Netgear orporated FWG114P Users Manual
Reference Manual for the
ProSafe Wireless 802.11g
Firewall/Print Server
Model FWG114P
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
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Version 1.0
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© 2003 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
1. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 3.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user authority to operate the equipment.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P is shielded against the
generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P gemäß der im
BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben
einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die
Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P has been suppressed
in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some
equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain
restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Conventions, Scope ......................................................................................1-1
Features of the HTML Version of this Manual ................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features of the FWG114P .......................................................................................2-1
802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networking .............................................................. 2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-2
Security ....................................................................................................................2-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ............................................... 2-3
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................2-5
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-5
The FWG114P Front Panel ......................................................................................2-6
The FWG114P Rear Panel ...................................................................................... 2-8
Chapter 3
Connecting the FWG114P to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................3-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements .....................................................3-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements .....................................................3-1
Internet Configuration Requirements ....................................................................... 3-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................3-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................3-3
Connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server ..............................................3-4
How to Connect the FWG114P ................................................................................3-4
PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option ..............................................................................3-8
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Dynamic IP Wizard-Detected Option ....................................................................... 3-9
Fixed IP Account Wizard-Detected Option .............................................................3-10
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ........................................................... 3-11
How to Configure the Internet Connection Manually ..............................................3-12
How to Configure a Serial Port Internet Connection .....................................................3-13
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ......................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-3
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................4-6
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings ....................................................4-6
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-7
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ................................................. 4-8
How to Configure WEP ............................................................................................4-9
Chapter 5
Firewall Protection and
Content Filtering
Firewall Protection and Content Filtering Overview ........................................................5-1
Block Sites ......................................................................................................................5-2
Using Rules to Block or Allow Specific Kinds of Traffic ..................................................5-3
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) .............................................................................5-5
Inbound Rule Example: A Local Public Web Server ..........................................5-6
Inbound Rule Example: Allowing Videoconference from Restricted Addresses 5-6
Considerations for Inbound Rules .....................................................................5-7
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking) .........................................................................5-7
Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger .....................................5-8
Order of Precedence for Rules ................................................................................5-8
Rules Menu Options .................................................................................................5-9
Services ........................................................................................................................5-10
Using a Schedule to Block or Allow Specific Traffic ...................................................... 5-11
Time Zone ........................................................................................................5-12
Getting E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts ..................................................5-13
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access .............................................5-15
Include in Log .........................................................................................................5-16
Syslog .................................................................................................................... 5-17
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Chapter 6
Print Server
Network Printing from Windows .....................................................................................6-1
Installing the PTP Driver .......................................................................................... 6-1
Printer Management .......................................................................................... 6-3
Port Options .......................................................................................................6-3
LPD/LPR Printing from Windows .............................................................................6-4
Windows NT 4.0 Server Configuration ..............................................................6-5
Client PC Setup for LPD/LPR Printing ...............................................................6-7
Network Printing from the Macintosh ..............................................................................6-8
Network Printing from Linux ...........................................................................................6-9
Troubleshooting the Print Server ....................................................................................6-9
Chapter 7
Maintenance
Viewing Wireless Firewall/Print Server Status Information .............................................5-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................5-5
Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................5-5
Configuration File Management ..................................................................................... 5-6
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ........................................................... 5-7
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................5-8
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................5-8
Chapter 8
Advanced Configuration
Using the WAN Setup Options .......................................................................................6-1
How to Configure Dynamic DNS ....................................................................................6-3
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................6-5
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............................................................ 6-5
Using the Router as a DHCP server ........................................................................6-6
Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................6-7
Configuring Static Routes ............................................................................................... 6-8
Enabling Remote Management Access ....................................................................... 6-10
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................ 6-11
Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1
Power LED Not On ................................................................................................... 7-1
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LEDs Never Turn Off ................................................................................................7-2
LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On ...........................................................................7-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................7-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................7-4
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................7-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................7-5
