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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA SM-WGR614NA-1 Version 1.0 March 2003
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    help. FCC Caution 1. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. EN 55 022
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    cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator
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    About This Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features of the Router 1-1 802.11g Wireless Networking 1-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 1-2 Security ...1-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink 1-3 Extensive Protocol Support 1-3 Easy Installation and Management
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    a User Defined Service 4-4 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range 4-5 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced 4-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 4-6 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 4-7 Chapter 5 Maintenance Viewing Router Status
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    Setup Options 6-4 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 6-6 Using LAN IP Setup Options 6-7 Using the Router as a DHCP server 6-8 Using Address Reservation 6-9 How to Configure Static Routes 6-10 Enabling Remote Management Access 6-12 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP 6-13 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    C-1 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-2 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-2 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings C-4 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-6 Verifying TCP/IP Properties C-6 Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for
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    Basics Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID D-2 Authentication and WEP D-3 802.11 Authentication D-3 Open System Authentication D-4 Shared Key Authentication D-4 Overview
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    x Contents
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    Preface About This Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. The WGR614 router provides connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. xii About This Manual
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    -speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes. The WGR614 router provides the following features
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGR614 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at up to
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    • IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGR614 router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive single-user
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    LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WGR614 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day 1-4 Introduction
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    WGR614 Resource CD, including: - This guide. - Application Notes and other helpful information. • WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Installation Guide. • Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGR614 router contains the left to right, Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit. Table 1-1. LED Descriptions Label Power Internet Wireless
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connecting the router to the local PCs • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory Default Reset push button
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 1-8 Introduction
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    (LAN) and connect to the Internet. You will find out how to configure your Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to prepare these three things before you
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    or more of these configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet: • Host and Domain Names • ISP Login Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses • Fixed IP Address which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? There are
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    fill in the following: Login Name Password Service Name Fixed or Static IP Address: If you have a static IP address, record the following information. For example, 169.254.141.148 could be a valid IP address. Fixed or Static Internet IP Address Gateway IP Address Subnet Mask ISP DNS Server
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Connecting the WGR614 This section provides instructions for connecting the WGR614 router. Also, the Model WGR614 Resource CD included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. Connecting the Router
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Note: Place the WGR614 router in a location which conforms to the "Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page 3-1. The stand provided with the WGR614 provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the router. Avoid
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    cable Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please see Chapter 3, "Wireless Configuration." 2. Log in to the router. Note: To connect to the router, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. If you
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 2-5: Login window 3. Connect to the Internet Figure 2-6: Setup Smart Wizard a. You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup Smart Wizard link on the
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    your router and the cable or DSL line. d. The Setup Smart Wizard will report the type of connection it finds. The options are: • Connections which require a login using protocols such as PPPoE, PPTP, Telstra, or Bigpond broadband connections. • Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment
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    PC in order to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in. • 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
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    "Use this MAC address" and enter it. • Click Apply to save your settings. • Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting. Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option If the Setup Wizard discovers that your
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    to access your ISP's services such as mail or news servers. If you leave the Domain Name field blank, the router try to discover the domain. Otherwise, you may need to enter it manually. • If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select
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    Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the menu below, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your configuration
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    the instructions below. If your Internet connection does require a login, click Yes, and skip to step 3. a. Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name. These parameters may be necessary to access your ISP's services such as mail or news servers. b. Internet IP Address: If
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    WGR614 Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the ISP's login program on your PC in order to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in. a. Select you Internet service provisory from the drop-down
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    the router. For complete range/ access (even if through walls). • Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. • Away from large metal surfaces. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of up to 500 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 • Turn Off the Wired LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless the LAN when you are away and the others in the household all use wired
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    features of the router in a region other than one of those identified in this field. • Channel. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. For more
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption Restricting wireless access to your network prevents can tell if a web site is using SSL because the web address begins with HTTPS rather than HTTP. Authentication Scheme Selection Figure 3-3:
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    After you install the WGR614 router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs. FEATURE Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled
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    settings for your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces below. • Network Name (SSID): The Service Set router is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. For the access point the keys will be generated. - Manual. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10
