Page 1 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10018-02 Version 1.1 April 2004 April 2004, 202-10018-02...
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 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 4 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
How to Print this Manual ...1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Introduction to the WGT634U Wireless Media Router ...2-1 Key Features of the WGT634U Wireless Media Router ...2-2 USB Storage Device for File Sharing ...2-3 DMZ Support ...2-3 802.11g Wireless Networking ...2-3 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ...2-4...
Page 6 Record Your Internet Connection Information ...3-3 First, Connect the WGT634U to the Internet ...3-4 Now, Set Up Basic Wireless Connectivity ...3-9 Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips ...3-10 Understanding the Setup Wizard Options ...3-10 PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option ... 3-11 Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option ...3-12 Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option ...3-13...
Page 7 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...6-5 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ...6-7 Chapter 7 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...7-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices ...7-5 Upgrading the Router Software ...7-5 Warning: Do Not Interrupt the Firmware Upgrade Process ...7-6 Firmware Upgrade Requirements ...7-6...
Page 8 Problems with Saving Configuration Changes ...9-8 Troubleshooting the USB Drive ...9-8 USB Hub Attached to the WGT634U is not Visible ...9-8 File Copy of Large Files to the USB Disk FAT32 File System Fails ...9-8 Cannot Connect to the USB Drive Using Microsoft Networking ...9-8 Cannot Attach USB Drive to USB Port ...9-9...
Page 9 Troubleshooting the Firmware Upgrade ...9-9 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and 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 ...
Page 10 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ... C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 ... C-8 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ... C-8 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ... C-10 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 ... C-13 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 ...
Page 11 WPA Data Encryption Key Management ... D-14 Is WPA Perfect? ... D-16 Product Support for WPA ... D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ... D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points ... D-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters ... D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs ...
Page 12: 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 WGT634U Wireless Media Router according to these specifications.: Table 1-2.
Page 13: How To Use This Manual
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 14: How To Print This Manual
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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. Use the Print button the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic.
Page 15: Introduction
DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by a single PC. By connecting a storage device to the WGT634U through the integrated USB 2.0 interface, you can store and share files and entertainment content for access from PC and Web applications on computers connected on the home network as well as from the Internet.
Page 16: Key Features Of The Wgt634U Wireless Media Router
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Key Features of the WGT634U Wireless Media Router The WGT634U Wireless Media Router provides the following features: • ICSA (International Computer Security Association) standards-compliant 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11-turbo-g-only, or 802.11b+g modes •...
Page 17: Usb Storage Device For File Sharing
The fast wireless speeds and enhanced range enable the WGT634U to stream video to distances of more than 200 feet. Delivering data transfer speeds that are double that of 802.11g equipment, the WGT634U Super Wireless Media Router provides multiple simultaneous users with high-speed, extended range wireless connectivity to support the long-range wireless data transfer.
Page 18: A Powerful, True Firewall With Content Filtering
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 8-port 10/100 switch, the WGT634U 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 19: Extensive Protocol Support
Entersys or WinPOET on your PC. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure and operate the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: Introduction technology.
Page 20: Maintenance And Support
• Firmware Auto-Update When you log in to the WGT634U Wireless Media Router, the menu asks if you want to check the Internet to see if a newer version of firmware is available. If so, the configuration screen asks if you want to install the upgrade. This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGT634U as soon as they become available.
Page 21: 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 22: The Router's Front Panel
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the WGT634U Wireless Media Router contains the status LEDs described below. There are 4 LAN ports on the router, with LAN port 4 highlighted in the figure below: Figure 2-1: WGT634U Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections.
Page 23: The Router's Rear Panel
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGT634U contains the port connections listed below. Figure 2-2: WGT634U Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: •...
Page 24 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using home networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as connecting to a wireless network, assuring appropriate security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging files with other computers and using printers in the combined wireless and wired network.
Page 25 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? Share photos 1. Set up a USB drive...
Page 26 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here ... If I Want To ... ? What Do I Do? Share printers 1. Use the Windows at home in a...
Page 27: 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 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.
Page 28: Internet Configuration Requirements
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you will need one or more of these configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet: •...
Page 29: Record Your Internet Connection Information
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 30: First, Connect The Wgt634U To The Internet
Broadband modem Figure 3-1: Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer Securely insert the Ethernet cable into the Internet port (B) on the WGT634U. Your cable or DSM modem is now connected directly to the WAN port of the WGT634U Wireless Media Router.
Page 31 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable that came with your wireless router into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 4 (C), and the other end into the Ethernet port of your computer (D).
Page 32 Reset button according to the instructions in Configuration and Password” on page • Internet: Verify that the Internet light on the wireless router is lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless router Internet port and the powered on modem.
Page 33 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 3-4: Login window Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters.
