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NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10308-01
May 2008

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  • Page 1 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10308-01 May 2008...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    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 Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos [Spanish] esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
  • Page 4 Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga [Swedish] egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, [Icelandic] sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk NETGEAR Inc.
  • Page 5 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 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. Please see the notes in the operating instructions.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................... xi How to Use This Manual ....................xii How to Print This Manual ....................xii Revision History .......................xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ......1-1 Using the Setup Manual ....................1-2 Logging In to Your Wireless Router ................1-2 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ..............1-5...
  • Page 8 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring a User-Defined Service .................3-4 Blocking Services by IP Address Range ..............3-5 Scheduling Blocking .......................3-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ..........3-7 Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup Options ..................4-1 Configuring a Device Name ..................4-2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............4-2 Using the Router as a DHCP Server ................4-2...
  • Page 9 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Optimizing Wireless Performance ................5-13 Using WMM for Wireless Multimedia Applications ..........5-14 Changing the MTU Size ....................5-15 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies ........5-16 Assessing Your Speed Requirements ..............5-17 Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ..............6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................6-5 Managing the Configuration File ..................6-6...
  • Page 10 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Contents v1.1, May 2008...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR ® Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the . You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. • button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

  • Page 13: Revision History

    Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the Wireless-G Router was introduced.
  • Page 14 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual About This Manual v1.1, May 2008...

  • Page 15: Configuring Basic Connectivity

    Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial configuration, as described in the .

  • Page 16: Using The Setup Manual

    For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the . The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network.
  • Page 17 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs in the address field of your browser, and then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com If these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, for example, http://www.192.168.1.1.
  • Page 18 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Figure 1-3 Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home page is the Router Upgrade screen. Otherwise, it is the Basic Settings screen. If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router.

  • Page 19: Viewing And Configuring Basic Isp Settings

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings Settings related to your Internet service are specified in the Basic Settings screen. To access the Basic Settings screen, from the main menu of the router’s Web Configuration Interface, under Setup, select Basic Settings.
  • Page 20 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual – Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the ISP during a DHCP request from your router. In most cases, this setting is not required, but some ISPs require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers. –...
  • Page 21 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: ISP does require login Figure 1-5 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login.
  • Page 22 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is only for older cable modem service accounts still requiring a Bigpond login utility. Telstra has discontinued this type of account. Those with Telstra DSL accounts and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your Internet Connection Require a Login.
  • Page 23 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual – Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select Use These DNS Servers, and enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
  • Page 24 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 1-10 Configuring Basic Connectivity v1.1, May 2008...

  • Page 25: Safeguarding Your Network

    As a minimum, however, NETGEAR recommends using WEP with Shared Key authentication. Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public.
  • Page 26 Note: NETGEAR recommends that you change the administration password of your router. Default passwords are well known, and an intruder can use your administrator access to read or disable your security settings.
  • Page 27 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Table 2-1. Wireless Security Options Security Type Description No wireless security. Recommended only for None. troubleshooting wireless connectivity. Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public.

  • Page 28: Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Description You can restrict access to only trusted computers so Restrict access based on MAC address. that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the Wireless-G Router. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed.

  • Page 29: Changing Wireless Security Settings

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual – Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption keys. Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces provided. • Passphrase Method. ______________________________ These characters are case-sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters and click Generate. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method.
  • Page 30 For a wireless device to participate in a particular wireless network, it must be configured with the SSID for that network. The WGR614v9 default SSID is NETGEAR. You can disable this broadcast as described in “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-10.

  • Page 31: Configuring Wep Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Channel. This field determines which operating frequency is used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless network. The wireless router uses channel bonding technology to extend the bandwidth for data transmission.
  • Page 32 Automatic. In the Passphrase field, enter a word or group of printable characters, and click Generate. The passphrase is case-sensitive. For example, NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key fields are automatically populated with key values. •...

  • Page 33: Configuring Wpa-Psk And Wpa2-Psk Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access with Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides extremely strong data security, very effectively blocking eavesdropping. Because WPA and WPA2 are relatively new standards, older wireless adapters and devices might not support them.

  • Page 34: Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Figure 2-4 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and specify in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Advanced in the main menu. To configure the advanced wireless security settings of your router: 1.

