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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10585-01 February 2010
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    software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: [email protected] North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR technician for help. This device
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    compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency po_adavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de væsentlige krav
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    eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg
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    It is hereby certified that the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243 receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. MIC Compliance, "Class B" Equipment (Household
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    Using the Setup Manual 1-1 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display 1-5 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Setup Wizard 1-6 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings 1-6 Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login 1-7 Your Internet
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    Service 4-4 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 4-6 Disabling the SPI Firewall 4-6 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 4-6 Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port 4-7 Setting the MTU Size 4-7 Configuring NAT Filtering 4-8 Configuring Static Routes 4-8 Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 5-6 Adding a Custom Service 5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry 5-8 Configuring Port Triggering 5-9 Using Universal Plug and Play 5-12 Optimizing Wireless Performance 5-13 Using WMM for
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Solving Wireless Connection Problems 7-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 7-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 7-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-13 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related
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    provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and
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    B, "Related Documents." Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to Print This Manual To print this manual, your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is
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    Revision History Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 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 Wireless-G Router was introduced. Table 2-1. Publication Revision
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    " on page 1-6 • "Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity" on page 1-11 Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step
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    and configure the router using your browser. To access the Web Configuration Manager: 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net or the router's LAN IP address (the default is 192.168.1.1) in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. A login window opens
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    (If no new firmware is available, the router will proceed to the router status screen.) Figure 1-3 To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR. Warning: When uploading firmware to the Wireless-G Router, do not
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Figure 1-4 Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home page is the Router Upgrade screen. Otherwise, it is the Basic Settings screen. If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of the Router Manager screen, you can display the router manager screens in any of languages shown in Figure 1-5: Figure 1-5 The
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    configuration. This feature is not the same as the Smart Wizard configuration assistant that appears only when the router is in its factory default state. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to verify the Internet connection settings: 1. From the top of the main menu of the
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login If no login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen. ISP does not require login Figure 1-6 • Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Internet IP Address. Determines how your router obtains an IP address for Internet access. - If your ISP assigns an IP address dynamically (by DHCP), select Get Dynamically From ISP. - If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: Login required Figure 1-7 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual - PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol), used primarily in Austrian DSL services - Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is only for older cable modem service accounts still requiring a Bigpond
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    Follow these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu of the WGR614v10 router. Figure 1-9 Configuring
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    connection to the Wireless-G Router. 4. For the remaining settings, accept the defaults. • The default channel is Auto. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Select a channel that
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 6. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WGR614v10 router. Figure 1-10 7. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio, Enable SSID Broadcast, and Enable WMM check boxes are selected. 8. Click Setup Access List. 9. Make sure
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    Wireless Security" • "Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information" on page 2-4 • "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-6 • "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-10 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-11 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Stronger security methods can entail a cost in NETGEAR recommends that you change the administration password of your router. Default passwords are well known, and an intruder can use your administrator access to read or disable your security settings
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual features that affect security are listed in Table 2-2 on page 2-4. For more details on wireless security methods, see the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in Appendix B. Table 2-1. Wireless Security Options Security Type Description None.
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    Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Disable the wireless router radio. Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID. Restrict access based on MAC address. Modify your firewall's rules. Description If you disable the wireless
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is casesensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the wireless router they are also set to WPA-PSK
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    Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Changing Wireless Security Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and configure in the Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Setup in the main menu. Viewing Basic Wireless Settings To specify the wireless security settings
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    be configured with the SSID for that network. The WGR614v10 default SSID is NETGEAR. You can disable this broadcast as described in "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-10. • Region. This field identifies the region where the Wireless-G Router can be used. It might not be legal to operate
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    either configure your wireless adapter to match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation. 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main
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    . Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP with Service Pack 2 does include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or PDAs (personal
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 3. In the Passphrase field, enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters. The passphrase is case-sensitive. Figure 2-4 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you
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    , and Preamble Mode options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings. Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address When a Wireless Card Access List is configured and enabled, the router checks the MAC address of any wireless device attempting
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual The Wireless Card Access List displays a list of wireless computers that you allow to connect to the router based on their MAC addresses. These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and wireless security settings to access the wireless router
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    . The screen changes back to the list screen. 6. Repeat step 3 through step 5 for each additional device you want to add to the list. 7. Select the Turn Access Control On check box. Note: When configuring the router from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the Trusted PC list, if you
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the Wireless-G Router. Warning: MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public. However, because your trusted MAC addresses appear in your
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual - Enable SSID Broadcast - If selected, the Wireless Access Point broadcasts its name (SSID) to all Wireless Stations. Stations can adopt the correct SSID for connections to this Access Point. - Allow Guest to access MY Local Network - If selected any user
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual To change the administrator password: 1. On the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password to display the Set Password screen. Figure 2-9 2. To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. 3. Click Apply.
