Page 1 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...
Page 2: Fcc Caution
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Page 3: Customer Support
Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Computer Network Configuration Requirements ...2-2 Internet Configuration Requirements ...2-2 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? ...2-2 Record Your Internet Connection Information ...2-3 Connecting the WGR614 ...2-4 Connecting the Router ...2-4 PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option ...2-8 Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option ...2-9 Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option ...2-10...
Page 6 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ...2-12 Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ...3-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ...3-2 Understanding Wireless Settings ...3-3 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption ...3-5 Authentication Scheme Selection ...3-5 Encryption Strength Choices ...3-6 Default Factory Settings ...3-6 Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings ...3-7 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ...3-8...
Page 7 Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service ...6-2 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ...6-2 Local Web and FTP Server Example ...6-3 Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example ...6-3 Configuring WAN 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...
Page 8 Subnet Addressing ... B-5 Private IP Addresses ... B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ... B-8 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ... B-9 Related Documents ... B-9 Domain Name Server ... B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP ... B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls ...
Page 9 What Is Your Configuration Information? ... C-18 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ... C-19 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ... C-20 Restarting the Network ... C-21 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ... D-1 Infrastructure Mode ...
Page 10 Contents...
Page 11: Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR 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 normally intended for use by a single PC.
Page 12: Special Message Formats
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. About This Manual...
Page 13: Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. Key Features of the Router The Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
Page 14: 802.11G Wireless Networking
Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect. A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WGR614 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: •...
Page 15: Security
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 8-port 10/100 switch, the WGR614 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
Page 16: Easy Installation And Management
ISP account. • Visual monitoring The WGR614 router’s front panel 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: •...
Page 17: Package Contents
Registration and Warranty Card. • Support Information Card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair. Introduction...
Page 18: The Router's Front Panel
The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the WGR614 router contains the status LEDs described below. Figure 1-1: WGR614 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.
Page 19: The Router's Rear Panel
The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below. Figure 1-2: WGR614 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet •...
Page 20 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Introduction...
Page 21: Connecting The Router To The Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (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.
Page 22: Computer Network Configuration Requirements
Computer Network Configuration Requirements The WGR614 includes a built-in Web Configuration Manager. To access the configuration menus on the WGR614, your must use a Java-enabled web browser program which supports HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. NETGEAR recommends using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above.
Page 23: Record Your Internet Connection Information
• You may also refer to the GearBox CD for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs. Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you may want to record them on the page below.
Page 24: Connecting The 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 There are three steps to connecting your router:...
Page 25 Note: Place the WGR614 router in a location which conforms to the Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page WGR614 provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the router. Avoid stacking it on other electronic equipment. Cable or DSL modem...
Page 26 Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically. Verify the following: When you turn the router on, the power light The router’s local LAN lights The router’s Internet light or DSL modem.
Page 27 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 You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup Smart Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu.
Page 28: Pppoe Smart Wizard-Detected Option
When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router’s Internet LED goes on. The Setup Smart Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Smart Wizard finds no connection, you will be prompted to check the physical connection between your router and the cable or DSL line.
Page 29: Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option
• Click Apply to save your settings. • Click Test to verify that your Internet connection works. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option If the Setup Wizard discovers Telstra Bigpond Cable is your ISP, you will see this menu:...
Page 30: Dynamic Ip Smart Wizard-Detected Option
PC that is allowed by the ISP. Or, select “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, Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option...
Page 31: Fixed Ip Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option
Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect. • 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, Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option...
Page 32: How To Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
• Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 7, 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 as described in the previous section.
Page 33 You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in these steps: Click the Basic Settings link on the Setup menu. If your Internet connection does not require a login, click No at the top of the Basic Settings menu and fill in the settings according to the instructions below.
Page 34 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. Select you Internet service provisory from the drop-down list.
Page 35: Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGR614 router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For further...
Page 36: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs o that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WGR614. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.
Page 37: Understanding Wireless Settings
• 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 connections. Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface.
Page 38 The WGR614 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Region. This field identifies the region where the WGR614 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the router in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
Page 39: Understanding Wep Authentication And Encryption
You 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: Encryption Strength The WGR614 lets you select the following wireless authentication schemes. • Automatic. •...
