NETGEAR DG824M - 802.11b Wireless ADSL Modem, Reference Manual

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LAN Configuration Requirements ............................................................................3-2
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................3-3
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................3-3
Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................3-4
Connecting the DG824M to Your LAN ............................................................................3-5
How to Connect the Gateway ..................................................................................3-5
Connecting the DG824M to the Internet .........................................................................3-9
Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type ........................................................3-9
Wizard-Detected PPPoE Login Account Setup ......................................................3-10
Wizard-Detected PPPoA Login Account Setup ......................................................3-12
Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup .........................................................3-14
Wizard-Detected IP Over ATM Account Setup ......................................................3-15
Wizard-Detected Fixed IP (Static) Account Setup ..................................................3-16
Testing Your Internet Connection ..................................................................................3-17
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ...........................................................3-18
Manual Configuration .............................................................................................3-19
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Considerations for a Wireless Network ..........................................................................4-1
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .....................................4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-3
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-4
Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network ..........................................................4-5
Restricting Access to Your Network by Turning Off Wireless Connectivity ........4-6
Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Wireless Network Name (SSID) .....4-6
Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Trusted PCs List .............................4-6
Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods ...........................4-8
Authentication Type Selection ...........................................................................4-8
Encryption Choices ............................................................................................4-9
How to Configure WEP ............................................................................................4-9
Chapter 5
Protecting Your Network
Protecting Access to Your DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway ..........................5-1
How to Change the Built-In Password .....................................................................5-1