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NETGEAR WGT634U - 108 Mbps Wireless Storage Router Reference Manual

NETGEAR WGT634U - 108 Mbps Wireless Storage Router Reference Manual

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108 Mbps Wireless Media
Router WGT634U
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
M-10153-01
Version 1.0
February 2004
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  • Page 1 Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA M-10153-01 Version 1.0 February 2004 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/ wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • 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 2.4GHz band in France: http://www.art-telecom.fr/eng/index.htm. When operating in France, this device may be operated under the following conditions: Indoors only, using any channel in the 2.4465-2.4835 GHz band. Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/ products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 4 Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U. 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    What You Will Need Before You Begin ................3-1 Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements .............3-1 Computer Network Configuration Requirements .............3-1 Internet Configuration Requirements ...............3-2 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........3-2 Record Your Internet Connection Information ............3-3 Contents Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 6 Connecting to the USB Drive From a Local Computer ...........5-4 Connecting to the USB Drive From a Remote Computer ..........5-4 Locating the Internet Port IP Address ..............5-4 Connecting to the Router’s USB Drive Remotely ............5-4 Contents Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 7 How to Configure Static Routes ..................8-10 Enabling Remote Management Access ...............8-12 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ................8-13 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ......................9-1 Power LED Not On ....................9-2 LEDs Never Turn Off ....................9-2 Contents Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 8 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-12 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ......B-14 viii Contents Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 9 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 Contents Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 10 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 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1.
  • Page 12 Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. About This Manual Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 13: How To Use This Manual

    3. Right pane. Use the right pane to view the contents of the manual. Also, each page of the manual includes a link at the top right which links to a PDF file containing just the currently selected chapter of the manual. About This Manual Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 14: How To Print This Manual

    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 and printer ink by selecting this feature. About This Manual Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    PC and Web applications on computers connected on the home network as well as from the Internet. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U. Introduction to the WGT634U Wireless Media Router...

  • Page 16: Key Features Of The Wgt634U Wireless Media Router

    Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management, including a Smart Wizard install assistant, an interactive tutorial for ease of set-up, a Smart Wizard setup of the client devices and the external USB disk, and an assisted firmware update feature Introduction Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 17: Usb Storage Device For File Sharing

    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. Introduction Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 18: A Powerful, True Firewall With Content Filtering

    With its internal 8-port 10/100 switch, the WGT634U 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. Introduction Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 19: Extensive Protocol Support

    Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: Introduction Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 20: Maintenance And Support

    The WGT634U Wireless Media 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 WGT634U Wireless Media Router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrades •...

  • Page 21: Package Contents

    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...

  • Page 22: The Router's Front Panel

    On (Amber) The Local port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. Local Blink (Amber) Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. No link is detected on this port. Introduction Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 23: The Router's Rear Panel

    Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • USB port for connecting a USB drive • Factory Default Reset push button • Wireless antenna Introduction Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 24 Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 2-10 Introduction Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGRT634U Resource CD (230-10043-01), or refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network”. Connecting the Router to the Internet Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 26: Internet Configuration Requirements

    • You may also refer to the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGRT634U Resource CD (230-10043-01) 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.

  • Page 27: Record Your Internet Connection Information

    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 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 28: First, Connect The Wgt634U To The Internet

    Securely insert the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem into the Internet port (B) on the WGT634U. Internet Port Figure 3-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the router Connecting the Router to the Internet Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 29 Last, turn on your computer. Note: If software usually logs you in to the Internet, do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically. Connecting the Router to the Internet Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 30 Amber indicates 10Mbps speed. If no LAN lights are lit, check that the Ethernet cable connecting the powered on computer to the router is securely attached at both ends. Connecting the Router to the Internet Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 31 Internet connection. After logging in to the router, you will see the Internet connection Setup Wizard on the settings main page. Connecting the Router to the Internet Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 32 If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, use the Troubleshooting Tips below to correct basic problems, or refer to the Reference Manual on the CD. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. You are now connected to the Internet! Connecting the Router to the Internet Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 33: Now, Set Up Basic Wireless Connectivity

    Disabled Configure the wireless adapter of your computer to match these settings exactly. Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. That is, it you must enter NETGEAR in your computer’s wireless settings. Entering nETgear will not work. 3. V...

