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Reference Manual for the
ProSafe Wireless 802.11g
Firewall/Print Server
Model FWG114P
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
M-10177-01
Version 1.0
July 2003
M-10177-01

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10177-01 Version 1.0 July 2003 M-10177-01...
  • Page 2 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 Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Computer Network Configuration Requirements .............3-1 Internet Configuration Requirements ...............3-2 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........3-2 Record Your Internet Connection Information ............3-3 Connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server ..........3-4 How to Connect the FWG114P ................3-4 PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option ................3-8 Contents...
  • Page 6 Dynamic IP Wizard-Detected Option ...............3-9 Fixed IP Account Wizard-Detected Option .............3-10 Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ............3-11 How to Configure the Internet Connection Manually ..........3-12 How to Configure a Serial Port Internet Connection .............3-13 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ..........4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ..............4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings ...................4-3 Default Factory Settings ...................4-6...
  • Page 7 Chapter 6 Print Server Network Printing from Windows ..................6-1 Installing the PTP Driver ..................6-1 Printer Management ..................6-3 Port Options .......................6-3 LPD/LPR Printing from Windows ................6-4 Windows NT 4.0 Server Configuration ..............6-5 Client PC Setup for LPD/LPR Printing ...............6-7 Network Printing from the Macintosh ................6-8 Network Printing from Linux ...................6-9 Troubleshooting the Print Server ..................6-9 Chapter 7...
  • Page 8 LEDs Never Turn Off ....................7-2 LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On ................7-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ............7-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ................7-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ..........7-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ...............7-5 Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device ..........7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ............7-7 Problems with Date and Time ..................7-7...
  • Page 9 Appendix C Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ............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’...
  • Page 10 Overview of WEP Parameters ................D-5 Key Size ........................D-6 WEP Configuration Options ..................D-7 Wireless Channels ......................D-7 Glossary List of Glossary Terms ....................G-1 Index Contents M-10177-01...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print ® Server Model FWG114P. This chapter introduces important features of this manual. Audience, Conventions, Scope This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic-to-intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and networking technology tutorial information is provided in the Appendices.

  • Page 12: Features Of The Html Version Of This Manual

    The PDF button links to a PDF version of the full manual. – The E-mail button enables you to send feedback by e-mail to Netgear support. – The Print button prints the currently displayed topic. Using this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure to your printer--you do not have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages.

  • Page 13: How To Print This Manual

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P How to Print this Manual To print this manual you man choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic.
  • Page 14 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P About This Manual M-10177-01...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. In addition to NAT, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes. The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server provides the following features: •...

  • Page 16: 802.11G And 802.11B 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 FWG114P is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: •...

  • Page 17: Security

    You can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 8-port 10/100 switch, the FWG114P 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 18: Easy Installation And Management

    PPTP login support for European ISPs, BigPond login for Telstra cable in Australia. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Support

    • Regional support, including ISPs like Telstra DSL and BigPond or Deutsche Telekom. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade •...

  • Page 20: The Fwg114P Front Panel

    • Registration and Warranty 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. The FWG114P Front Panel The front panel of the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server contains the status LEDs described below.
  • Page 21 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Label Activity Description POWER Power is supplied to the firewall. TEST The system is initializing. The system is ready and running. PRINTER Blinking Data is being transmitted or received by the Printer port.

  • Page 22: The Fwg114P Rear Panel

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P The FWG114P Rear Panel The rear panel of the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server contains the port connections listed below. LO CA L 10/100M IN TER N ET MODEM 12VDC, 1.0A...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Fwg114P To The Internet

    This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. You find out how to configure your ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.

  • Page 24: Internet Configuration Requirements

    • You may also refer to the FWG114P Resource CD 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 25: Record Your Internet Connection Information

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as given by your ISP.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Fwg114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server

    Connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server This section provides instructions for connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server. Also, the Resource CD for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P (SW-10023-01) included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure.
  • Page 27 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Connect the Ethernet cable from the broadband modem to the FWG114P Internet port (A). LO CA L 10/100M IN TER N ET MODEM 12VDC, 1.0A FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall/Print Server...
  • Page 28 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Verify the following: • When your turn the router on, the power light goes on. • The router’s local lights are lit for any computers that are connected to it.
  • Page 29 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P 3. Connect to the Internet Figure 3-6: Setup Wizard You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu.

