Netgear MR814 Reference Guide

Reference Manual for the Model MR814 Wireless Router

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone 1-888-NETGEAR

SM-MR814NA-0 July 2002

Trademarks

NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporat io n. Other brand and product names are registered trademark s 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 liabi l ity 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 b een tested and found to co mply with the limits f or 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 inst allation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio freq uency energy and, if not insta ll ed and used in accordance with the inst ructions, m ay caus e harmful inte rference to radio c ommunic ations. Ho wever, 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 an t enna.

• Increase the separation between the equip ment 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.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Stateme nt

This equipment complies with FCC radi ation exposure limits set forth fo r an uncontro lled environm ent. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance

This is to certify that the Model MR814 Wireless Router is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the applic ati on of Co un c il Direc tiv e 89/ 336/E EC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the a pplic a tion of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).

Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

Es wird hiermit bestäti gt, daß das Model MR814 Wireless Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/199 1 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 Model MR814 Wireless Router has been suppressed inaccordance 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 categor y (information equipment to be used in a residentia l 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 radi o i nt erference. Read instructions for correct handling.

Customer Support

Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Model MR814 Wireless Router.

World Wide Web

NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locat or (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.

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Technical Support ............................................................................................................ xv

Related Publications ........................................................................................................ xv

Typographical Conventions .............................................................................................xvi

Special Message Formats ...............................................................................................xvi

Chapter 1 Introduction

About the Router ...................................................... ...... ....... .........................................1-1

Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1

802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking ......................................................1-2

Content Filtering ............................. ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. ...1-2

Security ....................................................................................................................1-2

Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ...................................................................................1-3

Extensive Internet Protocol Support .........................................................................1-4

Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Hardware

Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1

Local Area Network (LAN) Hardware Requirements ......................................................2-2

Computer Requirements ............................. ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...2-2

Access Device Requirement ....................................................................................2-2

The Router’s Front Panel ...............................................................................................2-3

The Router’s Rear Panel ................................................................................................2-4

Connecting the Router ....................................................................................................2-4

Preparing Wireless Connections ..............................................................................2-4

Connecting to Your Ethernet LAN ............................................................................2-5

Connecting to Your Internet Access Device .............................................................2-5

Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-6

Verifying Power ........................................................................................................2-6

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Chapter 3 Preparing Your Network

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ........................................................3-1

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP Networking .................................3-2

Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components ..................................3-2

Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ............................3-4

Selecting Windows’ Internet Acce ss Metho d ........................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ...3-4

Verifying TCP/IP Properties ...............................................................................3-5

Configuring Windows NT or 2000 for TCP/IP Networking .......................................3-5

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ...........................................3-5

Verifying TCP/IP Properties ...............................................................................3-6

Configuring A Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ............................................................3-6

Configuring MacOS 8.6 or 9.x for TCP/IP Networking .............................................3-7

Configuring MacOS X for TCP/IP Networking ..........................................................3-7

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ............................................3-8

Verifying the Readiness of Your DSL or Cable Modem Internet Account .......................3-9

Are Login Protocols Used? ......................................................................................3-9

What is Your Configuration Information? .................................................................3-9

Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ..................3-10

Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ................3-11

Restarting the Network .................................................................................................3-12

Ready for Configuration ..... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. .3-12

Chapter 4 Basic Configuration of the Router

Accessing the Web Configuration Manager ...................................................................4-1

Using the Setup Wizard ..................................................................................................4-4

Configuring Dynamic IP Accounts ............................................................................4-5

Configuring Fixed IP Accounts .................................................................................4-6

Configuring Login Accounts .....................................................................................4-7

Configuring Manually ......................................................................................................4-8

Completing the Configuration .........................................................................................4-9

Chapter 5 Wireless Configuration

Considerations For A Wireless Network .........................................................................5-1

Security ....................................................................................................................5-1

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Placement and Range ..............................................................................................5-2

Wireless Settings ............................................................................................................5-2

Wireless Network Settings .......................................................................................5-3

Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .........................................................5-3

Configuring Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) ..........................................................5-4

Chapter 6 Content Filtering

Configuring for Content Filtering .....................................................................................6-1

Logs .........................................................................................................................6-2

Block Sites ........................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... .............................6-3

Block Services ................... ....... ...... ....... ............................................. ...... ....... ......... 6- 4

User Defined Service .........................................................................................6-6

IP Address Range ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. ...6-6

Schedule ..................................................................................................................6-7

