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Reference Manual for the
Model MR814 Wireless
Router
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
SM-MR814NA-0
July 2002

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR SM-MR814NA-0 July 2002...
  • 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 Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model MR814 Wireless Router 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

    Contents About This Guide Technical Support ......................xv Related Publications ......................xv Typographical Conventions .....................xvi Special Message Formats ....................xvi Chapter 1 Introduction About the Router ......................1-1 Key Features ........................1-1 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking ............1-2 Content Filtering .......................1-2 Security ........................1-2 Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ...................1-3 Extensive Internet Protocol Support .................1-4 Easy Installation and Management ................1-5 Chapter 2...
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ............3-1 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP Networking .........3-2 Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components ........3-2 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ......3-4 Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method .............3-4 Verifying TCP/IP Properties ................3-5 Configuring Windows NT or 2000 for TCP/IP Networking ........3-5 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ...........3-5...
  • Page 7 Placement and Range ....................5-2 Wireless Settings ......................5-2 Wireless Network Settings ..................5-3 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address ............5-3 Configuring Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) ............5-4 Chapter 6 Content Filtering Configuring for Content Filtering ..................6-1 Logs .........................6-2 Block Sites .......................6-3 Block Services ......................6-4 User Defined Service ..................6-6 IP Address Range .....................6-6 Schedule ........................6-7...
  • Page 8 LAN IP Setup ........................8-7 LAN TCP/IP Setup ....................8-7 DHCP ........................8-9 Use Router as DHCP server ................8-9 Address Reservations ..................8-9 Static Routes ........................8-10 Static Route Example ..................... 8-11 Remote Management ....................8-12 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ......................9-1 Power LED Not On ....................9-2 Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On .............9-2 LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On ................9-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ............9-3...
  • Page 9 Domain Name Server ....................B-9 IP Configuration by DHCP ..................B-10 Wireless Networking ....................B-10 Wireless Network Configuration ................B-10 Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ............B-11 Infrastructure Mode ..................B-11 Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ............B-11 Authentication and WEP Encryption ..............B-12 Wireless Channel Selection ..................
  • Page 10 Contents...
  • Page 11 Figure 2-1. MR814 Front Panel ..................2-3 Figure 2-2. MR814 Rear Panel ..................2-4 Figure 4-1. Login window ...................4-2 Figure 4-2. Browser-based configuration main menu ..........4-3 Figure 4-3. Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address ...........4-5 Figure 4-4. Setup Wizard menu for Fixed IP address ..........4-6 Figure 4-5.
  • Page 13 Table 2-1. LED Descriptions ..................2-3 Table 6-1. Log entry descriptions ................6-2 Table 6-2. Log action buttons ..................6-3 Table 7-1. Menu 3.2 - System Status Fields .............7-2 Table 7-2. Router Statistics Fields ................7-3 Table B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet ......... B-6 Table B-2.

  • Page 15: About This Guide

    The Model MR814 router provides continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. Also, the Model MR814 router enables your entire network to share an Internet connection through a cable modem or DSL modem that otherwise is used by a single PC.

  • Page 16: Typographical Conventions

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: italics Book titles and UNIX file, command, and directory names. Screen text, user-typed command-line entries. courier font Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names.

  • Page 17: Introduction

    The Model MR814 Wireless Router provides continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. Also, the Model MR814 router enables your entire network to share an Internet connection through a cable modem or DSL modem that otherwise is used by a single PC.

  • Page 18: 802.11B Standards-Based Wireless Networking

    • Logging of inappropriate use You can configure the Model MR814 router to log access to Web sites and to e-mail the log to you. You can also configure the router to send an immediate alert e-mail message to you whenever a local user attempts to access a blocked Web site.

  • Page 19: Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet

    Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet With its internal, 4-port 10/100 switch, the Model MR814 router can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN interface is autosensing and is capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

  • Page 20: Extensive Internet Protocol Support

    • IP Address Sharing by NAT The Model MR814 router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as Network Address Translation (NAT), allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account.

  • Page 21: Easy Installation And Management

    ISP account. • Visual monitoring The Model MR814 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
  • Page 22 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Introduction...

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Hardware

    Chapter 2 Setting Up the Hardware This chapter describes the Model MR814 Wireless Router hardware and provides instructions for setting it up. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • Model MR814 Wireless Router • AC power adapter •...