Page 34 Router Upgrade heading. See information. Note: When uploading software to the WGT634U Wireless Media 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 35: Now, Set Up Basic Wireless Connectivity
WEP Security Configure the wireless adapter of your computer to match these settings exactly. Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. That is, it you must enter NETGEAR in your computer’s wireless settings. Entering nETgear will not work. 3. V...
Page 36: Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips
LAN port. • The Internet port status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable from the wireless router to the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are both turned on.
Page 37: Pppoe 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 verify that your Internet connection works. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Connecting the Router to the Internet Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting”.
Page 38: Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option If the Setup Wizard discovers Telstra Bigpond Cable is your ISP, you will see this menu: Smart Figure 3-8: Setup Wizard menu for Telstra Bigpond Cable accounts •...
Page 39: Dynamic Ip Smart Wizard-Detected Option
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • Click Apply to save your settings. • Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 9, Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option...
Page 40: Fixed Ip Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option
Note: Restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect. • Click Apply to save the settings. • Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 9, 3-14 3-3.
Page 41: How To Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 42 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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. If your Internet connection does require a login, click Yes, and skip to step 3.
Page 43 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Select your Internet service provider from the drop-down list. Figure 3-12: Basic Settings ISP list The screen will change according to the ISP settings requirements of the ISP you select.
Page 44: Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGT634U Wireless Media Router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your router in order to maximize the network speed.
Page 45: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the WGT634U. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.
Page 46: Understanding Wireless Settings
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • Turn Off the Wireless LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless LAN when you are away and the others in the household all use wired connections.
Page 47: Understanding Wep Authentication And Encryption
Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used. You can select “g and b”, “b only,” “g only”, or “108 Mbps Turbo g only”. “g only” dedicates the WGT634U to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. The “g and b”...
Page 48: Encryption Strength Choices
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U The WGT634U lets you select the following wireless authentication schemes. • Automatic — the router detects the authentication scheme. • Open System — allows any device to join the network, assuming that the device SSID matches the access point SSID.
Page 49: Default Factory Settings
Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WGT634U, the default factory settings are enabled, as shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you install the WGT634U Wireless Media Router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
Page 50: Before You Change The Ssid And Encryption 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 WGT634U. Store this information in a safe place. Wireless Configuration April 2004, 202-10018-02...
Page 51: 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 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WGT634U.
Page 52: Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings
After you have configured your basic wireless settings, you can set up the advanced security features and Wireless Card Access List. Under the Advanced Section of the main menu of the WGT634U router, click the Wireless Settings link to display the Advanced Wireless Settings screen.
Page 53: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address
Wireless Access Point to let you know if it is disabled or enabled. If enabled, wireless stations will be able to access the WGT634U. If disabled, wireless stations will not be able to access the WGT634U.
Page 54 Select the Turn Access Control On check box. Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WGT634U 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 55: How To Configure Wep Encryption
WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further changes. Log in to the WGT634U router at its default LAN address of user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
Page 56: Connecting A Usb Drive To The Router
Media Router. In planning your network, you should consider the level of security required for local and remote users of the USB drive. You can connect either a USB flash drive or a USB hard drive to the WGT634U. USB drive applications may include: •...
Page 57: Sharing Photos With Friends And Family
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Sharing Photos with Friends and Family The 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U allows you to create your own central storage location for photos and multimedia. This eliminates the need to log in to (and pay for) an external photo sharing site.
Page 58: Storing Files In A Central Location For Playing Or Printing
Storing Files in a Central Location for Playing or Printing The WGT634U Wireless Media Router enables you to move files so that a private resource can act as a network resource. The WGT634U allows centralized storage for easy access from other computers that have local printers, CD burners, speakers, or specialized software.
Page 59: Sharing Large Files With Colleagues
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Sharing Large Files with Colleagues Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many mail systems. The WGT634U Wireless Media Router allows you to share very large files such as PowerPoint presentations or ZIP files with colleagues at another site.
Page 60 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Figure 5-4: USB Drive Settings screen The USB Drive Settings screen shows which login accounts are enabled and the share folders each account has access to. The following fields are displayed: Network Access •...
Page 61: Connecting A Usb Drive To The Wgt634U
Chapter 4, “Wireless Configuration” Configuration”. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. The USB port of the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U is a standard USB connector. Figure 5-5: Router USB Port You can connect a USB drive to the WGT634U Wireless Media Router in the following ways: •...
Page 62: Usb Drive Requirements
WGT634U Wireless Media Router. Note: The USB port on the WGT634U can be used with one USB hard drive at a time. Do not attempt to use a USB hub attached to the USB port.
Page 63 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Select USB Drive Wizard in the left navigator to display the screen shown below: Figure 5-6: Select the folder to share Type the folder name to share. To share the whole USB drive, type \. To share a specific folder on the USB drive, type: \<my folder>...
Page 64: Using The Usb Drive Menu To Grant Ftp Access Rights
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Select the FTP access rights: Figure 5-8: Select Read Only or Read & Write Users can have either Read Only or Read & Write access. Click Continue to view the list of shared folders.