  • Page 30: Pppoe Wizard-Detected Option

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option If the Setup Wizard discovers that your ISP uses PPPoE, you will see this menu: Figure 3-7: Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts • Enter the Account Name, Domain Name, Login, and Password as provided by your ISP. These fields are case sensitive.

  • Page 31: Dynamic Ip Wizard-Detected Option

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P • 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 Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting.”...

  • Page 32: Fixed Ip Account Wizard-Detected Option

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P • 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 9, “Troubleshooting.”...

  • Page 33: Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Manually Configuring 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 34: How To Configure The Internet Connection Manually

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P How to Configure the Internet Connection Manually You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 3-10 using these steps: Click the Basic Settings link on the Setup menu.

  • Page 35: How To Configure A Serial Port Internet Connection

    Follow the steps below to configure a serial port Internet connection on your firewall. Connect the FWG114P to your ISDN or dial-up modem Turn off your Modem and connect the cable (C) from the serial port your FWG114P to the modem.
  • Page 36 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Turn on the modem and wait about 30 seconds for the lights to stop blinking. Configure the Serial Port of the Firewall. Log in to the firewall at http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of...
  • Page 37 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Choose the type of Serial Port Usage: • Auto-rollover with a wait time in minutes • Primary Internet connection Fill in the ISP Internet configuration parameters as appropriate: •...
  • Page 38 PC, establishing a connection to your ISP, and then copying the modem string settings from the PC configuration and pasting them into the FWG114P Modem Properties Initial String field. For more information on this procedure, please refer to the support area of the NETGEAR web site.

  • Page 39: Wireless Configuration

    Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your FWG114P in order to maximize the network speed. For further information on wireless networking, refer to in Appendix D, “Wireless Networking...

  • Page 40: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security

    Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can allow only trusted PCs to connect so that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the FWG114P. Restricting access by MAC address adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 41: Understanding Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of your FWG114P, click the Wireless link in the Setup section of the main menu. The wireless settings menu will appear, as shown below.
  • Page 42 SSID for that network. The FWG114P default SSID is: NETGEAR. — Region. This field identifies the region where the FWG114P can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless firewall/print server in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
  • Page 43 Wireless Card Access List – You can restrict wireless access to the FWG114P based on the MAC device of the wireless station. To restrict access based on MAC addresses, click the Set up Access List button and update the MAC access control list.

  • Page 44: Default Factory Settings

    • SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network. Wireless is the default FWG114P SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below. Note: The SSID in the wireless firewall/print server is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card.

  • Page 45: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key as well and have the same keys used in the FWG114P. •...

  • Page 46: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID that you configured in the FWG114P. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the wireless firewall/print server.

  • Page 47: How To Configure Wep

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Note: When configuring the FWG114P from a wireless PC whose MAC address is not in the access control list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless connection when you click on Apply.
  • Page 48 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P 4-10 Wireless Configuration M-10177-01...

  • Page 49: Firewall Protection And Content Filtering

    This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P 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 50: Block Sites

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Block Sites The FWG114P allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Keyword Blocking menu is shown in...

  • Page 51: Using Rules To Block Or Allow Specific Kinds Of Traffic

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P To delete a keyword or domain, select it from the list, click Delete Keyword, then click Apply. Keyword application examples: • If the keyword "XXX" is specified, the URL <http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html> is blocked, as is the newsgroup alt.pictures.XXX.
  • Page 52 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P These default rules are shown in the Rules table of the Rules menu in Figure 5-2: Figure 5-2: Rules menu You may define additional rules that will specify exceptions to the default rules. By adding custom rules, you can block or allow access based on the service or application, source or destination IP addresses, and time of day.

  • Page 53: Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)

    Match - traffic of this type which matches the parameters and action will be logged. Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) Because the FWG114P uses Network Address Translation (NAT), your network presents only one IP address to the Internet, and outside users cannot directly address any of your local computers.

