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Reference Manual for the
54 Mbps Wireless Router
WGR614 v5
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10036-01
Version 1.5
July 2004
July 2004 202-10036-01

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10036-01 Version 1.5 July 2004 July 2004 202-10036-01...
  • Page 2 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 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).
  • Page 3 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 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.
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  • Page 5: Table Of 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 ...2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking ...2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ...2-2 Security ...2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...2-3 Extensive Protocol Support ...2-4...
  • Page 6 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ...3-13 Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...3-15 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ...3-16 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ...4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ...4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings ...4-3 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings ...4-6...
  • Page 7 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ...7-3 Adding a Custom Service ...7-5 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ...7-5 Local Web and FTP Server Example ...7-6 Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example ...7-6 Configuring the WAN Setup Options ...7-7 Connect Automatically, as Required ...7-7 Disabling the SPI Firewall ...7-8 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server ...7-8...
  • Page 8 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 IP Addresses and the Internet ... B-2 Netmask ... B-4 Subnet Addressing ...
  • Page 9 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ... C-4 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method ... C-8 Verifying TCP/IP Properties ... C-8 Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ... C-9 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ...
  • Page 10 How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ... D-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ... D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ... D-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS ... D-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management ... D-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...

  • Page 11: About This Manual

    This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the WGR614 v5 router according to these specifications. Table 1-2. Manual Scope...

  • Page 12: How To Use This Manual

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 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.

  • Page 13: How To Print This Manual

    About This Manual Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed link at the top right of any page.
  • Page 14 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 About This Manual July 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    WGR614 v5. The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 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.

  • Page 16: 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 v5 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: •...

  • Page 17: Security

    Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WGR614 v5 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 18: Extensive Protocol Support

    Entersys or WinPOET on your computer. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Support

    • Firmware Update The WGR614 v5 router can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This lets you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGR614 v5 as soon as they become available. • Visual monitoring The WGR614 v5 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.

  • Page 20: The Router's Front Panel

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the WGR614 v5 router contains the status lights described below. Figure 2-1: WGR614 v5 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 21: The Router's Rear Panel

    The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGR614 v5 router contains the items listed below. 4 3 2 1 Power 4 LAN Ports Figure 1-2: WGR614 v5 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: •...
  • Page 22 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 exposes them to the inherent complexity of networking. General networking concepts, setup, and maintenance can be difficult to understand. In addition, wireless technology adds issues, such as range, interference, signal quality, and security to the picture.
  • Page 23 Setup feature to direct your print output to the printer in the network. Introduction Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 What’s Needed? • Windows computers (wired and wireless) I am using to connect to the network...
  • Page 24 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 2-10 Introduction June 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 25: 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 v5 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.
  • Page 26 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Locate the Ethernet cable (cable 1 in the diagram) that connects your PC to the modem. Figure 3-1: Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer Disconnect the cable at the computer end only, point A in the diagram above.
  • Page 27 Note: Place the WGR614 v5 router in a location which conforms to the Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page wireless router provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the wireless router. Avoid stacking it on other electronic equipment. Securely insert the blue cable that came with your wireless router (the blue NETGEAR...
  • Page 28 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Figure 3-4: Verify the connections according to the status lights on the wireless router Check the wireless router status lights to verify the following: • Power: The power light should turn solid green. If it does not, see Tips”...
  • Page 29 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 In its factory default state, the wireless router will automatically display the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant welcome page. Figure 3-5: NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant Note: If you do not see this page, clear the browser cache by going to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, and clicking Delete Files, then selecting the Delete all offline files check box and clicking OK.
  • Page 30 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Follow the instructions on the screen to enable the wireless feature. Figure 3-6: Enable the wireless feature Enable your wireless network, click Next to proceed, then click Done to finish. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, see basic problems.

  • Page 31: Now, Set Up A Computer For Wireless Connectivity

    For a non-NETGEAR wireless adapter, configure it to match your settings exactly. If you changed the default Network Name (SSID), be sure to use the correct Network Name (SSID) you set in the wireless router.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Tips

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have. Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: 1) Turn off the modem, wireless router, and computer; 2) Turn on the modem, wait two minutes;...

  • Page 33: Overview Of How To Access The Wireless Router

    Connecting the Router to the Internet Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Description Any time a browser is opened on any computer connected to wireless router , the automatically connect to that browser and display the Configuration Assistant welcome page.

  • Page 34: How To Log On To The Wireless Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied

    Internet connection. Figure 3-9: Login window Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WGR614 v5 router and display the home page as shown in below. 3-10 password for the router password, both in lower case “Changing the Administrator Password”...
  • Page 35 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Figure 3-10: Login result: WGR614 v5 home page The browser will then display the WGR614 v5 settings home page. When the wireless router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router.

  • Page 36: How To Bypass The Configuration Assistant

    When the wireless router is in the factory default state, a user name and password are not required. The browser will then display the WGR614 v5 settings home page shown in WGR614 v5 home page” on page If you do not click Logout, the wireless router will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you out.

  • Page 37: How To Manually Configure Your Internet Connection

    Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. Connecting the Router to the Internet Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 ISP Does Require Login July 2004 202-10036-01...
  • Page 38 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 For security reasons, the wireless router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter for the router user name and admin case letters. Click Basic Settings on the Setup menu.

  • Page 39: Using The Smart Setup Wizard

    Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. Connecting the Router to the Internet Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01 3-15...

  • Page 40: Netgear Product Registration, Support, And Documentation

    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. Once you have entered your user name and password, your Web browser should find the WGR614 v5 router and display the home page as shown in page” on page 3-11.

  • Page 41: Wireless Configuration

    This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGR614 v5 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...

  • Page 42: Implement Appropriate Wireless Security

    For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment. The WGR614 v5 router provides highly effective security features which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.

  • Page 43: Understanding Wireless Settings

    The WGR614 v5 default SSID is: NETGEAR. • Region. This field identifies the region where the WGR614 v5 can be used. It may not be legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those identified in this field.
  • Page 44 Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used. You can select “g only,” “b only,” or “g and b.” “g only” dedicates the WGR614 v5 to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. “b only” dedicates the WGR614 v5 to communicating with the higher bandwidth 802.11b wireless devices exclusively.
  • Page 45 WGR614 v5. • Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the WGR614 v5 checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to computers identified on the trusted computers list. Wireless Configuration...

  • Page 46: Information To Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings

    WPA-PSK as well and are configured with the correct Passphrase. Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WGR614 v5. Store this information in a safe place.

  • Page 47: Default Factory Settings

    When you first receive your WGR614 v5, 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 v5 router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
  • Page 48 Note: The SSID is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the WGR614 v5.

  • Page 49: How To Configure Wep

    Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the firewall. Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. If NETGEAR is the Network Name (SSID) in your wireless router, you must enter NETGEAR in your computer's wireless settings.
  • Page 50 Automatic - Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The passphrase is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.

  • Page 51: How To Configure Wpa-Psk Wireless Security

    Click Apply to save your settings. How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: Wireless Configuration Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 June 2004 202-10036-01 4-11...
  • Page 52 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Log in to the WGR614 v5 firewall at its default LAN address of with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
  • Page 53 Click the Turn Access Control On check box. Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WGR614 v5 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.
  • Page 54 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 4-14 Wireless Configuration June 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 55: Content Filtering

    This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.

  • Page 56: Blocking Access To Internet Sites

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Blocking Access to Internet Sites The WGR614 v5 router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is shown in...

  • Page 57: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    PC with a fixed IP address. Blocking Access to Internet Services The WGR614 v5 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...

  • Page 58: Configuring A User Defined Service

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 To specify a service for blocking, click Add. The Add Services menu will appear, as shown below: Figure 5-3: Add Services menu From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices.

  • Page 59: Configuring Services Blocking By Ip Address Range

    (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The WGR614 v5 router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 5-4: Schedule menu •...

  • Page 60: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of what Web sites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries will be made for the Trusted User.

  • Page 61: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    In order to receive logs and alerts by E-mail, you must provide your E-mail information in the E-Mail menu, shown below: Figure 5-6: Email menu Content Filtering Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Table 5-2 July 2004 202-10036-01...
  • Page 62 In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents. The WGR614 v5 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. In order to localize the time for your log entries, you must specify your Time Zone: •...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Viewing Wireless Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides status and usage information.
  • Page 64 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Account Name Firmware Version Internet Port MAC Address IP Address DHCP IP Subnet Mask LAN Port MAC Address...
  • Page 65 Subnet Mask The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask assigned to the router. Maintenance Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Description These parameters apply to the Wireless port of the router. This field displays the Media Access Control address being used by the Wireless port of the router.
  • Page 66 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Table 6-2: Connection Status Items Item Description Default Gateway The WAN (Internet) default gateway the router communicates with. DHCP Server The IP address of the DHCP server which provided the IP configuration addresses.

