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    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10226-02 May 2008
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    make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Wireless Communications Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11
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    operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. This model meets ol [Spanish] Greek] Français [French] Italiano [Italian] NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, _e tento Radiolan je ve shod
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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 WGR614v8 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg
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    to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WGR614v8 May 2008 Wireless Router Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v8 Home English 202-10226-02 v
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    vi v1.1, May 2008
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    (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2-12 Push Button Configuration 2-13 Security PIN Entry 2-14 Configuring the WPS Settings 2-15 Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup 2-16 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-17 Changing the Administrator Password 2-20 Backing Up Your
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    Router WGR614v8 User Manual Understanding Your Firewall 2-21 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Services 3-3 Configuring a User-Defined Service 3-4 Blocking Services by IP Address
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    Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router 5-2 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process 5-3 How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process 5-5 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering 5-6 Configuring Port
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    Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-8 Problems with Date and Time 7-8 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
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    NETGEAR® Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v8 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the Setup Manual input, GUI screen text Command prompt, CLI text, code URL links • Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
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    Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page at a time. •A button that displays
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed for you to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com. - Printing a PDF chapter.
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual xiv About This Manual v1.1, May 2008
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    further details about these connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further configuration. Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Installation Assistant Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial configuration, as described in the Setup Manual on the CD. This
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    access 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
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    must type the IP address of the router, for example, http://www.192.168.1.1. 2. Enter admin for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). For information about how to change the password, see "Changing the Administrator Password" on page 2-20. Note: The router user name and
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Figure 1-3 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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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings Settings related to your Internet service are specified in the Basic Settings screen. To access the Basic Settings screen, from the main menu of the router's Web Configuration Interface, under Setup, select Basic
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual - Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the ISP during a DHCP request from your router. In most cases, this setting is not required, but some ISPs require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers.
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: ISP does require login Figure 1-5 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program such as WinPOET to access the
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • 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 login utility. Telstra has discontinued this type of account. Those with Telstra
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    Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual - Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select Use These DNS Servers, and enter the IP address of your ISP's primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address
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    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 a channel that is not being
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    Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 8. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WGR614v8 router. Figure 1-8 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 the Turn Access
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 1-12 v1.1, May 2008 Configuring Internet Connectivity
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    well beyond your walls. Operating an unsecured wireless network creates an opportunity for outsiders to eavesdrop on your network traffic or to enter your network to access your computers and files. Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g/n wireless networks at ranges of up to 300 feet
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    and can cause significant performance degradation with a slow computer. Note: 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. For information
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    Basics" in Appendix B. Table 2-1. Wireless Security Options Security Type Description None. No wireless security. Recommended only for troubleshooting wireless connectivity. Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public. WEP
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    Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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. Use the Push 'N' Connect feature
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    Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before customizing your wireless settings, print this section, and record the following information. If you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual - Passphrase These characters are case-sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are also set to WPA-PSK and are configured with the correct passphrase.
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    . When more than one wireless network is active, different wireless network names provide a way to separate the traffic. For a wireless device to participate in a particular wireless network, it must be configured with the SSID for that network. The WGR614v8 default SSID is NETGEAR. You can disable
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    must then 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
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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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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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. • WPS Settings. • Router PIN. This is the PIN number you use on a registrar (for example, from the Network Explorer on a Vista Windows PC) to configure the wireless settings of
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    like Windows Vista may not see the router. Note: When you make changes to the Basic Wireless Settings page, the router automatically enables the Keep Existing Wireless Settings option. • Wireless Card Access List. For information about this list, see "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Push Button Configuration The Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v8 supports using the software button WPS method. Using the Software Button in the Add WPS Client Screen 1. Log in to the router as described in "Logging In to Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2.