E-Mail .......................... ................................................................ ............................. 6-8

Chapter 7 Maintenance

System Status ................................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ................ 7-1

Attached Devices ........ ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ............................................. ...... ...7- 4

Router Software Upgrade ...............................................................................................7-4

Configuration File Settings Management .......................................................................7-5

Restore and Backup the Configuration ........................... ...... ...... ....... ......................7-6

Erase the Configuration ...........................................................................................7-6

Changing the Configuration Password ...........................................................................7-7

Chapter 8 Advanced Configuration of the Router

Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..........................................................8-2

Add a Custom Service .............................................................................................8-3

Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry ....................................................................8-3

Local Web and FTP Server Example .......................................................................8-3

Setting Up Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III ...............................8-4

Security ....................... ............. ............. ............. ....... ............. ............ ............. ................8-4

DMZ Server ..............................................................................................................8-5

Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ...................................................................8-6

Dynamic DNS .................................................................................................................8-6

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LAN IP Setup ..................................................................................................................8-7

LAN TCP/IP Setup ...................................................................................................8-7

DHCP ................................ ................................................................. ......................8-9

Use Router as DHCP server .............................................................................8-9

Address Reservations .......................................................................................8-9

Static Routes ................................................................................................................8-10

Static Route Example .............................................................................................8-11

Remote Management ..................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .......................................8-12

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning ........................... ...... ....... ...... ............................................. ....... ...... ...9-1

Power LED Not On ...................................................................................................9-2

Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On .....................................................9-2

LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On ...............................................................................9-2

Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................9-3

Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................9-4

Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ..............................................9-5

Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................9-6

Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device ................................................9-7

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................9-7

Using the Default Reset button ................................................................................9-8

Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................9-8

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Network and Routing Basics

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 .................................................................................................. B-5

Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7

Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................................. B-8

MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-9

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Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9

IP Configuration by DHCP .................................................................................... B-10

Wireless Networking .................................................................................................... B-10

Wireless Network Configuration ............................................................................ B-10

Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) .........................................................B-1 1

Infrastructure Mode ..................................... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ....................B-11

Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) .........................................................B-11

Authentication and WEP Encryption ..................................................................... B-12

Wireless Channel Selection .................................................................................. B-12

Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................... B-14

Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-14

Cable Quality ......................................................................................................... B-15

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Figure 2-1. MR814 Front Panel ..................................................................................2-3

Figure 2-2. MR814 Rear Panel ..................................................................................2-4

Figure 4-1. Login window ...........................................................................................4-2

Figure 4-2. Browser-based configuration main menu ................................................4-3

Figure 4-3. Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address ...........................................4-5

Figure 4-4. Setup Wizard menu for Fixed IP address ................................................4-6

Figure 4-5. Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE login accounts ........................................4-7

Figure 5-1. Wireless Settings menu ...........................................................................5-2

Figure 5-2. Wireless Access List menu ......................................................................5-3

Figure 5-3. Wireless Access Setup menu ..................................................................5-4

Figure 6-1. Logs menu ............................ ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...................................6-2

Figure 6-2. Block Sites menu .................. ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... .............................6-3

Figure 6-3. Block Services menu .................. ....... ...... ............................................. ...6-4

Figure 6-4. Add Services menu ..................................................................................6-5

Figure 6-5. Schedule menu ........................................................................................6-7

Figure 6-6. Email menu ..............................................................................................6-8

Figure 7-1. System Status screen .... ....... ...... ............................................. ....... ...... ...7- 1

Figure 7-2. Router Statistics screen ...........................................................................7-3

Figure 7-3. Attached Devices menu .................................. ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...7-4

Figure 7-4. Router Upgrade menu .............................................................................7-5

Figure 7-5. Settings Backup menu .............................................................................7-6

Figure 7-6. Set Password menu .................................................................................7-7

Figure 8-1. Port Forwarding Menu. ............................................................................8-2

Figure 8-2. Security menu. .........................................................................................8-5

Figure 8-3. LAN IP Setup Menu .................................................................................8-7

Figure 8-4. Static Route Summary Table ..................................................................8-10

Figure 8-5. Static Route Entry and Edit Menu ..........................................................8-11

Figure B-1. Three Main Address Classes .................................................................. B-3

Figure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address ............................................. B-5

Figure B-3. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................ B-8

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Table 2-1. LED Descriptions .....................................................................................2-3

