful Packet Inspection for attack protection and
intrusion detection. The CG814WG provides highly reliable Internet access for up to 253 users.
The CG814WG offers the following features.

Built-in Cable Modem

The CG814WG Gateway connects directly the WAN using an integrated cable modem. The
modem is DOCSIS 2.0 compliant and compatible with DOCSIS 1.0 and DOCSIS 1.1,
guaranteeing that it will work with your local cable service provider.

A Powerful, True Firewall

Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the CG814WG is a true firewall, using stateful packet
inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
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