NETGEAR DG824M - 802.11b Wireless ADSL Modem, Reference Manual

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Reference Manual for the Model DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway
Introduction 2-5
• Remote management
The gateway allows you to login to the Web Management Interface from a remote location via
the Internet. For security, you can limit remote management access to a specified remote IP
address or range of addresses, and you can choose a nonstandard port number.
• 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 DG824M 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.
• Flash EPROM for firmware upgrade
What’s in the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway
• AC power adapter (varies by region)
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Telephone cable
• Microfilters (quantity and type vary by region)
• Model DG824M Resource CD , including:
— This guide
— Application Notes
• A Quick Printed Installation Guide
• Warranty and Support Information Cards
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.