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    "Scheduling Blocking" on page 3-5. • Allow inbound access to your server. To allow inbound access to resources on your local network (for example, a Web server or remote desktop program), you can open the needed services by configuring port forwarding as described in "Allowing Inbound Connections to
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    the browser interface. This chapter describes the screens that display. Blocking Access to Internet Sites The Wireless-G Router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. Keyword application examples: • If the
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • If the keyword .com is specified, only websites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu, .org, or .gov) can be viewed. To block access all access to Internet browsing during a scheduled period by entering a dot (.) as the keyword, and then set a
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    a fixed IP address. 5. Click Apply to save all your settings in the Block Sites screen. Blocking Access to Internet Services The Wireless-G Router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. Services are
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen. For information about scheduling, see "Scheduling Blocking" on page 3-5. 3. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add. The Block Services Setup screen displays. Figure
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If you are not sure, select Both. Blocking Services by IP Address Range In the Filter Services For area, you can block the specified service for a single computer,
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual b. Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time region supports daylight savings time. The router will automatically adjust the time at the start and end of the daylight savings time period. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Restricting Access
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries
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    WGR614v10, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • "Using the LAN IP Setup Options" • "Using a Dynamic DNS Service" on page 4-4 • "Configuring the WAN Setup Options" on page 4-6 • "Configuring Static Routes" on page 4-8 • "Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS
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    applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory. Click the link to the online document "TCP/IP Networking Basics" in Appendix B for an explanation of DHCP and information about how to assign IP addresses for your network. Customizing Your Network Settings 4-2 v1
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router's LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table. Note: The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router's DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Dynamic DNS to display the Dynamic DNS screen. Figure 4-2 To configure Dynamic DNS: 1. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the
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    as when you are troubleshooting application issues. Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The router is programmed to recognize
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual them, but there are other applications that might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer's IP address is entered as the default DMZ server. Warning: DMZ servers pose a security risk. A
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    , telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. Customizing Your Network Settings 4-8 v1.0, February
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. • A Metric value of 1 will work since the ISDN router is on the LAN. • Private is selected only as a precautionary
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    , set it to 1. 9. Click Apply to have the static route entered into the table. Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS) The Wireless-G Router can be used with a wireless access point (AP) to build large bridged wireless networks. Wireless repeating is a type of Wireless Distribution System (WDS
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    wired computers to a remote AP. To configure this mode, you must know the MAC address of the remote parent AP. • Disable Wireless Client Association. Usually this check box is cleared so that the router is an access point for wireless computers. Customizing Your Network Settings v1.0, February 2010
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    Manual If this check box is selected, the router communicates wirelessly only with other APs whose MAC addresses are listed in this screen. The router still communicates with wire-connected LAN devices. Setting Up the Base Station The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode
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    the wireless repeater AP. To configure a Wireless-G Router as a repeater unit: 1. If you are using the same model of wireless router for both the base station and repeaters, you must change the LAN IP address for each repeater to a different IP address in the same subnet (see "Using the LAN IP Setup
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    Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and how to make adjustments to enhance your network's performance. This
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your computer sends your router a message containing source and destination address and process information.
