Netgear FWAG114 Reference Guide
Reference Manual for the
ProSafe Dual Band
Wireless VPN Firewall
FWAG114
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
SM-FWAG114NA-0
Version 1.0
June 2003
© 2003 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
1. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user authority to operate the equipment.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall FWAG114 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).
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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall FWAG114 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.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall FWAG114 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. Please
refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience .........................................................................................................................1-1
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................1-1
Special Message Formats ..............................................................................................1-1
Features of the HTML Version of this Manual ................................................................ 1-2
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features of the VPN Firewall .................................................................................. 2-1
802.11g and 802.11b 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 ......................................................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-5
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-5
The FWAG114’s Front Panel ...................................................................................2-6
The FWAG114’s Rear Panel ....................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Connecting the FWAG114 to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................3-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements .....................................................3-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements .....................................................3-1
Internet Configuration Requirements ....................................................................... 3-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................3-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................3-3
Connecting the ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall FWAG114 to Your LAN .....3-4
PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option ..............................................................................3-8
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Dynamic IP Wizard-Detected Option ..................................................................... 3-10
Fixed IP Account Wizard-Detected Option ............................................................. 3-11
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ........................................................... 3-12
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-4
Common Wireless Settings ......................................................................................4-5
Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption ................................................4-6
Authentication Type ...........................................................................................4-6
WEP .................................................................................................................. 4-7
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................4-7
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings ....................................................4-8
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-9
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ............................................... 4-10
How to Configure WEP .......................................................................................... 4-12
Chapter 5
Firewall Protection and
Content Filtering
Firewall Protection and Content Filtering Overview ........................................................5-1
Block Sites ......................................................................................................................5-2
Using Rules to Block or Allow Specific Kinds of Traffic ..................................................5-3
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) .............................................................................5-5
Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server ..........................................5-5
Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Videoconference from Restricted Addresses 5-6
Considerations for Inbound Rules .....................................................................5-6
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) .........................................................................5-7
Following is an application example of outbound rules: ....................................5-7
Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger .....................................5-7
Order of Precedence for Rules ................................................................................5-8
Default DMZ Server ................................................................................................. 5-8
Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ...................................................................5-9
Services ........................................................................................................................5-10
Using a Schedule to Block or Allow Specific Traffic ......................................................5-12
Time Zone ........................................................................................................5-13
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Getting E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts ..................................................5-14
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access .............................................5-16
Syslog .................................................................................................................... 5-17
Chapter 6
Maintenance
Viewing VPN Firewall Status Information ....................................................................... 5-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................5-5
Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................5-5
Configuration File Management ..................................................................................... 5-6
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ........................................................... 5-7
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................5-8
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................5-8
Chapter 7
Virtual Private Networking
Overview of FWAG114 Policy-Based VPN Configuration ..............................................6-1
Using Policies to Manage VPN Traffic .....................................................................6-2
Using Automatic Key Management .......................................................................... 6-2
IKE Policies’ Automatic Key and Authentication Management ................................6-3
VPN Policy Configuration for Auto Key Negotiation .................................................6-6
VPN Policy Configuration for Manual Key Exchange ...............................................6-9
Using Digital Certificates for IKE Auto-Policy Authentication .......................................6-14
Certificate Revocation List (CRL) ...........................................................................6-14
Walk-Through of Configuration Scenarios on the FWAG114 .......................................6-15
VPN Consortium Scenario 1:
Gateway-to-Gateway with Preshared Secrets .......................................................6-16
FWAG114 Scenario 1: FWAG114 to Gateway B IKE and VPN Policies ................6-17
How to Check VPN Connections ........................................................................... 6-20
FWAG114 Scenario 2: FWAG114 to FWAG114 with RSA Certificates ..................6-22
Chapter 8
Advanced Configuration
How to Configure Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................6-1
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................6-3
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............................................................6-3
Using the Router as a DHCP server ........................................................................6-4
Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................6-5
Configuring Static Routes ............................................................................................... 6-6
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Enabling Remote Management Access .........................................................................6-8
Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1
Power LED Not On ................................................................................................... 7-1
LEDs Never Turn Off ................................................................................................7-2
LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On ...........................................................................7-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................7-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................7-4