  • Page 34: Understanding The Setup Wizard Options

    The topics below describe each of the various options the Setup Wizard can detect. Use this information to assist you with filling in the Setup Wizard menus. 3-10 Connecting the Router to the Internet Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 35: Pppoe Smart Wizard-Detected Option

    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 Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting”.

  • Page 36: Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option

    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. 3-12 Connecting the Router to the Internet Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 37: Dynamic Ip Smart Wizard-Detected Option

    Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • Click Apply to save your settings. • Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting”.

  • Page 38: Fixed Ip Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option

    Note: Restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect. • Click Apply to save the settings. • Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting”.

  • Page 39: How To Manually Configure Your Internet Connection

    You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 3-11 using these steps: Click the Basic Settings link on the Setup menu. Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-15 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 40 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. 3-16 Connecting the Router to the Internet Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 41 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 3-3. Click Apply to save your settings. Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-17 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 42 Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U 3-18 Connecting the Router to the Internet Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 43: Wireless Configuration

    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 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 44: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security

    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. Wireless Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 45: 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 appears, as shown below. Figure 4-2: Wireless Settings menu The 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking protocols are configured in exactly the same fashion. Wireless Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 46: Understanding Wep Authentication And Encryption

    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 4-3: Encryption Strength Wireless Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 47: Encryption Strength Choices

    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. Wireless Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 48: Default Factory Settings

    Wireless Access Point Enabled Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) All wireless stations allowed SSID broadcast Enabled SSID NETGEAR 11b/g RF Channel Mode g and b Authentication Type Open System Disabled Wireless Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 49: Before You Change The Ssid And Wep Settings

    Key 1: ___________________________________ Key 2: ___________________________________ Key 3: ___________________________________ Key 4: ___________________________________ Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WGT634U. Store this information in a safe place. Wireless Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 50: How To Set Up And Test Basic Wireless Connectivity

    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 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U.

  • Page 51: Understanding Advanced Wireless Settings

    Under the Advanced Section of the main menu of the WGT634U firewall, click the Wireless Settings link to display the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. Figure 4-5: Advanced Wireless Settings screen Wireless Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 52: How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    PC or from a wireless PC which is on the access control list to make any further changes. Under the Advanced section, click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WGT634U firewall. 4-10 Wireless Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 53 Repeat these steps for each additional device you want 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 WGT634U. Wireless Configuration 4-11 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 54: How To Configure Wep

    “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. Click Apply to save your settings. 4-12 Wireless Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 55: Connecting A Usb Drive To The Router

    You can connect a USB drive to the WGT634U Wireless Media Router in the following ways: • Connect a USB “flash drive” directly to the port. • Connect an external USB drive using a standard USB cable. Connecting a USB Drive to the Router Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 56: Usb Drive Hardware Requirements

    Access Rights. You can grant Read, Write, or Read & Write access to the directory designated as the root, and all directories below the root. Note: For increased security, you should only give Write access to local accounts. Connecting a USB Drive to the Router Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 57: Granting A User Access To The Usb Drive

    USB Disk Umount button. This takes the drive offline. Note: You should unmount the USB drive first before physically unplugging it from the router. Connecting a USB Drive to the Router Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 58: Connecting To The Usb Drive From A Local Computer

    You can connect to the router’s USB drive using a Web browser: Connect to the router by typing the Internet port IP address in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator, for example: Connecting a USB Drive to the Router Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 59 The directory of the USB drive on the USB settings page will be displayed, for example, mntsda1. You can now read and copy files from the USB directory. Connecting a USB Drive to the Router Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 60 Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Connecting a USB Drive to the Router Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 61: Content Filtering