  • Page 35: Restricting Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual The available settings in this screen are: • Enable SSID Broadcast. Clear this check box to disable broadcast of the SSID, so that only devices that know the correct SSID can connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP.
  • Page 36 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 2. In the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, click Setup Access List to display the Wireless Card Access List. Figure 2-6 3. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup screen opens and displays a list of currently active wireless cards and their Ethernet MAC addresses.
  • Page 37 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 4. If the computer you want appears in the Available Wireless Cards list, you can select the radio button of that computer to capture its MAC address; otherwise, you can manually enter a name and the MAC address of the authorized computer. You can usually find the MAC address on the bottom of the wireless device.

  • Page 38: Changing The Administrator Password

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router’s Web Configuration Manager is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. Tip: Before changing the router password, back up your configuration settings with the default password of password.

  • Page 39: Backing Up Your Configuration

    The configuration settings of the Wireless-G Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file and retrieve it later. NETGEAR recommends that you save your configuration file after you complete the configuration. If the router fails or becomes corrupted, or an administrator password is lost, you can easily re-create your configuration by restoring the configuration file.
  • Page 40 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Allow inbound access to your server. To allow inbound access to resources on your local network (for example, a Web server or remote desktop program), you can open the needed services by configuring port forwarding as described in “Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network”...

  • Page 41: Restricting Access From Your Network

    Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 to protect your network. You can find these features by selecting the items under Content Filtering in the main menu of the browser interface. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
  • Page 42 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • If the keyword .com is specified, only websites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu, .org, or .gov) can be viewed. To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Sites screen displays. Figure 3-1 2.

  • Page 43: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 4. You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that is exempt from blocking and logging. Specify a trusted user by entering that computer’s IP address in the Trusted IP Address fields. Since the trusted user is identified by IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address.

  • Page 44: Configuring A User-Defined Service

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen. For information about scheduling, see “Scheduling Blocking” on page 3-5. 3. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add. The Block Services Setup screen displays. Figure 3-3 4.

  • Page 45: Blocking Services By Ip Address Range

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If you are not sure, select Both. Blocking Services by IP Address Range In the Filter Services For area, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network.
  • Page 46 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual b. Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format. Select All Day for 24-hour blocking. c. Time Zone. Select the time zone where you are located, and if you prefer to automatically adjust for daylight savings time.

  • Page 47: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user.
  • Page 48 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Restricting Access From Your Network v1.1, May 2008...

  • Page 49: Customizing Your Network Settings

    Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings. It contains the following sections: • “Using the LAN IP Setup Options” • “Using a Dynamic DNS Service”...

  • Page 50: Configuring A Device Name

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring a Device Name The device name is a user-friendly name for the router. This name is shown in the Network on Windows Vista and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems. The Device Name field cannot be blank.

  • Page 51: Using Address Reservation

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address.

  • Page 52: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table. Note: The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.
  • Page 53 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Dynamic DNS to display the Dynamic DNS screen. Figure 4-2 To configure Dynamic DNS: 1. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider list.

  • Page 54: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port.

  • Page 55: Responding To A Ping On The Internet (Wan) Port

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual them, but there are other applications that might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default DMZ server. Warning: DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall, and is exposed to exploits from the Internet.

  • Page 56: Configuring Nat Filtering

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring NAT Filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning.
  • Page 57 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. • A Metric value of 1 will work since the ISDN router is on the LAN. •...

  • Page 58: Wireless Repeating (Also Called Wds)

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 5. Type the IP address of the final destination. 6. Type the IP subnet mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 7. Type the gateway IP address, which must be a router on the same LAN segment as the Wireless-G Router.

  • Page 59: Wireless Repeating Function

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual In the scenario shown, the following conditions must be met for both APs: • Both APs must use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode (see information about WEP in “Configuring WEP Wireless Security” on page 2-7”).

  • Page 60: Setting Up The Base Station

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual If this check box is selected, the router communicates wirelessly only with other APs whose MAC addresses are listed in this screen. The router still communicates with wire-connected LAN devices. Setting Up the Base Station The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode.

