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... to intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual 1-1 April 2006 Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v7.asp. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 April 2006 Note: Product updates are available...
... to intermediate computer and Internet skills. About This Manual 1-1 April 2006 Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v7.asp. Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of importance or special interest. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 April 2006 Note: Product updates are available...
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... contents and an button. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual How to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual April 2006 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.
... contents and an button. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual How to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 1-2 About This Manual April 2006 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.
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... choose one of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the PDF of any page. - About This Manual 1-3 April 2006 The Acrobat reader is dedicated to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Use the ...; Printing a Page in the HTML View. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing opens in a browser window. Note: Your computer ...
... choose one of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Use the PDF of any page. - About This Manual 1-3 April 2006 The Acrobat reader is dedicated to print the page contents. • Printing a Chapter. Use the ...; Printing a Page in the HTML View. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you were viewing opens in a browser window. Note: Your computer ...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual 1-4 About This Manual April 2006
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.... 2-2 Introduction April 2006 You can connect. You can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be restricted by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at specified intervals. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA...
.... 2-2 Introduction April 2006 You can connect. You can be generated manually or by MAC address. • Wireless network name broadcast can be restricted by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support. The access point provides: • 802.11g wireless networking at specified intervals. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual • Flash memory for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA...
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... or half-duplex operation. Extensive Protocol Support The wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual • The WGR614v7 prevents objectionable content from directly accessing the computers on...normal' connection such as to a computer or an 'uplink' connection such as to the correct configuration. Security The wireless router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to a switch or ...
... or half-duplex operation. Extensive Protocol Support The wireless router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual • The WGR614v7 prevents objectionable content from directly accessing the computers on...normal' connection such as to a computer or an 'uplink' connection such as to the correct configuration. Security The wireless router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as Auto Uplink will then configure itself to a switch or ...
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... only for the information required for your type of ISP account. • Firmware Update The wireless router can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 within minutes after connecting it to the network. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online...Internet connection, asking you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGR614v7 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual • IP Address Sharing by NAT The wireless router allows several networked computers to share an Internet account using the...
... only for the information required for your type of ISP account. • Firmware Update The wireless router can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 within minutes after connecting it to the network. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is provided and online...Internet connection, asking you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGR614v7 as soon as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual • IP Address Sharing by NAT The wireless router allows several networked computers to share an Internet account using the...
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... and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • Resource CD, including: - Application Notes and other helpful information. •. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual • Visual monitoring The wireless router's front panel LEDs...
... and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • Resource CD, including: - Application Notes and other helpful information. •. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual • Visual monitoring The wireless router's front panel LEDs...
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... Introduction April 2006 The router has failed its diagnostic test. The LAN (local area network) port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the wireless router contains the status lights described... below describes the lights on the front panel of the router. The Local port has detected link with a ...
... Introduction April 2006 The router has failed its diagnostic test. The LAN (local area network) port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the wireless router contains the status lights described... below describes the lights on the front panel of the router. The Local port has detected link with a ...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGR614v7 router contains the items listed below. 4321 Wireless Antenna Reset Button Power 4 LAN Ports Figure 1-2: WGR614v7 Rear Panel Internet Port Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet for 12 V DC @ 1A ...
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGR614v7 router contains the items listed below. 4321 Wireless Antenna Reset Button Power 4 LAN Ports Figure 1-2: WGR614v7 Rear Panel Internet Port Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: • AC power adapter outlet for 12 V DC @ 1A ...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual 2-8 Introduction April 2006
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... below opens: Figure 3-2: Login window 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings April 2006 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Logging Into Your Router To log into your router after you have configured your Internet connection. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the...
... below opens: Figure 3-2: Login window 3-2 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings April 2006 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Logging Into Your Router To log into your router after you have configured your Internet connection. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters (or enter the...
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Click OK and the resulting window below appears: Figure 3-3: Login result Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-3 April 2006 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual 3.
Click OK and the resulting window below appears: Figure 3-3: Login result Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-3 April 2006 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual 3.