  • Page 67: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    To force the router to look for attached devices, click the Refresh button. Configuration File Management The configuration settings of the WGR614 v5 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.

  • Page 68: Restoring And Backing Up The Configuration

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Settings Backup heading to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 6-5: Settings Backup menu Three options are available, and are described in the following sections.

  • Page 69: Erasing The Configuration

    After completing the upgrade, you can restore your settings from the backup. The routing software of the WGR614 v5 router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site.

  • Page 70: Changing The Administrator Password

    Click Upload. Note: When uploading software to the WGR614 v5 router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your router will automatically restart.
  • Page 71 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Figure 6-7: Set Password menu To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. Click Apply. Maintenance July 2004 202-10036-01...
  • Page 72 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 6-10 Maintenance July 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 73: Advanced Configuration Of The Router

    Advanced Configuration of the Router This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to “Network, Routing, Firewall, and...
  • Page 74 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 port triggering will only allow request from Internet after a designated port is 'triggered'. Port triggering applies to chat and Internet games. Figure 7-1: Port Triggering Menu Note: If Disable Port Triggering box is checked after configuring port triggering, port triggering will be disabled but any port triggering configuration information you added to the router will be retained even though it will not be used.

  • Page 75: Configuring Port Forwarding To Local Servers

    (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet. This is done using the Port Forwarding menu. From the Main Menu of the browser Advanced Configuration of the Router Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01...
  • Page 76 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 interface, under Advanced, click on Port Forwarding to view the port forwarding menu, shown below. Figure 7-3: Port Forwarding Menu Use the Port Forwarding menu to configure the router to forward incoming protocols to computers on your local network.

  • Page 77: Adding A Custom Service

    To edit or delete a Port Forwarding entry, follow these steps. In the table, select the button next to the service name. Advanced Configuration of the Router Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 78: Local Web And Ftp Server Example

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Click Edit or Delete. Local Web and FTP Server Example If a local computer with a private IP address of 192.168.0.33 acts as a Web and FTP server, configure the Ports menu to forward HTTP (port 80) and FTP (port 21) to local address 192.168.0.33...

  • Page 79: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The WGR614 v5 router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work properly with them, but there are other applications that may not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application properly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default in the PORTS...

  • Page 80: Disabling The Spi Firewall

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Disabling the SPI Firewall The SPI (Stateful Inspection) Firewall protects your LAN against Denial of Service attacks. This should only be disabled in special circumstances. Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT.

  • Page 81: Setting The Mtu Size

    MTU requirement. To change the MTU size: Under MTU Size, enter a new size between 64 and 1500. Click Apply to save the new configuration. Advanced Configuration of the Router Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 82: Using The Lan Ip Setup Options

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Using the LAN IP Setup Options The second feature category under the Advanced heading is LAN IP Setup. This menu allows configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on LAN IP Setup to view the LAN IP Setup menu, shown below.
  • Page 83 You must then open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again. Advanced Configuration of the Router Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01 7-11...

  • Page 84: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Using the Router as a DHCP server By default, the router will function as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, allowing it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the router's LAN.

  • Page 85: Using A Dynamic Dns Service

    IP address. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on Dynamic DNS. To configure Dynamic DNS: Advanced Configuration of the Router Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01 7-13...

  • Page 86: Configuring Static Routes

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Register for an account with one of the dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the ‘Select Service Provider’ box. For example, for dyndns.org, go to www.dyndns.org. Select the Use a dynamic DNS service check box.
  • 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 of the Router Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01 7-15...

  • Page 88: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.0.x addresses.

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

    UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network. Figure 7-9. UPnP Menu Advanced Configuration of the Router Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01 7-17...
  • Page 90 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on UPnP. Set up UPnP according to the guidelines below. Turn UPnP On: UPnP can be enabled or disabled for automatic device configuration. The default setting for UPnP is disabled.

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    • Check that you are using the 12 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 92: Lights Never Turn Off

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the lights stay on, there is a fault within the router.