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 4. The Web server at www.example.com composes a return message with the requested Web page data. The return message contains the following address and port information: • The source address is the IP address of www.example.com. • The source port number is
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    there is an active session for port 113, associated with your computer. The router replaces the message's destination IP address with your computer's IP address and forwards the message to your computer. 8. When you finish your chat session, your router eventually senses a period of inactivity in
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process In both of the preceding incoming port 80 traffic. Your port forwarding rule specifies that incoming port 80 traffic should be forwarded to local IP address 192.168.1.123. Therefore, your router
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    other incoming protocols are forwarded. The DMZ server is configured in the WAN Setup screen, as discussed in "Setting Up a Default DMZ Server" on page 4-6. Before starting, you need to determine which type of service, application, or game you will provide, and the local IP address of the computer
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual To configure port forwarding to a local server: 1. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. Figure 5-1 2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not
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    2. Click Add Custom Service. Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Figure 5-2 3. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 4. In the Service Type field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 5. In the Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number. • If
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    IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation, as explained in "Using Address Reservation" on page 4-3. In this example, your router will always give your Web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33. 2. In the Port Forwarding screen, configure the router to forward the HTTP service
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. Also, you need to know the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports. You can usually determine this information by contacting
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires. This is required because the router cannot be
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Using Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered
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    that is currently accessing the router and which ports (Internal and External) that device has opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. Optimizing Wireless Performance The
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Choose placement carefully. For best results, place your router: - Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate. - In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even
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    of Service Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The Wireless-G Router can provide QoS prioritization on the Internet connection. To configure QoS, use the QoS Setup screen
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • For specific applications • For specific online games • On individual Ethernet LAN ports of the router • From a specific device by MAC address the main menu, under Advanced, select QoS Setup. The QoS Setup screen displays, as shown in Figure 5-6 on page
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 2. Click Setup QoS Rule. The QoS Priority Rule List displays: Figure 5-7 3. In the QOS Priority Rule List, select an existing item, or you can scroll to the
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual a. If you chose to add a new entry, the screen expands as shown: Figure 5-8 b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game. c. Select the packet type, either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP), and specify the port
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 3. On the QoS - Priority Rules screen, go to the Priority Category field, and select Ethernet LAN Port from the drop-down list: Figure 5-9 4. From the LAN port list, select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy. 5. From the Priority drop-down list,
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 3. On the QoS - Priority Rules screen, go to the Priority Category field, and select MAC Address accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 6. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup
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    MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: • You have problems connecting to your ISP, or other Internet service, and either the technical support of
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    1472 1468 1460 1436 1400 576 Application The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This is the typical setting for nonPPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. Used in PPPoE environments. Maximum size to use for pinging. (Larger
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Wireless. Your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 provides a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), in which multiple antennas transmit multiple streams of data. The
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Like video, however, streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems. • Backing
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    the maintenance features of your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10. You can access these features by selecting the Upgrading the Router Software" on page 6-8 • "Enabling Remote Management Access" on page 6-11 • "Traffic Meter" on page 6-13 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router
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    current software installed in the router. This will change if you upgrade your router. These settings apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router. The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. The IP address being used
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    Reference Manual Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Description These settings apply to the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. The Media Access
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 2. Click Connection Status to display the connection status. Figure 6-2 Table 6-2 describes the connection status settings. Table 6-2. Connection Status Settings Item IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained Lease
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 3. Click Show Statistics to display router usage statistics. Figure 6-3 Table 6-3 describes the router statistics. Table 6-3. Router Statistics Item System Up Time Port Status TxPkts RxPkts Collisions Tx B/s Rx B/s Up Time Poll Interval Description
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    the devices. Managing the Configuration File The configuration settings of the Wireless-G Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings. From the main menu of the browser
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    button in the Settings Backup screen. To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, you must use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the router (see "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-13
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Upgrading the Router Software The routing software (also called firmware) of the Wireless-G Router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Your router can download and install the new software, or you can download
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    can download and install it in one step. To enable the Smart Wizard to automatically check for a new software version upon login, select the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box. Alternatively, you can manually install an upgrade file stored on your computer. Tip: Before upgrading the router
