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Reference Manual for the
54 Mbps Wireless Travel
Router WGR101
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10034-01
Version 1.6
February 2005
February 2005 (202-10034-03)

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10034-01 Version 1.6 February 2005 February 2005 (202-10034-03)
  • 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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 4 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
  • Page 5 1999/5/CE. Spanish Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/ Portuguese NETGEAR, Inc.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ...1-1 How to Use This Manual ...1-2 How to Print this Manual ...1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking ...2-2 Security ...2-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...2-2 Extensive Protocol Support ...2-3 Easy Installation and Management ...2-3 Maintenance and Support ...2-4...
  • Page 8 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ...4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings ...4-3 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings ...4-6 Default Factory Settings ...4-7 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ...4-7 How to Configure WEP ...4-8 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ...4-10 Chapter 5 Management Viewing Wireless Travel Router Status Information ...5-1...
  • Page 9 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network Basics Related Publications ... B-1 Basic Router Concepts ... B-1 What is a Router? ... B-1 Routing Information Protocol ... B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet ... B-2 Netmask ... B-4 Subnet Addressing ... B-4 Private IP Addresses ...
  • Page 10 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 ... C-15 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ... C-16 MacOS 8.6 or 9.x ... C-16 MacOS X ... C-16 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ... C-17 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ... C-18 Are Login Protocols Used? ...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the WGR101 wireless travel router according to these specifications.: Table 1-2. Manual Scope...

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

  • Page 13: How To Print This Manual

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View.
  • Page 14 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 About This Manual February 2005 (202-10034-03)

  • Page 15: Introduction

    WGR101. The 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 connects one or more wireless computers to the Internet through an RJ45 port, router, or cable modem. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.

  • Page 16: 802.11G Wireless Networking

    LAN. Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink The WGR101 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The Ethernet interface is autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

  • Page 17: Extensive Protocol Support

    Web Management Interface. • Firmware update The WGR101 wireless travel router can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGR101 as soon as they become available.

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Support

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WGR101 wireless travel router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day for 90 days...

  • Page 19: The Router's Switch

    The Router’s Switch Figure 2-1: WGR101, Side View The side of the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 has a four-position switch. It ships in position 1, which is used when connecting to the router as a single user. The switch position functions are as follows: •...

  • Page 20: The Router's Front Panel

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the WGR101 wireless travel router contains the status lights described below. Figure 2-2: WGR101 Front Panel You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from top to bottom, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the router.

  • Page 21: The Router's Rear Panel

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the router is shown below. Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: Reset Ethernet Button WAN/LAN Port Figure 2-3: WGR101 Rear Panel •...
  • Page 22 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Introduction February 2005 (202-10034-03)

  • Page 23: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    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 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 for Internet access.

  • Page 24: Setup Options Overview

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Setup Options Overview Locate the recommended setup for the WGR101 wireless travel router on the chart below. Figure 3-1: Single User Scenarios Recommended Type of Use Setup One computer access,...
  • Page 25 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Figure 3-2: Multiple User Scenarios Recommended Type of Use Setup Multiple computers, Quick Installation (No casual use, no WEP Security), sensitive data. Multiple user switch position Multiple computers Installation with WEP...

  • Page 26: Quick Installation: No Router Configuration Or Wep Security

    Quick Installation: No Router Configuration or WEP Security These instructions assume the following: • You will connect the WGR101 wireless travel router to an RJ45 wall port in the office or hotel, or a broadband router at home • You will not use wireless WEP security •...

  • Page 27: How To Log In To The Wireless Travel Router

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 How to Log in to the Wireless Travel Router You can always connect to the router to change its settings. The switch settings enable these kinds of access: • Switch position 1: single wireless computer only access, no configuration access.
  • Page 28 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Figure 3-5: Computer connected via Ethernet cable to WGR101 wireless travel router Connect an Ethernet cable to the wireless travel router. Check the status lights and verify the following: Power: When you first turn on the router, the power light blinks during the diagnostic self test, then turns solid green.
  • Page 29 Click Ok to proceed. The WGR101 wireless travel router displays the home page shown below. position Figure 3-7: Switch 3 login result: WGR101 wireless settings page The browser will then display the WGR101 wireless settings page.