Table 6-1. Log entry descriptions ..............................................................................6-2

Table 6-2. Log action buttons ....................................................................................6-3

Table 7-1. Menu 3.2 - System Status Fields .............................................................7-2

Table 7-2. Router Statistics Fields ...........................................................................7-3

Table B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet ................................. B-6

Table B-2. Netmask Formats ........................ ............................................. ....... ...... .. B-6

Table B-3. 802.11 Radio Frequency Channels ....................................................... B-13

Table B-4. UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-thr oug h ............................ ....... ...... B-14

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About This Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR™ Model MR814 Wireless Router. The Model MR814 router pro vides c ontinu ous, high-s peed 11 Mbps access between yo ur wi reles s

and Ethernet devices. Also, the Model MR814 router enables your entire network to share an Internet connection through a cable modem or DSL modem that otherwise is used by a single PC.

Note: If you are un familiar with networkin g and routing, refe r to Appendi x B, “Network

and Routing Basics,” to become mor e familiar with the terms and procedur es used in this

manual.

Technical Support

For help with any technica l i ssues, contact Customer Support at 1-888-NETGEAR (in the USA & Canada, see the Suppor t Info rmation Car d for phone numbers in othe r count ries ), or v isit us on th e Web at www.NETGEAR.com. The NETGEAR Web site includes an extensive knowledge base, answers to frequently asked questions, and a means for submitting technical questions online. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We recommend you register your product online at: www.NETGEAR.com/register

Related Publications

As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further information. An RFC is a Request For Comme nt published by the Intern et Engineer ing Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet. RFC documents are listed on the World Wide Web at www.ietf.org and are mirrored and indexed at many other sites worldwide.

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Typographical Conventions

This guide uses the following typographical conventions: italics Book titles and UNIX file, command, and directory names.

courier font Screen text, user-typed com mand-line entries.

Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names. [Enter] Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. The notation

[Enter] is used for the Enter key and the Return key.

[Ctrl]+C Two or more keys that must be pressed simultaneously are shown in text

linked with a plus (+) sign.

ALL 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.

Caution: This format is used to highlight information that will help you prevent

equipment failure or loss of data.

Warning: This format is used to highlight information about the possibility of injury or

equipment damage.

Danger: This format is used to alert you that there is the potential for incurring an

electrical shock if you mishandle the equipment.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model MR814 Wireless Router.

About the Router

The Model MR814 Wireless Router provides continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your wireless and Et her net devices. Also, the Model MR814 router enables your ent i re net w ork t o share an Internet connection through a cable modem or DSL modem that otherwise is used by a single PC. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.

The Model MR814 router provides multiple Web content filtering options, plus e-mail browsing activity reporting and instant alerts. 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. Network Address Translation (NAT) protects you from hackers.

Key Features

The Model MR814 router provides the following features:

• 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking

• Easy, web-based setup for installation and management

•Security

• Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem

• Extensive Internet Protocol Support

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These features are discussed below

802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking

The Model MR814 router 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

• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security

• WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase

• Wireless a ccess can be r estricted by MAC address.

Content Filtering

With its content filtering features, the Model MR814 router prevents objectionable content from reaching your PCs. Its content filtering features include:

• Content filtering by domain or keyword The Model MR814 router uses content filtering to enforce your network’s Internet access policies. The ro uter allo ws you to con trol acces s t o Int ernet conte nt by scree nin g for keywo rds within Website names or newsgroup names.

• Logging of inappropriate use You can co nfi gur e t he Model MR814 router to log access to Web sites and to e-mail the log to you. You can also configure t he router to send an immediate alert e-m ail message to you whenever a local user attempts to access a blocked Web site.

Security

The Model MR814 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as described in this section.

• PCs Hidden by NAT Network address translation (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.

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• 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 “DMZ” host computer. You can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.

• Encryption of the Wireless Link For security agai nst eavesdrop ping of the wir eless sign al, the route r supports W ire d Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data en cryption with Shared Key auth entication . You can also restrict acces s to the wireless network by MAC address.

• Additional security features include the following:

– Parental control of web browsing and newsgroup access using We b Address (URL)

keyword blocking – Auditing and e-mail reporting of web browsing activities – Blocking can be scheduled by day and time – Network A ddress Translation (NAT) hides local PCs from the Internet – Incoming port forwarding and DMZ for

hosting specific Internet services without

sacrificing unauthorized access to your private network.

Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet

With its internal, 4-port 10/100 switch, the Model MR814 router can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN interface is autosensing and is capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

Also, there is a built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch which provides the following features:

• Allows LAN connections at 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps

• Autosensing for Ethernet (10BASE-T) or Fast Ethernet (100BASE-Tx) transmissions

• Half-duplex or full-duplex operation

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Extensive Internet Protocol Support

The Model MR814 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).

For further information about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, “Network and Routing Basics.”

• IP Address Sharing by NAT The Model MR814 router 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) . Thi s t ec hni que, known as Network Address Translation (NAT), allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account.

• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP The Model MR814 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domai n name ser ve r (DNS) add res se s, to at tac hed 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) PPP over Ethernet 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 Enternet or WinPOET on your PC.

–IP routing – Network Address Translation (NAT) for operation with a single static or dynamic IP

address

– Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for dynamically assigning

network configuration information to PCs on the LAN

– DHCP client for dynamically obtaining configuration information from the Internet

Service Provider (ISP) – DNS Proxy for simplified configuration – PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) support

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• The Model MR814 router supports login capability which automatically executes user login for:

– PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) accounts – PPTP service (for European service providers) – BigPond service (for Telstra Australia)

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the Model MR814 Wireless Router 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 W indows, Ma cintosh, or Linux. A user -friendl y Setup W iz ard is provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management Interface.

• Smart Wizard The Model MR814 router automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.

• Visual monitoring The Model MR814 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.

• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.

• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.

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Setting Up the Hardware

This chapter describes the Model MR814 Wireless Router hardware and provides instructions for setting it up .

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

• Model MR814 Wireless Router

• AC power adapter

• Model MR814 Resource CD, including: — This guide — Application Notes and other helpful information

• MR 814 Cable/DS L Wireless Rout er Installati on Guide

• Registration and Warranty Card

• Support Information Card

• Vertical Stand

Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in cas e you need to return the router for repair.

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Local Area Network (LAN) Hardware Re quirements

The Model MR814 Wireless Router is intended for use in a network of computers that are interconnected by 802.11b-compliant wireless adapters or twisted-pair Ethernet cables.

Computer Requirements

To install and run the Model MR814 router over your network, each computer must have the following:

• An installed 802.11b-compliant wireless adapter

• An Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC). For interconnecting your wired Ethernet devices, the Model MR814 router provides a 4-port switch capable of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation. Links operating at 100 Mbps must be connected with Category 5 cable.

Access Device Requirement

The cable modem or DSL modem must provide a standard 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) Ethernet interface. The router does not support USB modems.

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The Router’s Front Panel

The front panel of the Model MR814 Wireless Router (Figure 2-1) contains status LEDs.

Figure 2-1. MR814 Front Panel

You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.

Table 2-1. LED Descriptions

Label Activity Description

Power On

Off

Test On

Off

Internet On

Blink

Wireless On Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized.

LAN On (Green)

Blink (Green) On (Amber) Blink (Amber) Off

Power is supplied to the router. Power is not supplied to the router.

The system is initializing. The system is ready and running.

The Internet port has detected a link with an attached device. Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.

The Local port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. The Local port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. No link is detected on this port.

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The Router’s Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Model MR814 Wireless Router (Figure 2-2) contains port connections.

Figure 2-2. MR814 Rear Panel

Viewing right to left, the rear panel contains the following features:

• Wireless antenna

• Factory Default Reset push-button

• Internet Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem

• Four Ethernet LAN ports for connecting the router to the local computers

• AC power adapter outlet

Connecting the Rout er

Before using your router, you need to do the following:

• Prepare your wireless devices as described below.

• Connect your local Ethernet network to the LAN port(s) of the router (see page 2-5).

• Connect your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port of the router (see page 2-5).

• Connect the pow er adapter (see page 2-6)

Note: The Resource CD included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to

help you through this procedure.

Preparing Wireless Connections

Rotate the antenna to a vertical position.

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Detailed instructions on configuring your wireless devices for TCP/IP networking are provided in the next chapter. However, if you already ha ve a fu nction ing wir eless networ k and you wis h to us e a wireless PC to initially configure the router, you will need to change the settings of that PC to match the default settings of the router:

• The SSID should be Wireless (note t he capitalization).

• WEP encryption is disabled.