  • Page 61: Setting Up A Repeater Unit

    Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station. Note: If you are using the WGR614v9 base station with a non-NETGEAR wireless router as the repeater, you might need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP.
  • Page 62 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 4-14 Customizing Your Network Settings v1.1, May 2008...

  • Page 63: Fine-Tuning Your Network

    Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9 to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and how to make adjustments to enhance your network’s performance. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 64: How Your Computer Accesses A Remote Computer Through Your Router

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your computer sends your router a message containing source and destination address and process information. Before forwarding your message to the remote computer, your router must modify the source information and must create and track the communication session so that replies can be routed back to your computer.

  • Page 65: How Port Triggering Changes The Communication Process

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 4. The Web server at www.example.com composes a return message with the requested Web page data. The return message contains the following address and port information: • The source address is the IP address of www.example.com. •...
  • Page 66 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” Using steps similar to the preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you have defined: 1.

  • Page 67: How Port Forwarding Changes The Communication Process

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network.

  • Page 68: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering The following points summarize the differences between port forwarding and port triggering: • Port triggering can be used by any computer on your network, although only one computer can use it at a time.

  • Page 69: Adding A Custom Service

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual To configure port forwarding to a local server: 1. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. Figure 5-1 2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see the following section, “Adding a Custom Service.”...

  • Page 70: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 2. Click Add Custom Service. Figure 5-2 3. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 4. In the Service Type field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 5. In the Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number. •...

  • Page 71: Configuring Port Triggering

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual To make a local Web server public: 1. Assign your Web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation, as explained in “Using Address Reservation” on page 4-3. In this example, your router will always give your Web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33.
  • Page 72 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. Also, you need to know the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups.
  • Page 73 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires. This is required because the router cannot be sure when the application has terminated.

  • Page 74: Using Universal Plug And Play

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Using Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real- time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should enable UPnP.

  • Page 75: Optimizing Wireless Performance

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Advertisement Period. The advertisement period is how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status at the expense of additional network traffic.

  • Page 76: Using Wmm For Wireless Multimedia Applications

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Choose placement carefully. For best results, place your router: – Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate. – In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even if through walls).

  • Page 77: Changing The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the one with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another. Leave MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...

  • Page 78: Overview Of Home And Small Office Networking Technologies

    Table 5-1. Common MTU Sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This is the typical setting for non- PPPoE, non-VPN connections, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments.

  • Page 79: Assessing Your Speed Requirements

    Powerline. For connecting rooms or floors that are blocked by obstructions or are distant vertically, consider networking over your building’s AC wiring. NETGEAR’s Powerline HD family of products delivers up to 200 Mbps to any outlet, while the older-generation XE family of products delivers 14 Mbps or 85 Mbps.
  • Page 80 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Like video, however, streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems. •...

  • Page 81: Using Network Monitoring Tools

    Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9. You can access these features by selecting the items under Maintenance in the main menu of the browser interface. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
  • Page 82 Domain Name Server The Domain Name Server addresses being used by the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses. LAN Port These settings apply to the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. MAC Address The Media Access Control address.
  • Page 83 These settings apply to the wireless port of the router. Name (SSID) The wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR. Region The geographic region where the router is being used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.
  • Page 84 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Table 6-2 describes the connection status settings. Table 6-2. Connection Status Settings Item Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned to the router. Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned to the router. Default Gateway The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.

  • Page 85: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Table 6-3 describes the router statistics. Table 6-3. Router Statistics Item Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the router was last restarted. Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status The link status of the port.

  • Page 86: Managing The Configuration File

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet MAC address. To force the router to look for attached devices, click Refresh. Note: If the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until the router rediscovers the devices.

  • Page 87: Erasing The Configuration

    The routing software (also called firmware) of the Wireless-G Router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Your router can download and install the new software, or you can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website and manually send the upgrade file to the router using your browser.
  • Page 88 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears at login unless you clear the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 6-6 A screen is also provided for upgrading the router. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade to display the Router Upgrade screen.

  • Page 89: Upgrading Automatically To New Router Software

    Figure 6-8 To automatically upgrade to the new software, click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new software file from NETGEAR. Warning: When uploading software to the Wireless-G Router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the software.