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    interface will operate. 5. Set the Channel. The default channel is 11. This field determines which operating frequency will be 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
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    Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WGR614 firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 3. From the Wireless Settings menu, click the Setup Access List button to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. Figure 3-5: Wireless Card Access List Setup 4. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The
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    the router WEP settings or access the router from a wired PC to make any further changes. 1. Log in to the WGR614 firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up
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    for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 • Manual - Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) Select which of the four keys will be these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. 3-12 Wireless Configuration
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    and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, web addresses and web address keywords. You can also block Internet access by applications and services, such as chat or games. To configure these features of your router, click on the subheadings under the
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WGR614 router allows you to restrict access based on web addresses and web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is shown in Figure 4-1 below: Figure
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    exempt from blocking and logging. Since the Trusted User will be identified by an IP address, you should configure that PC with a fixed IP address. Blocking Access to Internet Services The WGR614 router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by PCs on your network. This is called
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    or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined. Configuring a User Defined Service To define a service, first you must determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application. The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range Under "Filter Services For", you can block the specified service for a single PC, a range of PCs (having consecutive IP addresses), or all PCs on your network. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be
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    The log will keep the record of the latest 128 entries. The date and time the log entry was recorded. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. This field displays whether the access was blocked or allowed. The name or IP address of the website or newsgroup visited or attempted to
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Log action buttons are described in Table 4-2 log entries. Click this button to email the log immediately. Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications In order to receive logs and alerts by email, you must provide your email
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    address with these options: • Send alert immediately Check this box if you would like immediate notification of attempted access address. After the log is sent, the log is cleared from the router's memory. If the router Daylight Savings Time, you must manually select Adjust for Daylight Savings Time
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    . These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Viewing Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, click on Maintenance, then
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 5-1. Menu 3.2 - Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP LAN Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask Wireless
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 IP address from your Internet service provider. IP Address The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to the router. Network Mask The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask assigned to the router. Default Gateway The WAN (Internet) default gateway the router
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    The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. The amount of time since the router was last restarted. The time elapsed since this
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    IP address, NetBIOS Host Name (if available), and Ethernet MAC address. Note that if the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the router rediscovers the devices. To force the router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button. Upgrading the Router Software The routing software
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Upgrade heading to display the menu shown below. Figure 5-5: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: 1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Settings Backup heading to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 5-6: Settings Backup menu Three options are available, and are described in the following
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    factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router
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    heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Although the router causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet, you can more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this manual. Advanced Configuration 6-1
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    , enter it again in the Ending Port box. To specify a range of ports, enter the last port to be forwarded in the End Port box. 4. Enter the IP address of the local server in the corresponding Server IP Address box. 5. Type a name for the service. 6. Click Apply at the bottom of the menu. Editing or
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Local Web and FTP Server Example If a local PC with a private IP address of 192.168.0.33 acts as a Web and FTP server, configure the Ports menu to forward HTTP (port 80) and FTP (port 21) to local address 192.168.0.33 In order for a remote user to access
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    IP address as the default. Configuring WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you configure a DMZ server, change the MTU size and enable the router to , you can disable this setting. If disabled, you must connect manually, using the sub-screen accessed from the Router Status menu "Show WAN
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    these steps: 1. Click WAN Setup link on the Advanced section of the main menu. 2. Type the IP address for that server. To remove the default DMZ server, replace the IP address numbers with all zeros. 3. Click Apply. • Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port If you want the router to respond to a 'ping
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Using a Dynamic DNS Service If your network has a permanently assigned IP address, you can register a domain name and have that name linked with your IP address by public Domain Name Servers (DNS). However, if your Internet account uses a
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    IP Setup Menu The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP server. The router's default LAN IP configuration is: • LAN IP addresses-192.168.0.1 • Subnet mask-255.255.255.0 These addresses are part of the IETF-designated private address range
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    .) By default, this is set for RIP-1. - RIP-1 is universally supported. RIP-1 is probably adequate for most networks, unless you have an unusual network setup. - RIP-2 carries more information. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected
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    checked. 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 range between 192.168.0.2 and 192
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Note: The reserved address will not be assigned until the next time the PC contacts the router's DHCP server. Reboot the PC or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click
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    Select Active to make this route effective. 5. Type the Destination IP Address of the final destination. 6. Type the IP Subnet Mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 7. Type the Gateway IP Address, which must be a router on the same LAN segment as the
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    Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your WGR614 router. 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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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 b. To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP address range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. c. To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only this PC. Enter the IP