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................7-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-5
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device ................................................7-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................7-7
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................7-7
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-2
Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2
IP Addresses and the Internet ....................................................................................... B-2
Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4
Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-5
Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ....................................................................... B-8
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-9
Related Documents ................................................................................................. B-9
Domain Name Server ............................................................................................ B-10
IP Configuration by DHCP ........................................................................................... B-10
Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10
What is a Firewall? .................................................................................................B-11
Stateful Packet Inspection ...............................................................................B-11
Denial of Service Attack ..................................................................................B-11
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Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................... B-12
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-12
Cable Quality ......................................................................................................... B-13
Appendix C
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... C-1
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ....................................... C-2
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ................................. C-4
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method .......................................................... C-6
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-6
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................ C-7
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-7
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ................................. C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ..................................................... C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ................................................ C-10
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 .................................................. C-13
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 .............................. C-15
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ...................................................... C-16
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x .................................................................................................. C-16
MacOS X ............................................................................................................... C-16
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ......................................... C-17
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ....................................................... C-18
Are Login Protocols Used? ................................................................................... C-18
What Is Your Configuration Information? .............................................................. C-18
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ....................... C-19
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ..................... C-20
Restarting the Network ................................................................................................ C-21
Appendix D
Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... D-1
Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. D-2
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ D-2
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ D-2
Authentication and WEP Data Encryption ..................................................................... D-3
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802.11 Authentication .............................................................................................. D-3
Open System Authentication ................................................................................... D-4
Shared Key Authentication ...................................................................................... D-4
Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................ D-5
Key Size .................................................................................................................. D-6
WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................... D-7
Wireless Channels ......................................................................................................... D-7
802/11b/g Wireless Channels ................................................................................. D-8
802/11a Legal Power Output and Wireless Channels ............................................. D-9
Appendix E
Virtual Private Networking
What is a VPN? ............................................................................................................. E-1
What Is IPSec and How Does It Work? ......................................................................... E-2
IPSec Security Features ......................................................................................... E-2
IPSec Components ................................................................................................. E-3
Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) ................................................................... E-3
Authentication Header (AH) .................................................................................... E-4
IKE Security Association ......................................................................................... E-5
Mode ................................................................................................................. E-5
Key Management .................................................................................................... E-6
Understand the Process Before You Begin ................................................................... E-7
VPN Process Overview ................................................................................................. E-7
Network Interfaces and Addresses ......................................................................... E-8
Interface Addressing ......................................................................................... E-8
Firewalls ........................................................................................................... E-9
Setting Up a VPN Tunnel Between Gateways ........................................................ E-9
VPNC IKE Security Parameters ...................................................................................E-11
VPNC IKE Phase I Parameters ..............................................................................E-11
VPNC IKE Phase II Parameters ............................................................................ E-12
Testing and Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ E-12
Additional Reading ...................................................................................................... E-12
Glossary
List of Glossary Terms ................................................................................................... G-1
Index
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Chapter 1
About This Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall
FWAG114. The FWAG114 wireless firewall provides connection for multiple personal computers
(PCs) 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 PC.
Audience
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial
information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website.
Typographical Conventions
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
Table 1. Typographical conventions
italics Emphasis.
bold times roman User input.
[Enter] Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. The notation [Enter]
is used for the Enter key and the Return key.
SMALL CAPS
DOS file and directory names.
Special Message Formats
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall
FWAG114.
Key Features of the VPN Firewall
The ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall FWAG114 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 FWAG114 is a complete security solution that protects your network from attacks and
intrusions. Unlike simple Internet sharing routers that rely on Network Address Translation (NAT)
for security, the FWAG114 uses Stateful Packet Inspection for Denial of Service attack (DoS)
attack protection and intrusion detection. The FWAG114 allows Internet access for up to 253
users. The FWAG114 wireless firewall provides you with multiple Web content filtering options,
plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network
administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Website addresses and
address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal
computers. In addition to NAT, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The FWAG114 wireless firewall provides the following features:
• 802.11g and 802.11b standards-based wireless networking.