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device ................................................7-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................7-7
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................7-7
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics
Related Publications ...................................................................................................... B-1
Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1
What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1
Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2
IP Addresses and the Internet ................................................................................. B-2
Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4
Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-4
Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................................. B-8
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-9
Related Documents ................................................................................................. B-9
Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9
IP Configuration by DHCP .................................................................................... B-10
Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10
What is a Firewall? .................................................................................................B-11
Stateful Packet Inspection ......................................................................................B-11
Denial of Service Attack .........................................................................................B-11
Ethernet Cabling ...........................................................................................................B-11
Category 5 Cable Quality ...................................................................................... B-12
Inside Twisted Pair Cables .................................................................................... B-13
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-14
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Appendix C
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... C-1
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ....................................... C-2
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ................................. C-4
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method .......................................................... C-6
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-6
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................ C-7
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-7
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ................................. C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ..................................................... C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ................................................ C-10
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 .................................................. C-13
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 .............................. C-15
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ...................................................... C-16
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x .................................................................................................. C-16
MacOS X ............................................................................................................... C-16
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ......................................... C-17
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ....................................................... C-18
Are Login Protocols Used? ................................................................................... C-18
What Is Your Configuration Information? .............................................................. C-18
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ....................... C-19
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ..................... C-20
Restarting the Network ................................................................................................ C-21
Appendix D
Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... D-1
Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. D-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-3
802.11 Authentication .............................................................................................. D-3
Open System Authentication ................................................................................... D-4
Shared Key Authentication ...................................................................................... D-4
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Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................ D-5
Key Size .................................................................................................................. D-6
WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................... D-7
Wireless Channels ......................................................................................................... D-7
Glossary
List of Glossary Terms ................................................................................................... G-1
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Chapter 1
About This Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print
Server Model FWG114P. This chapter introduces important features of this manual.
Audience, Conventions, Scope
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic-to-intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and networking technology tutorial
information is provided in the Appendices.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
Table 1. Typographical conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold times roman User input
courier font 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 f according to these specifications.:
Table 1-1. Manual Specifications
Product Version ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P
Manual Publication Date July 2003
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://
www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Documentation updates are available on the
NETGEAR, Inc. web site at http://www.netgear.com/docs.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print
Server Model FWG114P.
Key Features of the FWG114P
The ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P with 4-port switch
connects your LAN to the Internet through a broadband modem. With auto fail-over connectivity
through the serial port, the FWG114P provides highly reliable Internet access.
The FWG114P is a complete security solution that protects your network from attacks and
intrusions. Unlike simple Internet sharing routers that rely on Network Address Translation (NAT)
for security, the FWG114P uses Stateful Packet Inspection for Denial of Service attack (DoS)
attack protection and intrusion detection. The FWG114P allows Internet access for up to 253
users. The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server provides you with multiple Web content
filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and
network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Website
addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253
personal computers. In addition to NAT, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes. The FWG114P Wireless
Firewall/Print Server provides the following features:
• 802.11g and 802.11b standards-based wireless networking.
• Easy, web-based setup for installation and management.
• Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
• Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
• Ethernet connection to a WAN device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support.
• Login capability.
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade.
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802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networking
The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server includes an 802.11b-compliant wireless access
point, providing continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet
devices. The access point provides:
• 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking at up to 11 Mbps.
• 802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps, which conform to the 802.11g standard.
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
• WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network
name (SSID) can connect.
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the FWG114P is a true firewall, using stateful packet
inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
• DoS protection.
Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND
Attack, and IP Spoofing.
• Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
• Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.
• Logs security incidents.
The FWG114P will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks,
and administrator logins. You can configure the router to email the log to you at specified
intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your email
address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs.
• With its content filtering feature, the FWG114P prevents objectionable content from reaching
your PCs. The router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for
keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to
access objectionable Internet sites.
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Security
The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server is equipped with several features designed to
maintain security, as described in this section.
• PCs Hidden by NAT: NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from
the local network. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users
outside the LAN from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN.
• Port Forwarding with NAT: Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing
the PCs on the LAN, the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific PCs based on
the service port number of the incoming request, or to one designated “DNS” host computer.
You can specify forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
With its internal 8-port 10/100 switch, the FWG114P can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard
Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are
autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
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The router incorporates Auto Uplink
whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a
PC or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the
correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as
Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense
Extensive Protocol Support
The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol
refer to Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics.”
• IP Address Sharing by NAT: The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server allows several
networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be
statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique,
known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account.
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• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP: The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print
Server dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and
domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your
local network.
• DNS Proxy: When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides
its own address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The router obtains actual DNS addresses
from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE): PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet
over a DSL connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to
run a login program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your PC.
• PPTP login support for European ISPs, BigPond login for Telstra cable in Australia.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model
FWG114P within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify
installation and management tasks:
• Auto fail-over connectivity through an analog or ISDN modem connected to the serial port
If the broadband modem Internet connection fails, after a waiting for an amount of time you
specify, the FWG114P can automatically establish a backup ISDN or dial-up Internet
connection via the serial port on the firewall.
• Browser-based management: Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your
router from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A
user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online help documentation is built into the
browser-based Web Management Interface.
• Smart Wizard: The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server automatically senses the type of
Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
• Diagnostic functions: The firewall incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping,
DNS lookup, and remote reboot.
• Remote management: The firewall allows you to login to the Web Management Interface from
a remote location on the Internet. For security, you can limit remote management access to a
specified remote IP address or range of addresses, and you can choose a nonstandard port
number.
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• Visual monitoring: The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server’s front panel LEDs provide
an easy way to monitor its status and activity.
• Regional support, including ISPs like Telstra DSL and BigPond or Deutsche Telekom.
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the FWG114P Wireless
Firewall/Print Server:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Firewall/Print Server
Power adapter
FWG114P Resource CD, Installation
guide, Support information
card & warranty card
Category 5
100 Mbps
Ethernet cable
Figure 2-1: FWG114P package contents
• ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P.
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•AC power adapter.
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable.
• FWG114P Installation Guide (M-10150-01)
• Resource CD for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P
(SW-10023-01), including:
— This guide.
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
• Registration and Warranty Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.
The FWG114P Front Panel
The front panel of the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server contains the status LEDs
described below. You can use the LEDs to verify various operations. Viewed from left to right,
Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router.
Broadband
ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall/Print Server
ACT
ACT
PWR
TEST
ALERT
PRINTER MODEM IN TERNET LOCAL WLAN
100
LINK
1234
LNK/ACT
100
LNK/ACT
MODEL
FWG114P
Figure 2-2: FWG114P Front Panel
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Table 2-1. LED Descriptions
Label Activity Description
POWER On Power is supplied to the firewall.
TEST On
Off
PRINTER
ACT Blinking Data is being transmitted or received by the Printer port.
ALERT On (Amber) The printer is offline, is out of paper, or has a paper jam.
MODEM
ACT Blinking Data is being transmitted or received by the Modem port.
LINK On (Amber) The port has detected a link with an attached device.
INTERNET Note: The operation of these LEDs depends on how the WAN
100 (100 Mbps) On
Off
LINK/ACT
(Link/Activity)
LOCAL
100 (100 Mbps) On
LINK/ACT
(Link/Activity)
WLAN On The Wireless (WLAN) port is operating.
On
Blinking
Off
On
Blinking
The system is initializing.
The system is ready and running.
port is configured. See
The Internet (WAN) port is operating at 100 Mbps.
The Internet (WAN) port is operating at 10 Mbps.
The Internet port has detected a link with an attached device.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.
The Local port is operating at 100 Mbps.
The Local port is operating at 10 Mbps.
The Local port detected a link with an attached device.
The Local port is transmitting or receiving data.
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The FWG114P Rear Panel
The rear panel of the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server contains the port connections listed
below.
LOCA L
MODEM
USB
10/100M
4321
INTERNET
12VDC, 1.0A
Figure 1-2: FWG114P Rear Panel
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
• Wireless antenna
• DB-9 serial port for modem connection
• USB 2.0 Printer Port
• Factory Default Reset push button
• Four Ethernet LAN ports
• Internet Ethernet WAN port for connecting the router to a broadband modem
• AC power adapter outlet
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Chapter 3
Connecting the FWG114P to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. You find out how to configure your ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server
Model FWG114P for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your
Internet connection.
What You Will Need Before You Begin
You need to prepare these three things before you begin:
1. Have active Internet service such as that provided by an cable or DSL broadband account.
2. Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your DSL account.
3. Connect the router to a broadband modem and a computer as explained below.
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements
To use the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server on your network, each computer must have
an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. If the computer will
connect to your network at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) cable such as the one
provided with your router.
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
The FWG114P includes a built-in Web Configuration Manager. To access the configuration menus
on the FWG114P, your must use a Java-enabled web browser program which supports HTTP
uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. NETGEAR recommends
using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Free browser programs are readily
available for Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux.
For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your router, you will need to connect
a computer to the router which is set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router
via DHCP.
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Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network.
The cable or DSL modem broadband access device must provide a standard 10 Mbps (10BASE-T)
Ethernet interface.
Internet Configuration Requirements
Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you will need one or more of these
configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet:
• Host and Domain Names
• ISP Login Name and Password
• ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses
• Fixed IP Address which is also known as Static IP Address
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
There are several ways you can gather the required Internet connection information.
• Your ISP provides all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate
this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it or you can try one of the options below.
• If you have a computer already connected using the active Internet access account, you can
gather the configuration information from that computer.
— For Windows 95/98/ME, open the Network control panel, select the TCP/IP entry for the
Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for each tab page.
— For Windows 2000/XP, open the Local Area Network Connection, select the TCP/IP entry
for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for each tab page.
— For Macintosh computers, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. Record all the
settings for each section.
•You may also refer to the FWG114P Resource CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which
provides Internet connection information for many ISPs.
Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you may want to record them on the page
below.
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Record Your Internet Connection Information
Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as
given by your ISP. For AOL customers, the login name is their primary screen name. Some ISPs
use your full e-mail address as the login name. The Service Name is not required by all ISPs. If
you connect using a login name and password, then fill in the following:
Login Name: ______________________________
Password: ____________________________
Service Name: _____________________________
Fixed or Static IP Address: If you have a static IP address, record the following information. For
example, 169.254.141.148 could be a valid IP address.
Fixed or Static Internet IP Address: ______
. ______ . ______ . ______
Gateway IP Address: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
Subnet Mask: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
ISP DNS Server Addresses: If you were given DNS server addresses, fill in the following:
Primary DNS Server IP Address: ______
. ______ . ______ . ______
Secondary DNS Server IP Address: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
Host and Domain Names: Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name like CCA7324-A or
home. If you haven’t been given host or domain names, you can use the following examples as a
guide:
• If your main e-mail account with your ISP is
aaa@yyy.com, then use aaa as your host name.
Your ISP might call this your account, user, host, computer, or system name.
• If your ISP’s mail server is
ISP Host Name: _________________________
mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use xxx.yyy.com as the domain name.
ISP Domain Name: _______________________
Serial Port Internet Access: If you use a dial-up account, record the following:
Account/User Name: _________________________
Telephone number: ______________________
Password: _________________________
Alternative number: ______________________
Wireless Access: For configuration of the wireless network, record the following:
Wireless Network Name (SSID): __________________
Encryption (circle one): WEP 64 or WEP 128
WEP key: ____________________
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Connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server
This section provides instructions for connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server.
