NETGEAR DG824M - 802.11b Wireless ADSL Modem, Reference Manual

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Reference Manual for the Model DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway
3-2 Connecting the Gateway to the Internet
Note:
Do not connect the DG824M to the ADSL line through a microfilter unless the microfilter
is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for this purpose. Doing so will prevent
the built-in ADSL modem in the DG824M from establishing a connection to the Internet. If you
have any doubts about this, connect the DG824M directly to the ADSL line.
ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter
Figure 3-2: ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter
Use an ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet must provide
connectivity for both the DG824M and telephone equipment.
Ethernet Cabling Requirements
The DG824M wireless gateway connects to your Ethernet LAN via twisted-pair cables. If the
computer will connect to your network at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) cable such
as the one provided with your gateway.
Computer Hardware Requirements
To use the DG824M wireless gateway on your network, each computer must have an installed
Ethernet adapter and an Ethernet cable, or a 802.11b wireless adapter.
LAN Configuration Requirements
For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your gateway, you will need to
connect a computer to the gateway which is set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from
the gateway via DHCP.
Note: Please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network for assistance with DHCP
configuration.
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