NETGEAR DG814 - DSL Modem Internet Gateway, Reference Manual

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Reference Manual for the Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway
2-2 Setting Up the Hardware
Local Network Hardware Requirements
The Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway is intended for use in a network of personal
computers (PCs) that are interconnected by twisted-pair Ethernet cables.
PC Requirements
To install and run the Model DG814 gateway over your network of PCs, each PC must have an
installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. If the PC will connect to
your network at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) cable such as the cable provided
with your gateway.
Access Requirement
The Model DG814 DSL Modem Internet Gateway contains a built-in ADSL modem, which
connects directly to an ADSL service provider.
The Gateway’s Front Panel
The front panel of the Model DG814 gateway ( Figure 2-1 ) contains status LEDs.
Figure 2-1. DG814 Front Panel