  • 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 “Verifying TCP/IP Properties” on page C-8 Appendix C “Restoring the Default Configuration and...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is able to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address, your router must request an IP address from the 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 192.168.0.1 Troubleshooting Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 “Install or Verify Windows C-9. Alternatively, you may configure your computer “Install or Verify Windows Networking...

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

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Click on OK. You should see a message like this one: Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx...

  • Page 97: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Troubleshooting Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 3-12. “Erasing the Configuration” on page July 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 98: Problems With Date And Time

    The E-Mail menu in the Content Filtering section displays the current date and time of day. The WGR614 v5 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day.
  • Page 99 This appendix provides technical specifications for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe: Japan: All regions (output): Physical Specifications Dimensions: Weight: Environmental Specifications...
  • Page 100 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Wireless Radio Data Rates Frequency Data Encoding: Maximum Computers Per Wireless Network: Operating Frequency Ranges: 802.11 Security: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing 2.4-2.5Ghz...

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

    Routers vary in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported, and types of physical WAN connection they support. The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 is a small office router that routes the IP protocol over a single-user broadband connection.

  • Page 102: Routing Information Protocol

    Information Protocol (RIP). Using RIP, routers periodically update one another and check for changes to add to the routing table. The WGR614 v5 router supports both the older RIP-1 and the newer RIP-2 protocols. Among other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. RIP is not required for most home applications.
  • 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Node Node Node 7261 July 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 104: Netmask

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 This addressing structure allows IP addresses to uniquely identify each physical network and each node on each physical network. For each unique value of the network portion of the address, the base address of the range (host address of all zeros) is known as the network address and is not usually assigned to a host.
  • 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Subnet Node 7262...
  • Page 106 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 The following table lists the additional subnet mask bits in dotted-decimal notation. To use the table, write down the original class netmask and replace the 0 value octets with the dotted-decimal value of the additional subnet bits.

  • Page 107: Private Ip Addresses

    172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 Choose your private network number from this range. The DHCP server of the WGR614 v5 router is preconfigured to automatically assign private addresses. Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; always follow the guidelines explained here.

  • Page 108: Mac Addresses And Address Resolution Protocol

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 The following figure illustrates a single IP address operation. Private IP addresses assigned by user 192.168.0.2 192.168.0.3 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.4 192.168.0.5 Figure B-3: Single IP Address Operation Using NAT This scheme offers the additional benefit of firewall-like protection because the internal LAN addresses are not available to the Internet through the translated connection.

  • 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

    The WGR614 v5 router has the capacity to act as a DHCP server. The WGR614 v5 router also functions as a DHCP client when connecting to the ISP. The firewall can automatically obtain an IP address, subnet mask, DNS server addresses, and a gateway address if the ISP provides this information by DHCP.

  • Page 111: Stateful Packet Inspection

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Stateful Packet Inspection Unlike simple Internet sharing routers, a firewall uses a process called stateful packet inspection to ensure secure firewall filtering to protect your network from attacks and intrusions. Since user-level applications such as FTP and Web browsers can create complex patterns of network traffic, it is necessary for the firewall to analyze groups of network connection states.

  • Page 112: Category 5 Cable Quality

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Table B-1. 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...

  • Page 113: Inside Twisted Pair Cables

    Figure B-4: Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure B-5 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. Figure B-5: Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01 B-13...

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

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Figure B-6: Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End Note: Flat “silver satin” telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug. However, using telephone cable results in excessive collisions, causing the attached port to be partitioned or disconnected from the network.
  • Page 115 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 The WGR614 v5 router incorporates Auto Uplink technology (also called MDI/MDIX). Each LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a normal connection (e.g. connecting to a computer) or an uplink connection (e.g.
  • Page 116 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 B-16 Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics July 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 117: Appendix C Preparing Your Network

    You need to prepare these three things before you begin: Cabling and Computer Hardware To use the WGR614 v5 router on your network, each computer must have an 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter or an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. If the computer will connect to your network using an Ethernet NIC at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (Cat 5) cable such as the one provided with your router.

  • Page 118: Internet Configuration Requirements

    — For Macintosh computers, record the settings in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may also refer to the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Resource CD (230-10091-01) for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs.