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual The Wireless-G Router's green these conditions occurs: button light ceases blinking and remains on when one of • The router and the client establish a wireless connection. • The 2-minute window period expires for establishing a WPS connection. If the
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    Router WGR614v8 User Manual 6. Click Next. The following screen displays, and the Smart Wizard initiates the wireless connection: Figure 2-9 7. Finally, use the WPS feature of the wireless client to establish a connection with the router. Refer to the wireless client documentation for instructions
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    button or the Add WPS Client screen (see "Push Button Configuration" on page 2-13) changes the router's SSID and security passphrase. You might need to clear it if you are using certain registrars, such as for a Windows Vista PC, to configure the router through WPS. Connecting Additional Wireless
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    then manually enter your security settings (see "Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information" on page 2-5). To connect non-WPS-enabled and WPS-enabled clients to the Wireless-G Router: 1. Restore the router to factory default settings (see "Restoring the Default User Name and Password" on
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual using the network configuration utilities of the computer. In WindowsXP, for example, typing the ipconfig/all command in an MSDOS command prompt window displays the MAC address as Physical Address. You might also find the MAC addresses in the router's
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 4. If the computer you want appears in the Available Wireless Cards list, you can select the radio button of that computer to capture its MAC address; otherwise, you can manually enter a name and the MAC address of the authorized computer. You can usually
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router's Web Configuration Manager is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. Tip: Before changing the router password, back up your
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    forget the new password, you will have to reset the router back to the factory defaults and log in using the default password of password. This means you will have to re-enter all the router configuration settings. Understanding Your Firewall Your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v8 contains a true
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • 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 "Changing the MTU Size
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    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 keyword
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Sites screen displays. Figure 3-1 2. Enable keyword blocking by selecting either
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 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 functions performed by server computers at
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    the radio button for the IP address configuration you want to block, and then enter the IP addresses in the appropriate fields. 6. Click Add to enable your Block Services Setup selections. Configuring a User-Defined Service To define a service, first you must determine which port number or range
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    Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Blocking Services by IP Address Range In the Filter Services For area, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling Blocking The Wireless-G Router
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications To receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail account information. To configure e-mail alert and web access log notifications: 1. Select E-mail under Content Filtering in the
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual b. Enter your password for the e-mail server in the Password field. 4. You can specify that logs are automatically sent by e-mail with these options: • Send alert immediately. Select this check box for immediate notification of attempted access to a
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    chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v8, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • "Using the LAN IP Setup Options" on page 4-1" • "Using a Dynamic DNS Service" on page 4-4 • "Configuring the WAN
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    Windows Vista and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems. The Device Name field cannot be blank. The default name is WNR3500. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. Note: If you change
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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 Router WGR614v8 User 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 Service
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. From the main menu of
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Configuring NAT Filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound forwarding to be deployed over IP networks, thus enabling service providers to integrate basic IP telephony services with Web, e-mail, and chat services
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    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. • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to
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    a direct connection, 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
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    , all the AP LAN IP addresses are in the same network. • All LAN devices (wired and wireless computers) must be configured to operate in the same LAN network address range as the APs. Wireless Repeating Function You can view or change wireless repeater settings for the wireless router. From the main
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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
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    address for each repeater to a different IP address in the same subnet (see "Using the LAN IP Setup Options" on page 4-1). Note: Failing to change the LAN IP address will cause an IP address conflict in the network because the factory default LAN IP is the same for both units. 2. Check the Wireless
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 4-14 v1.1, May 2008 Customizing Your Network Settings
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    " on page 5-13 • "Configuring Quality of Service" on page 5-14 • "Changing the MTU Size" on page 5-20 • "Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies" on page 5-22 Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network By default, the Wireless-G Router blocks any inbound traffic from the Internet
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might need
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    computer that will provide the service. Be sure the computer's IP address never changes. Tip: To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your Wireless-G Router. See "Using Address Reservation" on page 4-3 for instructions on how to use
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    enter the IP address of your local computer that will provide this service. 7. Click Apply. The service appears in the list in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen. Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a port forwarding entry: 1. In the table, select the button next to
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual To make a local Web server public: 1. Assign your Web server either a fixed 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
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    The Wireless-G Router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual The QoS Priority Rule List identifies the rules that will be applied when you enable QoS. Figure 5-7 For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling. Follow the instructions below
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 2. From the QoS Setup page, click Setup QoS Rule to verify that the packet type, either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP), and specify the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game. Fine-Tuning Your Network v1.1, May 2008 5-17
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 5. From the Priority drop-down list, select the priority that this traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 6. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual QoS for a MAC Address To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address: 1. manually. 5. From the Priority drop-down list, select the priority that this device's traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing
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    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 the ISP or of NETGEAR recommends changing the
