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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10036-01 Version 1.5 July 2004 July 2004 202-10036-01
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10036-01 Version 1.5 July 2004 July 2004 202-10036-01
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... limits for help. All rights reserved. If this document without notice. Trademarks NETGEAR is declared by the application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may cause harmful interference to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 is to radio communications. However, there is connected. •...
... limits for help. All rights reserved. If this document without notice. Trademarks NETGEAR is declared by the application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may cause harmful interference to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 is to radio communications. However, there is connected. •...
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...The operation of radio interference. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with the regulations. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 gemäß der im ... conforms to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. Federal Office for compliance with your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Read instructions for Interference by the Voluntary Control Council...
...The operation of radio interference. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that shipped with the regulations. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 gemäß der im ... conforms to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. Federal Office for compliance with your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Read instructions for Interference by the Voluntary Control Council...
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... Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g 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 ...Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router 3-1 First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet 3-1 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity 3-7 Troubleshooting Tips ...3-8 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router 3-9 How to Log On to the Wireless Router...
... Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ...2-1 802.11g 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 ...Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router 3-1 First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet 3-1 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity 3-7 Troubleshooting Tips ...3-8 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router 3-9 How to Log On to the Wireless Router...
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...NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 3-16 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration 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 4-6 Default Factory Settings 4-7 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless... E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Configuration File Management 6-5 Restoring and Backing Up...
...NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 3-16 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration 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 4-6 Default Factory Settings 4-7 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless... E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Configuration File Management 6-5 Restoring and Backing Up...
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... C-21 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-22 Restarting the Network C-23 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 Wireless Channels D-2 WEP Wireless Security D-4 WEP Authentication D-4 WEP Open System Authentication D-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication D-6 Key Size and...
... C-21 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-22 Restarting the Network C-23 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 Wireless Channels D-2 WEP Wireless Security D-4 WEP Authentication D-4 WEP Open System Authentication D-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication D-6 Key Size and...
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How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security D-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS D-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management D-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...D-16 Product Support for WPA D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-16 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary List of Glossary Terms G-1 Index x Contents July 2004 202-10036-01
How Does WPA Compare to WEP D-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security D-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS D-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management D-14 Is WPA Perfect? ...D-16 Product Support for WPA D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points D-16 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs D-18 Glossary List of Glossary Terms G-1 Index x Contents July 2004 202-10036-01
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... is used to highlight information of this manual. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear Web site. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information... is written for the WGR614 v5 router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v5.asp. Table 1-2. About This Manual ...
... is used to highlight information of this manual. Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 July 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear Web site. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information... is written for the WGR614 v5 router according to intermediate computer and Internet skills. This manual is provided in the Appendices and on the NETGEAR Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v5.asp. Table 1-2. About This Manual ...
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..., Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. Previous/Next buttons display the previous or next topic. The Print button prints the current topic. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions...
..., Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. Previous/Next buttons display the previous or next topic. The Print button prints the current topic. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 4 About This Manual July 2004 202-10036-01
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 4 About This Manual July 2004 202-10036-01
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... an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. Introduction 2-1 June 2004 202-10036-01 The WGR614 v5 router provides connection for multiple computers to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in this manual. This chapter...
... an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for your purchase of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. Introduction 2-1 June 2004 202-10036-01 The WGR614 v5 router provides connection for multiple computers to the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in this manual. This chapter...
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... which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can connect. Support for firmware upgrades. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGR614 v5 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as Ping...
... which provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key. • Wireless access can connect. Support for firmware upgrades. 802.11g Wireless Networking The WGR614 v5 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as Ping...
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... to one designated "DMZ" host computer. That port will accommodate either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Requests originating from outside the LAN are autosensing and capable of ports. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to a computer or an 'uplink' connection such as.... • Computers Hidden by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to Internet content by screening for requests originating from the local network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 • Logs security incidents.
... to one designated "DMZ" host computer. That port will accommodate either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Requests originating from outside the LAN are autosensing and capable of ports. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to a computer or an 'uplink' connection such as.... • Computers Hidden by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to Internet content by screening for requests originating from the local network. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 • Logs security incidents.
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...Manual for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Extensive Protocol Support The WGR614 v5 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). This .... • Smart Wizard The WGR614 v5 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you to the network. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 within minutes after connecting it to...
...Manual for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over Ethernet (PPPoE) PPPoE is a protocol for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Extensive Protocol Support The WGR614 v5 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). This .... • Smart Wizard The WGR614 v5 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you to the network. Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 within minutes after connecting it to...
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...is available. Introduction 2-5 June 2004 202-10036-01 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 • Firmware Update The WGR614 v5 router can be updated if a newer version of purchase. Package Contents The product ...54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router...
...is available. Introduction 2-5 June 2004 202-10036-01 Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 • Firmware Update The WGR614 v5 router can be updated if a newer version of purchase. Package Contents The product ...54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router...
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... failed its diagnostic test. Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGR614 v5 router contains the status lights described below. 0OWER 4EST 7IRELESS )NTERNET0ORT Figure 2-1: WGR614 v5 Front Panel ,!.0ORT You can use the status lights...
... failed its diagnostic test. Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 The Router's Front Panel The front panel of the WGR614 v5 router contains the status lights described below. 0OWER 4EST 7IRELESS )NTERNET0ORT Figure 2-1: WGR614 v5 Front Panel ,!.0ORT You can use the status lights...
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... and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGR614 v5 router contains the items listed below. 4321 Power 4 LAN Ports Wireless Antenna Reset Button Internet Port Figure 1-2: WGR614 v5 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right...
... and adoption of any new technology can be a difficult process. Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 The Router's Rear Panel The rear panel of the WGR614 v5 router contains the items listed below. 4321 Power 4 LAN Ports Wireless Antenna Reset Button Internet Port Figure 1-2: WGR614 v5 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right...
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...setup, and maintenance can be difficult to the picture. A Road Map for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 exposes them to the Internet" and follow the instructions provided. Set up the WGR614 v5, see "Wireless Networking Basics" on page 4-1". Table 2-1. How Do I Do? Configure my ... are in addition to successfully using printers in place on page 4-2" network. To set up the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 2. Use Windows accordingly. Set up the wireless computers with WEP or WPA, such as banks and online merchants use WEP security features, the security...
...setup, and maintenance can be difficult to the picture. A Road Map for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 exposes them to the Internet" and follow the instructions provided. Set up the WGR614 v5, see "Wireless Networking Basics" on page 4-1". Table 2-1. How Do I Do? Configure my ... are in addition to successfully using printers in place on page 4-2" network. To set up the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 2. Use Windows accordingly. Set up the wireless computers with WEP or WPA, such as banks and online merchants use WEP security features, the security...
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...A Road Map for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Table 2-1. the combined wireless and wired network in your print output to the printer in a combined wireless and wired network. to be configured with sharing files and printers on the combined wireless and NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Linux, refer to the product... Support information that comes with the version of the Windows operating systems networking is being used, you are using to wirelessly connect Windows computers in the PC Networking Tutorial on other For assistance with home in the network. password that came...
...A Road Map for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Table 2-1. the combined wireless and wired network in your print output to the printer in a combined wireless and wired network. to be configured with sharing files and printers on the combined wireless and NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Linux, refer to the product... Support information that comes with the version of the Windows operating systems networking is being used, you are using to wirelessly connect Windows computers in the PC Networking Tutorial on other For assistance with home in the network. password that came...