Reference Manual for the
Mobile Broadband Router
MBR814X
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
202-10005-05
June 2005
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© 2005 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.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 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 54 Mbps Mobile Broadband Router MBR814 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).
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Mobile Broadband Router MBR814 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/
1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B.
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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 54 Mbps Mobile Broadband Router MBR814 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 Mobile Broadband Router MBR814.
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.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: MBR814X
Publication Date: June 2005
Product Family: router
Product Name: 54 Mbps Mobile Broadband Router MBR814X
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10005-05
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The slot of the device Mobile Broadband Router will only accept and can only
collocated with this PCMCIA Wireless Network Card, model: FPC-1000 (FCC
ID:QZX99171001) manufactured by FLARION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., and
and may not be collocated with any other radio cards
Regulatory Approvals
FCC Statement
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 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.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
(Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons.
Channel
The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication.
•Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to
choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA
and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent
Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
• In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an
Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest
signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.)
• If using "Ad-hoc" mode (no Access Point), all Wireless stations should be set to use the
same Channel. However, most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see if there
is an existing "Ad-hoc" group they can join.
About the PCMCIA Wireless Network Card,
Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................ 1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the Router ............................................................................................................2-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1
802.11 Standards-based Wireless Networking ........................................................2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall .........................................................................................2-2
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................2-3
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections .................................. 2-3
Protocol Support ...................................................................................................... 2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-4
What’s in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-5
The Router’s Front Panel ......................................................................................... 2-5
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................2-6
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
Ethernet Cabling Requirements ...............................................................................3-1
Computer Hardware Requirements .........................................................................3-1
LAN 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 MBR814 to Your LAN ............................................................................ 3-4
First, install the router. ..............................................................................................3-4
Next, log in to the router. ..........................................................................................3-5
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Then, connect to the Internet. .................................................................................. 3-6
Testing Your Internet Connection .................................................................................... 3-7
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection .............................................................3-7
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Considerations for a Wireless Network ..........................................................................4-1
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .....................................4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-3
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-7
How to Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network ..............................................4-8
Restricting Access to Your Network by Turning Off Wireless Connectivity ........4-9
Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Wireless Network Name (SSID) .....4-9
Restricting Wireless Access Based on the Wireless Station Access List ..........4-9
Choosing WEP Authentication and Security Encryption Methods ......................... 4-11
Authentication Type Selection ......................................................................... 4-11
Encryption Choices ..........................................................................................4-12
How to Configure WEP ..........................................................................................4-13
How to Configure WPA-PSK ..................................................................................4-14
Chapter 5
Protecting Your Network
Protecting Access to Your 54Mbps Mobile Broadband Router MBR814 ........................ 5-1
How to Change the Built-In Password .....................................................................5-1
Changing the Administrator Login Timeout ..............................................................5-2
Configuring Basic Firewall Services ...............................................................................5-2
Blocking Keywords, Sites, and Services ..................................................................5-3
How to Block Keywords and Sites ...........................................................................5-3
Firewall Rules .................................................................................................................5-5
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) .............................................................................5-6
Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server ..........................................5-7
Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Videoconferencing ........................................ 5-8
Considerations for Inbound Rules .....................................................................5-9
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) ......................................................................... 5-9
Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger .....................................5-9
Order of Precedence for Rules .............................................................................. 5-11
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Services ........................................................................................................................5-12
How to Define Services ..........................................................................................5-12
Setting Times and Scheduling Firewall Services ..........................................................5-13
How to Set Your Time Zone ...................................................................................5-13
How to Schedule Firewall Services ........................................................................ 5-14
Chapter 6
Managing Your Network
Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings ...........................................................6-1
How to Back Up the Configuration to a File ............................................................. 6-1
How to Restore the Configuration from a File ..........................................................6-2
How to Erase the Configuration ............................................................................... 6-2
Upgrading the Router’s Firmware ...................................................................................6-2
How to Upgrade the Router Firmware .....................................................................6-3
Network Management Information .................................................................................6-3
Viewing Router Status and Usage Statistics ............................................................6-4
Viewing Attached Devices ........................................................................................6-8
Viewing, Selecting, and Saving Logged Information ................................................6-8
Selecting What Information to Log ..................................................................6-10
Saving Log Files on a Server .......................................................................... 6-11
Examples of Log Messages ................................................................................... 6-11
Activation and Administration .......................................................................... 6-11
Dropped Packets ............................................................................................. 6-11
Enabling Security Event E-mail Notification .................................................................6-12
Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Router ................................................6-13
Enabling Remote Management ....................................................................................6-14
Configuring Remote Management ......................................................................... 6-14
Chapter 7
Advanced Configuration
Configuring Advanced Security ......................................................................................7-1
Setting Up A Default DMZ Server ............................................................................ 7-1
How to Configure a Default DMZ Server ...........................................................7-2
Connect Automatically, as Required ........................................................................ 7-3
Disable Port Scan and DOS Protection ...................................................................7-3
Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port ...................................................................7-3
MTU Size .................................................................................................................7-3