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • You used a program to optimize MTU for performance reasons, and now you have connectivity or performance problems. Note: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems such as the inability to access certain Web sites, frames
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    Mbps for 802.11g). In addition, many older wireless products do not support the latest security protocols, WPA and WPA2. • Powerline. For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building's AC wiring. NETGEAR's Powerline HD
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • Wired Ethernet. As gigabit-speed Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) become common on newer computers, wired Ethernet remains a good choice for speed, economy, and security. Gigabit Ethernet can extend up to 100 meters with twisted-pair wiring of Cat 5e
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 5-24 v1.1, May 2008 Fine-Tuning Your Network
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    Attached Devices" on page 6-5 • "Managing the Configuration File" in Chapter 6 • "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 6-7 • "Enabling Remote Management Access" on page 6-11 Viewing Wireless Router Status Information To view router status and usage information: 1. From the main menu of the browser
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    Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Hardware Version Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Domain Name Server LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP
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    Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field Wireless Port Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Wireless AP Broadcast Name Description These settings apply to the wireless port of the router. The wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 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 Expires Description The IP address that is assigned to the router. The
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 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 The time elapsed since the router was last restarted. The statistics for
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet MAC address. To force the router to look for attached devices, click Refresh. Note: If the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until
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    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). Upgrading the Router Software The routing software (also called firmware) of the Wireless-G Router is stored
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears at login unless you clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 6-6 A screen is also provided for upgrading the router. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Maintenance,
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Tip: Before upgrading the router software, use the router Settings Backup screen to save your configuration settings. A router upgrade might cause the router settings to revert to the factory defaults. If this happens, after completing the upgrade, you
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    Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 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 WGR614v8 support page
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    to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your Wireless-G Router. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Remote Management. Figure 6-9 Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain
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    not use the number of any common 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
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    about troubleshooting your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v8. 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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    1-1. 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. 7-2 Troubleshooting v1.1, May 2008
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    happen if a firmware upgrade is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. For recovery instructions, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. The
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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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    changes might have occurred, but the Web browser might be caching the old configuration. 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
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User 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
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    and router. • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer. - Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Troubleshooting
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    Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and then select Run. 2. In the Windows Run window
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    Windows Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. 2. In the LAN section, double-click Wireless Network Connection. 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
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    the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. 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. 7-10 v1.1, May 2008 Troubleshooting
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    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 a channel that is not being
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 6. For Security Options, select None. 7. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you
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    on the rear panel of the router. Use this method for cases when the administration password or IP address is not known. To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the administration password or IP address, you must use the restore settings button on the rear panel of
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 7-14 v1.1, May 2008 Troubleshooting
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    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v8. Specification Description Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter
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    Router WGR614v8 User 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/g RF Channel Mode
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Restoring the Default User Name and Password You can restore the factory default configuration settings to reset the router's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to www.routerlogin.net. This procedure erases your current
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual A-4 Technical Specifications v1.1, May 2008
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    of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document TCP/IP Networking Basics Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Configuration in Windows XP and Vista Preparing Your Network Virtual Private Networking Basics Glossary Link http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual B-2 Related Documents v1.1, May 2008
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    12 turning on 2-19 access points 4-10 accessing remote computer 5-2 account name 1-6, 6-2 ActiveX 7-5 adding custom service 5-7 priority rules 5-17, 5-18, 5-19 reserved IP addresses 4-3 static routes 4-9 wireless clients 2-12, 2-16 See also configuring administrator password, changing 2-20 advanced
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual WPS 2-15 See also adding connection mode 1-8 connection status settings 6-4 connection types 5-22 content filtering 3-1 crossover cable 7-4 CTS/RTS Threshold 2-11 custom service (port forwarding) 5-7 Customer support ii D data packets, fragmented 5-20
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    troubleshooting 7-7 LAN port QoS for 5-18 settings 6-2 lease, DHCP 6-4 Legacy mode 2-7 local servers, port forwarding to 5-6 logging in 1-2 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual login required 1-7 logout, automatic 1-4 logs sending 3-7 time-stamping entries 3-8 viewing 3-6 M MAC addresses
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    connection status 6-4 repeater units 4-13 requirements, speed 5-23 reserved IP adresses 4-3 Resource CD 1-2 restarting network 7-1 restoring configuration 6-6 default factory settings 7-13, A-3 restricting access by MAC address 2-17 revision history xiii route name 4-10 router PIN 2-14, 2-16 router
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    54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual SSID 1-10, 2-7, 6-3, 7-11 SSID broadcast 1-11, 2-11, 7-12 static IP addresses 1-6 static routes 4-8 statistics, usage 6-4 status lights, troubleshooting and 7-3 status, viewing 6-1 streaming video and audio 5-23 subnet mask 4-2, 6-2 Support ii system up
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