  • Page 30: Basic Wireless Security Wep Configuration

    WGR101 OG IN TO THE The WGR101 wireless travel router and display the wireless settings page as shown in below. Figure 3-8: Login result: WGR101 home page Note: If you did not connect to the router, verify that your computer is set up for DHCP. For help with this, please see the animated tutorials on the CD or Network.

  • Page 31: Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips

    NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Resource CD (230-10081-02) or Appendix C, “Preparing Your • The switch on the WGR101 must be in position 1 for a single user or in position 2 for multiple users. •...
  • Page 32 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • If you are using the WGR101 with multiple users, it works as a secondary router. The primary router may be set up to block parameters such as ftp or TCPIP. Check the settings on the primary router.

  • Page 33: Wireless Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGR101 wireless travel router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your wireless travel router in order to maximize the network speed.

  • Page 34: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security

    Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can restrict access to only trusted computers o that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WGR101. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 35: Understanding Wireless Settings

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your WGR101, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu will appear, as shown below.
  • Page 36 The WGR101 default SSID is: NETGEAR-TRAVEL. • Region. This field identifies the region where the WGR101 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless travel router in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
  • Page 37 Automatic No wireless security. WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGR101 does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication. • Shared Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data.

  • Page 38: Information To Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

    (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. Key 1: ___________________________________ Key 2: ___________________________________ Key 3: ___________________________________ Key 4: ___________________________________ Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WGR101. Store this information in a safe place. February 2005 (202-10034-03) Wireless Configuration...

  • Page 39: Default Factory Settings

    The WGR101 default factory settings are shown below. You can restore these defaults by pressing and holding the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel for 10 seconds. After you install the WGR101 wireless travel router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.

  • Page 40: How To Configure Wep

    Note: The SSID is case sensitive; NETGEAR-TRAVEL is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WGR101.
  • Page 41 WEP settings or access the wireless travel router from a wired computer to make any further changes. Log in to the WGR101 at its default LAN address of name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.

  • Page 42: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Automatic - Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The passphrase is case sensitive; NETGEAR-TRAVEL is not the same as nETgear. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values. •...
  • Page 43 Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Available Wireless Cards list displays. Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WGR101 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 44 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 4-12 Wireless Configuration February 2005 (202-10034-03)

  • Page 45: Management

    Router WGR101. Viewing Wireless Travel Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides status and usage information. Set the WGR101 switch to position 2 or position 3. Then click the Status link under Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface to open the Status page.
  • Page 46 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 5-1. Menu 3.2 - Wireless Travel Router Status Fields Field Hardware version Firmware Version Wireless Access Point Name (SSID) Region Channel Mode Wireless AP...
  • Page 47 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Table 5-1. Menu 3.2 - Wireless Travel Router Status Fields Field Internet Port (multi-user mode only) MAC Address IP Address IP Subnet Mask DHCP Click the “Connection Status” button to display the status information shown below.
  • Page 48 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 5-1. Connection Status Fields Field Description IP Address The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to the router. Network Mask The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask assigned to the router.

  • Page 49: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 This screen shows the following statistics: Table 5-1. Router Statistics Fields Field Description Port For each port, the screen displays: Status The link status of the port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset.

  • Page 50: Upgrading The Router Software

    To force the router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button. Upgrading the Router Software The software of the WGR101 wireless travel router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR.

  • Page 51: Configuration File Management

    In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the router after upgrading. Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the WGR101 wireless travel router are stored within the router in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s computer, or cleared to factory default settings.

  • Page 52: Erasing The Configuration

    You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as pacbell.cfg. The default file name is netgear.cfg To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer or click the Browse button to browse to the file.

  • Page 53: Network Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. If the WGR101 switch is set at position 2 for multiple users, or position 3 for configuration, you can access this feature. It can be found under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.
  • Page 54 Wireless: The Wireless light should be lit. If the Wireless light is not lit, see the Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips below. From a wireless computer configured with the same SSID as the WGR101, open a Web browser such as Internet Explorer.

  • Page 55: Configuring Basic Settings Options

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Figure 6-4: Switch position 2 login result: WGR101 basic settings page The browser will then display the WGR101 basic settings page. You can set the wireless security options on this page. For instructions on setting the wireless settings, see “Network Configuration”...