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Configuring LAN IP Settings ........................................................................................... 7-3
DHCP .......................................................................................................................7-5
Use Router as DHCP server .............................................................................7-5
Reserved IP addresses .....................................................................................7-6
How to Configure LAN TCP/IP Settings ................................................................... 7-6
Configuring Dynamic DNS .......................................................................................7-7
How to Configure Dynamic DNS ..............................................................................7-8
Using Static Routes ........................................................................................................ 7-9
Static Route Example ...............................................................................................7-9
How to Configure Static Routes .............................................................................7-10
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ................................................................................... 7-11
Chapter 8
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................8-1
Power LED Not On ................................................................................................... 8-2
Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On ..................................................... 8-2
LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On ...............................................................................8-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................8-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................8-4
ADSL link .................................................................................................................8-4
Internet LED Off .................................................................................................8-4
Obtaining an Internet IP Address .............................................................................8-4
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing ..........................................................................8-5
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using the Ping Utility ..............................................8-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................8-6
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................8-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................ 8-7
Using the Reset button .............................................................................................8-7
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................8-8
Appendix A
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................A1
Appendix B
Network and Routing Basics
Related Publications ...................................................................................................... B-1
Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1
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What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1
Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2
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-9
Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10
What is a Firewall? ................................................................................................ B-10
Stateful Packet Inspection ..................................................................................... B-10
Denial of Service Attack .........................................................................................B-11
Ethernet Cabling ...........................................................................................................B-11
Category 5 Cable Quality .......................................................................................B-11
Inside Twisted Pair Cables .................................................................................... B-12
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ 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
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components ....................................... C-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me
C-4
Selecting the Windows’ Internet Access Method .................................................... C-6
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-6
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................ C-7
Installing or Verifying 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
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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-1
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ D-2
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ D-2
Authentication and WEP Data Encryption ..................................................................... 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-7
Wireless Channels ......................................................................................................... D-7
WPA Wireless Security .................................................................................................. D-8
How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................ D-9
How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ........................................................ D-10
What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ...................................................... D-10
WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User
Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS .................................................. D-12
WPA Data Encryption Key Management ........................................................ D-14
Is WPA Perfect? .................................................................................................... D-16
Product Support for WPA ...................................................................................... D-16
Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... D-16
Changes to Wireless Access Points ............................................................... D-16
Changes to Wireless Network Adapters ......................................................... D-17
Changes to Wireless Client Programs ............................................................ D-18
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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-2
Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) ................................................................... E-3
Authentication Header (AH) .................................................................................... E-4
IKE Security Association ......................................................................................... E-4
Mode ................................................................................................................. E-5
Key Management .................................................................................................... E-6
Understand the Process Before You Begin ................................................................... E-6
VPN Process Overview ................................................................................................. E-7
Network Interfaces and Addresses ......................................................................... E-7
Interface Addressing ......................................................................................... E-7
Firewalls ........................................................................................................... E-8
Setting Up a VPN Tunnel Between Gateways ........................................................ E-8
VPNC IKE Security Parameters .................................................................................. E-10
VPNC IKE Phase I Parameters ............................................................................. E-10
VPNC IKE Phase II Parameters .............................................................................E-11
Testing and Troubleshooting .........................................................................................E-11
Additional Reading .......................................................................................................E-11
Appendix F
NETGEAR VPN Configuration
MBR814 to FVL328 ........................................................................................................F-1
Configuration Profile .................................................................................................F-1
Step-By-Step Configuration ......................................................................................F-2
MBR814 with FQDN to FVL328 .....................................................................................F-6
Configuration Profile .................................................................................................F-6
The Use of a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) .........................................F-7
Step-By-Step Configuration ......................................................................................F-8
Configuration Summary (Telecommuter Example) .......................................................F-13
Setting Up the Client-to-Gateway VPN Configuration (Telecommuter Example) .........F-14
Step 1: Configuring the Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnel on the VPN Router at the
Employer’s Main Office ..........................................................................................F-14
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Step 2: Configuring the NETGEAR ProSafe VPN Client on the Remote PC at the
Telecommuter’s Home Office .................................................................................F-16
Monitoring the VPN Tunnel (Telecommuter Example) ..................................................F-25
Viewing the PC Client’s Connection Monitor and Log Viewer ................................F-25
Viewing the VPN Router’s VPN Status and Log Information .................................F-27
Glossary
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Chapter 1
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
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.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold User input
fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
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 MBR814 router according to these specifications:
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
Product Version 54 Mbps Mobile Broadband Router MBR814
Manual Publication Date June 2005
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/MBR814.asp.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Mobile Broadband Router
MBR814. The MBR814 router is a combination of a wireless broadband modem, router, 4-port
switch, and firewall which enables your entire network to safely share an Internet connection.
Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Network
and Routing Basics” to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this
manual.
About the Router
The 54 Mbps Mobile Broadband Router MBR814 provides continuous, high-speed 10/100
Ethernet access between your Ethernet devices. The MBR814 router enables your entire network
to share an Internet connection through the wireless broadband modem that otherwise is used by a
single computer. With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The MBR814 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, Web site addresses, and address keywords. They can also
share high-speed Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. The included firewall and
Network Address Translation (NAT) features protect you from hackers.
Key Features
The MBR814 router provides the following features:
• A powerful, true firewall.
• 802.11g standards-based wireless networking.
• Content filtering.
• Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet connections.
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• Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management.
• Extensive Internet protocol support.
• A card slot with PC card for wireless broadband access.
These features are discussed below.
802.11 Standards-based Wireless Networking
The MBR814 router includes an 802.11 g-compliant wireless access point, providing continuous,
high-speed 10/100 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point
provides:
• 802.11 g Standards-based wireless networking at up to 100 Mbps.
• Works with both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless devices.
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
• WEP keys can be entered manually or generated by passphrase.
• Support for the Wi-FI Protected Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) encryption and 802.1x
authentication.
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
A Powerful, True Firewall
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the MBR814 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 Denial of Service (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 MBR814 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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Content Filtering
With its content filtering feature, the MBR814 prevents objectionable content from reaching your
computers. 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.
Auto Sensing and Auto Uplink™ LAN Ethernet Connections
With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the MBR814 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard
Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN ports are autosensing and
capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
The router incorporates Auto Uplink
sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as
to a computer 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.
TM
technology. Each local Ethernet port will automatically
Protocol Support
The MBR814 supports Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing
Information Protocol (RIP). Appendix B, “Network and Routing Basics” provides further
information on TCP/IP.
• The Ability to Enable or Disable IP Address Sharing by NAT
The MBR814 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 Network Address Translation (NAT), allows the use of an
inexpensive single-user ISP account. This feature can also be turned off completely while
using the MBR814 if you want to manage the IP address scheme yourself.
• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The MBR814 dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, router,
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.
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• Classical IP (RFC 1577)
Some Internet service providers, in Europe for example, use Classical IP in their ADSL
services. In such cases, the router is able to use the Classical IP address from the ISP.
• Dynamic DNS
Dynamic DNS services allow remote users to find your network using a domain name when
your IP address is not permanently assigned. The router contains a client that can connect to
many popular Dynamic DNS services to register your dynamic IP address.
• Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
UPnP is a networking architecture that provides compatibility between networking
technologies. UPnP compliant routers provide broadband users at home and small businesses
with a seamless way to participate in online games, videoconferencing and other peer-to-peer
services.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the MBR814 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.
• Remote management
The router allows you to log in to the Web management interface from a remote location via
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.
• Diagnostic functions
The router incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote
reboot. These functions allow you to test Internet connectivity and reboot the router. You can
use these diagnostic functions directly from the MBR814 when you are connected on the LAN
or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function.
• Visual monitoring
The router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.
• Flash erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) for firmware upgrades.
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What’s in the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• 54 Mbps Mobile Broadband Router MBR814
• AC power adapter (varies by region)
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Resource CD, including:
—This guide
— Application Notes
• A Printed Quick Installation Guide
• Warranty and Support Information Cards
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 product for repair.
The Router’s Front Panel
The 54 Mbps Mobile Broadband Router MBR814 front panel shown below contains status LEDs.
