NETGEAR WGR614 v4 User Manual
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Version 1.4
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© 2003 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Microsoft, Windows, and Wi ndow s NT are registered trademar ks 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.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 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.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (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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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 instruct ions, may cause harmf ul 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.
Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
This device is a 2.4 GHz low power RF device
intended for home and office use in EU and EFTA
member states. In some EU / EFTA member states
some restrictions may apply. Please contact local
spectrum management authorities for further details
before putting this device into operation.
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 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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Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. It is the responsibility of the
user to procure the appropriate cables.
Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community
This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor
operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below.
NOTE: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in
conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below.
• This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country of operation in the Radio
Configuration Window as described in the user guide, before operating this device.
• This device will automatically limit the allowable channels of operation applicable to each country. Incorrectly
entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other
system. The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor
restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document.
• This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz
band except where noted below.
• In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.
• In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.
Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community
English Hereby , NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential
Finnish Valmistaja NETGEAR, Inc.vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin
Dutch Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR, Inc.dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de
French Par la présente NETGEAR, Inc.déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux
Swedish Härmed intygar NETGEAR, Inc.att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de
Danish Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc.erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de
German Hiermit erklärt [INSERT COMPANY NAME HERE], dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Bij deze NETGEAR, Inc.dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en aan de
overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Par la présente, NETGEAR, Inc.déclare que ce Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences
essentielles et aux autres dispositions de la directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables.
väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF .
device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten
Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR, Inc.die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes Radio LAN device mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
(Wien).
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Italian Con la presente NETGEAR, Inc.dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti
Spanish Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc.declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los
Portuguese NETGEAR, Inc.declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e
essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/
CE.
outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Versions, Conventions ...................................................................................1-1
How to Use this Manual ..................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features of the Router ............................................................................................1-1
802.11g Wireless Networking ...................................................................................1-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................1-2
Security ....................................................................................................................1-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................1-3
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................1-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-4
Maintenance and Support .................. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... ..1-4
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-5
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................1-6
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2
Connecting the Router to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin .................................. .... ... ..................................2-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements .....................................................2-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements ............................................. ... ... ..2-1
Internet Configuration Requirements ....................................................................... 2-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? ............................. ............2-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................2-3
Connecting the WGR614 v4 .................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..................2-4
Connecting the Router .............................. ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ... ..2-4
PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option ....................................................................2-8
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Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option ............................................2-9
Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option ...........................................................2-10
Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option ..................................................2-11
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ..... .......................................... ... 2-12
Chapter 3
Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .......................... .................. 3-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................3-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................3-3
Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption ................................. ... .... ... ... ..3-5
Authentication Scheme Selection ......................................................................3-5
Encryption Strength Choices .............................................................................3-5
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................3-6
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings ....................................................3-7
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................3-8
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address .................................................3-9
How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................3-11
Chapter 4
Content Filtering
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................4-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................4-1
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................4-2
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................4-4
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................4-5
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................4-7
Chapter 5
Maintenance
Viewing Router 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
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Advanced Configuration
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers .............. ... ... ... .... ... ... ...............................6-1
Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service ..............................................................6-2
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ........................ ................................... .. 6-2
Local Web and FTP Server Example .......................................................................6-3
Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example ..................................6-3
Configuring WAN Setup Options ....................................................................................6-4
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................6-6
Using LAN IP Setup Options ..........................................................................................6-7
Using the Router as a DHCP server ........................................................................6-8
Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................6-9
How to Configure Static Routes ....................................................................................6-10
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................6-12
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................6-13
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1
Power LED Not On ...................................................................................................7-1
LEDs Never Turn Off ................................................................................................7-2
LAN or WAN 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-1
Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2
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IP Addresses and the Internet .. ... .... ... ... ... .... ................................................................. B-2
Netmask .................................... ................................................................ ..............B-4
Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-4
Private IP Addresses ................................. ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... .... B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ....................................................................... B-7
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-8
Related Documents ................................................................................................. B-9
Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9
IP Configuration by DHCP ............................... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... .. B-10
Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10
What is a Firewall? ................................................................................................ B-10
Stateful Packet Inspection ........................................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ......B-11
Denial of Service Attack ..................................................................................B-11
Ethernet Cabling ................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ... ...B-11
Category 5 Cable Quality ...................................................................................... B-12
Inside Twisted Pair Cables .................................................................................... B-13
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-14
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 V erify 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 V erify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-7
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 ............................... 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
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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-1
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) .................................. ... ........................... D-2
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................D-2
Authentication and WEP ........................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... .............................. D -2
802.11 Authentication ..............................................................................................D-3
Open System Authentication .............................. .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ....................... D-3
Shared Key Authentication ......................................................................................D-4
Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................D-5
Key Size .................................................................................................................. D-6
WEP Configuration Options ............................... .... ... ... ... ........................................ D-6
Wireless Channels ....................... .... ... ... ... ..................................................................... D-7
Glossary
List of Glossary Terms ...................................................................................................G-1
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About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Versions, Conventions
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic co mputer network, Internet, and firewall technologies tutorial information is
provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website.
