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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1
802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-2
Security ....................................................................................................................2-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-3
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-5
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-5
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................2-6
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings
Initial Configuration .........................................................................................................3-2
Logging Into Your Router ................................................................................................3-3
Changing Your Configuration ..........................................................................................3-5
Internet Settings .......................................................................................................3-5
Wireless Settings .....................................................................................................3-9
Default Factory Settings ............................................................................................... 3-11
How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant ..................................................................3-12
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ...................................3-12