• Easy, web-based setup for installation and management.
• Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
• Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
• Ethernet connection to a WAN device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support.
• Login capability.
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
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• Flash memory for firmware upgrade.
802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networking
The FWAG114 wireless firewall includes an 802.11b-compliant wireless access point, providing
continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access
point provides:
• 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking at up to 11 Mbps.
• 802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps, which will conform to the 802.11g standard
when ratified.
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
• WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network
name (
SSID) can connect.
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the FWAG114 is a true firewall, using stateful packet
inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
• DoS protection.
Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND
Attack, and IP Spoofing.
• Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
• Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.
• Logs security incidents.
The FWAG114 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks,
and administrator logins. You can configure the router to email the log to you at specified
intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your email
address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs.
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• With its content filtering feature, the FWAG114 prevents objectionable content from reaching
your PCs. The router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for
keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to
access objectionable Internet sites.
Security
The FWAG114 wireless firewall is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as
described in this section.
• PCs Hidden by NAT
NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from the local network.
Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN
from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN.
• Port Forwarding with NAT
Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the
router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific PCs based on the service port number
of the incoming request, or to one designated “
forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.
DNS” host computer. You can specify
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
With its internal 8-port 10/100 switch, the FWAG114 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.
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The router incorporates Auto Uplink
whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a
PC or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the
correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as
Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense
Extensive Protocol Support
The FWAG114 wireless firewall supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol
Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics.”
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(RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to
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• IP Address Sharing by NAT
The FWAG114 wireless firewall allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account
using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your
Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an
inexpensive single-user ISP account.
• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The FWAG114 wireless firewall dynamically assigns network configuration information,
including IP,
gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN
using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies
configuration of PCs on your local network.
• DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own
address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from
the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by
simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such
as Entersys or WinPOET on your PC.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall FWAG114
within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and
management tasks:
• Browser-based management
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type
of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is
provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management
Interface.
• Smart Wizard
The FWAG114 wireless firewall automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking
you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
• Diagnostic functions
The firewall incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote
reboot.
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• Remote management
The firewall allows you to login to the Web Management Interface from a remote location on
the Internet. For security, you can limit remote management access to a specified remote IP
address or range of addresses, and you can choose a nonstandard port number.
• Visual monitoring
The FWAG114 wireless firewall’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 FWAG114 wireless
firewall:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall FWAG114.
•AC power adapter.
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable.
• Resource CD for ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall, including:
— This guide.
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
• Registration and Warranty 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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The FWAG114’s Front Panel
The front panel of the FWAG114 wireless firewall contains the status LEDs described below.
Broadband
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PWR TEST
100
LINK/ACT
1234
100
LINK/ACT
802.11a
802.11g
MODEL
FWAG114
Figure 2-1: FWAG114 Front Panel
You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, Table 2-1
describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.
Table 2-1. LED Descriptions
Label Activity Description
POWER On Power is supplied to the firewall.
TEST On
Off
INTERNET
100 (100 Mbps) On
Off
LINK/ACT
(Link/Activity)
On
Blinking
LOCAL
100 (100 Mbps) On
Off
LINK/ACT
(Link/Activity)
On
Blinking
WLAN On The Wireless (WLAN) port is operating.
The system is initializing.
The system is ready and running.
The Internet (WAN) port is operating at 100 Mbps.
The Internet (WAN) port is operating at 10 Mbps.
The Internet port has detected a link with an attached device.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.
The Local port is operating at 100 Mbps.
The Local port is operating at 10 Mbps.
The Local port has detected a link with an attached device.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Local port.
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The FWAG114’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the FWAG114 wireless firewall contains the port connections listed below.
