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- Page 1 Wireless VoIP WGR615VV2 Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version 1.0 September 2004 September 2004...
- 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 About This Guide Audience, Conventions, and Formats ................1-1 Tips for Printing This Manual ..................1-2 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router Package Contents ......................2-1 The Front Panel .......................2-2 The Rear Panel ......................2-3 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router ................3-1... - Page 6 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..........4-7 How to Configure WEP ....................4-9 How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security ............4-11 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ............4-11 Chapter 5 Doing Basic Router Housekeeping Changing the Administrator Password ................5-1 Configuration File Management ..................5-2 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ............5-2 Erasing the Configuration ..................5-3...
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Page 7: About This Guide
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for NETGEAR wireless routers. Table 1-2. Manual Publication Details Manual Publication Date September 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com. About This Guide September 2004... - Page 8 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual About This Guide September 2004...
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Page 9: Getting To Know Your Netgear Wireless Router
• Registration, Warranty Card, and 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. -
Page 10: The Front Panel
The phone port has been provisioned by the service provider. LAN Ports Green The LAN port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device. Amber The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router September 2004... -
Page 11: The Rear Panel
Factory default reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password • Three LAN phone ports • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Wireless antenna Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router September 2004... - Page 12 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router September 2004...
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Page 13: Connecting The Router To The Internet
Chapter 3 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 wireless router for Internet access. Follow these instructions to set up your router. - Page 14 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Locate the Ethernet cable (cable 1 in the diagram) that connects your PC to the modem. Figure 3-1: Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer Disconnect the cable at the computer end only, point A in the diagram above.
- Page 15 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Securely insert the cable that came with your wireless router (the NETGEAR cable in the diagram below) into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 4 (point C in the diagram), and the other end into the Ethernet port of your computer (point D in the diagram).
- Page 16 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 3-4: Verify the connections according to the status lights on the wireless router Check the wireless router status lights to verify the following: • Power: The power light should turn solid green. If it does not, see “Troubleshooting...
- Page 17 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 3. O PEN A BROWSER AND LOG IN TO THE ROUTER For DSL customers, if your Internet service provider had you install software logs you in to the Internet, do not run that software. If such software automatically starts when you open a browser, you may need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, Connections tab page where you can select “Never dial a connection.”...
- Page 18 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual After logging in to the router, you will see the Internet connection Smart Wizard on the settings main page. Use the Smart Wizard to Configure Your Wireless Router You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu.
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Page 19: Now, Set Up A Computer For Wireless Connectivity
NETGEAR WEP or WPA Security Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. Typing nETgear for the SSID will not work. Note: If your wireless adapter does not support WPA, you must reconfigure the wireless router according to the options available on your wireless adapter. - Page 20 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: Turn off and unplug the modem, turn off the wireless router, and turn off the computer Turn on the modem, wait two minutes Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute Turn on the computer.
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Page 21: How To Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 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. ISP Does Not Require Login... - Page 22 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Internet IP Address: If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer, select “Use static IP address”. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also enter the netmask and the Gateway IP address. The Gateway is the ISP’s router to which your router will connect.
- Page 23 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 3-7: Basic Settings ISP list Note: Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special requirements. The screen will change according to the ISP settings requirements of the ISP you select.
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Page 25: Optimizing Wireless Connectivity And Security
Chapter 4 Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your wireless router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. The full manual with detailed how to instructions is available via the Documentation link in the configuration utility of the wireless router. -
Page 26: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. -
Page 27: Understanding Wireless Settings
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides strong data security. WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited. • Turn Off the Wired LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. - Page 28 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Table 4-1. Basic Wireless Security Options Field Description Automatic No wireless security. WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the wireless router does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication.