  • Page 24: Local Area Network (Lan) Hardware Requirements

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Local Area Network (LAN) Hardware Requirements The Model MR814 Wireless Router is intended for use in a network of computers that are interconnected by 802.11b-compliant wireless adapters or twisted-pair Ethernet cables. Computer Requirements...

  • Page 25: The Router's Front Panel

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the Model MR814 Wireless Router (Figure 2-1) contains status LEDs. Figure 2-1. MR814 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections.

  • Page 26: The Router's Rear Panel

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model MR814 Wireless Router (Figure 2-2) contains port connections. Figure 2-2. MR814 Rear Panel Viewing right to left, the rear panel contains the following features: •...

  • Page 27: Connecting To Your Ethernet Lan

    Ethernet cable, such as the cable included with the router, for any connection which will operate at 100 Mbps. The Model MR814 router incorporates a four-port switch for connection to your local network. To connect the router to your LAN: •...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Power Adapter

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Note: Your cable or DSL modem must provide a standard 10BASE-T Ethernet connection for connection to your network. The router does not support USB modems. Note: The Ethernet cable supplied by your ISP for connecting to your cable or DSL modem may be an Ethernet crossover cable rather than a straight-through cable.

  • Page 29: Preparing Your Network

    This chapter describes how to prepare your PC network to connect to the Internet through the Model MR814 Wireless Router and how to verify the readiness of a broadband DSL or cable modem account from an Internet service provider (ISP).

  • Page 30: Configuring Windows 95, 98, And Me For Tcp/Ip Networking

    “Appendix B, “Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics.” The Model MR814 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The router assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the computers are rebooted: • PC, Macintosh, or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254 •...
  • Page 31 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router 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 32: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings

    The simplest way to configure this information is to allow the PC to obtain the information from the internal DHCP server of the Model MR814 router. To use DHCP with the recommended default addresses, follow these steps: Connect all PCs to the router, then restart the router and allow it to boot.

  • Page 33: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually” or “I want to connect through a Local Area Network” and click Next. Select “I want to connect through a Local Area Network” and click Next.

  • Page 34: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router If an Ethernet adapter is present in your PC, you should see an entry for Local Area Connection. Double-click that entry. Select Properties. Verify that ‘Client for Microsoft Networks’ and ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ are present. If not, select Install and add them.

  • Page 35: Configuring Macos 8.6 Or 9.X For Tcp/Ip Networking

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Configuring MacOS 8.6 or 9.x for TCP/IP Networking From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. The TCP/IP Control Panel opens: From the “Connect via” box, select your Macintosh’s Ethernet interface.

  • Page 36: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Macintosh Computers

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router 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. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP.

  • Page 37: Verifying The Readiness Of Your Dsl Or Cable Modem Internet Account

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Verifying the Readiness of Your DSL or Cable Modem Internet Account For 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 38: 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 Model MR814 router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.

  • Page 39: 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 Model MR814 router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.

  • Page 40: Restarting The Network

    Ready for Configuration After configuring all of your computers for TCP/IP networking and connecting them to the local network of your Model MR814 router, you are ready to access and configure the router. Proceed to the next chapter. 3-12...

  • Page 41: Basic Configuration Of The Router

    Chapter 4 Basic Configuration of the Router This chapter describes how to perform the basic configuration of your Model MR814 Wireless Router using the Setup Wizard, which walks you through the configuration process for your Internet connection. Accessing the Web Configuration Manager In order to use the browser-based Web Configuration Manager, your PC must have a web browser program installed such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.
  • Page 42 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router A login window opens as shown in Figure 4-1 below:. Figure 4-1. Login window This screen may have a different appearance in other browsers. Type in the User Name box, in the Password box, and then click OK. The...
  • Page 43 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Figure 4-2. Browser-based configuration main menu You can manually configure your router using this menu as described in “Configuring Manually“ on page 4-8, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your configuration as described in the following chapter.

  • Page 44: Using The Setup Wizard

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Using the Setup Wizard The Web Configuration Manager contains a Setup Wizard that can automatically determine your network connection type. If the Setup Wizard does not launch automatically, click on the Setup...