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    notice that some devices are not being updated or reached correctly, then it may be necessary to increase this value a little. UPnP Portmap Table: The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of each UPnP device that is currently accessing the router and which ports (Internal and External) that
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    This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events
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    the router's configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to 192.168.0.1. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-7. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. LAN
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    .x.x. If your IP address is in this range, check the connection from the PC to the router and reboot your PC. • If your router's IP address has been changed and you don't know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router's IP address to 192
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is able to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address, your router
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    the Windows toolbar, click on the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping 192.168.0.1 3. Click on OK. You should see a message like this one: Pinging with 32 bytes of data Troubleshooting 7-5
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    • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your PC or workstation. - Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Testing the Path
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    to "How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection" on page 2-12. Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to password and the IP address to 192.168.0.1. You
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 7-8 Troubleshooting
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    A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of: Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: Encryption: FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI
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    chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and indexed at many other sites worldwide. Basic Router Concepts Large amounts of bandwidth can be provided the Internet can be very expensive. Because of this expense, Internet access is usually provided by a slower-speed wide-area network (WAN
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    periodically update one another and check for changes to add to the routing table. The WGR614 router supports both the older RIP-1 and the newer RIP-2 protocols. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. RIP is not required for most home applications. IP Addresses and
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    , and the second part identifies the host node or station on the network. The dividing point may vary depending on the address range and the application. There are five standard classes of IP addresses. These address classes have different ways of determining the network and host sections of the
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 • Class C Class C addresses can have 254 hosts on a network. Class C addresses use 24 bits for the network address and eight bits for the node. They are in this range: 192.0.1.x to 223.255.254.x. • Class D Class D addresses are used for
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 As a shorter alternative to dotted-decimal notation, the netmask may also be expressed in terms of the number of ones from the left. This number is appended to the IP address, following a backward slash (/), as "/n." In the example, the address
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Although the preceding example uses the entire third octet for a subnet address, note that you are not restricted to octet boundaries in subnetting. To create more network numbers, you need only shift some bits from the host address to the network address
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    without problems. However, the IANA has reserved the following three blocks of IP addresses specifically for private networks: 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 Choose your private network number from this range. The DHCP server of the WGR614 router
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT In the past, if multiple PCs on a LAN needed to access the Internet simultaneously, you had to obtain a range of IP addresses from the ISP. This type of Internet account is more costly than a single-address
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    out by the router. This filtering can prevent intruders from probing your system. However, using port forwarding, you can allow one PC (for example, a Web server) on your local network to be accessible to outside users. MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol An IP address alone cannot be
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Domain Name Server Many of the resources on the Internet can be addressed by simple descriptive names such as www.NETGEAR.com. This addressing is very helpful at the application level, but the descriptive name must be translated to an IP address
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    from the hacker's IP address for a period of time. Stateful Packet Inspection Unlike simple Internet sharing routers, a firewall uses or rejected. Denial of Service Attack A hacker may be able to prevent your network from operating or communicating by launching a Denial of Service (DoS) attack. The
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Ethernet Cabling Although Ethernet networks originally used thick or thin coaxial cable, most installations currently use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling. The UTP cable contains eight conductors, arranged in four twisted pairs, and
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 The WGR614 router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology (also called connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an uplink connection (e.g. connecting to a router, switch, or hub). That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration.
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 B-14 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
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    Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network. • All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components. Follow the instructions provided with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your computer. Preparing Your Network
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    of the IETF-designated private address range for use in private networks. Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on each networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks. Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 If you need Client for Microsoft Networks: a. Click changes to take effect. Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each PC must be assigned specific information about itself
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Verify the following settings as shown: • Client for Microsoft Network exists • Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button. The following TCP/IP Properties window
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    server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to continue. Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network. Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
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    -down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 • The
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps will walk you through the configuration
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    status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. • Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window. • Click the Properties button to view details about the connection. • The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration of TCP/ IP in Windows XP. Repeat
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 • Click on the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop. This will bring up a window "Components checked are used by this connection:" • Client for Microsoft Networks and • Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click OK. Preparing Your Network C-11
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 • With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. • Verify that • Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. • Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected.