12VDC, 1.2A
Internet
Reset
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Figure 1-2: FWAG114 Rear Panel
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
• Wireless antenna
• AC power adapter outlet
• Factory Default Reset push button
• Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
• Four LAN Ethernet ports
• Wireless antenna
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Chapter 3
Connecting the FWAG114 to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. You find out how to configure your ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall
FWAG114 for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet
connection.
What You Will Need Before You Begin
You need to prepare these three things before you begin:
1. Have active Internet service such as that provided by an cable or DSL broadband account.
2. Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your DSL account.
3. Connect the router to a cable or DSL modem and a computer as explained below.
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements
To use the FWAG114 wireless firewall on your network, each computer must have an installed
Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. If the computer will connect to your
network at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) cable such as the one provided with your
router.
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
The FWAG114 includes a built-in Web Configuration Manager. To access the configuration menus
on the FWAG114, your must use a Java-enabled web browser program which supports HTTP
uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. NETGEAR recommends
using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Free browser programs are readily
available for Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux.
For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your router, you will need to connect
a computer to the router which is set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router
via DHCP.
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Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network.
The cable or DSL modem broadband access device must provide a standard 10 Mbps (10BASE-T)
Ethernet interface.
Internet Configuration Requirements
Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you will need one or more of these
configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet:
• Host and Domain Names
• ISP Login Name and Password
• ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses
• Fixed IP Address which is also known as Static IP Address
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
There are several ways you can gather the required Internet connection information.
• Your ISP provides all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate
this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it or you can try one of the options below.
• If you have a computer already connected using the active Internet access account, you can
gather the configuration information from that computer.
— For Windows 95/98/ME, open the Network control panel, select the TCP/IP entry for the
Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for each tab page.
— For Windows 2000/XP, open the Local Area Network Connection, select the TCP/IP entry
for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for each tab page.
— For Macintosh computers, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. Record all the
settings for each section.
• You may also refer to the FWAG114 Resource CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which
provides Internet connection information for many ISPs.
Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you may want to record them on the page
below.
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Record Your Internet Connection Information
Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as
given by your ISP. For AOL customers, the login name is their primary screen name. Some ISPs
use your full e-mail address as the login name. The Service Name is not required by all ISPs. If
you connect using a login name and password, then fill in the following:
Login Name: ______________________________
Password: ____________________________
Service Name: _____________________________
Fixed or Static IP Address: If you have a static IP address, record the following information. For
example, 169.254.141.148 could be a valid IP address.
Fixed or Static Internet IP Address: ______
. ______ . ______ . ______
Gateway IP Address: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
Subnet Mask: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
ISP DNS Server Addresses: If you were given DNS server addresses, fill in the following:
Primary DNS Server IP Address: ______
. ______ . ______ . ______
Secondary DNS Server IP Address: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
Host and Domain Names: Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name like CCA7324-A or
home. If you haven’t been given host or domain names, you can use the following examples as a
guide:
• If your main e-mail account with your ISP is aaa@yyy.com, then use aaa as your host name.
Your ISP might call this your account, user, host, computer, or system name.
• If your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use xxx.yyy.com as the domain name.
ISP Host Name: _________________________ ISP Domain Name: _______________________
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Connecting the ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall
FWAG114 to Your LAN
This section provides instructions for connecting the FWAG114 wireless firewall. Also, the
Resource CD for ProSafe Dual Band Wireless VPN Firewall included with your router contains an
animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure.
Procedure: Connecting the VPN Firewall
There are three steps to connecting your router:
1. Connect the router to your network
2. Log in to the router
3. Connect to the Internet
Follow the steps below to connect your router to your network. You can also refer to the Resource
CD included with your router which contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you
through this procedure.
1. Connect the VPN firewall to your network.
a. Turn off your computer and Cable or DSL Modem.
b. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A) from your computer which connects to your cable or
DSL modem.
A
Cable or DSL modem
Figure 3-1: Disconnect the cable or DSL Modem
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c. Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port (A) on the
FWAG114.
