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... router identifies the number of the Basic Settings menu, select, "Use this . • Some cable modem services require you may have. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in securely and the modem and router are both turned on. • For each LAN port. If so, in Appendix B, "Related Documents" for correcting simple problems you to the router with this Computer's MAC Address." Please see the links see links in the Router MAC Address section of each powered...
... router identifies the number of the Basic Settings menu, select, "Use this . • Some cable modem services require you may have. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in securely and the modem and router are both turned on. • For each LAN port. If so, in Appendix B, "Related Documents" for correcting simple problems you to the router with this Computer's MAC Address." Please see the links see links in the Router MAC Address section of each powered...
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.... Router Setup Manual Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - The ping utility makes it easy to your router is off, follow the instructions in this message: Request timed out If the path is on page 2-3. - Check that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - In the field provided, type Ping followed...
.... Router Setup Manual Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - The ping utility makes it easy to your router is off, follow the instructions in this message: Request timed out If the path is on page 2-3. - Check that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - In the field provided, type Ping followed...
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... Web Access Log Notifications 3-7 Setting the Time ...3-8 Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup Options 4-1 Configuring a Device Name 4-2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 4-2 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 4-2 Using Address Reservation 4-3 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 4-4 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 4-6 Disabling the SPI Firewall 4-6 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 4-6 Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port 4-7 Setting the MTU Size 4-7 Configuring NAT Filtering 4-8 Disabling SIP ALG 4-8 Configuring Static Routes 4-8 Wireless...
... Web Access Log Notifications 3-7 Setting the Time ...3-8 Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup Options 4-1 Configuring a Device Name 4-2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 4-2 Using the Router as a DHCP Server 4-2 Using Address Reservation 4-3 Using a Dynamic DNS Service 4-4 Configuring the WAN Setup Options 4-6 Disabling the SPI Firewall 4-6 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server 4-6 Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port 4-7 Setting the MTU Size 4-7 Configuring NAT Filtering 4-8 Disabling SIP ALG 4-8 Configuring Static Routes 4-8 Wireless...
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Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Installation Assistant Smart Wizard™ on the CD. At the end of the browser interface, click Setup Wizard. 2. If you have trouble connecting to verify the Internet connection settings: 1. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to the Internet, see Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." 1-1 v1.1, May 2008 Click Next to determine your ISP settings, as described in the Setup Manual on the Resource CD for initial configuration, as needed. 3. Enter...
Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Installation Assistant Smart Wizard™ on the CD. At the end of the browser interface, click Setup Wizard. 2. If you have trouble connecting to verify the Internet connection settings: 1. To use the Smart Setup Wizard to assist with configuration or to the Internet, see Chapter 7, "Troubleshooting." 1-1 v1.1, May 2008 Click Next to determine your ISP settings, as described in the Setup Manual on the Resource CD for initial configuration, as needed. 3. Enter...
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For installation instructions in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network. A login window opens: Figure 1-1 1-2 v1.1, May 2008 Configuring Internet Connectivity It explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, which will also assist you can access and configure the router using your browser. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the Resource CD. To access the Web Configuration Manager: 1. Logging In to Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is...
For installation instructions in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network. A login window opens: Figure 1-1 1-2 v1.1, May 2008 Configuring Internet Connectivity It explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard, which will also assist you can access and configure the router using your browser. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the Resource CD. To access the Web Configuration Manager: 1. Logging In to Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is...
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... access point. For more information about the wireless channel frequencies, click the link to b and g. 6. The default channel is NETGEAR. Select a channel that is used by any wireless access adapters must then change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you specify in Appendix B. 5. The default SSID is Auto. Also, the SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of up to save your router. Click Apply to 32 alphanumeric characters. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual...
... access point. For more information about the wireless channel frequencies, click the link to b and g. 6. The default channel is NETGEAR. Select a channel that is used by any wireless access adapters must then change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you specify in Appendix B. 5. The default SSID is Auto. Also, the SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of up to save your router. Click Apply to 32 alphanumeric characters. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual...
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... your security settings and router placement. In choosing an appropriate security level, you can connect over 802.11g/n wireless networks at ranges of throughput, latency, battery consumption, and equipment compatibility. This chapter includes the following sections: • "Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 2-1" • "Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information" on page 2-5 • "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-6 • "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-10 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on...
... your security settings and router placement. In choosing an appropriate security level, you can connect over 802.11g/n wireless networks at ranges of throughput, latency, battery consumption, and equipment compatibility. This chapter includes the following sections: • "Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security" on page 2-1" • "Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information" on page 2-5 • "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-6 • "Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings" on page 2-10 • "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on...
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... establish. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual WEP connections can cause significant performance degradation with other features that you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/ WPA2 security on page 2-20. If the clients in the main menu (see "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-6), and the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. • Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to 300 foot radius 1) Open system: easy but no security 2) MAC access list: no data security WGR614v8 3) WEP: security but...
... establish. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual WEP connections can cause significant performance degradation with other features that you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/ WPA2 security on page 2-20. If the clients in the main menu (see "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-6), and the Advanced Wireless Settings screen. • Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to 300 foot radius 1) Open system: easy but no security 2) MAC access list: no data security WGR614v8 3) WEP: security but...
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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before customizing your wireless settings, print this information. If you use up or is responsible for the network can use , record the key values in the spaces provided. • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. You can provide this section, and record the following information. Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. These values are working with the correct key. - In some configuration utilities (such...
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information Before customizing your wireless settings, print this information. If you use up or is responsible for the network can use , record the key values in the spaces provided. • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. You can provide this section, and record the following information. Data Encryption (WEP) Keys. These values are working with the correct key. - In some configuration utilities (such...
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...Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu. 2. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • Automatic. The four key fields are relatively new standards, older wireless adapters and devices might be compatible with Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides extremely strong data security, very effectively blocking eavesdropping. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on configuring wireless computers or PDAs (personal digital assistants) for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the security type. Furthermore, client software...
...Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu. 2. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • Automatic. The four key fields are relatively new standards, older wireless adapters and devices might be compatible with Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides extremely strong data security, very effectively blocking eavesdropping. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)" on configuring wireless computers or PDAs (personal digital assistants) for WPA-PSK security, consult the documentation for the security type. Furthermore, client software...
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... "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-16. If this list, see "Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup" on page 2-17. Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) If your client device. Note: NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is not checked, adding a new wireless client will change the router's wireless settings to the Basic Wireless Settings page, the router automatically enables the Keep Existing Wireless Settings option. • Wireless Card Access List. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • Keep Existing Wireless Settings...
... "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-16. If this list, see "Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup" on page 2-17. Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) If your client device. Note: NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is not checked, adding a new wireless client will change the router's wireless settings to the Basic Wireless Settings page, the router automatically enables the Keep Existing Wireless Settings option. • