Netgear orporated 06300055 User Manual
54Mbps Wireless Router
Model KWGR614
Reference Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
September 2006
© 2006 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. September 2006.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
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.
Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 Specifications
Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency
Notice
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.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Placement and Range Guidelines
Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at a maximum range of 500 feet (152.4 m) for 802.11b
devices. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly, based on the
physical placement of the wireless access point.
For best results, identify a location for your wireless access point according to these guidelines:
• • A way from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, large metal surfaces, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless
phones.
• • In an elevated location such as a high shelf that is near the center of the wireless coverage area for all mobile
devices.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to
the wireless access point.
To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device must be installed to
ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not be collocated with
other transmitting structures.
FCC Statement: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Netgear, 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA, Tel: +1 408 907 8000, declare under our sole
responsibility that the product(s) KWGR614 (Model Designation) Wireless Router (Product Name) complies with Part
15 of FCC Rules.
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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.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
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 rea sonable 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• • Reorient or locate 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.
RF Exposure Warning for North America, and Australia
Warning! To meet FCC and other national safety guidelines for RF exposure, the antennas for this device (see below)
must be installed to ensure a minimum separation distance of 20cm (7.9 in.) from persons. Further, the antennas shall not
be collocated with other antennas or radio transmitters.
CAUTION: Any changes of modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment
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European Union Statement of Compliance
Hereby, NETGEAR, Inc. declares that this wireless router is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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NETGEAR, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že tento 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614
je ve shodì se základními požadavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/
5/ES.
Undertegnede NETGEAR, Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr 54Mbps Wireless
Router Model KWGR614
direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Hiermit erklärt
KWGR614
einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.
Käesolevaga kinnitab
KWGR614
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
Hereby,
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC.
Por medio de la presente NETGEAR, Inc. declara que el 54Mbps Wireless Router
NETGEAR, Inc., dass sich das Gerät 54Mbps Wireless Router Model
in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
NETGEAR, Inc., declares that this 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614
Model KWGR614
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ
KWGR614
ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.
Par la présente
KWGR614
pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ
NETGEAR, Inc. déclare que l'appareil 54Mbps Wireless Router Model
est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions
overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i
NETGEAR, Inc. seadme 54Mbps Wireless Router Model
cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras
NETGEAR, Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ 54Mbps Wireless Router Model
Italiano
[Italian]
Latviski
[Latvian]
Lietuviø
[Lithuanian]
iv
Con la presente
KWGR614
dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. deklarç, ka 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 atbilst
Ar šo
Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
NETGEAR, Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614
Šiuo
atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
NETGEAR, Inc. dichiara che questo 54Mbps Wireless Router Model
è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite
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Nederlands
[Dutch]
Hierbij verklaart
KWGR614
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
NETGEAR, Inc. dat het toestel 54Mbps Wireless Router Model
in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante
Malti
[Maltese]
Magyar
[Hungarian]
Polski
[Polish]
Português
[Portuguese]
Slovensko
[Slovenian]
Slovensky
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Suomi
[Finnish]
Svenska
[Swedish]
Hawnhekk,
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva
1999/5/EC.
Alulírott, NETGEAR, Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a 54Mbps Wireless Router Model
KWGR614
egyéb elõírásainak.
Niniejszym
jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami
Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
NETGEAR, Inc., jiddikjara li dan 54Mbps Wireless Router Model K WGR614
megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv
NETGEAR, Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614
NETGEAR, Inc. declara que este 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
NETGEAR, Inc. izjavlja, da je ta 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 v skladu z
bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, že 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 spåòa
základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
NETGEAR, Inc. vakuuttaa täten että 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin
muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Härmed intygar
de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv
1999/5/EG.
NETGEAR, Inc. att denna [utrustningstyp] står I överensstämmelse med
A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the
KWGR614 product package.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/
1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B.
Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der
Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 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,
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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 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614.
