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About This Manual

The

NETGEAR

®

Wireless Cable Modem Gateway CGD24G User Manual

describes how to

install, configure and troubleshoot the CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway. The

information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:

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Typographical Conventions.

This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

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Formats.

This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

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Scope.

This manual is written for the CGD24G gateway according to these specifications:

Italics

Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions

Bold

User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text

Fixed

Command prompt, CLI text, code

italic

URL links

Note:

This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip:

This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

Warning:

Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the

equipment.

Product Version

CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

Manual Publication Date

May 2009

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For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the

NETGEAR website in

Appendix B, “Related Documents

.

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button. Double-click on a

link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the

manual.

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A

button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product

model.

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Revision History

NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The

following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the CGD24G gateway was

introduced.

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Part Number

Version

Number

Date

Description

202-10389-01

v1.0

June 2008

First publication.

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202-10389-02

v1.0

November 2008

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Added information about grounding the

cable distribution system.

•

Added information about attaching

brackets to the CGD24G gateway,

allowing it to be placed vertically.

•

Made minor changes and corrections.

02-10389-02

v1.1

May 2009

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Added MSO login.

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Updated LED behavior and screen shots .

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Removed references to static IP and RIP

Setup features.

Part Number

Version

Number

Date

Description

1-1

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Chapter 1

Connecting the Gateway to the Internet

This chapter describes how to set up the CGD24G gateway on your Local Area Network (LAN),

connect to the Internet, and perform basic configuration.

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

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CGD24G Wireless Cable Modem Gateway

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AC power adapter

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Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable

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USB cable

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Two brackets

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the

carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair.

You can place the CGD24G gateway vertically or horizontally. To place the gateway vertically,

attach the two brackets to the bottom of the gateway, and place it on a flat surface, as shown in the

following figure.

Figure 1-1