    To enable keyword blocking, select either “Per Schedule” or “Always”, then click Apply. If you want to block by schedule, be sure that a time period is specified in the Schedule menu. Content Filtering Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 62: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    The WGT634U Wireless Media 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 below: Figure 6-2: Block Services menu Content Filtering Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 63 The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.” Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 to 65534 by the authors of Content Filtering Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 64: Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced

    The WGT634U Wireless Media Router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 6-4: Schedule menu Use this check boxes on this menu to create a schedule for blocking content. Click Apply. Content Filtering Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 65: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    Log entries will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries will be made for the Trusted User. An example is shown below: Figure 6-5: Logs menu Content Filtering Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 66 Description Refresh Click this button to refresh the log screen. Clear Log Click this button to clear the log entries. Send Log Click this button to email the log immediately. Content Filtering Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 67: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    If you leave this box blank, log and alert messages will not be sent via e-mail. Content Filtering Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 68 Daylight Savings Time on the first day of Daylight Savings Time, and clear this check box at the end. Enabling Daylight Savings Time will cause one hour to be added to the standard time. Content Filtering Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    The Router Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, click on Maintenance, then select Router Status to view the Router Status screen, shown below. Figure 7-1: Router Status screen Maintenance Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 70 Channel Identifies if the channel the wireless port is using. See “Wireless Channels” on page D-7 for the frequencies used on each channel. Maintenance Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 71 The WAN (Internet) default gateway the router communicates with. WAN Status action buttons are described in Table 7-2 Table 7-2. Show WAN Status action buttons Field Description Renew Click the Renew button to renew the DHCP lease. Maintenance Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 72 Table 7-2. Show Statistics action buttons Field Description Set Interval Enter a time and click the button to set the polling frequency. Stop Click the Stop button to freeze the polling information. Maintenance Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 73: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    The routing software of the WGT634U Wireless Media Router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the WGT634U Wireless Media Router must support HTTP uploads.

  • Page 74: Configuration File Management

    The configuration settings of the WGT634U Wireless Media Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s PC, retrieved (restored) from the user’s PC, or cleared to factory default settings. Maintenance Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 75: Restoring And Backing Up The Configuration

    Browse button to browse to the file. When you have located it, click the Restore button to send the file to the router. The router will then reboot automatically. Maintenance Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 76: Erasing The Configuration

    9-7. Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router’s Web Configuration Manager is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to bring up the menu shown below.

  • Page 77: Advanced Configuration

    Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics”, to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this manual. Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 78: Adding A Port Forwarding Custom Service

    Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a Port Forwarding entry, follow these steps. In the table, select the button next to the service name. Click Edit Service or Delete Service. Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 79: Local Web And Ftp Server Example

    Type the same port number in the End Port box that you typed in the Start Port box. Type the IP address of the additional computer in the Server IP Address box. Click Apply. Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 80: Configuring Wan Setup Options

    If disabled, you must connect manually, using the sub-screen accessed from the Router Status menu “Show WAN Status” screen. Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 81 Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, particularly some using PPPoE, you may need to reduce the MTU. This should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 82: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    Type the Host Name (or domain name) that your dynamic DNS service provider gave you. Type the User Name for your dynamic DNS account. Type the Password (or key) for your dynamic DNS account. Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 83: Using Lan Ip Setup Options

    The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is: • LAN IP addresses—192.168.1.1 Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 84 Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You may need to restart your computer for the new IP address setting to take effect. Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 85: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    IP address each time it access the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: Click the Add button. Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 86: How To Configure Static Routes

    From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on Static Routes to view the Static Route menu, shown below. Figure 8-4. Static Route Summary Table To add or edit a Static Route: 8-10 Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 87 You have an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where you are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.0.100. • Your company’s network is 134.177.0.0. Advanced Configuration 8-11 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 88: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Specify what external addresses will be allowed to access the router’s remote management. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses as practical. To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. 8-12 Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 89: Using Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. Figure 8-6. UPnP Menu Advanced Configuration 8-13 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 90 (Internal and External) that device has opened. The UPnP Portmap Table also displays what type of port is opened and if that port is still active for each IP address. 8-14 Advanced Configuration Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on.