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: KWGR614
Publication Date: September 2006
Product Family: Wireless Router
Product Name: 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number:
Publication Version Number: 1.2
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Contents
54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats .................................................................. xi
How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii
How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1
Introduction
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-1
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................1-2
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................1-3
Installing the 54Mpbs Wireless Router ...........................................................................1-4
Maintenance and Support ..............................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Wireless Configuration
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .........................................2-1
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security ..................................................................2-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................2-3
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings .............................2-7
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................2-8
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................2-9
How to Configure WEP Wireless Security ............................................................. 2-11
How to Configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ....................................2-13
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ......................................................2-15
Chapter 3
Content Filtering
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................3-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................3-2
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................3-3
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Configuring a User Defined Service .........................................................................3-5
Configuring Service Blocking by IP Address Range ................................................3-5
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................3-6
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................3-7
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................3-9
Chapter 4
Maintenance
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ....................................................4-2
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ...................................................................4-5
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................4-9
Configuration File Management ...................................................................................4-10
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration .........................................................4-10
Erasing the Configuration ....................................................................................... 4-11
Upgrading the Router Software .................................................................................... 4-11
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................4-13
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Port Triggering .............................................................................................5-1
Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..........................................................5-4
Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................5-5
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................5-6
Local Web and FTP Server Example .......................................................................5-6
Multiple Computers for Internet Game Example ......................................................5-6
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ..............................................................................5-7
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................................................................5-7
Disabling the SPI Firewall ........................................................................................5-8
Responding to Ping on the Internet WAN Port .........................................................5-8
Setting the MTU Size ...............................................................................................5-9
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................5-9
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ..........................................................5-10
Using the Router as a DHCP server ......................................................................5-10
Using Address Reservation .................................................................................... 5-11
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .....................................................................................5-12
Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................5-13
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................5-15
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Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................5-17
Prioritizing Internet Traffic Using Application-Based QoS ............................................5-18
Adding a Listed Internet Service, Game, or Application .........................................5-18
Modifying a Service Entry ......................................................................................5-20
Deleting a Service Entry .........................................................................................5-20
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................6-1
Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................6-1
Test Light Stays Amber ............................................................................................6-2
LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On ..........................................................................6-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................6-2
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................6-3
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................6-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................6-5
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................6-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................6-7
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................6-7
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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About This Manual
This section 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. 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.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
This manual is written for the 54Mpbs Wireless Router according to these specifications:
Table 2. Manual Scope
Product Version 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614
Manual Publication Date September 2006
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://www.netgear.co.kr.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
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How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.
• Printing a Page in the HTML View.
Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print
button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.
• Printing a Chapter.
Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
— Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to
print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
— Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and
print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
• Printing the Full Manual.
Use the Complete PDF Manua l link at the top left of any page.
— Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF
version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter lists the package contents for the 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614,
describes the front and rear panel layouts, and describes your NETGEAR maintenance and support
benefits.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614.
• Plastic feet for standing the wireless router on end.
•AC power adapter.
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
• Resource CD, including:
— The Setup Manual
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
• 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 54Mpbs Wireless Router contains the status lights described below.
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1
4
3
5
Figure 1-1
You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below
describes the lights on the front panel of the router.
Table 1-1. Status Light Descriptions
LED Activity Description
1. Power
2. Test
3. Wireless
On -- Amber
Off
On
Off
On
Off
The router integrity test is running.
Power is not supplied to the router.
The system is initializing or performing a firmware upgrade.
The system is ready and running.
Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized.
Indicates that the Wireless port is disabled.
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Table 1-1. Status Light Descriptions
4. Internet
5. LAN (Local
Area Network)
Lights 1-4
On -- Amber
On -- Green
Blink -- Green
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off
The Ethernet cable is connected but the wireless router has not
gotten an Internet address.
The wireless router has an Internet address.
Data is being communicated with the Internet.
The local port is connected to a 100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps.
The local port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.
The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 contains these connections.