  • Page 45: Configuring Dynamic Ip Accounts

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Configuring Dynamic IP Accounts If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses Dynamic IP assignment via DHCP, you will be directed to the menu shown in Figure 4-3 below: Figure 4-3.

  • Page 46: Configuring Fixed Ip Accounts

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Router’s MAC Address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will be used by the router on the Internet port. If your ISP allows access by only one specific PC’s Ethernet MAC address, select "Use this MAC address."...

  • Page 47: Configuring Login Accounts

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP transfers the IP addresses of one or two DNS servers to your router during login. If the ISP does not transfer an address, you must obtain it from the ISP and enter it manually here.

  • Page 48: Configuring Manually

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Note: You will no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your PC in order to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in.

  • Page 49: Completing The Configuration

    Click on Apply, then proceed to “Completing the Configuration“ on page 4-9. Completing the Configuration Click on the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting”.
  • Page 50 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router 4-10 Basic Configuration of the Router...

  • Page 51: Wireless Configuration

    Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your Model MR814 Wireless Router. Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless PC and you change the router’s SSID, channel, or WEP settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click on Apply.

  • Page 52: Placement And Range

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Placement and Range The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless router. For best results, place your router: • near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate, •...

  • Page 53: Wireless Network Settings

    Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The same SSID must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is Wireless, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change your network’s SSID to a different value.

  • Page 54: Configuring Wired Equivalent Privacy (Wep)

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router The Wireless Access window displays a list of MAC addresses that will be allowed to connect to the router. These PCs must also have the correct SSID and WEP settings. To restrict access based...
  • Page 55 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router • Authentication Type Normally this can be left at the default value of "Automatic." If that fails, select the appropriate value - "Open System" or "Shared Key." Check your wireless card's documentation to see what method to use.
  • Page 56 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Wireless Configuration...

  • Page 57: Content Filtering

    Chapter 6 Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the Content Filtering features of your Model MR814 Wireless Router. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.

  • Page 58: Logs

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Logs The log is a detailed record of what websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries will be made for the Trusted User.

  • Page 59: Block Sites

    Send Log Block Sites The Model MR814 router allows you to restrict access based on web addresses and web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is shown in Figure 6-2 below: Figure 6-2.

  • Page 60: Block Services

    PC with a fixed IP address. Block Services The Model MR814 router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by PCs on your network. This is called services blocking or port filtering. The Block Services menu is shown in...
  • Page 61 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router 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 62: User Defined Service

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router User Defined Service To define a service, first you must determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application. The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.”...

  • Page 63: Schedule

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Schedule The Model MR814 router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule menu is shown in Figure 6-5 below: Figure 6-5. Schedule menu • Use this schedule for blocking content Check this box if you wish to enable a schedule for Content Filtering.

  • Page 64: E-Mail

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router E-Mail In order to receive logs and alerts by email, you must provide your email information in the E-Mail menu, shown in Figure 6-6 below: Figure 6-6. Email menu • Turn e-mail notification on Check this box if you wish to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the router.
  • Page 65 In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents. The Model MR814 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. In order to localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your Time Zone: •...
  • Page 66 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router 6-10 Content Filtering...

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    Chapter 7 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Model MR814 Wireless Router. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. System Status The System Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information. From the...
  • Page 68 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router This screen shows the following parameters: Table 7-1. Menu 3.2 - System Status Fields Field Description System Name This field displays the Host Name assigned to the router. Firmware Version This field displays the router firmware version.
  • Page 69 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Click on the “Show Statistics” button to display router usage statistics, as shown in Figure 7-2 below: Figure 7-2. Router Statistics screen This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 7-2. Router Statistics Fields...

  • Page 70: Attached Devices

    To force the router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button. Router Software Upgrade The routing software of the Model MR814 router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's website.

  • Page 71: Configuration File Settings Management

    (.BIN) upgrade file Click Upload. Note: When uploading software to the Model MR814 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 72: Restore And Backup The Configuration

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Settings Backup heading to bring up the menu shown in Figure 7-5. Figure 7-5. Settings Backup menu Three options are available, and are described in the following sections.