Page 40: Default Factory Settings
When you first receive your WGR614, the default factory settings are shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you install the WGR614 router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
Page 41: Before You Change The Ssid And Wep Settings
Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces below. Key 1: ___________________________________ Key 2: ___________________________________ Key 3: ___________________________________ Key 4: ___________________________________ Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WGR614. Store this information in a safe place. Wireless Configuration...
Page 42: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WGR614.
Page 43: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address
Apply. You must then access the router from a wired PC or from a wireless PC which is on the access control list to make any further changes. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WGR614 firewall. Wireless Configuration http://192.168.0.1...
Page 44 Click the Turn Access Control On check box. Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WGR614 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter.
Page 45: How To Configure Wep
Repeat these steps for each additional device you wish to add to the list. Be sure to click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WGR614. How to Configure WEP...
Page 46 • Manual - Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) Select which of the four keys will be active. Please refer to “Overview of WEP Parameters” on page D-5 these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. Click Apply to save your settings.
Page 47: Content Filtering
Chapter 4 Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.
Page 48: Blocking Access To Internet Sites
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...
Page 49: Blocking Access To Internet Services
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 services blocking or port filtering. The Block Services menu is shown below: Figure 4-2: Block Services menu Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers.
Page 50: Configuring A User Defined Service
Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 To specify a service for blocking, click Add. The Add Services menu will appear, as shown below: Figure 4-3: Add Services menu From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices.
Page 51: 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 Enforced The WGR614 router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 4-4: Schedule menu Use this check boxes on this menu to create a schedule for blocking content.
Page 52: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of what websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries will be made for the Trusted User.
Page 53: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications
Log action buttons are described in Table 4-2. Log action buttons Field Description Refresh Click this button to refresh the log screen. Clear Log Click this button to clear the log entries. Send Log 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 information in the E-Mail menu, shown below:...
Page 54 Schedule list, the alert is sent but not the log. The WGR614 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. In order to localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your Time Zone: •...
Page 55: Maintenance
Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. 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.
Page 56 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 Port MAC Address Name (SSID) Region...
Page 57 Click on the “Show WAN Status” button to display the WAN status, as shown below. Figure 5-2: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 5-1. Connection Status Fields Field Description Connection Time The length of time the router has been connected to your Internet service provider’s network.
Page 58 Click on the “Show Statistics” button to display router usage statistics, as shown below. Figure 5-3: Router Statistics screen This screen shows the following statistics: Table 5-1. Router Statistics Fields Field Description Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (local) ports. For each port, the screen displays: Status The link status of the port.
Page 59: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices
To force the router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button. Upgrading the Router Software The routing software of the WGR614 router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's website.
Page 60: Configuration File Management
(.BIN) upgrade file Click Upload. Note: When uploading software to the WGR614 router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your router will automatically restart.
Page 61: Restoring And Backing Up The Configuration
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 sections.
Page 62: Erasing The Configuration
7-7. 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. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to bring up the menu shown below.
Page 63: Advanced Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your Model WGR614 Cable/ DSL Wireless Router. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers...
Page 64: Adding A Port Forwarding Custom Service
Use the Port Forwarding menu to configure the router to forward incoming protocols to computers on your local network. In addition to servers for specific applications, you can also specify a Default DMZ Server to which all other incoming protocols are forwarded. The DMZ Server is configured in the Security Menu.
Page 65: Local Web And Ftp Server Example
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 this server from the Internet, the remote user must know the IP address that has been assigned by your ISP.
Page 66: Configuring Wan Setup Options
Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The WGR614 router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not function well. In some cases, one local PC can run the application properly if that PC’s IP address is entered as the default in the PORTS Menu.
Page 67 The default DMZ server feature is helpful when using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not function well.
Page 68: Using A Dynamic Dns Service
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 dynamically assigned IP address, you will not know in advance what your IP address will be, and the address can change frequently.
Page 69: Using Lan Ip Setup Options
Using LAN IP Setup Options The LAN IP Setup feature is under the Advanced heading of the main menu. This feature allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below. Figure 6-3: LAN IP Setup Menu The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP server.
Page 70: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server
• IP Address This is the LAN IP address of the router. • IP Subnet Mask This is the LAN Subnet Mask of the router. Combined with the IP address, the IP Subnet Mask allows a device to know which other addresses are local to it, and which must be reached through a gateway or router.
Page 71: Using Address Reservation
For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory. See Configuration by DHCP” on assign IP addresses for your network. If another device on your network will be the DHCP server, or if you will manually configure the network settings of all of your computers, clear the ‘Use router as DHCP server’...
Page 72: How To Configure Static Routes
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: Click the button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete.
Page 73 Click the Add button to open the Add/Edit Menu, shown below. Figure 6-5. Static Route Entry and Edit Menu Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table. (This is for identification purpose only.) Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only.
Page 74: Enabling 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.
Page 75: Using Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)
