This document is the hardware manual for the NETGEAR CG814WG Wireless Cable Modem Gateway. It provides detailed information about the product, including its features and characteristics.
This hardware manual covers the Netgear CG814WG gateway, describing its built‑in cable modem, 802.11g wireless networking, configurable auto‑uplink Ethernet connection, USB port, and front/rear panel layout. It includes installation steps, Windows TCP/IP configuration, DHCP setup, and wireless security settings.
The document also explains networking fundamentals such as router concepts, IP addressing, NAT, DHCP, firewall basics, stateful packet inspection, Ethernet cabling standards, Uplink switches, crossover cables, and cable quality requirements for 10/100 Mbps operation.
| Wireless Standard | 802.11g |
|---|---|
| Cable Category for 100 Mbps | Category 5 (Cat 5) |
| USB Port | Present |
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, connect the equipment to a different circuit, or consult a radio/TV technician.
Compare the two connectors; on a crossover cable the orange and blue pairs are exchanged between connectors, while a straight‑through cable has the same color order on both ends.
A Category 5 (Cat 5) cable is required for 100 Mbps (LOBASE‑Tx) networks.