  • Page 56: Configuring Wan Setup Options

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 If your Internet connection does not require a login, fill in the settings according to the instructions below. Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name.

  • Page 57: 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 WGR101, and is exposed to exploits from the Internet. If compromised, the DMZ server can be used to attack your network.

  • Page 58: Using Wlan Ip Setup Options

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Using WLAN 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.

  • Page 59: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You may need to restart your computer for the new IP address setting to take effect.
  • Page 60 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Network Configuration February 2005 (202-10034-03)

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    • Check that you are using the 5 V DC 2A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 62: Lights Never Turn Off

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns all turn on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the lights stay on, there is a fault within the router.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • 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 192.168.0.1.

  • Page 64: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 — Check that your computer has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this information will not be visible in your computer’s Network Control Panel.

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101. 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...
  • Page 66 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: 802.11 Security: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing 2.4-2.5Ghz...

  • Page 67: Appendix B Network Basics

    Routers vary in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported, and types of physical WAN connection they support. The 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 is a small office router that routes the IP protocol over a single-user broadband connection.

  • Page 68: Routing Information Protocol

    Information Protocol (RIP). Using RIP, routers periodically update one another and check for changes to add to the routing table. The WGR101 wireless travel 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 69 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Class A Network Class B Network Class C Network Figure B-1: Three Main Address Classes The five address classes are: • Class A Class A addresses can have up to 16,777,214 hosts on a single network. They use an eight-bit network number and a 24-bit node number.

  • Page 70: Netmask

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 This addressing structure allows IP addresses to uniquely identify each physical network and each node on each physical network. For each unique value of the network portion of the address, the base address of the range (host address of all zeros) is known as the network address and is not usually assigned to a host.
  • Page 71 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Subnet addressing allows us to split one IP network address into smaller multiple physical networks known as subnetworks. Some of the node numbers are used as a subnet number instead.
  • Page 72 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The following table lists the additional subnet mask bits in dotted-decimal notation. To use the table, write down the original class netmask and replace the 0 value octets with the dotted-decimal value of the additional subnet bits.

  • Page 73: 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 WGR101 wireless travel 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 74: Mac Addresses And Address Resolution Protocol

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The following figure illustrates a single IP address operation. Private IP addresses assigned by user 192.168.0.2 192.168.0.3 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.4 192.168.0.5 Figure B-3: Single IP Address Operation Using NAT 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.

  • Page 75: Related Documents

    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 in order for a user to actually contact the resource. Just as...

  • Page 76: Ip Configuration By Dhcp

    The WGR101 wireless travel router has the capacity to act as a DHCP server. The WGR101 wireless travel router also functions as a DHCP client when connecting to the ISP. The router can automatically obtain an IP address, subnet mask, DNS server addresses, and a gateway address if the ISP provides this information by DHCP.

  • Page 77: Category 5 Cable Quality

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Table B-1. UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through Wire color Signal Orange/White Transmit (Tx) + Orange Transmit (Tx) - Green/White Receive (Rx) + Blue Blue/White Green Receive (Rx) - Brown/White Brown...

  • Page 78: Inside Twisted Pair Cables

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Inside Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the other device. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the circuitry in the device.

  • Page 79: Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, And Mdi/Mdix Switching

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Figure B-6: Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End Note: Flat “silver satin” telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug. However, using telephone cable results in excessive collisions, causing the attached port to be partitioned or disconnected from the network.
  • Page 80 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The WGR101 wireless travel 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 computer) or an uplink connection (e.g.

  • Page 81: Appendix C Preparing Your Network

    This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 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 82: 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 WGR101 wireless travel router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The router assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the computers are rebooted: •...
  • Page 83 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 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 84: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 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.
  • Page 85 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 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.

  • Page 86: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • 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.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp, 2000, Or Nt4

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 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.
  • Page 89 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • 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.

  • Page 90: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • 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.
  • Page 91 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • 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.
  • Page 92 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • 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. •...

  • Page 93: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Nt4

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 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.
  • Page 94 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol in the Network Protocols box, and click on the Properties button. C-14 February 2005 (202-10034-03) Preparing Your Network...

  • Page 95: 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 96: Configuring The Macintosh For Tcp/Ip Networking

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • 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.

