Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
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1-1
How to Use This Manual
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1-2
How to Print this Manual
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1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features of the Router
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2-1
802.11g Wireless Networking
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2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
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2-2
Security
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2-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
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2-3
Extensive Protocol Support
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2-3
Easy Installation and Management
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2-4
Maintenance and Support
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2-5
Package Contents
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2-5
The Router’s Front Panel
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2-6
The Router’s Rear Panel
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2-7
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin
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3-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements
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3-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
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3-1
Internet Configuration Requirements
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3-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
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3-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information
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3-3
Connecting the WGT624
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3-4
Connecting the Router
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3-4
PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option
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3-9