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. To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only this PC. Enter the IP address that will be allowed access.
Page 76 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Turn UPnP On: UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is enabled. If disabled, the router will not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the router.
Page 77: Troubleshooting
• Check that you are using the 12 V DC 800mA power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.
Page 78: Leds Never Turn Off
LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the LEDs turns on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay on, there is a fault within the router. If all LEDs are still on one minute after power up: •...
Page 79: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router’s Web Configuration interface from a PC on your local network, check the following: • Check the Ethernet connection between the PC and the router as described in the previous section.
Page 80: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection
Web Configuration Manager. To check the WAN IP address: Launch your browser and select an external site such as www.netgear.com Access the Main Menu of the router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1 Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status Check that an IP address is shown for the WAN Port If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP.
Page 81: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility
Configure your router to spoof your PC’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings menu. Refer to “How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection” on page If your router can obtain an IP address, but your PC is unable to load any web pages from the Internet: •...
Page 82: Testing The Path From Your Pc To A Remote Device
If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: •...
Page 83: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password
The E-Mail menu in the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. The WGR614 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day.
Page 84 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Troubleshooting...
Page 85: Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Specifications Operating temperature:...
Page 86 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 Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 10BASE-T, RJ-45 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps...
Page 87: Network, Routing, Firewall, And Basics
Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics This chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and networking. Related Publications As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet.
Page 88: What Is A Router
Information Protocol (RIP). Using RIP, routers 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.
Page 89 The latter version is easier to remember and easier to enter into your computer. In addition, the 32 bits of the address are subdivided into two parts. The first part of the address identifies the network, 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.
Page 90: Netmask
• 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 multicasts (messages sent to many hosts).
Page 91: Subnet Addressing
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.”...
Page 92 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. For instance, to partition a Class C network number (192.68.135.0) into two, you shift one bit from the host address to the network address.
Page 93: Private Ip Addresses
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 is preconfigured to automatically assign private addresses. Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; always follow the guidelines explained here.
Page 94: Single Ip Address Operation Using Nat
The WGR614 router employs an address-sharing method called Network Address Translation (NAT). This method allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your ISP.
Page 95: Mac Addresses And Address Resolution Protocol
Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 This scheme offers the additional benefit of firewall-like protection because the internal LAN addresses are not available to the Internet through the translated connection. All incoming inquiries are filtered out by the router. This filtering can prevent intruders from probing your system.
Page 96: Domain Name Server
IP addresses, along with other information (such as gateway and DNS addresses) that it may assign to the other devices on the network. The WGR614 router has the capacity to act as a DHCP server.
Page 97: What Is A Firewall
Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 What is a Firewall? A firewall is a device that protects one network from another, while allowing communication between the two. A firewall incorporates the functions of the NAT router, while adding features for dealing with a hacker intrusion or attack.
Page 98: Ethernet Cabling
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 terminated with an RJ45 type connector. A normal straight-through UTP Ethernet cable follows the EIA568B standard wiring and pinout as described in Table 7-1.
Page 99: Cable Quality
Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 The WGR614 router incorporates Auto Uplink technology (also called MDI/MDIX). Each LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a normal connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an uplink connection (e.g.
Page 100 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 B-14 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics...
Page 101: Appendix C Preparing Your Network
This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router and how to verify the readiness of broadband Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). Note: If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of a...
Page 102: Configuring Windows 95, 98, And Me For Tcp/Ip Networking
DHCP server during bootup. For a detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of these configuration items, refer to The WGR614 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The firewall assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: •...
Page 103 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 Microsoft Networks.
Page 104: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings
If you need Client for Microsoft Networks: Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. Restart your PC for the 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 and resources that are available on its network.
Page 105 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 will display.
Page 106: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method
• By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address.
Page 107: Configuring Windows Nt4, 2000 Or Xp For Ip Networking
From the drop-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: •...
Page 108: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp, 2000, Or Nt4
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 process for each of these versions of Windows.
Page 109 • Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection 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.
Page 110: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000
• 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 these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network.
Page 111 • Click on the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop. This will bring up a window called Network and Dial-up Connections. • Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. • The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears. •...
Page 112 • 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. • Click OK to return to Local Area Connection Properties.
Page 113: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Nt4