Figure 2-1: MBR814 Front Panel
You can use the LEDs to verify various conditions. Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on the
front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.
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Table 2-1. LED Descriptions
LED Activity Description
Power On
Off
Te st O n
Off
Wireless On
Off
Internet On — Green
Blink — Green
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.
Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized.
The Wireless Access Point is turned off.
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 a link with a 100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps.
The Local port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.
The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the 54 Mbps Mobile Broadband Router MBR814 contains port connections.
Figure 2-2: MBR814 Rear Panel
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following elements:
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• Wireless antenna
• AC power adapter outlet
• Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 ports for connecting the router to the local computers
• Factory Default Reset push button
• Slot with wireless broadband PC Card
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Chapter 3
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. It describes how to configure your Mobile Broadband Router MBR814 for Internet
access.
Minimum Requirements
The MBR814 is designed for easy installation. Make sure that these minimum requirements are
met.
• You must have an account for wireless broadband service, and you must be located in an area
with wireless broadband coverage. Check with your Internet service provider if you are not
sure.
• Observe the guidelines for placement of wireless equipment as described in the CROSS REF
HERE.
• Your computer must have a wireless adapter or wireless card that is set up to run on your
network; and it must be configured with DHCP.
Ethernet Cabling Requirements
The MBR814 router connects to your Ethernet LAN via twisted-pair cables. 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 Hardware Requirements
To use the MBR814 router on your network, each computer must have an installed Ethernet
adapter and an Ethernet cable, or a 802.11g wireless adapter.
LAN Configuration Requirements
For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your router, you need to connect a
computer to the router that is set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router via
DHCP.
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Note: Please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network” for assistance with DHCP
configuration.
Internet Configuration Requirements
Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you 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 or 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 should have provided you with 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.
• For Windows 2000/XP, open the Local Area Network Connection, select the TCP/IP entry
for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties.
• For Macintosh computers, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel.
• You can also refer to the MBR814 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 next
page.
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Record Your Internet Connection Information
Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ISP Multiplexing Method and Virtual Circuit Number: The default settings of your Mobile
Broadband Router MBR814 will work fine for most ISPs.
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 use 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: ______
.______.______.______
Router 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 did not get host or domain names, 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 MBR814 to Your LAN
This section provides instructions for connecting the MBR814 router.
Note: The Resource CD included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to
help you through this procedure.
There are three steps to connecting your router:
1. Install the router.
2. Log in to the router.
3. Connect to the Internet.
Note: Follow the steps below to connect your router to your network. Before you begin, locate the
configuration information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
First, install the router.
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Check the router to make sure that the broadband card is securely inserted in the slot in the
back of the router. Please refer to the applicable sections in the appendix or the user manual
provided with the broadband card for additional installation information.
3. Connect the Ethernet cable that came with your router into a LAN port on the router such as
LAN port 4, and then connect the other end into the Ethernet port of your computer.
Figure 3-1: Connect the router to your computer
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4. Plug in the power adapter to your router. Verify the following:
• The power light is lit after applying power to the router.
• The Status light comes on briefly and then goes off.
Note: If applicable, the status light on the broadband card shows that it is active. Please
refer to the broadband card user manual for details.
Next, log in to the router.
Note: Your computer needs to be configured for DHCP. For instructions on configuring for DHCP,
please see Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network”.
1. Turn on your computer, let the operating system boot up completely, and log in as needed.
2. The light on the router for the port connected to the computer lights up.
3. From the Ethernet connected computer you just set up, open a browser such as Internet
Explorer or Netscape® Navigator.
4. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of your browser.
A login window opens as shown below:
Figure 3-2: Login window
a. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password, both in lower case letters.
After logging in you will see the Basic Setup menu.
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Figure 3-3: Basic Settings menu
Then, connect to the Internet.
1. Check the Router Status page to make sure that wireless broadband coverage is available.
2. Verify connectivity to the Internet by opening a browser or verify access to network resources
such as files and printers.
3. Make any needed configuration changes to fit your wireless local area network (WLAN) such
as setting up wireless security.
The router is now properly attached to your network. You are now ready to configure your
router to connect to the Internet. There are two ways you can configure your router to connect
to the Internet:
Unless your ISP automatically assigns your configuration automatically via DHCP, you need the
configuration parameters from your ISP you recorded in “Record Your Internet Connection
Information” on page 3-3.
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