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    router after upgrading. Upgrading Manually to New Router Software To manually select, download, and install new software to your router: 1. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Status. Note the version number of your router firmware. 2. Go to the WGR614v10 support page on the NETGEAR
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 6. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in .img or .chk). 7. Click Upload to send the firmware to the router. Warning: When uploading software to the Wireless-G Router, do not interrupt the Web browser
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    service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP. 4. Click Apply to have your changes take effect. Note: When accessing your router from the Internet, type your router's WAN IP address into your browser's address or location field, followed by a colon (:) and the custom port
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    Traffic Meter Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Traffic Metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router's Internet port. With the Traffic Meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual limit is reached. • Download only - The restriction Set up Internet Traffic Statistics to monitor the data traffic. 8. Click the Traffic Status button if you want a live update on Internet traffic status on your router. 9. Click Apply to save your settings
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    about troubleshooting your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at
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    Setup Wizard" on page 1-6. Check the Test light to verify correct router operation. If the Test light does not turn off within 2 minutes after you turn the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-13. Troubleshooting
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    DC 1A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power light blinks alternately green and amber every second, the router software is corrupted. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. For recovery instructions
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. The Internet or Ethernet port lights are not on. If either the Ethernet port lights or the Internet light does not come on when the
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    . Troubleshooting the Internet Connection If you can access your router but you are unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router can obtain an IP address from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Unless your ISP provides a static IP address, your router must
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • If your ISP requires a login, the login name or password might be set incorrectly. • Your ISP might check for your computer's host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name in the Basic Settings screen. • Your ISP
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    make sure that the Link lights are on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router. • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer. Troubleshooting 7-7 v1.0, February 2010
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual - Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path
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    . The topics in this section describe these steps. Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program When you install a NETGEAR wireless card in your computer, a Smart Wizard utility program is installed that can provide helpful information about your wireless network. You can find this program in your Windows
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Use the setup program to scan for available wireless networks. Look for a network name (SSID) of NETGEAR or your custom SSID if you have changed it. If your wireless network does not appear, check these conditions: • Is your router's wireless radio
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    the wireless interface will operate. 4. Set the channel. The default channel is Auto. This field determines which operating frequency is used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Select
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    of your computer to match the router's new settings. 8. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WGR614v10 router. Figure 7-2 9. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio and Enable SSID Broadcast check boxes are selected. 10. Click Setup Access List. 11. Make sure that
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    reboot. If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to blink or turns solid amber, the unit might be defective. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting v1.0, February
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    Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10. Specification Description Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Specification Wireless Radio data rates Frequency Data encoding Maximum computers per wireless network Operating frequency ranges 802.11 security Default Factory Settings Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC filtering) SSID Broadcast SSID 11b
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    technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document TCP/IP Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Preparing netgear.com/reference/enu/vpn/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/glossary/index.htm In addition, you can find initial setup instructions for your wireless router
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    on 2-13 access points 4-10 accessing remote computer 5-2 account name 1-7, 6-2 ActiveX 7-5 adapters specifications A-1 adding custom service 5-7 priority rules 5-17 reserved IP addresses 4-3 static routes 4-9 See also configuring administrator password, changing 2-15 advanced wireless settings 2-10
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    2-11 custom service (port forwarding) 5-7 Customer support 1-ii D data packets, fragmented 5-21 date and time, troubleshooting 7-9 daylight savings time 3-6, 7-9 default DMZ server 4-6 default factory settings listed A-2 restoring 7-13 default gateway 6-4 default LAN IP configuration 4-2 deleting
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    knowledge base 1-4 L LAN IP setup 4-1 LAN path, troubleshooting 7-7 LAN port QoS for 5-18 settings 6-3 Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual language, screen display 1-5 lease, DHCP 6-4 Legacy mode 2-7 local servers, port forwarding to 5-6 logging in 1-2 login required 1-9 logout, automatic
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    3-3 port forwarding configuring 5-6 example 5-5 port numbers 3-3 port status 6-5 port triggering configuring 5-9 example 5-3 portmap table 5-13 power adapter, specifications A-1 Power light, troubleshooting and 7-3 Powerline HD products 5-23 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 1-10, 7-5 PPTP (Point to Point
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual speed requirements 5-23 SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall 4-6 spoofing MAC addresses 1-8 SSID 1-12, 2-7, 6-3, 7-11 SSID broadcast 1-13, 2-11, 7-12 static IP addresses 1-8 static routes 4-8 statistics, usage 6-5 status lights, troubleshooting and
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    wireless settings advanced 2-10 basic 2-6 gathering information 2-4 testing 7-10 wireless specifications A-2 WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) 5-14, 5-15 WPA2-PSK encryption 2-3, 2-9 WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK encryption 2-3, 2-9 WPA-PSK encryption 2-3, 2-9 Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual v1.0, February
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