  • Page 119: Record Your Internet Connection Information

    If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is already installed in your computer, then TCP/IP is probably already installed as well. Preparing Your Network Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 aaa@yyy.com mail.xxx.yyy.com , then use xxx.yyy.com...

  • Page 120: Configuring Windows 95, 98, And Me For Tcp/Ip Networking

    Firewall, and Basics.” The WGR614 v5 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The firewall assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: • PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254 •...
  • Page 121 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. Preparing Your Network Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01...
  • Page 122 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Select Microsoft. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK. If you need Client for Microsoft Networks: Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK.
  • Page 123 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 124: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 • By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it.

  • Page 125: 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 126: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows Xp, 2000, Or Nt4

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP.
  • Page 127 • 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01 C-11...

  • Page 128: Dhcp Configuration Of Tcp/Ip In Windows 2000

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button.
  • Page 129 “Components checked are used by this connection:” • Client for Microsoft Networks and • Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) • Click OK. Preparing Your Network Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01 C-13...
  • Page 130 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 • With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. • Verify that • Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. •...

  • Page 131: 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01 C-15...
  • Page 132 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 • Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol in the Network Protocols box, and click on the Properties button. C-16 July 2004 202-10036-01 Preparing Your Network...

  • Page 133: 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 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 •...

  • Page 134: Configuring The Macintosh For Tcp/Ip Networking

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 • The default gateway is 192.168.0.1 Type exit Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is already installed on the Macintosh. On each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP to use DHCP.

  • Page 135: 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 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 202-10036-01 C-19...

  • Page 136: Verifying The Readiness Of Your Internet Account

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account For broadband access to the Internet, you need to contract with an Internet service provider (ISP) for a single-user Internet access account using a cable modem or DSL modem. This modem must be a separate physical box (not a card) and must provide an Ethernet port intended for connection to a Network Interface Card (NIC) in a computer.

  • Page 137: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Windows Computers

    As mentioned above, you may need to collect configuration information from your PC so that you can use this information when you configure the WGR614 v5 router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.

  • Page 138: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Macintosh Computers

    As mentioned above, you may need to collect configuration information from your Macintosh so that you can use this information when you configure the WGR614 v5 router. Following this procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.

  • Page 139: Restarting The Network

    Restart any computer that is connected to the firewall. After configuring all of your computers for TCP/IP networking and restarting them, and connecting them to the local network of your WGR614 v5 router, you are ready to access and configure the firewall.
  • Page 140 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 C-24 Preparing Your Network July 2004 202-10036-01...

  • Page 141: Wireless Networking Basics

    Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview The WGR614 v5 router conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11g standard for wireless LANs (WLANs). On an 802.11 wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz.

  • Page 142: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network - each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no access point involved in this configuration.
  • Page 143 1 and grow to use channel 6, and 11 when necessary, as these three channels do not overlap. Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Table D-1: Frequency Spread 2399.5 MHz - 2424.5 MHz...

  • Page 144: Wep Wireless Security

    The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WGR614 v5: Turn on the wireless station.

  • Page 145: Wep Open System Authentication

    The access point authenticates the station. The station associates with the access point and joins the network. Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Access Point (AP) 2) AP authenticates IN TER N ET...

  • Page 146: Wep Shared Key Authentication

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 WEP Shared Key Authentication This process is illustrated in below. Shared Key Authentication Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting...

  • Page 147: Key Size And Configuration

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Key Size and Configuration The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key.

  • Page 148: How To Use Wep Parameters

    Shared Key Authentication. Note: Some 802.11 access points also support Use WEP for Authentication Only (Shared Key Authentication without data encryption). However, the WGR614 v5 does not offer this option. WPA Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is a specification of standards-based, interoperable security enhancements that increase the level of data protection and access control for existing and future wireless LAN systems.

  • Page 149: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    Access products. Starting August of 2003, all new Wi-Fi certified products will have to support WPA. NETGEAR will implement WPA on client and access point products and make this available in the second half of 2003. Existing Wi-Fi certified products will have one year to add WPA support or they will loose their Wi-Fi certification.

  • Page 150: How Does Wpa Compare To Ieee 802.11I

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA will be forward compatible with the IEEE 802.11i security specification currently under development. WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft and uses certain pieces of the 802.11i draft that are ready to bring to market today, such as 802.1x and TKIP.
  • Page 151 Data integrity. TKIP includes a message integrity code (MIC) at the end of each plaintext message to ensure messages are not being spoofed. Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 June 2004 202-10036-01 D-11...