  • Page 97: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Macintosh Computers

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the Configure list. If not already selected, Select Using DHCP in the TCP/IP tab. Click Save. Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers After your Macintosh is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration by returning to the TCP/IP Control Panel.

  • Page 98: Verifying The Readiness Of Your Internet Account

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 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 99: 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 WGR101 wireless travel router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.

  • Page 100: 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 WGR101 wireless travel router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.

  • Page 101: Restarting The Network

    Restart any computer that is connected to the WGR101. After configuring all of your computers for TCP/IP networking and restarting them, and connecting them to the local network of your WGR101 wireless travel router, you are ready to access and configure the router. Preparing Your Network...
  • Page 102 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 This page intentionally left blank. C-22 Preparing Your Network February 2005 (202-10034-03)

  • Page 103: Wireless Networking Basics

    Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview The WGR101 wireless travel router conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11g standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11 wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.

  • Page 104: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no access point involved in this configuration.
  • Page 105 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table D-1. 802.11b Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency 2412 MHz 2417 MHz 2422 MHz 2427 MHz 2432 MHz 2437 MHz 2442 MHz...

  • Page 106: Wep Wireless Security

    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 WGR101: Turn on the wireless station.

  • Page 107: Wep Open System Authentication

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 • 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. WEP Open System Authentication This process is illustrated in below.

  • Page 108: Wep Shared Key Authentication

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 WEP Shared Key Authentication This process is illustrated in below. Shared Key Authentication Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting...

  • Page 109: Key Size And Configuration

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 Key Size and Configuration The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key.

  • Page 110: How To Use Wep Parameters

    WEP Key. For authentication purposes, the 802.11 network uses Shared Key Authentication. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). However, the WGR101 does not offer this option. Wireless Networking Basics February 2005 (202-10034-03)

  • Page 111: 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. 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management.
  • Page 112 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access. Advanced Encryption Standard, a symmetric 128-bit block data encryption technique. It is an iterated block cipher with a variable block length and a variable key length. The block length and the key length can be independently specified to 128, 192 or 256 bits.The U.S government adopted the...
  • Page 113 .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 114 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 transmits that identity to an authentication server such as RADIUS. The server asks the AP for proof of identity, which the AP gets from the user and then sends back to the server to complete the authentication.
  • Page 115 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 LDAP A set of protocols for accessing information directories. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol LDAP. A set of protocols for accessing information directories. LDAP is based on the standards contained within the X.500 standard, but is significantly simpler. And unlike X.500, LDAP supports TCP/IP, which is necessary for any type of Internet access.
  • Page 116 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be sent or received. A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet.
  • Page 117 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 PPPoE 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. 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.
  • Page 118 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 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 119 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 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 120 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Travel Router WGR101 If a remote network contains a WINS server, your Windows PCs can gather information from that WINS server about its local hosts. This allows your PCs to browse that remote network using the Windows Network Neighborhood feature.

  • Page 121: Index

    Numerics 802.11b D-1 Account Name 5-2, 6-4 Address Resolution Protocol B-8 ad-hoc mode D-2 Auto MDI/MDI-X B-14, G-2 Auto Uplink 2-2, B-14, G-2 backup configuration 5-7 Basic Wireless Connectivity 4-7 BSSID D-2 Cabling B-10 Cat5 cable B-11, G-2 configuration automatic by DHCP 2-3 backup 5-7 restore 5-7 conventions...
  • Page 122 infrastructure mode D-2 installation 2-3 Internet account address information C-18 establishing C-18 IP addresses C-19, C-20 and NAT B-7 and the Internet B-2 assigning B-2, B-9 auto-generated 7-2 private B-7 translating B-9 IP configuration by DHCP B-10 IP networking for Macintosh C-16 for Windows C-2, C-7 LAN IP Setup Menu 6-6 LEDs...
  • Page 123 security 2-2 Shared Key authentication D-4 SSID 4-4, 4-7, 4-8, D-2 static IP address 6-3 Status Light 2-6 subnet addressing B-4 subnet mask B-5, C-19, C-20 TCP/IP configuring C-1 network, troubleshooting 7-3 TCP/IP properties verifying for Macintosh C-17 verifying for Windows C-6, C-15 troubleshooting 7-1 Uplink switch B-13 USB C-18...

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