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
This manual is written for the WGR614 v4 router according to these specifications.:
Table 1-1. Product, Manual Part Number, and Publication Date
Product Version 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
Manual Part Number
Manual Publication Date December 2003
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://
www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Documentation updates are available on the
NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://www.netgear.com/docs.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4. The
WGR614 v4 router 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. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54
Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4.
Key Features of the Router
The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 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 WGR614 v4 router 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, web site addresses and address keywords,
and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. In addition to
the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The WGR614 v4 router provides the following features:
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only or 802.11b+g modes.
• 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 wide area network (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.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade.
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802.11g Wireless Networking
The WGR614 v4 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous,
high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point
provides:
• 802.11g standards compliant wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps.
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802 .11g-only or 802.11b+g modes,
providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicating the wireless network to
the higher bandwidth 802.11g 54Mbps devices.
• 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 WGR614 v4 is a true firewall, using stateful
packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
• Denial of Service (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 WGR614 v4 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.
• With its content filtering feature, the WGR614 v4 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.
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Security
The WGR614 v4 router 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 “DMZ” host computer. You can specify
forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
With its internal 8-port 10/100 switch, the WGR614 v4 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 WGR614 v4 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, Routing, Firewall, and Basics.”
• IP Address Sharing by NAT
The WGR614 v4 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). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive single-user
ISP account.
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• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The WGR614 v4 router 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 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 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
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The WGR614 v4 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection,
asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
• Visual monitoring
The WGR614 v4 router’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 WGR614 v4 router:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
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Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4.
•AC power adapter.
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
• NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Resource CD, including:
— This guide.
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
• 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Installation Guide.
• Registration and Warranty Card.
• Support Information Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.
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The Router’s Front Panel
The front panel of the WGR614 v4 router contains the status LEDs described below.
Figure 2-1: WGR614 v4 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
On
Off
Power
On
Blink
Internet
On Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized.
Wireless
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
Local
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off
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Power is supplied to the router.
Power is not supplied to the router.
The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with an
attached device.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.
The Local (LAN) 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 RP614 router contains the port connections listed below.
Figure 1-2: WGR614 v4 Rear Panel
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
• AC power adapter outlet
• Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
• Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
• Factory Default Reset push button
• Wireless antenna
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Chapter 2
Connecting the Router to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. You will find out how to configure your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 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 WGR614 v4 router 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 (Cat 5) cable such as the one provided with your router.
Tip: The power adapter and cord shipped with the WGR614 v4 limits the distance from
an AC outlet. To overcome this, consider using NETGEAR’s POE101 Power Over
Ethernet Adapter with a Category 5 Ethernet cable like the one included with your
WGR614 v4. This adapter sends DC power through an Ethernet cable to enable you to
power your router in a remote location.
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
The WGR614 v4 includes a built-in web Configuration Manager. To access the configuration
menus on the WGR614 v4, your must use a Java-enabled web browser program which supports
HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Use Internet Explorer
or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above.
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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.
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)
or 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx) 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 GearBox CD for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 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. 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
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: _________________________
For Wireless Access: For configuration of the wireless network, record the following:
Wireless Network Name (SSID): ______ __ ___ __ __ ___
Encryption (circle one): WEP 64, or WEP 128
WEP passphrase or key: ____________________
aaa@yyy.com, then use aaa as your host name.
ISP Domain Name: _______________________
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Connecting the WGR614 v4
This section provides instructions for connecting the WGR614 v4 router. Also, the NETGEAR 54
Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 Resource CD included with your router contains an animated
Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure.
Connecting the Router
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 GearBox
CD for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 included with your router which contains an
animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure.
1. Connect the router 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 2-1: Disconnect the cable or DSL Modem
c.
Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port (A) on the
WGR614 v4.
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Note: Place the WGR614 v4 router in a location which conforms to the “Observe
Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page 3-1. The stand provided with the
WGR614 v4 provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the router. Avoid
stacking it on other electronic equipment.
Cable
or DSL modem
A
Figure 2-2: 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.
Cable or
DSL modem
B
Figure 2-3: Connect the computers on your network to the router
Note: The WGR614 v4 router 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.
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Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection,
e.
do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically.
f. Verify the following:
When you turn the router on, the power light goes on.
The router’s local LAN lights are lit for any computers that are connected to it.
The router’ s Internet light is lit, indica ting 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 3, “Wireless Configuration.”
2. Log in to the router.
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 Y our Network.
a. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of Internet Explorer
or Netscape® Navigator.
Figure 2-4: Log in to the router
For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted,
b.
enter
admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower
case letters.
Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password
you may use to log in to your Internet connection.
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