NETGEAR MR314 - Wireless Router, Reference Manual

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About This Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ™ Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router.
The Model MR314 router provides continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your wireless
and Ethernet devices. In addition, the Model MR314 router connects your entire network to the
Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that
is normally intended for use by a single PC.
Technical Support
For help with any technical issues, contact Customer Support at 1-888-NETGEAR, or visit us on
the Web at www.NETGEAR.com. The NETGEAR Web site includes an extensive knowledge
base, answers to frequently asked questions, and a means for submitting technical questions
online.
Related Publications
As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further
information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the Internet Engineering
Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet.
The RFC documents outline and define the standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. The
documents are listed on the World Wide Web at www.ietf.org and are mirrored and indexed at
many other sites worldwide.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Network
and Routing Basics ,” to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this
manual.