Netgear MR314 Reference Guide - Page 17

Introduction, About the Router, Key Features - 802 11b

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Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router and discusses planning considerations for installation. The software version described is v3.26. About the Router The Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless 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. The Model MR314 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Website addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. Network Address Translation (NAT) protects you from hackers. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes. Key Features The Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router provides the following features: • 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking - Wireless connectivity at 11 Mbps - Built-in access point - 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security Introduction 1-1

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Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
and discusses planning considerations for installation. The software version described is v3.26.
About the Router
The Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless 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.
The Model MR314 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can
establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Website addresses and address keywords,
and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. Network
Address Translation (NAT) protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
Key Features
The Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router provides the following features:
802.11b Standards-based wireless networking
Wireless connectivity at 11 Mbps
Built-in access point
64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security