Page 65: Unmounting A Usb Drive
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Click Add to view the screen shown below. Figure 5-9: Granting an account access to the USB Device Select Enabled to give access to the USB drive. Type the login account name that you want to give access to the USB drive.
Page 66: Connecting To The Usb Drive From A Local Web Browser
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Local Web browser — users on the local area network can use the USB drive’s local IP address from a Web browser. LAN access rights are read/write unless you restrict access on a file or directory basis.
Page 67: Accessing The Router's Usb Drive Remotely Using Ftp
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Log in to the WGT634U router at its default LAN address of user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have assigned.
Page 68: Enabling File And Printer Sharing
\\ipaddress The ipaddress entered is the local IP address or name of the router, for example, \\192.168.1.1 or \\WGT634U. A new Explorer window will pop up displaying the root folders your account has access to. Accessing the USB Drive from Windows Explorer Typing \\ipaddress or \\hostname in Windows Explorer will display the root folders granted access to on the USB drive.
Page 69: Accessing The Usb Drive From My Network Places
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Accessing the USB Drive from My Network Places You can use Windows Network Neighborhood or Network Connections to view files on the USB drive locally. For example, to connect to the USB drive from local computers using Windows XP: From the Start Menu, open My Network Places.
Page 70: Content Filtering
This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U to protect your network. These features can be found in the Content Filtering section in the main menu of the browser interface.
Page 71: Blocking Access To Internet Services
IP address. Blocking Access to Internet Services The WGT634U Wireless Media Router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. The Block Services...
Page 72 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, Web servers serve Web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on your network sends a request for service to a server computer on the Internet, the requested service is identified by a service or port number.
Page 73: Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced
(having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WGT634U Wireless Media Router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 6-4: Schedule menu Use this check boxes on this menu to create a schedule for blocking content.
Page 74: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • Days to Block. Select days to block by checking the appropriate boxes. Select Every day to check the boxes for all days. Click Apply. • Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 23:59 format. Select All day for 24 hour blocking.
Page 75 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Log entries are described in Table Table 6-1. Log entry descriptions Field Description Number The index number of the content filter log entries. 128 entries are available, numbered from 0 to 127. The log will keep the record of the latest 128 entries.
Page 76: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications In order to receive logs and alerts by e-mail, you must provide your e-mail information in the E-mail menu, shown below: Figure 6-6: E-mail menu •...
Page 77 Alerts will be sent, but not the logs. The WGT634U Wireless Media Router can use the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. Select whether to enable NTP.
Page 78: Maintenance
Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Viewing Wireless Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information.
Page 79 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U This screen shows the following parameters: Table 7-1. Menu 3.2 - Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask...
Page 80 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Click the “Show WAN Status” button to display the WAN status, as shown below. Figure 7-2: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following statistics: Table 7-1. Connection Status Fields...
Page 81 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Click the “Show Statistics” button to display router usage statistics, as shown below. Figure 7-3: Router Statistics screen This screen shows the following statistics: Table 7-1. Router Statistics Fields Field...
Page 82: 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 WGT634U Wireless Media Router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. You can start the router firmware upgrade in one of two ways: •...
Page 83: Warning: Do Not Interrupt The Firmware Upgrade Process
Checking for a Firmware Upgrade Upon Login When you first log in to the WGT634U Wireless Media Router, you are prompted to check for a new version of the firmware by the menu shown below. Figure 7-5: Firmware Upgrade Prompt for more information.
Page 84: Performing A Firmware Upgrade From The Router Upgrade Menu
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U To check for new firmware using the Firmware Assistant: Click Yes. If the WGT634U finds new firmware is available, follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the new firmware. Performing a Firmware Upgrade from the Router Upgrade Menu From the Maintenance section of the router main menu, select Router Upgrade to view this menu.
Page 85: Configuration File Management
Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the WGT634U Wireless Media Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s PC, retrieved (restored) from the user’s PC, or cleared to the factory default settings.
Page 86: Backing Up And Restoring The Configuration
Browse button to browse to the file. When you have located it, click the Restore button to send the file to the router. Note: When restoring software to the WGT634U Wireless Media 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.
Page 87 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U From the main menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 7-8: Set Password menu To change the password, first enter the old password, and then enter the new password twice. Click Apply.
Page 88: Advanced Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the main menu of the browser interface. Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers...
Page 89: Adding A Port Forwarding Custom Service
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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.
Page 90: Local Web And Ftp Server Example
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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.
Page 91: Configuring Wan Setup Options
Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The WGT634U Wireless Media 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 computer can run the application properly if that computer’s IP address is entered...
Page 92 Disable SPI Firewall Normally, this option should be Enabled, so that your local network will be protected by the Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall included in the WGT634U. However, certain communications functions like VPN may require turning off the SPI feature.
Page 93: Using A Dynamic Dns Service
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Any packets sent through the router that are larger than the configured MTU size will be repackaged into smaller packets to meet the MTU requirement. To change the MTU size: Under MTU Size, enter a new size between 64 and 1500, for example, 1400.