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 the Start Menu, and then select Control Panel. This will display Control Panel window.
Page 114 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...
Page 115: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp, 2000, And Nt4
Type ipconfig /all Your IP Configuration 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 •...
Page 116: Configuring The Macintosh For Tcp/Ip Networking
• The default gateway is 192.168.0.1 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 to use DHCP. MacOS 8.6 or 9.x From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP.
Page 117: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Macintosh Computers
TCP/IP 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: •...
Page 118: Verifying The Readiness Of Your Internet Account
Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account For broadband access to the Internet, you need to contract with an Internet service provider (ISP) for a single-user Internet access account using a cable modem or DSL modem. This modem must be a separate physical box (not a card) and must provide an Ethernet port intended for connection to a Network Interface Card (NIC) in a computer.
Page 119: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Windows Computers
As mentioned above, you may need to collect configuration information from your PC so that you can use this information when you configure the WGR614 router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.
Page 120: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Macintosh Computers
As mentioned above, you may need to collect configuration information from your Macintosh so that you can use this information when you configure the WGR614 router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.
Page 121: Restarting The Network
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 and configure the firewall.
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Page 123: Wireless Networking Basics
The WGR614 router conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 standard for wireless LANs (WLANs) and a product update will bring the WGR614 into conformance to the 802.11g standard when it is ratified. On an 802.11b or g wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.
Page 124: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup
Reference 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 the wireless network coverage. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of one access point, it moves into the range of another.
Page 125: Authentication And Wep
The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WGR614: Turn on the wireless station.
Page 126: Open System Authentication
• Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to authenticate. These two authentication procedures are described below. Open System Authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Open System Authentication: The station sends an authentication request to the access point.
Page 127: Overview Of Wep Parameters
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 station will be unable to communicate with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network.
Page 128: Key Size
Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 3. Use WEP for Authentication and Encryption: A transmitting 802.11 device encrypts the data portion of every packet it sends using a configured WEP Key. The receiving 802.11 device decrypts the data using the same WEP Key. For authentication purposes, the 802.11 network uses Shared Key Authentication.
Page 129: Wep Configuration Options
Reference 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 and all of the 802.11 client adapters on the network must have the same...
Page 130 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table 7-1. 802.11 Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency 2412 MHz 2417 MHz 2422 MHz 2427 MHz 2432 MHz 2437 MHz 2442 MHz 2447 MHz 2452 MHz 2457 MHz 2462 MHz 2467 MHz 2472 MHz Note: The available channels supported by the wireless products in various countries are different.
Page 131: Glossary
Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. List of Glossary Terms 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 3DES 3DES (Triple DES) achieves a high level of security by encrypting the data three times using DES with three different, unrelated keys.
Page 132 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 ADSL Short for asymmetric digital subscriber line, a technology that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5 to 9 Mbps when receiving data (known as the downstream rate) and from 16 to 640 Kbps when sending data (known as the upstream rate).
Page 133 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. A hacker attack designed to prevent your computer or network from operating or communicating.
Page 134 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5 to 9 Mbps when receiving data (known as the downstream rate) and from 16 to 640 Kbps when sending data (known as the upstream rate).
Page 135 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Internet Key Exchange. An automated method for exchanging and managing encryption keys between two VPN devices. Internet Protocol is the main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP.
Page 136 Reference 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.
Page 137 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 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 (LANs).
Page 138 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 PPP over ATM PPPoA. PPP over ATM is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. PPP over Ethernet PPPoE. PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
Page 139 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 area network.
Page 140 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 The TLS protocol is made up of two layers. The TLS Record Protocol ensures that a connection is private by using symmetric data encryption and ensures that the connection is reliable. The second TLS layer is the TLS Handshake Protocol, which allows authentication between the server and client and the negotiation of an encryption algorithm and cryptographic keys before data is transmitted or received.
Page 141 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Wi-Fi A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among...
Page 142 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Glossary...
Page 143 Numerics 64 or 128 bit WEP 3-6 802.11b D-1 Account Name 2-11, 2-13, 5-2 Address Resolution Protocol B-9 ad-hoc mode D-2 Authentication Server 2-9 Auto MDI/MDI-X B-13, G-2 Auto Uplink 1-3, B-13, G-2 backup configuration 5-7 Basic Wireless Connectivity 3-8 BSSID D-2 cables, pinout B-12 Cabling B-12...
Page 144 firewall features 1-2 Flash memory, for firmware upgrade 1-1 front panel 1-6, 1-7 fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 3-4 gateway address C-20 Half Life 6-3 host name 2-11, 2-13 IANA contacting B-2 IETF B-1 Web site address B-7 infrastructure mode D-2 installation 1-4 Internet account address information C-18...
Page 145 Password 2-9 password restoring 7-7 PC, using to configure C-21 ping 6-5 pinout, Ethernet cable B-12 placement 3-1 port filtering 4-3 Port Forwarding 6-1 port forwarding behind NAT B-9 Port Forwarding Menu 6-1 port numbers 4-3 PPP over Ethernet 1-4, C-18 PPPoE C-18 Primary DNS Server 2-9, 2-11, 2-13 protocols...
Page 146 Universal Plug and Play 6-13 Uplink switch B-12 UPnP 6-13 USB C-18 WAN 6-4 WAN Setup 6-4 WEP D-3 Wi-Fi D-1 Windows, 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...

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Connecting the Router to the Internet

Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration

Chapter 4 Content Filtering

Chapter 5 Maintenance

Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Appendix A

Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics

Appendix C Preparing Your Network

Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics

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