  • Page 54: Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server If you host a public web server on your local network, you can define a rule to allow inbound web (HTTP) requests from any outside IP address to the IP address of your web server at any time of day.

  • Page 55: Considerations For Inbound Rules

    Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) The FWG114P allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by PCs on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. You can define an outbound rule to block Internet access from a local PC based on: •...

  • Page 56: Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger If you want to block Instant Messenger usage by employees during working hours, you can create an outbound rule to block that application from any internal IP address to any external address according to the schedule that you have created in the Schedule menu.

  • Page 57: Rules Menu Options

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Rules Menu Options Use the Options checkboxes to enable the following: • Enable VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, L2TP) If LAN users need to use VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software on their PC, and connect to remote sites or servers, enable this checkbox.

  • Page 58: Services

    1024 to 65535 by the authors of the application. Although the FWG114P already holds a list of many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. Use the Services menu to add additional services and applications to the list for use in defining firewall rules.

  • Page 59: Using A Schedule To Block Or Allow Specific Traffic

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Using a Schedule to Block or Allow Specific Traffic If you enabled content filtering in the Block Sites menu, or if you defined an outbound rule to use a schedule, you can set up a schedule for when blocking occurs or when access is restricted. The...

  • Page 60: Time Zone

    Be sure to click Apply when you have finished configuring this menu. Time Zone The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server 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 61: Getting E-Mail Notifications Of Event Logs And Alerts

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Getting E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts In order to receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-Mail subheading: Figure 5-7: E-mail menu •...

  • Page 62: Denial Of Service Attack

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Tip: You used this information when you set up your e-mail program. If you can't remember it, check the settings in your e-mail program. • Send E-mail alerts immediately. You can specify that logs are immediately sent to the specified e-mail address when any of the following events occur: –...

  • Page 63: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The router will log security-related events such as denied incoming and outgoing service requests, hacker probes, and administrator logins. If you enable content filtering in the Block Sites menu, the Log page will also show you when someone on your network tried to access a blocked site.

  • Page 64: Include In Log

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Log entries are described in Table 5-1 Table 5-1. Log entry descriptions Field Description Date and Time The date and time the log entry was recorded. Description or The type of event and what action was taken if any.

  • Page 65: Syslog

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P • All Websites and news groups visited - If checked, all visited websites and newsgroups are logged. • All Incoming TCP/UDP/ICMP traffic - If checked, all incoming TCP/UDP/ICMP connections and traffic is logged.
  • Page 66 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P 5-18 Firewall Protection and Content Filtering M-10177-01...

  • Page 67: Print Server

    Make sure that the printer is ON and connected to the firewall’s printer port. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your drive. If the setup program does not start automatically, run SETUP.EXE in the root folder. Scroll down to the Drivers section and click on FWG114P Print Server driver for Windows. Print Server M-10177-01...
  • Page 68 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P When asked, select “Run this program from its current location”. Follow the steps to install the Print Server driver. When the installation is finished, make sure the “Run Print Port Setup now” checkbox is checked, and click Finish.

  • Page 69: Printer Management

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Installation is now complete. You can now print using this printer. To make changes later, use the Start menu to run this program. The default installation is Start ->...

  • Page 70: Lpd/Lpr Printing From Windows

    • Port If desired, click Browse to select a different device. The Select Device Port button supports multi-port models, but the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server is a single-port print server. The Port Name is shown in the Printer's Properties. •...

  • Page 71: Windows Nt 4.0 Server Configuration

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Windows NT 4.0 Server Configuration To use LPD printing, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing must be installed and enabled. This can be checked using Start-Settings-Control Panel-Network - Services. To configure your NT 4.0 Server for LPD printing, follow this procedure: Go to Start->Settings->Printers and launch the Add Printer wizard.
  • Page 72 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Select Other Network File and Print Services, then click the Details button. Figure 6-3: Windows Print Configuration menu Enable Print Services for Unix, then click OK. Click Next and complete the Wizard.

  • Page 73: Client Pc Setup For Lpd/Lpr Printing

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P In the Select the Printer Port screen, select LPR Port, as shown below. Click Next to continue. Figure 6-4: Windows Add Printer Wizard In the Dialog requesting “Name or Address of server providing lpd”, enter the IP address of the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server.