  • Page 73: Changing The Configuration Password

    9-8. Changing the Configuration 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. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set...
  • Page 74 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Maintenance...

  • Page 75: Advanced Configuration Of The Router

    Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration of the Router This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your Model MR814 Wireless Router. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Advanced Configuration of the Router...

  • Page 76: Configuring For Port Forwarding To Local Servers

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers Although the router causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet, you can make a local server (for example, a web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet.

  • Page 77: Add A Custom Service

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Add a Custom Service To define a service, game or application that does not appear in the Services & Games list, you must determine what port numbers are used by the service. For this information, you may need to contact the manufacturer of the program that you wish to use.

  • Page 78: Setting Up Multiple Computers For Half Life, Kali Or Quake Iii

    Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The Model MR814 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 PC can run the application properly if that PC’s IP address is entered as the default in the PORTS Menu.

  • Page 79: Dmz Server

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router DMZ Server Incoming traffic from the Internet is normally discarded by the router unless the traffic is a response to one of your local computers or a service that you have configured in the Port Forwarding menu.

  • Page 80: Respond To Ping On Internet Wan Port

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port If you want the router to respond to a 'ping' from the Internet, click the ‘Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port’ check box. This should only be used as a diagnostic tool, since it allows your router to be discovered.

  • Page 81: Lan Ip Setup

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Click Apply to save your configuration. Note: If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the dynamic DNS service will not work because private addresses will not be routed on the Internet.
  • Page 82 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router • LAN IP addresses—192.168.0.1 • Subnet mask—255.255.255.0 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 83: Dhcp

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router DHCP 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. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. IP addresses will be assigned to the attached PCs from a pool of addresses specified in this menu.

  • Page 84: Static Routes

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Click the Add button. In the IP Address box, type the IP address to assign to the PC or server. (choose an IP address from the router’s LAN subnet, such as 192.168.0.X) Type the MAC Address of the PC or server.

  • Page 85: Static Route Example

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Click the Add button to open the Add/Edit Menu, shown in Figure 8-5. Figure 8-5. Static Route Entry and Edit Menu Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table.

  • Page 86: Remote Management

    Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your Model MR814 router. Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very secure password.
  • Page 87 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Specify what external addresses will be allowed to access the router’s remote management. For security, NETGEAR recommends that you restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone.
  • Page 88 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router 8-14 Advanced Configuration of the Router...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 9 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your Model MR814 Wireless Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. •...

  • Page 90: Power Led Not On

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

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the hub or workstation. • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    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://192.168.0.1 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.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using The Ping Utility

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router • Your ISP may require a login program. Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of login. • If your ISP requires a login, you may have incorrectly set the login name and password.

  • Page 94: Testing The Lan Path To Your Router

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your PC to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a PC running Windows 95 or later: From the Windows toolbar, click on the Start button and select Run.

  • Page 95: Testing The Path From Your Pc To A Remote Device

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your PC to a remote device. From the Windows run menu, type: PING -n 10 <IP address>...

  • Page 96: Using The Default Reset Button

    The E-Mail menu in the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. The Model MR814 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 97: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model MR814 Wireless Router. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Wireless Networking Specifications Wireless Networking Standard 802.11b Data rate 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (Auto Rate Sensing)
  • Page 98 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Maximum number of wireless Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated hosts by each node; typically 30 to 70 nodes. Power Adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input United Kingdom, Australia:...

  • Page 99: Network And Routing Basics

    Appendix B Network and Routing Basics This chapter provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and firewalls. Basic Router Concepts Large amounts of bandwidth can be provided easily and relatively inexpensively in a local area network (LAN). However, providing high bandwidth between a local network and the Internet can be very expensive.

  • Page 100: Routing Information Protocol

    Information Protocol (RIP). Using RIP, routers periodically update one another and check for changes to add to the routing table. The Model MR814 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 101 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router There are five standard classes of IP addresses. These address classes have different ways of determining the network and host sections of the address, allowing for different numbers of hosts on a network. Each address type begins with a unique bit pattern, which is used by the TCP/IP software to identify the address class.

  • Page 102: Netmask

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router • Class D Class D addresses are used for multicasts (messages sent to many hosts). Class D addresses are in this range: 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255. • Class E Class E addresses are for experimental use.