Page 94: Using Lan Ip Setup Options
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U If your dynamic DNS provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you can select the Use wildcards check box to activate this feature. For example, the wildcard feature will cause *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org...
Page 95 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U These addresses are part of the IETF-designated private address range for use in private networks, and should be suitable in most applications. If your network has a requirement to use a different IP addressing scheme, you can make those changes in this menu.
Page 96: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Using the Router as a DHCP server By default, the router will function as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router's LAN.
Page 97: How To Configure Static Routes
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U In the IP Address box, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server (choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.X). Type the MAC Address of the computer or server.
Page 98 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Click the Add button to open the Add/Edit Menu, shown below. Figure 8-5. Static Route Entry and Edit Menu Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name (This is for identification purposes only).
Page 99: 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 WGT634U Wireless Media Router. Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very secure password.
Page 100: Using Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 Computer.
Page 101 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 102: Troubleshooting
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Note: Product support information and updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc.
Page 103: Power Led Not On
• 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 104: Troubleshooting Connection To The Web Configuration Interface
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Troubleshooting Connection to the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router’s Web Configuration interface from a computer on your local network, check the following: • Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in the previous section.
Page 105: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is able to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address, your router must request an IP address from the ISP.
Page 106: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Configure your router to spoof your computer’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings menu. Refer to “How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection” on page 3-15.
Page 107: Testing The Path From Your Pc To A Remote Device
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data 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:...
Page 108: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U — If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. — Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your PCs. Many...
Page 109: Problems With Date And Time
The E-Mail menu in the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. The WGT634U Wireless Media 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 110: Cannot Attach Usb Drive To Usb Port
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U If you cannot connect to the USB drive using the host name, such as \\WGT634U, use the IP address. You can also connect to the USB drive from a Web browser. Type \\ followed by the router’s IP address, for example: \\192.168.1.1...
Page 111: Technical Specifications
This appendix provides technical specifications for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U. 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 112 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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...
Page 113: Network, Routing, Firewall, And Basics
Routers vary in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported, and types of physical WAN connection they support. The 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U is a small office router that routes the IP protocol over a single-user broadband connection.
Page 114: Routing Information Protocol
Information Protocol (RIP). Using RIP, routers periodically update one another and check for changes to add to the routing table. The WGT634U Wireless Media 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 115 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Class A Network Class B Network Class C Network Figure 9-1: 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 116: Netmask
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 117 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 118 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 119: 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 WGT634U Wireless Media 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 120: Mac Addresses And Address Resolution Protocol
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 9-3: 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 121: 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 122: Ip Configuration By Dhcp
IP addresses, along with other information (such as gateway and DNS addresses) that it may assign to the other devices on the network. The WGT634U Wireless Media Router has the capacity to act as a DHCP server.
Page 123: Stateful Packet Inspection
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Stateful Packet Inspection Unlike simple Internet sharing routers, a firewall uses a process called stateful packet inspection to ensure secure firewall filtering to protect your network from attacks and intrusions. Since user-level applications such as FTP and Web browsers can create complex patterns of network traffic, it is necessary for the firewall to analyze groups of network connection states.
Page 124: Category 5 Cable Quality
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Category 5 Cable Quality Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (ft.) or 100 meters (m) in length, divided as follows: 20 ft.
Page 125 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Figure B-1: Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure B-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. Figure B-2: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable Figure B-3: Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End...
Page 126: Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, And Mdi/Mdix Switching
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 127: Appendix C Preparing Your Network
This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 128: 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 WGT634U Wireless Media Router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The firewall assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: •...
Page 129 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 130: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 131 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 132: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • 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 133: 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 134: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp, 2000, Or Nt4
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 135 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • 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 136: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • 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 137 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • 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 138 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • 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 139: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Nt4
