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...Connect the Wireless Router to Your Network 3-1 Troubleshooting Tips ...3-2 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 3-3 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 3-5 Chapter 4 Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings 4-3 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 4-5 Default Factory Settings 4-6 Chapter 5 Doing Basic Router Housekeeping Changing the Administrator Password 5-1 Configuration File Management...
...Connect the Wireless Router to Your Network 3-1 Troubleshooting Tips ...3-2 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 3-3 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 3-5 Chapter 4 Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines 4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings 4-3 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings 4-5 Default Factory Settings 4-6 Chapter 5 Doing Basic Router Housekeeping Changing the Administrator Password 5-1 Configuration File Management...
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... Configuration 5-3 Upgrading the Wireless Router Software 5-3 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power Light Not On 6-1 Lights Never Turn Off 6-2 LAN or Internet (WAN) 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 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing...
... Configuration 5-3 Upgrading the Wireless Router Software 5-3 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power Light Not On 6-1 Lights Never Turn Off 6-2 LAN or Internet (WAN) 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 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing...
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.../ACT On Blink LAN Green Amber Description Power is supplied to verify connections. The router has detected a link with an attached device. Power is enabled. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual The Front Panel The front panel of the WGM124 router contains the items listed below. • AC power adapter outlet • Four LAN ports • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory default reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password • One red status LED, which blinks when the default reset button is...
.../ACT On Blink LAN Green Amber Description Power is supplied to verify connections. The router has detected a link with an attached device. Power is enabled. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual The Front Panel The front panel of the WGM124 router contains the items listed below. • AC power adapter outlet • Four LAN ports • Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem • Factory default reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password • One red status LED, which blinks when the default reset button is...
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The Gateway is first opened. Click Apply to the instructions below. Select your Internet connection does require a login, fill in your computer when your computer, select "Use static IP address". NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual b. You must launch a login program such as that is available, enter it in order to access the Internet. If your Internet service provider from the MAC address of the computer that these DNS servers" and enter the IP address of the network interface card in...
The Gateway is first opened. Click Apply to the instructions below. Select your Internet connection does require a login, fill in your computer when your computer, select "Use static IP address". NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual b. You must launch a login program such as that is available, enter it in order to access the Internet. If your Internet service provider from the MAC address of the computer that these DNS servers" and enter the IP address of the network interface card in...
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... Router Setup Manual Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over the wireless link is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your needs. The wireless router provides highly effective security features which are away and the others outside of the SSID, only devices that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to your wireless network. • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to the WGM124. WEP Shared Key authentication...
... Router Setup Manual Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over the wireless link is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be received well beyond your needs. The wireless router provides highly effective security features which are away and the others outside of the SSID, only devices that unknown computers cannot wirelessly connect to your wireless network. • Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to the WGM124. WEP Shared Key authentication...
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... as the wireless network name. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in this SSID for separating the traffic. If you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. • Mode. It may not be used . In a setting where there is also known as Windows XP. • Enable Wireless Access Point. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you disable the wireless access point, wireless devices cannot connect to operate...
... as the wireless network name. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in this SSID for separating the traffic. If you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. • Mode. It may not be used . In a setting where there is also known as Windows XP. • Enable Wireless Access Point. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you disable the wireless access point, wireless devices cannot connect to operate...
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... Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGM124 does perform 64- Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. or 128-bit data encryption). NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Table 4-1. These characters are not case sensitive. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 4-4 Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security December 2004 WEP WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and...
... Key Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGM124 does perform 64- Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Password Phrase box. or 128-bit data encryption). NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Table 4-1. These characters are not case sensitive. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 4-4 Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security December 2004 WEP WEP offers the following options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and...
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WIRELESS FEATURE Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast Network Name (SSID) Wireless Security DEFAULT SETTING Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) and passphrase are shown below to customize any of the settings to better meet your WGM124, the default factory settings are case sensitive. Typing nETgear_11a for the 802.11a SSID will not work. 4-6 Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security December 2004 You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear ...
WIRELESS FEATURE Wireless Access Point Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering) SSID broadcast Network Name (SSID) Wireless Security DEFAULT SETTING Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) and passphrase are shown below to customize any of the settings to better meet your WGM124, the default factory settings are case sensitive. Typing nETgear_11a for the 802.11a SSID will not work. 4-6 Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security December 2004 You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear ...
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... to restore the wireless router to the wireless router using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above. NETGEAR recommends using your configuration settings. When you must support HTTP uploads. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process. The routing software of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Upgrade link display the menu shown below. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password...
... to restore the wireless router to the wireless router using Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above. NETGEAR recommends using your configuration settings. When you must support HTTP uploads. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process. The routing software of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router Upgrade link display the menu shown below. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password...
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... router. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are secure at the router and at the hub or workstation. • Make sure that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on page 6-7. When connecting the router's Internet port to access the router's Web Configuration interface from a computer on your local network, check the following : • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are unable to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable...
... router. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are secure at the router and at the hub or workstation. • Make sure that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Lights Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the lights turns on page 6-7. When connecting the router's Internet port to access the router's Web Configuration interface from a computer on your local network, check the following : • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are unable to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable...
