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Contents

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Appendix B

Network and Routing Basics

Basic Router Concepts

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B-1

What is a Router?

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B-1

Routing Information Protocol

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B-2

IP Addresses and the Internet

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B-2

Netmask

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B-4

Subnet Addressing

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B-5

Private IP Addresses

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B-7

Single IP Address Operation Using NAT

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B-8

MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol

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B-9

Domain Name Server

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B-9

IP Configuration by DHCP

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B-10

Wireless Networking

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B-11

Wireless Network Configuration

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B-11

Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)

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B-11

Infrastructure Mode

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B-11

Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

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B-12

Authentication and WEP Encryption

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B-12

Wireless Channel Selection

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B-13

Ethernet Cabling

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B-15

Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching

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B-15

Cable Quality

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B-16

Glossary

Index

Section	Page
Reference Guide for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router	1
Contents	5
About This Guide	13
Technical Support	13
Related Publications	13
Typographical Conventions	15
Special Message Formats	15
Chapter1 Introduction	17
About the Router	17
Key Features	17
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking	19
Content Filtering	19
Security	19
Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet	20
TCP/IP	20
Easy Installation and Management	21
Maintenance and Support	21
Chapter2 Setting Up the Hardware	23
Package Contents	23
Local Network Hardware Requirements	24
PC Requirements	24
Access Device Requirement	24
The Router’s Front Panel	25
The Router’s Rear Panel	26
Connecting the Router	27
Preparing your Wireless Devices	27
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network	27
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device	28
Connecting the Power Adapter	28
Verifying Power and Connections	28
Chapter3 Preparing Your Network	31
Preparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking	31
Configuring Windows 95 or later for IP Networking	32
Configuring TCP/IP Properties	34
Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows)	35
Configuring the Macintosh for IP Networking	35
Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Macintosh)	36
Your Internet Account	37
Login Protocols	37
Account Information	38
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Windows)	38
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh)	39
Ready for Configuration	40
Chapter4 Basic Configuration of the Router	41
Configuring for Internet Access	41
Configuring for Content Filtering	49
E-Mail	50
Keyword	51
Schedule	52
Trusted	53
Logs	54
Chapter5 Advanced Configuration of the Router	57
System Settings	57
System Tab	57
Dynamic DNS	58
Password	58
LAN Setup	59
DHCP	59
LAN TCP/IP	60
Wireless LAN Setup	61
General Wireless Setup	62
Wireless Access Filter	64
Wireless Security	65
Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers	66
Local Web and FTP Server Example	67
Local Game Host or Videoconference Example	68
Static Routes	68
Static Route Example	70
Chapter6 Maintenance	73
System Status	73
DHCP Table	76
Software Upgrade	76
Configuration File Management	77
Restore and Backup the Configuration	77
Erase the Configuration	77
Loading Software and Configuration Files Using FTP	78
Updating Router Software Using FTP	78
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration Using FTP	78
Using FTP from the WAN	79
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password	79
Using the Default Reset button	79
Chapter7 Troubleshooting	81
Basic Functioning	81
PWR LED Not On	81
Test LED Never Blinks or LED Stays On	82
LNK/ACT or LNK LEDs Not On	82
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface	83
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection	84
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility	85
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router	85
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device	86
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password	87
Problems with Date and Time	87
Appendix A Technical Specifications	89
Appendix B Network and Routing Basics	91
Basic Router Concepts	91
What is a Router?	91
Routing Information Protocol	92
IP Addresses and the Internet	92
Netmask	94
Subnet Addressing	95
Private IP Addresses	97
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT	98
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol	99
Domain Name Server	99
IP Configuration by DHCP	100
Wireless Networking	101
Wireless Network Configuration	101
Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)	101
Infrastructure Mode	101
Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)	102
Authentication and WEP Encryption	102
Wireless Channel Selection	103
Ethernet Cabling	105
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching	105
Cable Quality	106
Glossary	107

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