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 140 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol in the Network Protocols box, and click on the Properties button. C-14 April 2004, 202-10018-02 Preparing Your Network...
Page 141: 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 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254 •...
Page 142: Configuring The Macintosh For Tcp/Ip Networking
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • The default gateway is 192.168.1.1 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 143: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Macintosh Computers
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 144: Verifying The Readiness Of Your Internet Account
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 145: 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 WGT634U Wireless Media Router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.
Page 146: 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 WGT634U Wireless Media Router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.
Page 147: 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 WGT634U Wireless Media Router, you are ready to access and configure the firewall.
Page 148: Wireless Networking Basics
This chapter provides an overview of Wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview The WGT634U Wireless Media Router conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b and 802.11g standards for wireless LANs (WLANs). 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 149: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 150: 802.11 Authentication
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 WGT634U: Turn on the wireless station.
Page 151: Shared Key Authentication
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U The access point authenticates the station. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. This process is illustrated below. Open System Authentication Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP...
Page 152: Overview Of Wep Parameters
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Shared Key Authentication Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and to connect sends it back to AP...
Page 153: Key Size
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Key Size 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. The 24 factory-set bits are not user-configurable).
Page 154: Wep Configuration Options
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 155: Wpa Wireless Security
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Table D-2: 802.11b/g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency 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 156: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep
Access products. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products will have to support WPA. NETGEAR will implement WPA on client and access point products and make this available in the second half of 2003. Existing Wi-Fi certified products will have one year to add WPA support or they will lose their Wi-Fi certification.
Page 157: How Does Wpa Compare To Ieee 802.11I
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA will be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i security specification currently under development. WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft and uses certain pieces of the 802.11i draft that are ready to bring to market today, such as 802.1x and TKIP.
Page 158 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point.
Page 159: Wpa Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap And Radius
WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a pre-shared key. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. D-12 Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network...
Page 160 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Client with a WPA- enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) Figure D-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The AP sends Beacon Frames with WPA information element to the stations in the service set.
Page 161: Wpa Data Encryption Key Management
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point.
Page 162 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism.
Page 163: Is Wpa Perfect
Product Support for WPA Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.
Page 164: Changes To Wireless Access Points
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration (encryption algorithms and wireless security configuration information).
Page 165: Changes To Wireless Client Programs
Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver.
Page 166: 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 167 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 168 A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet. Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top level suffixes such as .com, .edu, .uk, and so forth. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain.
Page 169 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 170 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 171 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 172 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 173 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 174 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 175 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 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 176 Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. WEB Proxy Server A Web proxy server is a specialized HTTP server that allows clients access to the Internet from behind a firewall.
Page 177 Numerics 64 or 128 bit WEP 4-5 802.11b D-1 Account Name 3-13, 3-16, 7-2 Address Resolution Protocol B-8 ad-hoc mode D-2 Authentication Server 3-12 Auto MDI/MDI-X B-14, G-2 Auto Uplink 2-5, B-14, G-2 backup configuration 7-9 Basic Wireless Connectivity 4-8, 5-11 BSSID D-2 Cabling B-11 Cat5 cable 3-1, B-12, G-2...
Page 178 firewall features 2-4 Flash memory, for firmware upgrade 2-2 front panel 2-8, 2-9 fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 4-10 gateway address C-20 host name 3-13, 3-16 IANA contacting B-2 IETF B-1 Web site address B-7 infrastructure mode D-2 installation 2-5 Internet account address information C-18 establishing C-18...
Page 179 placement 4-1 port filtering 6-2 Port Forwarding 8-1 port forwarding behind NAT B-8 Port Forwarding Menu 8-1 port numbers 6-3 PPP over Ethernet 2-5, C-18 PPPoE C-18 Primary DNS Server 3-11, 3-13, 3-14, 3-16 protocols Address Resolution B-8 DHCP B-10 Routing Information 2-5, B-2 support 2-2 publications, related B-1...
Page 180 USB Configuration Settings 5-4 USB disk drive 5-1 WAN 8-4 WAN Setup 8-4 WEP 2-10, 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 3-3 Wireless Authentication 4-4 wireless authentication scheme 4-5 Wireless Encryption 4-4 Wireless Ethernet D-1...

NETGEAR WGT634U Reference Manual

Chapter 1 About this Manual

Chapter 2 Introduction

Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet

Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration

Chapter 5 Connecting a USB Drive to the Router

Chapter 6 Content Filtering

Chapter 7 Maintenance

Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics

Appendix C Preparing Your Network

Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics

Glossary

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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