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.... The changes may be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to access the Internet, you have made in the Web Configuration Interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, be sure the Java applet is password, both in this information. To check the WAN IP address: 1. Access the Main Menu of Windows and MacOS will generate and assign a 169.254.x.x IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server...
.... The changes may be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to access the Internet, you have made in the Web Configuration Interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, be sure the Java applet is password, both in this information. To check the WAN IP address: 1. Access the Main Menu of Windows and MacOS will generate and assign a 169.254.x.x IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server...
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... from Your Computer to a remote device. Check that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from the network address of your router listed as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. 6-6 Troubleshooting Common Problems December 2004 Make sure the LAN port LED is different from your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. - NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual If the path is off, follow the instructions in "LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On" on page...
... from Your Computer to a remote device. Check that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from the network address of your router listed as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. 6-6 Troubleshooting Common Problems December 2004 Make sure the LAN port LED is different from your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. - NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual If the path is off, follow the instructions in "LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On" on page...
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... router's administration password to configure your broadband modem, but one of the router. 1. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you must log in two ways: • Use the Erase function of the router. • Use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of a single computer connected to that modem. Troubleshooting Common Problems 6-7 December 2004 If the wireless router fails to restart or the power light continues to blink...
... router's administration password to configure your broadband modem, but one of the router. 1. To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you must log in two ways: • Use the Erase function of the router. • Use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of a single computer connected to that modem. Troubleshooting Common Problems 6-7 December 2004 If the wireless router fails to restart or the power light continues to blink...
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... three main address classes, including network and host sections of the address. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Routing Information Protocol One of the protocols used by decimal points. Individual users and small organizations may vary depending on a network. The dividing point may obtain their addresses either from the IANA or from an Internet service provider (ISP). These address classes have a unique address to identify the address class. Each address type begins with...
... three main address classes, including network and host sections of the address. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Routing Information Protocol One of the protocols used by decimal points. Individual users and small organizations may vary depending on a network. The dividing point may obtain their addresses either from the IANA or from an Internet service provider (ISP). These address classes have a unique address to identify the address class. Each address type begins with...
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... called Network Address Translation (NAT). Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics B-7 December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to obtain a range of IP addresses from the ISP. always follow the guidelines explained here. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT In the past, if multiple computers on a LAN needed to access the Internet simultaneously, you can be statically or dynamically assigned by a single user with all ones for Management...
... called Network Address Translation (NAT). Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics B-7 December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to obtain a range of IP addresses from the ISP. always follow the guidelines explained here. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT In the past, if multiple computers on a LAN needed to access the Internet simultaneously, you can be statically or dynamically assigned by a single user with all ones for Management...
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Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on how your Internet service set to the Internet: • Host and Domain Names • ISP Login Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses • Fixed IP Address which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs. Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD, or in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may want to...
Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on how your Internet service set to the Internet: • Host and Domain Names • ISP Login Name and Password • ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses • Fixed IP Address which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs. Internet Configuration Requirements Depending on the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD, or in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may want to...
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... Your Network This modem must provide an Ethernet port intended for a single-user Internet access account using a cable modem or DSL modem. If you normally log in to a Network Interface Card (NIC) in the router's configuration menus. What Is Your Configuration Information? NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account For broadband access to the Internet, you need to the ISP. Your firewall does not support a USB-connected broadband modem. For a single-user Internet account, your ISP supplies TCP/IP configuration information...
... Your Network This modem must provide an Ethernet port intended for a single-user Internet access account using a cable modem or DSL modem. If you normally log in to a Network Interface Card (NIC) in the router's configuration menus. What Is Your Configuration Information? NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account For broadband access to the Internet, you need to the ISP. Your firewall does not support a USB-connected broadband modem. For a single-user Internet account, your ISP supplies TCP/IP configuration information...
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... dynamically varying data encryption keys via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure D-3: WPA Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via EAP from a RADIUS server, for strong user authentication. Note: For environments with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control...
... dynamically varying data encryption keys via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure D-3: WPA Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via EAP from a RADIUS server, for strong user authentication. Note: For environments with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control...
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... to multiple DHCP clients. ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to implement a LAN, Ethernet is the domain. DSL Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in the Internet. local area network LAN. For example, in reference to the asymmetric version of this purpose. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP. The assigned information includes IP addresses, DNS addresses, and gateway (router) addresses. Gateway A local device, usually a router, that...
... to multiple DHCP clients. ADSL requires a special ADSL modem. An Ethernet protocol specifying how a centralized DHCP server can assign network configuration information to implement a LAN, Ethernet is the domain. DSL Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in the Internet. local area network LAN. For example, in reference to the asymmetric version of this purpose. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP. The assigned information includes IP addresses, DNS addresses, and gateway (router) addresses. Gateway A local device, usually a router, that...
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... is part of a Class B network, the first two numbers (150.215) represent the Class B network address, and the second two numbers (017.009) identify a particular host on IP source and destination addresses. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual MAC address The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to the Internet. A protocol allowing a computer using TCP/IP to connect directly to every network interface card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and...
... is part of a Class B network, the first two numbers (150.215) represent the Class B network address, and the second two numbers (017.009) identify a particular host on IP source and destination addresses. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual MAC address The Media Access Control address is a unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to the Internet. A protocol allowing a computer using TCP/IP to connect directly to every network interface card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and...