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NETGEAR WGR614 Reference Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
WGR614 v6 router provides connection for multiple computers 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 computer. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless
Router WGR614 v6.

Key Features

The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v6 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 v6 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts 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 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 v6 router provides the following features:
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802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11 b-only, 802.11g-only, or
802.11b+g modes.
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Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management.
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Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
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Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
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Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
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Extensive Protocol Support.
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Login capability.
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Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
Introduction
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v6. The
202-10099-01, April 2005
Chapter 2
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  • Page 1: Chapter 2 Introduction

    Router WGR614 v6. Key Features The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v6 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 v6 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail.

  • Page 2: 802.11G Wireless Networking

    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 v6 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: •...

  • Page 3: Autosensing Ethernet Connections With Auto Uplink

    Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WGR614 v6 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.

  • Page 4: Easy Installation And Management

    ISP account. • Firmware Update The WGR614 v6 router can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGR614 v6 as soon as they become available.

  • Page 5: Maintenance And Support

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v6 • Visual monitoring The WGR614 v6 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 v6 router: •...

  • Page 6: The Router's Front Panel

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v6 The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the WGR614 v6 router contains the status lights described below. Figure 2-1: WGR614 v6 Front Panel You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the router.

  • Page 7: The Router's Rear Panel

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v6 The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGR614 v6 router contains the items listed below. Wireless Antenna 4 3 2 1 Reset Button Power 4 LAN Ports Internet Port...
  • Page 8 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v6 Introduction 202-10099-01, April 2005...

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