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2
3
1
4
Figure 1-2
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
1. AC power adapter port
2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or ADSL modem
3. Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local
computers
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4. Factory Default Reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
5. Wireless antennae
Installing the 54Mpbs Wireless Router
For installation instructions refer to the setup manual that came on the CD.
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the 54Mpbs Wireless
Router:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
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Chapter 2
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your 54Mpbs Wireless Router. In
planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should
also select the physical placement of your wireless router in order to maximize the network speed.
For further information on wireless networking, see “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B.
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly bas ed on the
physical placement of the wireless router. The latency, data throughput performance, and notebook
power consumption of wireless adapters also vary depending on your configuration choices.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation
or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. For complete range and
performance specifications, please see Appendix A, “Technical Specifications”.
For best results, place your wireless router as follows:
• Near the center of the area in which your computers operates.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have
line-of-sight access (even if through walls).
• Away from sources of interference, such as computers, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless
phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
The time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your security
settings and placement. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) connections can take slightly longer to
establish. Also, WEP and Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK)
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
When used on a metallic surface,
oriented vertically to ensure proper operation:
Wireless Configuration 2-1
Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) units must be
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Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security
Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11b/g wireless networks at a range of up
to three hundred feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your
immediate area to access your network.
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your
walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your
wireless equipment. The 54Mpbs Wireless Router provides highly effective security features
which are covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
KWGR614
Figure 2-1
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
• Restrict access based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted computers so
that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to the KWGR614. MAC address filtering
adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the
wireless link is fully exposed.
• Turn off the broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. If you disable broadcast of the
SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the wireless network
‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP, but the data is still fully exposed to
a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless sniffers.
• WEP. Provides data security. WEP Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption will
block all but the most determined eavesdropper.
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• WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Provides strong data security. WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK will
block eavesdropping. Because these are new standards, wireless device driver and software
availability may be limited.
• Turn off the wireless LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot
communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless LAN when you
are away and others on the network all use wired connections.
Understanding Wireless Settings
To configure the Wireless settings of your wireless router, type http://www.routerlogin.net into
your internet browser . Enter the default user name of admin and default password of password, or
whatever LAN address and password you have set up. Click the Wireless link in the main menu of
the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu appears, as shown below.
Figure 2-2
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• Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to
32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network,
different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you
want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use this SSID for that network.
The KWGR614 default SSID is: NETGEAR.
• Region. This field identifies the region where the KWGR614 can be used. It may not be legal
to operate the wireless features of the wireless router in a region other than one of those
identified in this field.
Note: The region selection feature may not be available in all countries.
• Channel. This field determines which operating frequency is used. It should not be necessary
to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby
access point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies, please see “Wireless
Communications” in Appendix B.
• Mode. The “g and b” mode provides backward compatibility with the slower 802.11b wireless
devices while still enabling 802.11g communications. The “b only” mode supports the slower
802.11b wireless mode only . Similarly, the “g only” mode supports the 802.11g wireless mode
only.
• Security Options. These options are the wireless security features you can enable. The table
below identifies the various basic wireless security options. A full explanation of these
standards is available in “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B.
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Table 2-1. Basic Wireless Security Options
Field Description
None
WEP WEP offers the following options:
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
No wireless security.
• Open System
With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the KWGR614
does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any authentication.
• Shared Key
Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data.
Choose the Encryption Strength (64- or 128-bit data encryption). Manually enter the key
values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. Manually
entered keys are case sensitive but passphrase characters are not case sensitive.
Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support passphrase key generation.
•Auto
The router automatically detects whether Open System or Shared Key is being used.
WPA-Pre-shared Key does perform authentication. WPA-PSK uses TKIP (Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol) data encryption and WPA2-PSK uses AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
data encryption. Both dynamically change the encryption keys, making them nearly impossible
to circumvent.
Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. These characters are
case sensitive.
Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Furthermore, client software
is required on the client. Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 1 with
the WPA patch do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless
adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
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To configure the advanced wireless settings of your wireless router, click the Wireless Setup link
in the Advanced section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Advanced Wireless
Settings menu appears, as shown below .
Figure 2-3
• Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices
cannot connect to the KWGR614.
• Enable SSID Broadcast. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the
correct SSID can connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network ‘discovery’
feature of some products such as Windows XP.
• Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the
KWGR614 checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to
computers identified on the trusted computers list.
Note: The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode
options are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not
change these settings.
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Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If
you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the
network must provide this information. Otherwise, you must choose the settings for your wireless
network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces below.
• Wireless Network Name (SSID): ______________________________
The SSID identifies
the wireless network. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is case
sensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the wireless router. In
some configuration utilities (such as in Windows XP), the term “wireless network name” is
used instead of SSID.
• If WEP Authentication is Used, circle one: Open System, Shared Key, or Auto.
Note: If you select Shared Key, the other devices in the network will not connect
unless they are set to Shared Key as well and are configured with the correct
key.
– WEP Encryption key size. Choose one: 64-bit or 128-bit. Again, the encryption key size
must be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless router.
– Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption
keys. Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces below.
• Passphrase method. ___________________________ __ _
These characters are case
sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys
button. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method.
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• Manual method. These values are not case sensitive. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex
digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits.
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
Key 4: ___________________________________
• If WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK Authentication is Used:
– Passphrase: _________ _____________________
These characters are case sensitive.
Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices
in the network will not connect unless they are set to WP A-PSK as well and are configured
with the correct Passphrase. Similarly, when you use WPA2-PSK, the other devices in the
network will not connect unless they are set to WPA2-PSK and are configured with the
correct Passphrase.
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the KWGR614. Store this
information in a safe place.
Default Factory Settings
When you first receive your KWGR614, the default factory settings are in effect as shown below.
You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you
install the 54Mpbs Wireless Router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to
better meet your networking needs.
FEATURE DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS
Wireless Router Radio Enabled
Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) All wireless stations allowed
SSID broadcast Enabled
SSID NETGEAR
802.11b/g RF Channel 6
Mode 802.11b/g/g and b
Authentication Type Automatic
WEP Disabled
DHCP Server Enabled
DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254
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How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WPA settings, you will be disconnected
when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the new
settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further
changes.
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have
established basic wireless connectivity , you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1. Log in to the KWGR614 wireless router at URL http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the default
user name of admin and default password of password, or whatever LAN address and
password you have set up.
2. Click Wireless Settings in the Setup section of the main menu of the KWGR614 wireless
router.
Figure 2-4
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3. Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box,
enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR.
Note: The SSID is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the
SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in
the 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614. If they do not match, you will
not get a wireless connection to the KWGR614.
4. Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate.
5. Set the Channel. The default channel is 6.
This field determines which operating frequency to use. It should not be necessary to change
the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless
router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless networks
within several hundred feet of your wireless router. For more information on the wireless
channel frequencies please see “Wireless Communications” in Appendix B.
6. For initial configuration and testing, leave the security option set to “Disable”.
7. Click Apply to save your changes.
Note: If you are configuring the wireless router from a wireless computer and you
change the wireless router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose
your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then change the
wireless settings of your computer to match the wireless router’s new settings.
8. Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you
configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP
address by DHCP from the wireless router.
Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. If NETGEAR is the
Network Name (SSID) in your wireless router, you must enter
NETGEAR in your computer's wireless settings. Typing nETgear will
not work.
Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the wireless router, you can configure the
advanced wireless security functions of the wireless router.
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How to Configure WEP Wireless Security
To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:
Note: If you use a wireless computer to configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected
when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to
match the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired
computer to make any further changes.
1. Log in to the KWGR614 wireless router using URL http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the
default user name of admin and default password of password, or whatever LAN address and
password you have set up.
2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the KWGR614 wireless router.
3. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. The WEP options display.
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