  • Page 92: Power Led Not On

    • Check that you are using the 12 V DC 800mA power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the Web browser. The changes may have occurred, but the Web browser may be caching the old configuration. Troubleshooting Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/prod-...

  • Page 94: 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://192.168.1.1 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 95: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    In the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping 192.168.1.1 Click on OK. You should see a message like this one: Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data Troubleshooting Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/prod-...

  • Page 96: Testing The Path From Your Pc To A Remote Device

    — Check to see that the network address of your PC (the portion of the IP address specified by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device. — Check that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. Troubleshooting Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/prod-...

  • Page 97: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    • Time is off by one hour. Cause: The router does not automatically sense Daylight Savings Time. In the E-Mail menu, select or clear the check box marked “Adjust for Daylight Savings Time”. Troubleshooting Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/prod-...
  • Page 98 Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Troubleshooting Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/prod-...

  • Page 99: Technical Specifications

    28 x 175 x 118 mm (1.1 x 6.89 x 4.65 in.) Weight: 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C (32º to 104º F) Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Technical Specifications Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 100 Typically 30-70 nodes. Operating Frequency Ranges: 2.412~2.462 GHz (US) 2.457~2.462 GHz (Spain) 2.412~2.484 GHz (Japan) 2.457~2.472 GHz (France) 2.412~2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) Encryption: 40-bits (also called 64-bits), 128-bits WEP data encryption Technical Specifications Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 101: Network, Routing, Firewall, And Basics

    WAN connection they support. The 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U is a small office router that routes the IP protocol over a single-user broadband connection. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 102: Routing Information Protocol

    The follow figure shows the three main address classes, including network and host sections of the address for each address type. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 103 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. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 104: Netmask

    It is unlikely that the smaller office LANs would have that many devices. You can resolve this problem by using a technique known as subnet addressing. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 105 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. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 106 255.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.128 255.255.255.192 255.255.255.224 255.255.255.240 255.255.255.248 255.255.255.252 255.255.255.254 255.255.255.255 Configure all hosts on a LAN segment to use the same netmask for the following reasons: Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 107: Private Ip Addresses

    Internet. The internal LAN IP addresses can be either private addresses or registered addresses. For more information about IP address translation, refer to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address Translator (NAT). Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 108: Mac Addresses And Address Resolution Protocol

    48-bit number assigned to each device by the manufacturer. The technique that associates the IP address with a MAC address is known as address resolution. Internet Protocol uses the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) to resolve MAC addresses. Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 109: Related Documents

    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 110: Ip Configuration By Dhcp

    ISP of the hacker. In some types of intrusions, the firewall can fend off the hacker by discarding all further packets from the hacker’s IP address for a period of time. B-10 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 111: Stateful Packet Inspection

    UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through Wire color Signal Orange/White Transmit (Tx) + Orange Transmit (Tx) - Green/White Receive (Rx) + Blue Blue/White Green Receive (Rx) - Brown/White Brown Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-11 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 112: Category 5 Cable Quality

    MDI-X or normal ports. Auto Uplink technology automatically senses which connection, MDI or MDI-X, is needed and makes the right connection. Figure B-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable. B-12 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 113 Figure B-1: Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure B-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. Figure B-2: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable Figure B-3: Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics B-13 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 114: Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, And Mdi/Mdix Switching

    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. B-14 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 115: Appendix C Preparing Your Network

    TCP/IP network. • All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components. Follow the instructions provided with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your computer. Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 116: Configuring Windows 95, 98, And Me For Tcp/Ip Networking

    On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components: Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 117 Select the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter, and then click OK. If you need TCP/IP: Click the Add button. Select Protocol, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 118: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings

    Click Start on the task bar located at the bottom left of the window. • Choose Settings, and then Control Panel. • Locate the Network Neighborhood icon and click on it. This will open the Network panel as shown below. Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 119 Ethernet adapter is present • TCP/IP is present • Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon Click on the Properties button. The following TCP/IP Properties window will display. Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 120: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method

    After your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the utility winipcfg.exe: On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 121: Configuring Windows Nt4, 2000 Or Xp For Ip Networking

    From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: •...

