Reference Manual for the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10072-01 March 2005 202-10072-01, March 2005 © 2005 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. March 2005. 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. 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. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 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). Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 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. ii 202-10072-01, March 2005 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 RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824. 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. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: WPN824 March 2005 router RangeMax Wireless Router WPN824 Home English 202-10072-01 iii 202-10072-01, March 2005 iv 202-10072-01, March 2005 Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1 How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1 RangeMaxTM Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) Technology ..............................................2-2 802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-3 Security ....................................................................................................................2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-4 Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-4 Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-5 Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-5 NETGEAR Related Products ..........................................................................................2-6 Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-6 The Router's Front Panel .........................................................................................2-6 The Router's Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-7 A Road Map for `How to Get There From Here' .............................................................2-8 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router ..........................................................................3-1 First, Use the Smart Wizard to Configure the Wireless Router ......................................3-2 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity .......................................................3-3 Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-4 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router ...........................................................3-5 Contents 202-10072-01, March 2005 v How to Log On to the Wireless Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied ..............................................................3-6 How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant .............................................................3-8 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ....................................................3-9 Using the Smart Setup Wizard ..................................................................................... 3-11 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ...................................3-12 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-4 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................4-7 Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................4-8 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-8 How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................4-10 How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security ............................................................4-12 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ......................................................4-13 Chapter 5 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................5-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................5-2 Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................5-3 Configuring a User Defined Service .........................................................................5-4 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range ..............................................5-5 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................5-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................5-6 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................6-5 Configuration File Management .....................................................................................6-6 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ...........................................................6-6 Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................6-7 Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................6-7 Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................6-9 vi 202-10072-01, March 2005 Contents Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1 Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................7-1 Lights Never Turn Off ...............................................................................................7-2 LAN or WAN Port Lights 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 Computer to a Remote Device .....................................7-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................7-7 Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................7-8 Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................8-1 Wireless Card Access List .......................................................................................8-3 Wireless Card Access Setup ....................................................................................8-4 Configuring Port Triggering and Port Forwarding ...........................................................8-5 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................8-8 Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................8-9 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ...........................................................8-10 Local Web and FTP Server Example ............................... ...