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NETGEAR WGM124 Setup Manual (105 pages)
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual
Brand:
NETGEAR
| Category:
Wireless Router
| Size: 1.47 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 About this Guide
9
Audience, Conventions, and Formats
9
How to Use this Manual
10
How to Print this Manual
11
Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router
13
Package Contents
13
The Front Panel
14
The Rear Panel
14
Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet
15
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
15
Connect the Wireless Router to Your Network
15
Troubleshooting Tips
16
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
17
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation
19
Chapter 4 Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security
21
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
21
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
22
Understanding Wireless Settings
23
Information to Gather before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
25
Default Factory Settings
26
Chapter 5 Doing Basic Router Housekeeping
27
Changing the Administrator Password
27
Configuration File Management
28
Restoring and Backing up the Configuration
28
Erasing the Configuration
29
Upgrading the Wireless Router Software
29
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems
31
Basic Functioning
31
Power Light Not on
31
Lights Never Turn off
32
LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not on
32
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
32
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
33
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
35
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
35
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
36
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
37
Appendix A
39
Technical Specifications
39
Appendix B Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics
41
Related Publications
41
Basic Router Concepts
41
What Is a Router
41
Routing Information Protocol
42
IP Addresses and the Internet
42
Netmask
44
Subnet Addressing
44
Private IP Addresses
47
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
47
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol
48
Related Documents
49
Domain Name Server
49
IP Configuration by DHCP
50
Internet Security and Firewalls
50
What Is a Firewall
50
Stateful Packet Inspection
51
Denial of Service Attack
51
Ethernet Cabling
51
Category 5 Cable Quality
52
Inside Twisted Pair Cables
53
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
54
Appendix C Preparing Your Network
57
What You Need to Use a Router with a Broadband Modem
57
Cabling and Computer Hardware
57
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
57
Internet Configuration Requirements
58
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters
58
Record Your Internet Connection Information
59
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
59
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
60
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
60
Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method
64
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
64
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
65
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
65
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
66
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
66
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
68
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4
71
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4
73
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
74
Macos 8.6 or 9.X
74
Macos X
74
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
75
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
76
Are Login Protocols Used
76
What Is Your Configuration Information
76
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers
77
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers
78
Restarting the Network
79
December
79
Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
81
Wireless Networking Overview
81
Infrastructure Mode
81
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup
82
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID
82
Wireless Channels
82
WEP Wireless Security
84
WEP Authentication
84
WEP Open System Authentication
85
WEP Shared Key Authentication
86
Key Size and Configuration
87
How to Use WEP Parameters
88
WPA Wireless Security
88
How Does WPA Compare to WEP
89
How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11I
90
What Are the Key Features of WPA Security
90
WPA Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap and RADIUS
92
WPA Data Encryption Key Management
94
Is WPA Perfect
96
Product Support for WPA
96
Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients
96
Changes to Wireless Access Points
96
Changes to Wireless Network Adapters
97
Changes to Wireless Client Programs
98
December
98
Glossary
99
List of Glossary Terms
99
Index
103
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Netgear WGM124 Specifications (2 pages)
Pre-N Wireless Router
Brand:
Netgear
| Category:
Wireless Router
| Size: 1.22 MB
Table of Contents
Product Specifications
2
Package Contents
2
Key Features
2
Electromagnetic Compliance
2
Netgear Related Products
2
System Requirements
2
Netgear WGM124 Installation Manual (2 pages)
Netgear WGM124: Install Guide
Brand:
Netgear
| Category:
Wireless Router
| Size: 0.32 MB
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