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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10308-01 May 2008
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    of product and 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 logo, ProSafe
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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 WGR614v9 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg
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    It is hereby certified that the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 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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    vi v1.1, May 2008
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    Advanced Wireless Settings 2-10 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-11 Changing the Administrator Password 2-14 Backing Up Your Configuration 2-15 Understanding Your Firewall 2-15 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring a User-Defined Service 3-4 Blocking Services by IP Address Range 3-5 Scheduling Blocking ...3-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 3-7 Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup Options 4-1
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    New Router Software 6-9 Upgrading Manually to New Router Software 6-10 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-11 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick Tips 7-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions 7-3 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 7-4 Troubleshooting the Internet Connection
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual x Contents v1.1, May 2008
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    About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the . You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.
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    Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 May 2008 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, "Related Documents." Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://www.netgear.com/support
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window. - Printing a PDF
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual xiv About This Manual v1.1, May 2008
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    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 browser interface, click
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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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    or password you might use to log in to your Internet connection. The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 If the router discovers a newer version of software, you are asked if you want to upgrade
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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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    require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers. - Domain Name. The domain name is provided by your router to computers on your LAN when the computers request DHCP settings from your router. In most cases, this settings is not required. - Internet IP Address. Determines how your
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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 DSL
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 1-10 v1.1, May 2008 Configuring Basic Connectivity
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    Setup Information" on page 2-4 • "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-5 • "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-10 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-11 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-11 • "Changing the Administrator Password
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    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 about how to change the
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 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
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Restrict access based on MAC address. Modify your firewall's rules. Description You can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the
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    the Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Setup in the main menu. Viewing Basic Wireless Settings To specify the wireless security settings of your router: 1. Log in to the router as described in "Logging In to Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in
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    be configured with the SSID for that network. The WGR614v9 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Channel. 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 network. The wireless router uses channel bonding technology
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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 WGR614v9 Reference Manual Figure 2-4 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and specify in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Advanced in the main menu. To
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    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 Attached Devices screen. To restrict access based on MAC addresses: 1. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu. Safeguarding
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 2. In the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List. Figure 2-6 3. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a
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    to make any further changes. 8. Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings. 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
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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 WGR614v9 contains a true
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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 "Allowing Inbound
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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 WGR614v9 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 to Internet access to Internet browsing during a scheduled period by entering a dot (.) as the keyword, and then set
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    user is identified by IP address, you should configure that computer with 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
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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 3-3
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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 WGR614v9 Reference Manual b. Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time 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. 3-6 Restricting Access
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 3-8 Restricting Access From Your Network v1.1, May 2008
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    -G Router Model WGR614v9, 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
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    , 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. 4-2 Customizing Your Network Settings v1.1, May
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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 WGR614v9 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 WGR614v9 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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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    route, 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. 4-8 Customizing Your Network Settings v1.1, May
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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 check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is
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    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 System
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    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 v1.1, May 2008 4-11
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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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    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 Settings screen
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 4-14 v1.1, May 2008 Customizing Your Network Settings
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    of the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and how Inbound Connections to Your Network By default, the Wireless-G Router blocks any inbound traffic from the Internet to your computers except for replies
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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 WGR614v9 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual "When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you 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
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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 to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a
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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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 2. Click Add Custom Service. Figure 5-2 3. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 4. In the Service Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of your local computer that will provide this service. 7. Click Apply. The service appears in
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups. To set up port triggering: 1. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu.
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    6. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 7. In the Service User field, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet. Otherwise, select Single address, and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Advertisement Period. The advertisement period is how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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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    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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU size to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU size from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. Table 5-1 describes common MTU sizes
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Wireless. Your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 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 WGR614v9 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 up
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    to use the maintenance features of your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9. You can access these features by selecting the items under • "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
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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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    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 port of the router. The default is NETGEAR. The geographic region where the router is being used. It might
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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 the
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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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    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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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 can
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference 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 WGR614v9 support
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management feature, you can allow a user on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your Wireless-G Router. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Remote
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 2. Under Allow Remote Access By, specify what external IP addresses will be allowed to access the router's remote management. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. • To allow access from any IP address
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    about troubleshooting your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9. 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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    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, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. If the error persists, you have
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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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    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 Provider (ISP). Unless your ISP provides
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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 allows
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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 v1.1, May 2008
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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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    have no specific wireless card setup program installed, you can use the basic setup utility in Windows by following these steps: 1. Open the Windows Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. 2. In the LAN section, double-click Wireless Network Connection. Troubleshooting 7-9 v1.1, May
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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 enabled
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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 WGR614v9 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 v1.1, May 2008
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 7-14 v1.1, May 2008 Troubleshooting
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9. Specification Description Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, DHCP PPP over
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 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/g
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    /enu/wireless/index.htm http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm http://documentation.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 in
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    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual B-2 Related Documents v1.1, May 2008
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    on 2-13 access points 4-10 accessing remote computer 5-2 account name 1-6, 6-2 ActiveX 7-5 adapters specifications A-1 adding custom service 5-7 reserved IP addresses 4-3 static routes 4-9 See also configuring administrator password, changing 2-14 advanced wireless settings 2-10 advertisement
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    (DNS) addresses current 6-2 entering 1-6, 1-9 troubleshooting 7-6 Dynamic DNS 4-4 dynamic IP addresses 1-6 DynDNS.org 4-4 E electromagnetic emissions, specifications A-1 F factory default settings restoring 7-13 filtering content 3-1 firewalls disabling 4-6 overview 2-15 Firmware Upgrade Assistant
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    LAN IP setup 4-1 LAN path, troubleshooting 7-7 LAN port settings 6-2 lease, DHCP 6-4 Legacy mode 2-7 local servers, port forwarding to 5-6 logging in 1-2 login required 1-7 logout, automatic 1-4 logs time-stamping entries 3-6 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual viewing 3-7 M MAC addresses
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    11 renewing connection status 6-4 repeater units 4-13 requirements, speed 5-17 reserved IP adresses 4-3 Resource CD 1-2 restarting network 7-1 restoring configuration 6-6 default factory settings 7-13 restricting access by MAC address 2-11 revision history xiii route name 4-9 router status, viewing
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    system 6-5 upgrading router software 6-7 URLs typography for xi Web Configuration Manager 1-3 usage statistics 6-4 user-defined services 3-4 V viewing advanced wireless settings 2-10 attached devices 6-5 basic security settings 2-5 logs 3-7 status 6-1 W WAN IP address, troubleshooting 7-5 WAN setup
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