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. Follow this procedure to configure TCP/IP with DHCP in Windows NT 4.0. • Choose Settings from
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 • Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol in the Network Protocols box, and click on the Properties button. C-14 Preparing Your Network
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    information will be listed, and should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 Preparing Your Network
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 • The default gateway is 192.168.0.1 4. Type exit Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is already installed on the Macintosh. On each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP
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    Control Panel. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. The panel is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends: • The IP Address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 • The Subnet mask
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    used by the firewall to accomplish this is called Network Address Translation (NAT) or IP masquerading. Are Login Protocols Used? Some ISPs require a special login protocol, in which you must enter a login name and password in order to access the Internet. If you normally log in to your Internet
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    button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components. 3. Select TCP/IP, and then click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens. 4. Select the IP Address tab. If an IP address and
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 If an IP address appears under Installed Gateways, write down the address. This is the ISP's gateway address. Select the address and then click Remove to remove the gateway address. 6. Select the DNS Configuration tab. If any DNS server addresses
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    reset the network for the devices to be able to communicate correctly. Restart any computer that is connected to the firewall. After configuring all of your computers for TCP/IP networking and restarting them, and connecting them to the local network of your WGR614 router, you are ready to access
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 This page intentionally left blank. C-22 Preparing Your Network
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    - ad hoc and infrastructure. Infrastructure Mode With a wireless Access Point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the infrastructure mode. This mode provides wireless connectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage, interacting with wireless nodes via an
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 In the infrastructure mode, the wireless access point converts airwave data into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Connecting multiple Access Points via a wired Ethernet backbone can further extend
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router can join the network. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices access points that are in range. 3. The station finds a message from an access point that has a matching SSID. 4. The station sends an authentication request to the access point. 5. The access point
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the access point. 4. The access point decrypts the encrypted text using its configured WEP Key that corresponds to the station's default key. The access point
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 5. The station connects to the network. If the decrypted text does not match the original challenge text (i.e., the access point and station do not share the same WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the
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    Keys but some manufacturers support only one 128-bit key. The 128-bit WEP Key is expressed as 13 sets of two hexadecimal digits (0-9 and A-F). For example, "12 34 56 78 90 AB CD EF 12 34 56 78 90" is a 128-bit WEP Key. Note: Typically, 802.11 access points can store up to
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 WEP Configuration Options The WEP settings must match on all 802.11 devices that are within the same wireless network as identified by the SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 7-1: Table - 2479.5 MHz 2459.5 MHz - 2484.5 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different. The preferred channel separation between
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    and controlling user traffic to a protected network, as well as dynamically varying encryption keys. 802.1x uses a protocol called EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) and supports multiple authentication methods, such as token cards, Kerberos, one-time passwords, certificates, and
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access. AES Advanced Encryption Standard, a symmetric 128-bit block discover its IP address. In this case, the host broadcasts its physical address and a RARP server replies with the host's IP address. Auto
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router IP addresses, DNS addresses, and gateway (router) addresses. DMZ A Demilitarized Zone is used by a company that wants to host its own Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is
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    IP addresses, DNS addresses, and gateway (router) addresses. EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol is a general protocol for authentication that supports multiple authentication methods. EAP, an extension to PPP, supports such authentication methods as token cards, Kerberos, one-time passwords
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    (TCP) to form TCP/IP. LAN A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. LDAP A set of protocols for accessing information directories. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol LDAP. A set of protocols for accessing information directories. LDAP is
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    Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 A LAN typically connects multiple personal computers and shared network devices such as storage and printers. Although many technologies exist to implement a LAN, Ethernet is the most common for connecting personal computers. MAC address The Media Access
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 NAT A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet. NetBIOS The Network Basic Input Output System is an application programming interface (API) for sharing services and information on local-area networks
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    by Microsoft products, and vice versa. RADIUS Short for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service, RADIUS is an authentication system. Using RADIUS, you must enter your user name and password before gaining access to a network. This information is passed to a RADIUS server, which checks that the
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 router A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. SSID A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local
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    compatibility among networking technology. UPnP compliant routers provide broadband users at home and small businesses with a seamless way to participate in online games, videoconferencing and other peer-to-peer services extend or access points on the network
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    Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices. Windows Internet Naming Service WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. If
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    Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 12 Glossary
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    13, 5-2 Address Resolution Protocol router, initial 2-1 content filtering 1-2, 4-1 conventions typography 1-xi crossover cable 1-3, 7-2, B-12, B-13, G-2 customer support 1-iii Index Index D date and time 7-7 Daylight Savings Time 7-7 daylight savings time 4-8 Default DMZ Server 6-4 Denial of Service
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    for Macintosh C-16 for Windows C-2, C-7 ISP 2-1 K KALI 6-3 2 L LAN IP Setup Menu 6-7 LEDs description 1-6 troubleshooting 7-2 log sending 4-7 log entries 4-6 Login 2-9 M MAC address 7-7, B-9 spoofing 2-10, 2-13, 7-5 Macintosh C-19 configuring for IP networking C-16 DHCP Client ID C-16 Obtaining ISP
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    B-2 support 1-1 publications, related B-1 Q Quake 6-3 R range 3-1 range, port forwarding 6-2 rear panel 1-7 Remote Management 6-12 remote management 6-12 requirements hardware 2-1 reserved IP adresses 6-9 restore configuration 5-6 restore factory settings 5-8 Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
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    , configuring for IP routing C-2, C-7 winipcfg utility C-6 WinPOET C-18 Wired Equivalent Privacy. See WEP Wireless Access 2-3 Wireless Authentication 3-5 wireless authentication scheme 3-5 Wireless Encryption 3-5 Wireless Ethernet D-1 Wireless Performance 3-1 Wireless Range Guidelines 3-1 Wireless
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SM-WGR614NA-1
Version 1.0
March 2003
NETGEAR
, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Reference Manual for
Cable/DSL Wireless
Router WGR614