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Changing Your Configuration You can change the Internet settings, click Basic Settings on the left menu bar. One of the following screens appears: Basic ...Settings, Login Required Figure 3-4: Basic Settings screens The Basic Settings pages allow you to configure, upgrade and check the status of your Internet and wireless settings after they have been configured by the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Internet Settings To change your NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-4 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings April 2006
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Changing Your Configuration You can change the Internet settings, click Basic Settings on the left menu bar. One of the following screens appears: Basic ...Settings, Login Required Figure 3-4: Basic Settings screens The Basic Settings pages allow you to configure, upgrade and check the status of your Internet and wireless settings after they have been configured by the Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Internet Settings To change your NETGEAR Wireless Router. 3-4 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings April 2006
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...(like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you with a fixed IP address, the router will not need to enter login information every time you connect to your ISP. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Click an item in the center column. "Other" (PPPoE) is the most current documentation,...mail account is lost. • Internet IP Address: If you use in the center column to jump directly to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGR614v6.asp Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you have installed PPP software such as WinPoET (from Earthlink) or...
...(like Mindspring, Earthlink, and T-DSL) require that you with a fixed IP address, the router will not need to enter login information every time you connect to your ISP. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Click an item in the center column. "Other" (PPPoE) is the most current documentation,...mail account is lost. • Internet IP Address: If you use in the center column to jump directly to : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products_automatic/WGR614v6.asp Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you have installed PPP software such as WinPoET (from Earthlink) or...
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...in this box. (For example, Earthlink Cable may require a Host name of your ISP. Note: If you get DNS server addresses. • Router MAC Address: Your computer's local address is also referred to a Web site, it (for you automatically when you would type xxx.yyy.zzz ... Select Use static IP address and type in this box. Otherwise, select Get Automatically From ISP. Select Get Dynamically From ISP. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will have provided you may leave this box blank, unless required by ...
...in this box. (For example, Earthlink Cable may require a Host name of your ISP. Note: If you get DNS server addresses. • Router MAC Address: Your computer's local address is also referred to a Web site, it (for you automatically when you would type xxx.yyy.zzz ... Select Use static IP address and type in this box. Otherwise, select Get Automatically From ISP. Select Get Dynamically From ISP. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual If you have a fixed (static, permanent) IP address, your ISP will have provided you may leave this box blank, unless required by ...
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...the Computer's own MAC address or Use This MAC Address to exit these pages and... Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-7 April 2006 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. If you connect successfully, your settings work and you may be changed if... the Use Computer MAC Address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. If your ISP to the NETGEAR Web site. If you...
...the Computer's own MAC address or Use This MAC Address to exit these pages and... Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-7 April 2006 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Usually, select Use Default MAC Address. If you connect successfully, your settings work and you may be changed if... the Use Computer MAC Address is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX. If your ISP to the NETGEAR Web site. If you...
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.... Near the center of interference, such as a high shelf - Away from large metal surfaces 3-8 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings April 2006 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Wireless Settings To change the Internet settings, click Wireless Settings on the physical placement of your area; the operating channel & region must be set correctly. • Placement of...
.... Near the center of interference, such as a high shelf - Away from large metal surfaces 3-8 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings April 2006 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Wireless Settings To change the Internet settings, click Wireless Settings on the physical placement of your area; the operating channel & region must be set correctly. • Placement of...
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... in 802.11b mode. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-9 April 2006 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. • Name (SSID): Enter a value of...Name (SSID) to 32 alphanumeric characters. The options are: - g only: Only 802.11g wireless stations can be assigned to change your country or region is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that fails, select the appropriate value - WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): use . ...
... in 802.11b mode. Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-9 April 2006 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the router. • Name (SSID): Enter a value of...Name (SSID) to 32 alphanumeric characters. The options are: - g only: Only 802.11g wireless stations can be assigned to change your country or region is NETGEAR, but NETGEAR strongly recommends that fails, select the appropriate value - WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy): use . ...
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... meet your network in the selected key box. The Passphrase must be 8 to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual • Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase): Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the ... broadcast SSID 11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Open System Disabled 3-10 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings April 2006 If encryption strength is set to 128 bit, then only the ...
... meet your network in the selected key box. The Passphrase must be 8 to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual • Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase): Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the ... broadcast SSID 11b/g RF Channel Mode Authentication Type WEP DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR 11 g and b Open System Disabled 3-10 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings April 2006 If encryption strength is set to 128 bit, then only the ...