  • Page 90: Upgrading Manually To New Router Software

    3. Check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on your Router Status screen. 4. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, download the file to your computer. 5. Under Maintenance on the main menu, select Router Upgrade.

  • Page 91: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management feature, you can allow a user on the Internet to configure, upgrade, and check the status of your Wireless-G Router. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Remote Management.
  • Page 92 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 2. Under Allow Remote Access By, specify what external IP addresses will be allowed to access the router’s remote management. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    WGR614v9. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
  • Page 94 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 4. Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 5. Turn on the computers. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are turned on.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting Basic Functions

    Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the 12V DC 1A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. •...

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. The Internet or Ethernet port lights are not on. If either the Ethernet port lights or the Internet light does not come on when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: •...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting The Internet Connection

    Web Configuration Manager. To check the WAN IP address: 1. Start your browser, and select an external site such as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Access the main menu of the router’s configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net.
  • Page 98 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • If your ISP requires a login, the login name or password might be set incorrectly. • Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name in the Basic Settings screen.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting A Network Using The Ping Utility

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a network is made very easy by using the ping utility in your computer or workstation.

  • Page 100: Testing The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual – Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device.

  • Page 101: Problems With Date And Time

    The topics in this section describe these steps. Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program When you install a NETGEAR wireless card in your computer, a Smart Wizard utility program is installed that can provide helpful information about your wireless network. You can find this program in your Windows Program menu or as an icon in your system tray.

  • Page 102: Setting Up And Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Use the setup program to scan for available wireless networks. Look for a network name (SSID) of NETGEAR or your custom SSID if you have changed it. If your wireless network does not appear, check these conditions: •...
  • Page 103 In the Name (SSID) field, you can enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID is case-sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you specify in the Wireless-G Router.
  • Page 104 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 6. For Security Options, select None. 7. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply.

  • Page 105: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to blink or turns solid amber, the unit might be defective. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting 7-13 v1.1, May 2008...
  • Page 106 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 7-14 Troubleshooting v1.1, May 2008...

  • Page 107: Technical Specifications

    Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9. Specification Description Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter North America 120V, 60 Hz, input United Kingdom, Australia 230V, 50 Hz, input...
  • Page 108 WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK Default Factory Settings Wireless Access Point Enabled Wireless Access List (MAC filtering) All wireless stations allowed SSID Broadcast Enabled SSID NETGEAR 11b/g RF Channel Mode g and b Authentication Type Open System Security Disabled Technical Specifications...

  • Page 109: Appendix B Related Documents

    Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
  • Page 110 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Related Documents v1.1, May 2008...
  • Page 111 Index basic settings basic wireless connectivity 7-10 access Big Pond blocking remote 6-11 blocking restricting by MAC address 2-11 access viewing logs inbound traffic access control bold text turning off 7-12 broadband Internet 5-16 turning on 2-13 broadcast status access points 4-10 accessing remote computer account name...
  • Page 112 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual connection types 5-16 encryption content filtering encryption keys crossover cable environmental specifications CTS/RTS Threshold 2-11 erasing configuration custom service (port forwarding) Ethernet light, troubleshooting and 7-3, 7-4 Customer support 1-ii Ethernet MAC address data packets, fragmented 5-15 factory default settings restoring...
  • Page 113 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual troubleshooting viewing Internet light, troubleshooting and Internet port, status Internet Relay Chat (IRC) MAC addresses Internet services, blocking access attached devices current interval, poll entering IP addresses restricting access by 2-11 autogenerated managing router remotely 6-11 blocking access by current...
  • Page 114 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual port filtering restricting access by MAC address 2-11 port forwarding revision history xiii configuring route name example router status, viewing port numbers port status port triggering scheduling blocking configuring example secondary DNS server 1-6, 1-9 portmap table 5-13 security...
  • Page 115 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Web Configuration Interface, troubleshooting Web Configuration Manager TCP/IP network, troubleshooting WEP encryption 2-3, 2-7 technical specifications wildcards, DNS and Telstra Bigpond Wireless Card Access List 2-11, 2-12 testing wireless connections 7-10 wireless card, setting up time of day, troubleshooting wireless connection type 5-17...
  • Page 116 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Index-6 v1.1, May 2008...

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