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Page 29: Information To Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. • 802.11g Wireless Network Name (SSID): ______________________________ The SSID, identifies the wireless network. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is case sensitive. -
Page 30: Default Factory Settings
All wireless stations allowed SSID broadcast Enabled Network Name (SSID) NETGEAR WPA and WEP Security Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) and passphrase are case sensitive. Typing nETgear for the SSID will not work. Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security September 2004... -
Page 31: Doing Basic Router Housekeeping
Chapter 5 Doing Basic Router Housekeeping This chapter describes how to use some of the maintenance features of your Wireless Router. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Other maintenance features not presented in this chapter can be found accessed via links in the browser interface of the wireless router to the documentation and in the help screens. -
Page 32: Upgrading The Wireless Router Software
Upgrade link display the menu shown below. Figure 5-2: Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the upgrade file Click Upload. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting Common Problems
• Check that you are using the 12V DC @ 1.5A output power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Troubleshooting Common Problems... -
Page 34: Lights Never Turn Off
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the lights stay on, there is a fault within the router. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection
IP address from the ISP. You can determine whether the request was successful using the Web Configuration Manager. To check the WAN IP address: Launch your browser and select an external site such as www.netgear.com Access the Main Menu of the router’s configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. Troubleshooting Common Problems... - Page 36 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status Check that an IP address is shown for the WAN Port If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP. If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, you may need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by performing the following procedure: Turn off power to the cable or DSL modem.
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Page 37: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the router’s configuration, reboot your computer and verify the DNS address as described in “Install or Verify Windows... -
Page 38: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections — Make sure the LAN port LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in “LAN... -
Page 39: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual — Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your computers. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by only allowing traffic from the MAC address of your broadband modem, but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a single computer connected to that modem. - Page 40 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Troubleshooting Common Problems September 2004...
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Page 41: Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Wireless Router. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter All regions (output): 12V DC @ 1.5A output Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0°... - Page 42 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Technical Specifications September 2004...
- Page 43 Appendix C Preparing Your Network This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the Wireless Router and how to verify the readiness of broadband Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). Note: If an ISP technician configured your computer during the installation of a broadband modem, or if you configured it using instructions provided by your ISP, you may need to copy the current configuration information for use in the configuration of your firewall.
- Page 44 — For Macintosh computers, record the settings in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may also refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs.
- Page 45 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 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 46 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with TCP/IP: • Windows 95 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network. ® • Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. You need to purchase a third-party TCP/ IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon.
- Page 47 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: 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 48 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Select Microsoft. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. 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.
- Page 49 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • If the Network Neighborhood icon is on the Windows desktop, position your mouse pointer over it and right-click your mouse button. • If the icon is not on the desktop, •...
- Page 50 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address.
- Page 51 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 52 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows.
- Page 53 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • 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 54 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration of TCP/ IP in Windows XP.
- Page 55 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Click on the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop. This will bring up a window called Network and Dial-up Connections. • Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. • The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears.
- Page 56 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. • Verify that • Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. • Obtain DNS server address automatically is selected.
- Page 57 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 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 58 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol in the Network Protocols box, and click on the Properties button. C-16 Preparing Your Network September 2004...
- Page 59 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 192.168.61.2 and 192.168.61.254 •...
- Page 60 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • The default gateway is 192.168.61.1 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 61 TCP/IP Control Panel. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. The panel is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends: •...
- Page 62 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 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 63 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • An IP address and subnet mask • A gateway IP address, which is the address of the ISP’s router • One or more domain name server (DNS) IP addresses • Host name and domain suffix For example, your account’s full server names may look like this:...
- Page 64 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual If an IP address appears under Installed Gateways, write down the address. This is the ISP’s gateway address. Select the address and then click Remove to remove the gateway address. Select the DNS Configuration tab.
- Page 65 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Restarting the Network Once you’ve set up your computers to work with the firewall, you must reset the network for the devices to be able to communicate correctly. Restart any computer that is connected to the firewall.
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Page 67: Glossary
Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. List of Glossary Terms 802.11b IEEE specification for wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. 802.11g A soon to be ratified IEEE specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. - Page 68 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. 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...
- Page 69 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual MAC address The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to every network interface card. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab. Mbps Megabits per second. Point-to-Point Protocol PPP. A protocol allowing a computer using TCP/IP to connect directly to the Internet.
- Page 70 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual The subnet mask is the network address plus the bits reserved for identifying the subnetwork. (By convention, the bits for the network address are all set to 1, though it would also work if the bits were set exactly as in the network address.) In this case, therefore, the subnet mask would be...