  • Page 122: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp, 2000, Or Nt4

    The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the PC, located to the right of the window. • Right-click on the Connection you will use and choose Status. Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 123 • Click the Properties button to view details about the connection. • The TCP/IP details are presented on the Support tab page. • Select Internet Protocol, and click Properties to view the configuration information. Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 124: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    TCP/IP should be added by default and set to DHCP without your having to configure it. However, if there are problems, follow these steps to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 2000. C-10 Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 125 “Components checked are used by this connection:” • Client for Microsoft Networks and • Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click OK. Preparing Your Network C-11 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 126 • Click OK again to complete the configuration process for Windows 2000. Restart the PC. Repeat these steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your network. C-12 Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 127: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Nt4

    This will display Control Panel window. • Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel window. The Network panel will display. • Select the Protocols tab to continue. Preparing Your Network C-13 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 128 Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U • Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol in the Network Protocols box, and click on the Properties button. C-14 Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 129: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Windows Xp, 2000, And Nt4

    Type ipconfig /all Your IP Configuration information will be listed, and should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254 •...

  • Page 130: Configuring The Macintosh For Tcp/Ip Networking

    You can leave the DHCP Client ID box empty. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel. Repeat this for each Macintosh on your network. MacOS X From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences, then Network. C-16 Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 131: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties For Macintosh Computers

    If you do not see these values, you may need to restart your Macintosh or you may need to switch the “Configure” setting to a different option, then back again to “Using DHCP Server”. Preparing Your Network C-17 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 132: Verifying The Readiness Of Your Internet Account

    More and more, ISPs are dynamically assigning configuration information. However, if your ISP does not dynamically assign configuration information but instead used fixed configurations, your ISP should have given you the following basic information for your account: C-18 Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 133: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Windows Computers

    (static) IP address. If no address is present, your account uses a dynamically-assigned IP address. Click “Obtain an IP address automatically”. Select the Gateway tab. Preparing Your Network C-19 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 134: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Macintosh Computers

    If any Name Server addresses are shown, write down the addresses. These are your ISP’s DNS addresses. If any information appears in the Search domains information box, write it down. Change the “Configure” setting to “Using DHCP Server”. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel. C-20 Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 135: Restarting The Network

    After configuring all of your computers for TCP/IP networking and restarting them, and connecting them to the local network of your WGT634U Wireless Media Router, you are ready to access and configure the firewall. Preparing Your Network C-21 Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 136 Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U C-22 Preparing Your Network Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 137: Wireless Networking Basics

    As a result, wireless clients can freely roam from one Access Point domain to another and still maintain seamless network connection. Wireless Networking Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 138: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption is used when the wireless devices are configured to operate in Shared Key authentication mode. There are two shared key methods implemented in most commercially available products, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption. Wireless Networking Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 139: 802.11 Authentication

    The station sends an authentication request to the access point. The access point authenticates the station. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. This process is illustrated in below. Wireless Networking Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 140: Shared Key Authentication

    WEP Key), then the access point will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to communicate with either the 802.11 network or Ethernet network. This process is illustrated in below. Wireless Networking Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 141: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    WEP Key. For authentication purposes, the 802.11 network uses Shared Key Authentication. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). Wireless Networking Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 142: Key Size

    SSID. In general, if your mobile clients will roam between access points, then all of the 802.11 access points and all of the 802.11 client adapters on the network must have the same WEP settings. Wireless Networking Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 143: Wireless Channels

    (for example, channel 1 and channel 2) in the same general vicinity will interfere with each other. Applying two channels that allow the maximum channel separation will decrease the amount of channel crosstalk, and provide a noticeable performance increase over networks with minimal channel separation. Wireless Networking Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 144 There are only 11 usable wireless channels in the United States. It is recommended that you start using channel 1 and grow to use channel 6, and 11 when necessary, as these three channels do not overlap. Wireless Networking Basics Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...

