NETGEAR MR314 - Wireless Router, Reference Manual

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Reference Guide for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
Introduction 1-3
– BigPond service (for Telstra Australia)
• Easy, web-based setup for configuration
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade
• Five-year warranty, two years on power adapter
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking
The Model MR314 router provides 11 Mbps wireless connectivity within a range of several
hundred feet, and acts as a bridge between your wired LAN and wireless PCs. The Model MR314
router supports 64-bit (sometimes referred to as 40-bit) and 128-bit WEP encryption security, and
works with any standards-based IEEE 802.11b products. WEP keywords may be entered manually
or generated by passphrase.
Content Filtering
With its content filtering features, the Model MR314 router prevents objectionable content from
reaching your PCs. Its content filtering features include:
• Content filtering by domain or keyword
The Model MR314 router uses content filtering to enforce your network’s Internet access
policies. The router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords
within Web URLs or newsgroup names.
• Logging of inappropriate use
You can configure the Model MR314 router to log access to Web sites and to e-mail the log to
you. You can also configure the router to send an immediate alert e-mail message to you
whenever a local user attempts to access a blocked Web site.
Security
The Model MR314 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as
described in this section.