  • Page 152: Wpa Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap And Radius

    WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a preshared key. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several Netgear switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. D-12 Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network...
  • Page 153 EAP-start message. This begins a series of message exchanges to authenticate the client. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message. Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 For example, a For example, a...

  • Page 154: Wpa Data Encryption Key Management

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point.
  • Page 155 TKIP was a pragmatic compromise that allows organizations to deploy better security while AES capable equipment is being designed, manufactured, and incrementally deployed. Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 June 2004 202-10036-01 D-15...

  • Page 156: Is Wpa Perfect

    Product Support for WPA Starting in August, 2003, NETGEAR, Inc. wireless Wi-Fi certified products will support the WPA standard. NETGEAR, Inc. wireless products that had their Wi-Fi certification approved before August, 2003 will have one year to add WPA so as to maintain their Wi-Fi certification.

  • Page 157: Changes To Wireless Network Adapters

    So, to update you Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is loaded in Windows. Wireless Networking Basics Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 June 2004 202-10036-01 D-17...

  • Page 158: Changes To Wireless Client Programs

    Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Changes to Wireless Client Programs Wireless client programs must be updated to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component).

  • Page 159: Glossary

    Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. List of Glossary Terms 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring. 802.1x 802.1x defines port-based, network access control used to provide authenticated network access and automated data encryption key management.
  • Page 160 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. ADSL is growing in popularity as more areas around the world gain access. Advanced Encryption Standard, a symmetric 128-bit block data encryption technique. It is an iterated block cipher with a variable block length and a variable key length. The block length and the key length can be independently specified to 128, 192 or 256 bits.The U.S government adopted the...
  • Page 161 .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 162 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 transmits that identity to an authentication server such as RADIUS. The server asks the AP for proof of identity, which the AP gets from the user and then sends back to the server to complete the authentication.
  • Page 163 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 LDAP A set of protocols for accessing information directories. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol LDAP. A set of protocols for accessing information directories. LDAP is based on the standards contained within the X.500 standard, but is significantly simpler. And unlike X.500, LDAP supports TCP/IP, which is necessary for any type of Internet access.
  • Page 164 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be sent or received. A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet.
  • Page 165 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 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. PPP over ATM 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.
  • Page 166 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 SSID A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID.
  • Page 167 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 an encryption algorithm and cryptographic keys before data is transmitted or received. Based on Netscape’s SSL 3.0, TLS supercedes and is an extension of SSL. TLS and SSL are not interoperable.
  • Page 168 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 WINS 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.
  • Page 169 Numerics 802.11b D-1 Account Name 3-14, 6-2 Address Resolution Protocol B-8 ad-hoc mode D-2 Auto MDI/MDI-X B-15, G-2 Auto Uplink 2-3, B-15, G-2 backup configuration 6-6 Basic Wireless Connectivity 4-7 Basic Wireless Settings 4-11 BSSID D-2 Cabling B-11 Cat5 cable B-12, C-1, G-2 configuration automatic by DHCP 2-4 backup 6-6...
  • Page 170 front panel 2-6, 2-7 fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 4-5 gateway address C-22 Half Life 7-6 host name 3-14 IANA contacting B-2 IETF B-1 Web site address B-7 infrastructure mode D-2 installation 2-4 Internet account address information C-20 establishing C-20 IP addresses C-21, C-22 and NAT B-7 and the Internet B-2...
  • Page 171 Port Forwarding 7-3 port forwarding behind NAT B-8 Port Forwarding Menu 7-2, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5 port numbers 5-3 PPP over Ethernet 2-4, C-20 PPPoE C-20 Primary DNS Server 3-14 protocols Address Resolution B-8 DHCP B-10 Routing Information 2-4, B-2 support 2-2 publications, related B-1 Quake 7-6 range 4-1...
  • Page 172 Wireless Ethernet D-1 wireless network name 2-8 Wireless Performance 4-1 Wireless Range Guidelines 4-1 Wireless Security 4-2 World Wide Web 1-iii WPA-PSK 4-4 WPA-PSK Password Phrase 4-4 Index...

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