FWAG114 ProSafe
Wireless VPN
Firewall
INTERNET
RESET
LAN LAN LAN LAN
5-12VDC
A
Broadband Modem
Figure 3-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the router
d. Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a Local port on the router (B)
to your computer.
FWAG114 ProSafe
Wireless VPN
Firewall
INTERNET
5-12VDC
LAN LAN LAN LAN
RESET
B
Broadband Modem
Figure 3-3: Connect the computers on your network to the router
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Note: The FWAG114 wireless firewall incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each
LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense if the cable should have a normal
connection or an uplink connection. This feature eliminates the need to worry about
crossover cables because Auto Uplink will make the right connection either type of cable.
e. Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection,
do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically.
f. Verify the following:
• When your turn the router on, the power light goes on.
• The router’s local lights are lit for any computers that are connected to it.
• The router’s Internet light is lit, indicating a link has been established to the cable or
DSL modem.
Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration
instructions, please see
Chapter 4, “Wireless Configuration.”
2. Log in to the VPN firewall .
Note: To connect to the router, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an IP address
automatically via DHCP. If you need instructions on how to do this, please refer to
Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network.
a. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address filed of Internet Explorer
or Netscape® Navigator.
Figure 3-4: Log in to the router
b. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted,
enter
admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower
case letters.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.
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A login window shown below opens:
Figure 3-5: Login window
3. Connect to the Internet
Figure 3-6: Setup Wizard
a. You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup
Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu.
b. Click Next and follow the steps in the Setup Wizard for inputting the configuration
parameters from your ISP to connect to the Internet.
Note: If you choose not to use the Setup Wizard, you can manually configure your
Internet connection settings by following the procedure
“Manually Configuring Your
Internet Connection” on page 3-12.
Unless your ISP automatically assigns your configuration automatically via DHCP, you
will need the configuration parameters from your ISP as you recorded them previously in
“Record Your Internet Connection Information” on page 3-3.
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c. When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router’s Internet LED
goes on. The Setup Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the
appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Wizard finds no connection, you will be
prompted to check the physical connection between your router and the cable or DSL line.
d. The Setup Wizard will report the type of connection it finds. The options are:
• Connections which require a login using protocols such as
PPPoE, DHCP, or Static IP broadband connections.
• Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.
• Connections which use fixed IP address assignment.
The procedures for filling in the configuration menu for each type of connection follow
below.
PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option
If the Setup Wizard discovers that your ISP uses PPPoE, you will see this menu:
Figure 3-7: Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts
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• Enter the Account Name, Domain Name, Login, and Password as provided by your ISP. These
fields are case sensitive. The router will try to discover the domain automatically if you leave
the Domain Name blank. Otherwise, you may need to enter it manually.
• To change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the
router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN.
Entering a timeout value of zero means never log out.
Note: You no longer need to run the ISP’s login program on your PC in order to access the
Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in.
• If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during
login, select “Use these DNS servers” and enter the IP address of your ISP’s Primary DNS
Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available, enter it also.
Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect.
• If your ISP requires a specific MAC address for the connection, you may need to fill a MAC
address. Usually, it is not necessary to change the MAC address setting.
• Click Apply to save your settings.
• Click Test to verify that your Internet connection works. If the NETGEAR website does not
appear within one minute, refer to
Chapter 9, “Troubleshooting.”
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Dynamic IP Wizard-Detected Option
If the Setup Wizard discovers that your ISP uses Dynamic IP assignment, you will see this menu:
Figure 3-8: Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address accounts
• Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name. These
parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s services such as mail or news servers. If you
leave the Domain Name field blank, the router try to discover the domain. Otherwise, you may
need to enter it manually.
• If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during
login, select Use these DNS servers and enter the IP address of your ISP’s Primary DNS
Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available, enter it also.
Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect.
• If your ISP requires a specific MAC address for the connection, you may need to fill a MAC
address. Usually, it is not necessary to change the MAC address setting.
• Click Apply to save your settings.
• Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within
one minute, refer to
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