Easy Installation And Management - NETGEAR CG814W Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the Model CG814W Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the CG814W Gateway within minutes after connecting it to
the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:
• Browser-based management
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your gateway from almost any
type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup
Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web
Management Interface.
• Diagnostic functions
The gateway incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote
reboot. These functions allow you to test Internet connectivity and reboot the gateway. You
can use these diagnostic functions directly from the CG814W Gateway when your are connect
on the LAN or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function.
• Visual monitoring
The gateway's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.
1-4 Introduction