User manual NETGEAR WGR614 V4

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version 1.4 December 2003 December 2003 © 2003 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions 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. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 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 refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. ii December 2003 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution 1. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. 2. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device intended for home and office use in EU and EFTA member states. In some EU / EFTA member states some restrictions may apply. Please contact local spectrum management authorities for further details before putting this device into operation. Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). iii December 2003 Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. It is the responsibility of the user to procure the appropriate cables. Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below. NOTE: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below. · · This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the Radio Configuration Window as described in the user guide, before operating this device. This device will automatically limit the allowable channels of operation applicable to each country. Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system. The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document. This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band except where noted below. In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors. In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 ­ 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 ­ 7. · · · Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community English Finnish Dutch Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Valmistaja NETGEAR, Inc.vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc.dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG Bij deze NETGEAR, Inc.dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC. French Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc.déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Par la présente, NETGEAR, Inc.déclare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables. Swedish Danish German Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc.att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc.erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Hiermit erklärt [INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE], dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi) Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc.die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien). iv December 2003 Italian Spanish Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc.dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc.declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/ CE. NETGEAR, Inc.declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Portuguese v December 2003 vi December 2003 Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Versions, Conventions ...................................................................................1-1 How to Use this Manual ..................................................................................................1-2 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features of the Router ............................................................................................1-1 802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................1-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................1-2 Security ....................................................................................................................1-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................1-3 Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................1-3 Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-4 Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-4 Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-5 The Router's Front Panel .........................................................................................1-6 The Router's Rear Panel .........................................................................................1-7 Chapter 2 Connecting the Router to the Internet What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................2-1 Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements .....................................................2-1 Computer Network Configuration Requirements .....................................................2-1 Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................2-2 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................2-2 Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................2-3 Connecting the WGR614 v4 ...........................................................................................2-4 Connecting the Router .............................................................................................2-4 PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option ....................................................................2-8 Contents December 2003 vii Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option ............................................2-9 Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option ...........................................................2-10 Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option .................................................. 2-11 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ..................................................2-12 Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................3-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................3-2 Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................3-3 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption ................................................3-5 Authentication Scheme Selection ......................................................................3-5 Encryption Strength Choices .............................................................................3-5 Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................3-6 Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings ....................................................3-7 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................3-8 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address .................................................3-9 How to Configure WEP .......................................................................................... 3-11 Chapter 4 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................4-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................4-1 Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................4-2 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................4-4 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................4-5 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................4-7 Chapter 5 Maintenance Viewing Router Status Information .................................................................................5-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................5-5 Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................5-5 Configuration File Management .....................................................................................5-6 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ...........................................................5-7 Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................5-8 Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................5-8 viii December 2003 Contents Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................6-1 Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service ..............................................................6-2 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................6-2 Local Web and FTP Server Example .......................................................................6-3 Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example ..................................6-3 Configuring WAN Setup Options ....................................................................................6-4 Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................6-6 Using LAN IP