Also, the Resource CD for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P
(SW-10023-01) included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you
through this procedure.
How to Connect the FWG114P
There are three steps to connecting your router:
1. Connect the router to your network
2. Log in to the router
3. Connect to the Internet
Follow the steps below to connect your router to your network. You can also refer to the Resource
CD included with your router which contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you
through this procedure.
1. Connect the wireless firewall/print server to your network.
a. Turn off your computer and broadband modem.
b. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A) from your computer which connects to your broadband
modem.
A
Figure 3-1: Disconnect the broadband modem
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Connect the Ethernet cable from the broadband modem to the FWG114P Internet port (A).
c.
LOCAL
10/100M
USB
4321
MODEM
FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Firewall/Print Server
Broadband modem
A
INTERNET
12VDC,1.0A
Figure 3-2: Connect the broadband modem to the router
d.
Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a Local port on the router (B)
to your computer.
FWG114P ProSafe 802.11g
Wireless Firewall/Print Server
MODEM
USB
LOCAL
10/100M
4321
INTERNET
12VDC,1.0A
B
Broadband modem
Figure 3-3: Connect the computers on your network to the router
Note: The FWG114P incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each LOCAL Ethernet port
will automatically sense if the cable should have a normal connection or an uplink
connection. This feature eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables because Auto
Uplink will make the right connection either type of cable.
e. Now, turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection,
do not run that software or cancel it if it starts automatically.
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Verify the following:
f.
• When your turn the router on, the power light goes on.
• The router’s local lights are lit for any computers that are connected to it.
• The router’s Internet light is lit, indicating a link has been established to the broadband
modem.
Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration
instructions, please see Chapter 4, “Wireless Configuration.”
2. Log in to the wireless firewall/print server.
Note: To connect to the router, your computer needs to be configured to obtain an IP address
automatically via DHCP. If you need instructions on how to do this, please refer to
Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network.
a. Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address filed of your browser.
Figure 3-4: Log in to the router
b.
For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted,
admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower
enter
case letters.The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or
password you may use to log in to your Internet connection.
A login window shown below opens:
Figure 3-5: Login window
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3. Connect to the Internet
Figure 3-6: Setup Wizard
You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup
a.
Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu.
b. Click Next and follow the steps in the Setup Wizard for inputting the configuration
parameters from your ISP to connect to the Internet.
Note: If you choose not to use the Setup Wizard, you can manually configure your
Internet connection settings by following the procedure “Manually Configuring Your
Internet Connection” on page 3-11.
Unless your ISP automatically assigns your configuration automatically via DHCP, you
will need the configuration parameters from your ISP as you recorded them previously in
“Record Your Internet Connection Information” on page 3-3.
c. When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router’s Internet LED
goes on. The Setup Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the
appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Wizard finds no connection, you will be
prompted to check the physical connection between your router and the cable or DSL line.
d. The Setup Wizard will report the type of connection it finds. The options are:
• Connections which require a login using protocols such as
PPPoE, DHCP, or Static IP broadband connections.
• Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.
• Connections which use fixed IP address assignment.
The procedures for filling in the configuration menu for each type of connection follow
below.
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PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option
If the Setup Wizard discovers that your ISP uses PPPoE, you will see this menu:
Figure 3-7: Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts
• Enter the Account Name, Domain Name, Login, and Password as provided by your ISP. These
fields are case sensitive. The router will try to discover the domain automatically if you leave
the Domain Name blank. Otherwise, you may need to enter it manually.
• To change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the
router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN.
Entering a timeout value of zero means never log out.
Note: You no longer need to run the ISP’s login program on your PC in order to access the
Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in.
• If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during
login, select “Use these DNS servers” and enter the IP address of your ISP’s Primary DNS
Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available, enter it also.
Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect.
• If your ISP requires a specific MAC address for the connection, you may need to fill a MAC
address. Usually, it is not necessary to change the MAC address setting.
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