  • Page 103: Subnet Addressing

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Subnet Addressing By looking at the addressing structures, you can see that even with a Class C address, there are a large number of hosts per network. Such a structure is an inefficient use of addresses if each end of a routed link requires a different network number.
  • Page 104 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Note: The number 192.68.135.127 is not assigned because it is the broadcast address of the first subnet. The number 192.68.135.128 is not assigned because it is the network address of the second subnet.

  • Page 105: Private Ip Addresses

    Netmask Formats 255.255.255.252 255.255.255.254 255.255.255.255 NETGEAR strongly recommends that you configure all hosts on a LAN segment to use the same netmask for the following reasons: • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to its segment neighbors, it uses a destination address of the local network address with all ones for the host address.

  • Page 106: Single Ip Address Operation Using Nat

    The Model MR814 router employs an address-sharing method called Network Address Translation (NAT). This method allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your ISP.

  • Page 107: Mac Addresses And Address Resolution Protocol

    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 108: 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 Model MR814 router has the capacity to act as a DHCP server.

  • Page 109: Ad-Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router 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 110: Authentication And Wep Encryption

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Authentication and WEP Encryption The absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable to eavesdropping and information theft. To provide a certain level of security, the IEEE 802.11 standard has defined two types of authentication methods, Open System and Shared Key.
  • Page 111 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router The radio frequency channels used are listed in Table B-3: Table B-3. 802.11 Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency Frequency Spread 2412Mhz 2399.5Mhz - 2424.5Mhz 2417Mhz 2404.5Mhz - 2429.5Mhz 2422Mhz 2409.5Mhz - 2434.5Mhz 2427Mhz 2414.5Mhz - 2439.5Mhz...

  • Page 112: Ethernet Cabling

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Ethernet Cabling Although Ethernet networks originally used thick or thin coaxial cable, most installations currently use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling. The UTP cable contains eight conductors, arranged in four twisted pairs, and terminated with an RJ45 type connector. A normal "straight-through" UTP...

  • Page 113: Cable Quality

    Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router • Crossover cable A crossover cable is a special cable in which the transmit and receive pairs are exchanged at one of the two cable connectors. Crossover cables are often unmarked as such, and must be identified by comparing the two connectors.
  • Page 114 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router B-16 Network and Routing Basics...

  • Page 115: Glossary

    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, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain.
  • Page 116 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router See Internet Protocol. IP Address A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Ranges of addresses are assigned by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose. Usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes (for example, 134.177.244.57).
  • Page 117 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router Network Address A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Translation Internet. packet A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a source and destination network address, some protocol and length information, a block of data, and a checksum.
  • Page 118 Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router See wide area network. Wired Equivalent Privacy. WEP is a data encryption protocol for 802.11b wireless networks. All wireless nodes and access points on the network are configured with a 64-bit or 128-bit Shared Key for data encryption.
  • Page 119 Index Numerics Daylight Savings Time 9-8 daylight savings time 6-9 802.11b B-10 default reset button 9-8 DHCP 1-4, B-10 DHCP Client ID 3-7 Account Name 4-5, 4-7, 4-8 DHCP Setup field, Ethernet Setup menu 7-2 Address Resolution Protocol B-9 DMZ 1-3, 8-2, 8-5 ad-hoc mode B-11 DNS Proxy 1-4 antenna orientation 2-4...
  • Page 120 MDI/MDI-X wiring B-14 IANA metric 8-11 contacting B-2 IETF xv Web site address B-7 NAT. See Network Address Translation infrastructure mode B-11 NETGEAR installation 1-5 contacting xv Internet account netmask address information 3-9 translation table B-6 establishing 3-9 Network Address Translation 1-4, B-8...
  • Page 121 Primary DNS Server 4-5, 4-6, 4-8, 4-9 SMTP 6-8 protocols spoof MAC address 9-5 Address Resolution B-9 SSID 2-5, 5-1, 5-3, B-11 DHCP 1-4, B-10 Start Port 8-3 Routing Information 1-4, B-2 Static Routes 8-10 support 1-1 subnet addressing B-5 publications, related xv subnet mask 3-10, 3-11, B-5 Quake 8-4...
  • Page 122 World Wide Web iii Index...

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