  • Page 145: Glossary

    A soon to be ratified IEEE specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5 GHz. 802.11g is backwards compatible with 802.11b. Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 146 This rating will be printed on the cable jacket. Cat 5 cable contains eight conductors, arranged in four twisted pairs, and terminated with an RJ45 type connector. In addition, there are restrictions on maximum cable length for both 10 and 100 Mbits/second networks. Certificate Authority Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 147 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. A hacker attack designed to prevent your computer or network from operating or communicating.
  • Page 148 Internet, which are published as RFCs (Request for Comment) at An open international community of network designers, operators, vendors, and researchers concerned with the evolution of the Internet architecture and the smooth operation of the Internet. Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 149 X.500, LDAP supports TCP/IP, which is necessary for any type of Internet access. Because it's a simpler version of X.500, LDAP is sometimes called X.500-lite. local area network LAN. A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 150 MSB. The portion of a number, address, or field that is farthest left when written as a single number in conventional hexadecimal ordinary notation. The part of the number having the most value. The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be sent or received. Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 151 PPPoA. PPP over ATM is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. PPPoE PPPoE. PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 152 A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data based on IP source and destination addresses. Routing Information Protocol RIP. A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources and destinations. Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 153 The main internetworking protocols used in the Internet. The Internet Protocol (IP) used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) form TCP/IP. Short for Transport Layer Security, TLS is a protocol that guarantees privacy and data integrity between client/server applications communicating over the Internet. Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 154 ATM switching equipment to route data through the network. Virtual Private Network. A method for securely transporting data between two private networks by using a public network such as the Internet as a connection. Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 155 WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. Wireless Network Name (SSID) Wireless Network Name (SSID) is the name assigned to a wireless network. This is the same as the SSID or ESSID configuration parameter. Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 156 Preliminary Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Media Router WGT634U Glossary Preliminary - Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wgt634U.asp for final manual...
  • Page 157 Index Numerics 64 or 128 bit WEP 4-5 date and time 9-7 802.11b D-1 Daylight Savings Time 9-7 daylight savings time 6-8 Default DMZ Server 8-5 Denial of Service (DoS) protection 2-4 Account Name 3-13, 3-16, 7-2 denial of service attack B-11 Address Resolution Protocol B-8 DHCP B-10 ad-hoc mode D-2...
  • Page 158 firewall features 2-4 Flash memory, for firmware upgrade 2-2 LAN IP Setup Menu 8-7 front panel 2-8, 2-9 LEDs fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 4-10 description 2-8 troubleshooting 9-2 sending 6-7 gateway address C-20 log entries 6-5 Login 3-12 Half Life 8-3 host name 3-13, 3-16 MAC address 9-7, B-8 spoofing 3-12, 3-16, 9-5...
  • Page 159 Password 3-12 1631 B-7, B-9 finding B-7 password restoring 9-7 RIP (Router Information Protocol) 8-8 PC, using to configure C-21 router concepts B-1 ping 8-5 Router Status 7-1 placement 4-1 Routing Information Protocol 2-5, B-2 port filtering 6-2 Port Forwarding 8-1 port forwarding behind NAT B-8 Scope of Document 1-1 Port Forwarding Menu 8-1...
  • Page 160 Unmounting a USB Drive 5-3 Uplink switch B-14 UPnP 8-13 USB C-18 USB Configuration Settings 5-2 USB disk drive 5-1 WAN 8-4 WAN Setup 8-4 WEP D-2 Wi-Fi D-1 Windows, configuring for IP routing C-2, C-7 winipcfg utility C-6 WinPOET C-18 Wired Equivalent Privacy.

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