  • Page 74: Network Printing From The Macintosh

    Click OK to return to the Untitled 1 window. In the LPR Printer Selection box, click Change... In the Printer Address field, type the name or IP address of the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/ Print Server. The IP address will usually be 192.168.0.1.

  • Page 75: Network Printing From Linux

    To remove an existing printer port installation: Open Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs. Look for an entry with a name like “NETGEAR ProSafe Firewall Router”, “NETGEAR Print Server”, "Print Server Driver" or "Print Server Port". Select this item, click Add/Remove, and confirm the deletion.
  • Page 76 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P From Start -> Settings, open the Printers folder, and start the Add Printer Wizard. When prompted, select Network Printer and click Next. For Network Path or Queue, enter a dummy value such as \\123, as shown below.
  • Page 77 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Right-click the new printer and select Properties. Then select the Details tab, as shown below. Figure 6-6: Windows Printer Properties Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other, then select the NETGEAR Print Server Port as the port to add.
  • Page 78 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the new printer. Make sure that the Work Offline option is NOT checked. The new printer should no longer be grayed out, and is ready for use.

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    Chapter 7 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P. These features are accessed via the Main Menu Maintenance heading. Viewing Wireless Firewall/Print Server Status Information The Router Status menu provides status and usage information. From the main menu of the browser interface, click on Maintenance, then select Router Status to view this screen.
  • Page 80 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P This screen shows the following parameters: Table 7-1. Menu 3.2 - FWG114P Status Fields Field Description System Name This field displays the System Name assigned to the router. Firmware Version This field displays the router firmware version.
  • Page 81 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Click “Show WAN Status” to display the WAN connection status. Figure 7-2: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 7-1. Connection Status Fields Field Description Connection Time The length of time the router has been connected to your Internet service provider’s...
  • Page 82 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Click “Show Statistics” to display router usage statistics. Figure 7-3: Router Statistics screen This screen shows the following statistics: Table 7-1. Router Statistics Fields Field Description interface The statistics for the WAN (Internet), LAN (local), 802.11a, and 802.11b/g interfaces.

  • Page 83: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    The routing software of the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server 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. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the binary (.TRX) file before sending it to the router.

  • Page 84: Configuration File Management

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server must support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above.

  • Page 85: Restoring And Backing Up The Configuration

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P 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 7-6: Settings Backup menu Three options are available, and are described in the following sections.

  • Page 86: Erasing The Configuration

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Erasing the Configuration It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to a known blank condition. This can be done by using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. After an erase, the router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.1, and the router's DHCP client...

  • Page 87: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Using the WAN Setup Options The first feature category under the Advanced heading is WAN Setup.
  • Page 88 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P If disabled, you must connect manually, using the sub-screen accessed from the Router Status menu “Show WAN Status” screen. • Setting Up a Default DMZ Server Note: DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall, and is exposed to exploits from the Internet.

  • Page 89: How To Configure Dynamic Dns

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P • Setting the MTU Size The default MTU size is usually fine. The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, particularly some using PPPoE, you may need to reduce the MTU.
  • Page 90 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Access the website of one of the dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the ‘Select Service Provider’ box, and register for an account. For example, for dyndns.org, go to www.dyndns.org.

  • Page 91: Using The Lan Ip Setup Options

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Using the LAN IP Setup Options The second feature category under the Advanced heading is LAN IP Setup. This menu 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.

  • Page 92: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P The LAN IP parameters are: • 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 93: Using Address Reservation

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory. See “IP Configuration by DHCP” on page B-10 for an explanation of DHCP and information about how to assign IP addresses for your network.

  • Page 94: Configuring Static Routes

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P 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.
  • Page 95 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P 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. The static route will not be reported in RIP.

  • Page 96: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P • A Metric value of 1 will work since the ISDN router is on the LAN. • Private is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated.

  • Page 97: Using Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
  • Page 98 Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P 8-12 Advanced Configuration M-10177-01...

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    • Check that you are using the 12 V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 100: Leds Never Turn Off

    Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P 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.

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