Introduction; About The Gateway; Key Features - NETGEAR DG814 Reference Manual

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet
Gateway.

About the Gateway

The Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway with 4-port switch connects your local area
network (LAN) to the Internet using a built-in ADSL modem.
The Model DG814 gateway 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 and address keywords, and share
high-speed ADSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. Network Address Translation
(NAT) protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the gateway within minutes.

Key Features

The Model DG814 gateway provides the following features:
• Easy, web-based setup for installation and management
– Smart Wizard automatically senses Internet connection type
• Security
– Parental control of web browsing using Web Address (URL) keyword blocking
– Auditing and e-mail reporting of web browsing activities

Introduction

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1