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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10226-01 July 2007...
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.
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Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos [Spanish] esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Router Model WGR614v8 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/ 1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Router Model WGR614v8 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.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................xi How to Use This Manual ....................xii How to Print this Manual ....................xii Revision History .......................xiii Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features ........................1-1 802.11g Wireless Networking ...................1-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ............1-2 Security ........................1-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ..........1-3 Extensive Protocol Support ..................1-3...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Chapter 3 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview .....................3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Services ................3-3 Configuring a User Defined Service .................3-4 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range ..........3-4 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced ..............3-5...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............5-12 Using the Router as a DHCP server ..............5-13 Using Address Reservation ..................5-13 Using a Dynamic DNS Service ..................5-14 Configuring Static Routes .....................5-16 Enabling Remote Management Access ...............5-18 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ................5-20...
About This Manual The NETGEAR ® 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Router Model WGR614v8. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: •...
• button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual About This Manual v1.0, July 2007...
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Router Model WGR614v8. Key Features The Router Model WGR614v8 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.
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 WGR614v8 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: •...
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WGR614v8 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.
This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your computer. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the Router Model WGR614v8 within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: •...
• Registration, Warranty Card, and 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.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights to verify connections. Table 1-1. Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power is supplied. 1. Power Blink Firmware is corrupt; the router is in rescue mode running TFTP server.
No link is detected on this port. The Router Back Panel Figure 1-2 The back panel of the WGR614v8 router contains the following port connections: 1. Power adapter port 2. Four local Ethernet ports for connecting the local computers 3. Internet port for connecting to a cable or ADSL modem 4.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Default Factory Settings When you first receive your WGR614v8, the default factory settings are set as shown in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.” If you change the settings, you can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you install the Wireless Router, use the procedures in the following chapters to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
Chapter 2 Internet and Wireless Settings This chapter describes how to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD to configure your wireless router’s Internet connection and wireless parameters. Once you are connected to the Internet and your wireless connections are working, you can also configure the router’s content filtering parameters if you need to change the default settings.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator. Figure 2-1 2. When prompted, enter for the router user name and for the router password, admin password both in lower case letters (or enter the password you chose if you changed it during the setup “Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard”...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Figure 2-3 Your router will automatically check the NETGEAR firmware server for new firmware. If new firmware is available, you will be asked if you want to update your router (see “Upgrading the Router Software”...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 The router menu screens allow you to configure, upgrade and check the status of your NETGEAR Wireless Router. Select an item from the menu on the left of the screen. The current settings or information about that area will appear in the center column.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual For current product support information and product firmware upgrades, go to: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v8.asp Changing Your Configuration You can change your Internet and wireless settings after they have been configured by the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Note: If you are setting up the router for the first time, the default settings may work for you with no changes. 2. Enter the following information based on your connection type: •...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual • Manually Connect – You must go to the Router Status screen and click the Connect button in order to connect to the Internet. The manual connection does not time out and you must click the Disconnect button on the Router Status screen to disconnect the router.
Use Computer MAC Address is selected once a value has already been set in the Use This MAC Address selection.) 3. Click Test to connect to the NETGEAR Web site. If you connect successfully, your settings work and you may click Logout to exit router interface.
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The same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that you change your network's Name (SSID) to a different value. This value is also case-sensitive. For example, NETGEAR is not the same as NETGEAR.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual The default is “b and g”, which allows both “b” and “g” wireless stations to access this device. Note: To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area; the operating channel and region must be set correctly.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual • None: No data encryption • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): Uses WEP 64 or 128 bit data encryption. If selected, enter the following information. – Authentication Type: From the pull-down menu, select Automatic (the default), Open System or Shared Key.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 3. The Checking for New Firmware screen will display. If you want to bypass this screen, click Cancel. The router Basic Settings screen will display. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits for 5 minutes of no activity before it automatically logs you out.
Chapter 3 Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the Router Model WGR614v8 to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Figure 3-1 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.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Blocking Access to Internet Services The Wireless 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...
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Figure 3-3 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. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The Wireless Router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 3-4 • Use this schedule for blocking content. Check this box if you wish to enable a schedule for Content Filtering.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 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.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Log action buttons are described in Table 3-2 Table 3-2. Log action buttons Field Description Refresh Click this button to refresh the log screen. Clear Log Click this button to clear the log entries.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual • Turn e-mail notification on Check this box if you wish to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the router. • Your outgoing mail server Enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You may be able to find this information in the configuration menu of your e-mail program.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual • Time Zone Select your local time zone. This setting will be used for the blocking schedule and for time- stamping log entries. • Daylight Savings Time Check this box if your time zone is currently under daylight savings time.
Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Router Model WGR614v8. 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.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual This screen shows the following parameters: Table 4-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name This field displays the Host Name assigned to the router. Hardware Version This field displays the hardware version of the router.
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Wireless port of the router. Name (SSID) This field displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port of the router. The default is NETGEAR. Region This field displays the geographic region where the router being used.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Table 4-2: Connection Status Items (continued) 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.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Table 4-3: Router Statistics Items (continued) Item Description Up Time The time elapsed since this port acquired the link. Poll Interval Specifies the intervals at which the statistics are updated in this window. Click on Stop to freeze the display.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 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 4-5 Three options are available, and are described in the following sections.
The routing software of the Wireless 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. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the file before sending it to the router.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Figure 4-6 To upload new firmware: 1. In the Router Upgrade menu, click Browse and browse to the location where you saved the new version of the firmware. 2. Unzip (if the downloaded file is a .zip file) the new firmware file.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 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. Note: Before changing the router password, use the router backup utility to save your configuration settings.
If you have configured your router from a Windows Vista PC using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or if you configured your router using the NETGEAR wizard and selected one of the following as your security choice: no security, WPA, WPA2 or WPA+WPA2, then you can expand your network map and add additional clients by using the following features: •...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual To configure the router from a Windows Vista PC: 1. If there is no check mark in the Allow a Registrar to Configure this Router checkbox, check the radio box and click Apply.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Figure 5-2 Configuring Port Triggering Port Triggering is an advanced feature that can be used to easily enable gaming and other internet applications. Port Forwarding is typically used to enable similar functionality, but it is static and has some limitations.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Port Forwarding is designed for FTP, Web Server or other server based services. Once port forwarding is set up, request from Internet will be forwarded to the proper server. On the contrary, port triggering will only allow request from Internet after a designated port is 'triggered'. Port triggering applies to chat and Internet games.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Follow these steps to set up a computer to play Internet games or use Internet applications: 1. Click Add. Figure 5-4 2. Enter a service name in the Service Name box. 3. Under Service User, selecting Any (default) will allow this service to be used by everyone in your network.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Although the router causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet, you can make a local server (for example, a Web server or game server) visible and available to the Internet.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 1. From the Service & Game box, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, refer to the following section, ““Adding a Custom...
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a Port Forwarding entry, follow these steps. 1. In the table, select the button next to the service name. 2. Click Edit or Delete.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 5. Type the IP address of the additional computer in the Server IP Address box. 6. Click Apply. Some online games and video conferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The Wireless 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.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Setting Up a Default DMZ Server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when using some online games and video conferencing applications that are incompatible with NAT. The 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.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 1. Under MTU Size, enter a new size between 64 and 1500. 2. Click Apply to save the new configuration. NAT Filtering This option determines how the router deals with inbound traffic. •...
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 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: •...
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 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.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 1. On the LAN IP Setup Screen, click Add. The Address Reservation screen will display. Figure 5-9 2. In the IP Address box, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual IP address will be, and the address can change frequently. In this case, you can use a commercial dynamic DNS service, who will allow you to register your domain to their IP address, and will forward traffic directed at your domain to your frequently-changing IP address.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 7. If your dynamic DNS provider allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL, you may select the Use wildcards check box to activate this feature. For example, the wildcard feature will cause *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 2. Type a route name for this static route in the Route Name box under the table. (This is for identification purposes only.) 3. Select Private if you want to limit access to the LAN only. The static route will not be reported in RIP.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. • The Gateway IP Address fields specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual To configure your router for Remote Management: 1. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 2. 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 3.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual • Advertisement Time To Live: The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears.
• 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.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual 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.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual • Make sure your computer’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router. If you are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer’s address should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. Refer to “Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing” to find your computer’s IP address, and follow the instructions in “Preparing Your Network for...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual To check the WAN IP address: 1. Launch your browser and select an external site such as www.netgear.com 2. Access the Main Menu of the router’s configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status 4.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual • Your computer may not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use.
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual • Wrong physical connections – Make sure the LAN port LED is on. If the LED is off, follow the instructions in “LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On” on page 6-2. –...
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router’s administration password to password and the IP address to 192.168.1.1. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: •...
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Router Model WGR614v8. Specification Description Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 Reference Manual Specification Description Wireless Radio Data Rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2.4-2.5Ghz Data Encoding: 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Internet Networking and TCP/IP http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Addressing Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing a Computer for http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.htm...
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