• Your IP address must be in the range of 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254, with a netmask of

255.255.255.0

See Chapter 5 Wireless below for full details o n setting up wireless connections.

Connecting to Your Ethernet LAN

Your Ethernet network will attach to the four LAN ports on the router shown in Figure 2-2. The LAN ports can operate at ei ther 10 Mbps (10 BASE-T) or 10 0 Mbps (100BASE-Tx), d epending on the Ethernet adapters in th e attached compute rs, hub, or switch. You must use a Category 5 (CAT5) rated Ethernet cable, such as the cable included with the router, for any connection which will operate at 100 Mbps.

The Model MR814 router i ncorpo rates a fo ur -por t swit ch for c onnect ion to yo ur l ocal n etwork. To connect the router to your LAN:

• Connect up to four computers directly to any of the four LAN ports of the router using standard Ethernet cables.

• To connect more than 4 computers on the Ethernet LAN, you wil l need t o con nect your router to another hub or switch.

– Connect any Local port of your router to the Uplink port of an Ethernet hub or switch

using a standard Ethernet cable. OR – Connect any Local port of your router to any normal port of an Ethernet hub or switch

using a crossover Ethernet cable.

Connecting to Your Internet Access Device

Using the Ethernet cable already attached to your cable modem or DSL modem, connect the router’s Internet p ort to the Ethernet por t o n the modem. Turn the modem of f f or ten seconds, then on again.

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Note: Your cable or DSL modem must provide a standard 10BASE-T Ethernet connection for

connection to your network. The router does not support USB modems.

Note: The Ethernet cable supplied by your ISP for connecting to your cable or DSL modem may

be an Ethernet crossover cable rather than a straight-through cable. It is important to use the existing cable to connect the modem to your router, not to connect your PCs to your router.

Connecting the Power Adapter

To connect the router to the power adapter:

1. Plug the connector of the power adapter into the power adapter outlet on the rear panel of the

router.

2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard wall outlet.

3. Verify that the Power LED on the router is lit.

Verifying Power

After connecting the power adapter to the router and a power source, the router powers on automatically. Complete the following steps to ver ify that power is correctly applied to the router:

1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED c omes on.

2. During the first 10 secon ds, all LEDs will be tested.

3. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that: a. The Test LED is not lit. b. The LAN port LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected. c. The Internet port LED is lit.

If a port’s LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps de vice, veri fy that th e port’s LED is green. If the port is 10 Mbps, the LED will be amber.

You are now ready to begin configuration of your network, as described in the following chapter.

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Chapter 3

Preparing Your Network

This chapter describes how to prepare your PC network to connect to the Internet through the Model MR814 Wireless Router and how to verify the readiness of a broadband DSL or cable modem account from an Internet service provider (ISP).

Note: If an ISP technician configured your PC during the installation of a broadband

modem, or if you configur ed it us ing inst ructions provided by your IS P, you may need to copy the current configuration information for use in the configuration of your router. Write down this information before reconfiguring your PCs. Refer to “Obtaining ISP

Configuration Information for Windows Computers” on page 3-10 or “Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers” on page 3-11 for further

information.

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking

Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). Eac h comput er on your network must have TCP/IP installed and sel ect ed as its networking protocol. I f a Net work I nterf ace Ca rd (NI C) is al ready inst alled in y our co mpute r, then TCP/IP is probably already installed as well.

Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with TCP/IP:

• Windows

• Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. You need to purchase a third-party TCP/ IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon.

• Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.

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95 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.

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• All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components. Follow the instructi ons provided with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your computer.

In your TCP/IP network, each computer and the router must be assigned a unique IP addresses. Each computer must also have other TCP/IP configuration information such as a subnet mask, a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you should install TCP/IP so that the computer obtains its network configuration information automatically from a DHCP server during bootup. For a detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of these configuration items, refer to “Appendix B, “Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics.”

The Model MR814 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The router assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the computers are rebooted:

• PC, Macintosh, or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.254

• Subnet mask—255.255.255.0

• Gateway (the router) address —192.168.0.1

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP Networking

As part of the PC preparation process, you need to assure TCP/IP is installed and configured on each networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD which you may need to insert during the TCP/IP installation process.

Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components

To install or verify the necessa ry Windows components for TCP/IP net wor kin g foll ow the se st eps:

1. On the Wi ndows taskbar, cl ick the Start bu tt on, poi nt to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components:

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