Setup Options ..........................................................................................6-7 Using the Router as a DHCP server ........................................................................6-8 Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................6-9 How to Configure Static Routes ....................................................................................6-10 Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................6-12 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................6-13 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1 Power LED Not On ...................................................................................................7-1 LEDs Never Turn Off ................................................................................................7-2 LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On ...............................................................................7-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................7-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................7-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................7-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-5 Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device ................................................7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................7-7 Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................7-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...................................................................................................... B-1 Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1 What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1 Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2 Contents December 2003 ix IP Addresses and the Internet ....................................................................................... B-2 Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4 Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-4 Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ....................................................................... B-7 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-8 Related Documents ................................................................................................. B-9 Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9 IP Configuration by DHCP ........................................................................................... B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10 What is a Firewall? ................................................................................................ B-10 Stateful Packet Inspection ...............................................................................B-11 Denial of Service Attack ..................................................................................B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...........................................................................................................B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality ...................................................................................... B-12 Inside Twisted Pair Cables .................................................................................... B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-14 Appendix C Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... C-1 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ....................................... C-2 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-2 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ................................. C-4 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method .......................................................... C-6 Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-6 Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................ C-7 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-7 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 ............................... C-8 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ..................................................... C-8 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ................................................ C-10 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 .................................................. C-13 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 .............................. C-15 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ...................................................... C-16 MacOS 8.6 or 9.x .................................................................................................. C-16 MacOS X ............................................................................................................... C-16 x December 2003 Contents Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ......................................... C-17 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ....................................................... C-18 Are Login Protocols Used? ................................................................................... C-18 What Is Your Configuration Information? .............................................................. C-18 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ....................... C-19 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ..................... C-20 Restarting the Network ................................................................................................ C-21 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... D-1 Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ D-2 Authentication and WEP ................................................................................................ D-2 802.11 Authentication .............................................................................................. D-3 Open System Authentication ................................................................................... D-3 Shared Key Authentication ...................................................................................... D-4 Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................ D-5 Key Size .................................................................................................................. D-6 WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................... D-6 Wireless Channels ......................................................................................................... D-7 Glossary List of Glossary Terms ................................................................................................... G-1 Index Contents December 2003 xi xii December 2003 Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual. Audience, Versions, Conventions This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the WGR614 v4 router according to these specifications.: Table 1-1. Product Version Manual Part Number Manual Publication Date December 2003 Product, Manual Part Number, and Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http:// www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Documentation updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://www.netgear.com/docs. About This Manual December 2003 1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1 2 3 Figure 1 -1: HTML version of this manual 1. Left pane. Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. To view the HTML version of the manual, you must have a version 4 or later browser with JavaScript enabled. 2. Toolbar buttons. Use the toolbar buttons across the top to navigate, print pages, and more. 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Use the PDF button in the toolbar at the top right of the browser window. ­ ­ Click the PDF button on the upper right of the toolbar. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper an printer ink by selecting this feature. About This Manual December 2003 3 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 4 December 2003 About This Manual Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4. The WGR614 v4 router provides connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by a single PC. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4. Key Features of the Router The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem. The WGR614 v4 router provides you with multiple web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. In addition to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes. The WGR614 v4 router provides the following features: · · · · · · · · · 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only or 802.11b+g modes. Easy, web-based setup for installation and management. Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security. Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch. Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. Extensive Protocol Support. Login capability. Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. Flash memory for firmware upgrade. 2-1 December 2003 Introduction Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGR614 v4 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides: · · 802.11g standards compliant wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps. 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only or 802.11b+g modes, providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g 54Mbps devices. 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase. Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address. Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network name (SSID) can connect. · · · · A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WGR614 v4 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: · Denial of Service (DoS) protection. Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND Attack, and IP Spoofing. · · · Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN. Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits. Logs security incidents. The WGR614 v4 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, and administrator logins. You can configure the router to email the log to you at specified intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your email address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs. · With its content filtering feature, the WGR614 v4 prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. The router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within web addresses. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable Internet sites. Introduction December 2003 2-2 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Security The WGR614 v4 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as described in this section. · PCs Hidden by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from the local network. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN. Port Forwarding with NAT Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific PCs based on the service port number of the incoming request, or to one designated "DMZ" host computer. You can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports. · Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 8-port 10/100 switch, the WGR614 v4 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a `normal' connection such as to a PC or an `uplink' connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection. Extensive Protocol Support The WGR614 v4 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics." · IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGR614 v4 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 NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account. Introduction December 2003 2-3 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 · Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP The WGR614 v4 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your local network. DNS Proxy When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN. PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your PC. · · Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: · Browser-based management Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based web Management Interface. Smart WizardTM The WGR614 v4 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account. Visual monitoring The WGR614 v4 router's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity. · · Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WGR614 v4 router: · · 2-4 December 2003 Flash memory for firmware upgrade Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day Introduction Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: · · · · 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4. AC power adapter. Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Resource CD, including: -- This guide. -- Application Notes and other helpful information. · · · 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Installation Guide. Registration and Warranty Card. Support Information Card. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair. Introduction December 2003 2-5 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGR614 v4 router contains the status LEDs described below. Figure 2-1: WGR614 v4 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit. Table 2-1. Label LED Descriptions Activity On Off Description Power is supplied to the router. Power is not supplied to the router. Power On Blink Internet On Wireless On (Green) Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. The Local port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. No link is detected on this port. The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with an attached device. Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized. Local 2-6 December 2003 Introduction Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below. Figure 1-2: WGR614 v4 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: · · · · · AC power adapter outlet Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem Factory Default Reset push button Wireless antenna Introduction December 2003 2-7 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 2-8 December 2003 Introduction Chapter 2 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. You will find out how to configure your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to prepare these three things before you begin: Have active Internet service such as that provided by an cable or DSL broadband account. 2. Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your DSL account. 3. Connect the router to a cable or DSL modem and a computer as explained below. 1. Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements To use the WGR614 v4 router on your network, each computer must have an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. If the computer will connect to your network at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (Cat 5) cable such as the one provided with your router. Tip: The power adapter and cord shipped with the WGR614 v4 limits the distance from an AC outlet. To overcome this, consider using NETGEAR's POE101 Power Over Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with your WGR614 v4. This adapter sends DC power through an Ethernet cable to enable you to power your router in a remote location. Computer Network Configuration Requirements The WGR614 v4 includes a built-in web Configuration Manager. To access the configuration menus on the WGR614 v4, your must use a Java-enabled web browser program which supports HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Use Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2003 2-1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your router, you will need to connect a computer to the router which is set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router via DHCP. Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please refer to Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network. The cable or DSL modem broadband access device must provide a standard 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) or 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx) Ethernet interface. Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you will need one or more of these configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet: · Host and Domain Names · ISP Login Name and Password · ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses · Fixed IP Address which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? There are several ways you can gather the required Internet connection information. · Your ISP provides all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it or you can try one of the options below. · If you have a computer already connected using the active Internet access account, you can gather the configuration information from that computer. -- For Windows 95/98/ME, open the Network control panel, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for each tab page. -- For Windows 2000/XP, open the Local Area Network Connection, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for each tab page. -- For Macintosh computers, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. Record all the settings for each section. · You may also refer to the GearBox CD for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs. Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you may want to record them on the page below. 2-2 December 2003 Connecting the Router to the Internet Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 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. Some ISPs use your full e-mail address as the login name. The Service Name is not required by all ISPs. If you connect using a login name and password, then fill in the following: Login Name: ______________________________ Password: ____________________________ Service Name: _____________________________ Fixed or Static IP Address: If you have a static IP address, record the following information. For example, 169.254.141.148 could be a valid IP address. Fixed or Static Internet IP Address: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______ Gateway IP Address: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______ Subnet Mask: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______ ISP DNS Server Addresses: If you were given DNS server addresses, fill in the following: Primary DNS Server IP Address: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______ Secondary DNS Server IP Address: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______ Host and Domain Names: Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name like CCA7324-A or home. If you haven't been given host or domain names, you can use the following examples as a guide: · If your main e-mail account with your ISP is aaa@yyy.com, then use aaa as your host name. Your ISP might call this your account, user, host, computer, or system name. · If your ISP's mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use xxx.yyy.com as the domain name. ISP Host Name: _________________________ ISP Domain Name: _______________________ For Wireless Access: For configuration of the wireless network, record the following: Wireless Network Name (SSID): __________________ Encryption (circle one): WEP 64, or WEP 128 WEP passphrase or key: ____________________ Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2003 2-3 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Connecting the WGR614 v4 This section provides instructions for connecting the WGR614 v4 router. Also, the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Resource CD included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. Connecting the Router There are three steps to connecting your router: 1. 2. 3. Connect the router to your network Log in to the router Connect to the Internet Follow the steps below to connect your router to your network. You can also refer to the GearBox CD for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 included with your router which contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. 1. Connect the router to your network. a. b. Turn off your computer and Cable or DSL Modem. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A) from your computer which connects to your cable or DSL modem. A Cable or DSL modem Figure 2-1: Disconnect the cable or DSL Modem c. Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port (A) on the WGR614 v4. Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2003 2-4 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Note: Place the WGR614 v4 router in a location which conforms to the "Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines" on page 3-1. The stand provided with the WGR614 v4 provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the router. Avoid stacking it on other electronic equipment. Cable or DSL modem A Figure 2-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the router d. Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a Local port on the router (B) to your computer. B Cable or DSL modem Figure 2-3: Connect the computers on your network to the router Note: The WGR614 v4 router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense if the cable should have a normal connection or an uplink connection. This feature eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables because Auto Uplink will make the right connection either type of cable. Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2003 2-5 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 e. f. Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically. Verify the following: When you turn the router on, the power light The router's local LAN lights The router's Internet light or DSL modem. goes on. are lit for any computers that are connected to it. is lit, indicating a link has been established to the cable Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please see Chapter 3, "Wireless Configuration." 2. Log in to the router. Note: To connect to the router, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. If you need instructions on how to do this, please refer to Appendix C, "Preparing Your Network. a. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. Figure 2-4: Log in to the router b. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters. Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to your Internet connection. 2-6 December 2003 Connecting the Router to the Internet Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 A login window like the one shown below opens: Figure 2-5: Login window 3. Connect to the Internet Figure 2-6: Setup Smart Wizard a. You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup Smart Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu. b. Click Next and follow the steps in the Setup Smart Wizard for inputting the configuration parameters from your ISP to connect to the Internet. Note: If you choose not to use the Setup Smart Wizard, you can manually configure your Internet connection settings by following the procedure "How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection" on page 2-12. Unless your ISP automatically assigns your configuration automatically via DHCP, you will need the configuration parameters from your ISP that you recorded in the form, "Record Your Internet Connection Information" on page 2-3. Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2003 2-7 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 c. When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router's Internet LED goes on. The Setup Smart Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Smart Wizard finds no connection, you will be prompted to check the physical connection between your router and the cable or DSL line. d. The Setup Smart Wizard will report the type of connection it finds. The options are: · Connections which require a login using protocols such as PPPoE, PPTP, Telstra, or Bigpond broadband connections. · Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment. · Connections which use fixed IP address assignment. The procedures for filling in the configuration menu for each type of connection follow below. PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option If the Setup Smart Wizard discovers that your ISP uses PPPoE, you will see this menu: Figure 2-7: Setup Smart Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts · Enter the Account Name, Domain Name, Login, and Password as provided by your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. The router will try to discover the domain automatically if you leave the Domain Name blank. Otherwise, you may need to enter it manually. Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2003 2-8 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 · · · · To change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a timeout value of zero means never log out. Note: You no longer need to run 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. 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. Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Test to verify that your Internet connection works. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option If the Setup Wizard discovers Telstra Bigpond Cable is your ISP, you will see this menu: Figure 2-8: Setup Smart Wizard menu for Telstra Bigpond Cable accounts · Enter your Login, Password and Authentication Server. These fields are case sensitive. 2-9 December 2003 Connecting the Router to the Internet Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 · · · · 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. The Domain Name Server (DNS) Address parameters may be necessary to access your ISP's services such as mail or news servers. Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect. Router MAC Address. This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will be used by the router on the Internet port. Some ISPs will register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your PC when your account is first opened. They will then only accept traffic from the MAC address of that PC. This feature allows your router to masquerade as that PC. To change the MAC address, select "Use this Computer's MAC address." The router will then capture and use the MAC address of the PC that you are now using. You must be using the one PC that is allowed by the ISP. Or, select "Use this MAC address" and enter it. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting. Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option If the Setup Wizard discovers that your ISP uses Dynamic IP assignment, you will see this menu: Figure 2-9: Setup Smart Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address accounts 2-10 December 2003 Connecting the Router to the Internet Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 · · · · Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name. These parameters may be necessary to access your ISP's services such as mail or news servers. If you leave the Domain Name field blank, the router try to discover the domain. Otherwise, you may need to enter it manually. 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. Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option If the Setup Wizard discovers that your ISP uses Fixed IP assignment, you will see this menu: Figure 2-10: Setup Smart Wizard menu for Fixed IP address accounts · · · Fixed IP is also called Static IP. Enter your assigned IP Address, Subnet Mask, and the IP Address of your ISP's gateway router. This information should have been provided to you by your ISP. Refer to the configuration parameters from your ISP you recorded in "Record Your Internet Connection Information" on page 2-3. Enter the IP address of your ISP's Primary and Secondary DNS Server addresses. Note: Restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect. Click Apply to save the settings. 2-11 December 2003 Connecting the Router to the Internet Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 · Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." 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 ISP Does Require Login Figure 2-11: Browser-based configuration Basic Settings menus 2-12 December 2003 Connecting the Router to the Internet Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 2-11 using these steps: 1. 2. Click the Basic Settings link on the Setup menu. If your Internet connection does not require a login, click No at the top of the Basic Settings menu and fill in the settings according to the instructions below. If your Internet connection does require a login, click Yes, and skip to step 3. a. Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name. These parameters may be necessary to access your ISP's services such as mail or news servers. Internet IP Address: If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your PC, 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. 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. Note: If you enter an address here, restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect. b. c. d. Gateway's MAC address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will be used by the router on the Internet port. Some ISPs will register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your PC when your account is first opened. They will then only accept traffic from the MAC address of that PC. This feature allows your router to masquerade as that PC by "cloning" its MAC address. To change the MAC address, select "Use this Computer's MAC address." The router will then capture and use the MAC address of the PC that you are now using. You must be using the one PC that is allowed by the ISP. Or, select "Use this MAC address" and enter it. e. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. If your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the settings according to the instructions below. Select Yes if you normally must launch a login program such as Enternet or WinPOET in order to access the Internet. Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2003 2-13 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Note: After you finish setting up your router, 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. a. Select you Internet service provisory from the drop-down list. Figure 2-12: Basic Settings ISP list b. c. d. The screen will change according to the ISP settings requirements of the ISP you select. Fill in the parameters for your ISP according to the Wizard-detected procedures starting on page 2-3. Click Apply to save your settings. 2-14 December 2003 Connecting the Router to the Internet Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGR614 v4 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. For further information on wireless networking, refer to in Appendix D, "Wireless Networking Basics. Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical placement of the wireless firewall. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. For complete range/ performance specifications, please see Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." For best results, place your firewall: · · · · Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate. In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones. Away from large metal surfaces. The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook PC. Wireless Configuration December 2003 3-1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at ranges of up to 500 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WGR614 v4 router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs. WGR614 v4 Wireless Data Security Options Range: Up to 300 Foot Radius 1) Open System: Easy but no security 2) MAC Access List: No data security 3) WEP: Security but some performance impact Figure 3-1: WGR614 v4 wireless data security options There are several ways you can enhance the security of you wireless network. · Restrict Access Based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted PCs o that unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the WGR614 v4. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the wireless link is fully exposed. Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network `discovery' feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers. WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined eavesdropper. Wireless Configuration December 2003 · · 3-2 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 · Turn Off the Wired LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless the LAN when you are away and the others in the household all use wired connections. Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu will appear, as shown below. Figure 3-2: Wireless Settings menu Wireless Configuration December 2003 3-3 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 The 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking protocols are configured in exactly the same fashion. · Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use this SSID for that network. The WGR614 v4 default SSID is: NETGEAR. Region. This field identifies the region where the WGR614 v4 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the router in a region other than one of those identified in this field. Channel. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to "Wireless Channels" on page D-7. Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used. You can select "g only" or "g and b." "g only" dedicates the WGR614 v4 to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. The "g and b" mode provides backward compatibility with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network `discovery' feature of some products such as Windows XP. Enable Wireless Access Point. If you disable the wireless access point, wireless devices cannot connect to the WGR614 v4. Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the WGR614 v4 checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to PCs identified on the trusted PCs list. · · · · · · 3-4 December 2003 Wireless Configuration Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption Restricting wireless access to your network prevents intruders from connecting to your network. However, the wireless data transmissions are still vulnerable to snooping. Using the WEB data encryption settings described below will prevent a determined intruder from eavesdropping on your wireless data communications. Also, if you are using the Internet for such activities as purchases or banking, those Internet sites use another level of highly secure encryption called SSL. You can tell if a web site is using SSL because the web address begins with HTTPS rather than HTTP. Authentication Scheme Selection Figure 3-3: Encryption Strength The WGR614 v4 lets you select the following wireless authentication schemes. · · · Automatic. Open System. Shared key. Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. You can choose an authentication scheme which requires a shared key but still leave the data transmissions unencrypted. If you require strong security, use both the Shared Key and WEP encryption settings. Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to the authentication scheme you choose for the WGR614 v4 router. Please refer to "Authentication and WEP" on page D-2 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. Encryption Strength Choices Choose the encryption strength from the drop-down list. Please refer to "Overview of WEP Parameters" on page D-5 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. Wireless Configuration December 2003 3-5 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 · · Disable. No encryption will be applied. This setting is useful for troubleshooting your wireless connection, but leaves your wireless data fully exposed. 64-bit or 128-bit WEP. When 64-bit or 128-bit is selected, WEP encryption will be applied. If WEP is enabled, you can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and access points in your network. There are two methods for creating WEP encryption keys: · · Passphrase. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. These characters are case sensitive. Manual. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). These values are not case sensitive. Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WGR614 v4, the default factory settings are shown below. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you install the WGR614 v4 router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs. FEATURE Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast SSID 11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Open System Disabled 3-6 December 2003 Wireless Configuration Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If your working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to provide this information. Otherwise, you will choose the settings for your wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces below. · Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID), called the wireless network name in Windows XP, identifies the wireless network. You may use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Record your customized SSID on the line below. Name (SSID):______________________________ Note: The SSID in the router is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. For the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each other, all must be configured with the same SSID. · Authentication. The authentication setting, "Open System" or "Shared Key," is unrelated to encryption of transmissions. The two bands can use different authentication settings. Choose "Shared Key" for more security, circle one: Open System or Shared Key Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they are set to Shared Key as well. · · WEP Encryption Strength. Choose the key size. Circle one: 64 or 128 bits. WEP Encryption Keys. There are two methods for creating WEP encryption keys: ­ Passphrase. ______________________________ Enter a word or group of printable characters. These characters are case sensitive. When you enter the Passphrase and click the Generate button on the WGR614 v4, the keys will be generated. Manual. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). These values are not case sensitive. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits. ­ Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces below. Key 1: ___________________________________ Key 2: ___________________________________ Key 3: ___________________________________ Key 4: ___________________________________ Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WGR614 v4. Store this information in a safe place. Wireless Configuration December 2003 3-7 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs. 1. Log in to the WGR614 v4 firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WGR614 v4 firewall. 2. Figure 3-4: Wireless Settings menu 3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box, enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR. Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WGR614 v4. 4. 5. Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. Set the Channel. The default channel is 11. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your firewall. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to "Wireless Channels" on page D-7. 6. 7. For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to "Everyone" and the Encryption Strength set to "Disabled." Click Apply to save your changes. 3-8 December 2003 Wireless Configuration Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Note: If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless PC and you change the firewall's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click on Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your PC to match the firewall's new settings. 8. Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity. Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID and channel that you configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the firewall. Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, then you can configure the advanced wireless security functions of the firewall. How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the WGR614 v4 firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. Note: When configuring the firewall from a wireless PC whose MAC address is not in the Trusted PC list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless connection when you click on Apply. You must then access the router from a wired PC or from a wireless PC which is on the access control list to make any further changes. 2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WGR614 v4 firewall. Wireless Configuration December 2003 3-9 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 3. From the Wireless Settings menu, click the Setup Access List button to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. Figure 3-5: Wireless Card Access List Setup 4. 5. 6. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Available Wireless Cards list displays. Click the Turn Access Control On check box. Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WGR614 v4 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter. Note: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the firewall's Attached Devices menu into the MAC Address box of this menu. To do this, configure each wireless PC to obtain a wireless link to the firewall. The PC should then appear in the Attached Devices menu. 7. 8. Click Add to add this wireless device to the Wireless Card Access List. The screen changes back to the list screen. Repeat these steps for each additional device you wish to add to the list. Be sure to click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings. Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WGR614 v4. 3-10 December 2003 Wireless Configuration Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: Note: If you use a wireless PC configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when you click on Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the router WEP settings or access the router from a wired PC to make any further changes. Log in to the WGR614 v4 firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up. 2. Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WGR614 v4 firewall. 3. From the Security Encryption menu drop-down list, select the WEP encryption strength you will use. 1. Figure 3-6. 4. Wireless Settings encryption menu You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network. · Automatic - Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values. · Manual - Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) Select which of the four keys will be active. Please refer to "Overview of WEP Parameters" on page D-5 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. 5. Click Apply to save your settings. Wireless Configuration December 2003 3-11 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 3-12 December 2003 Wireless Configuration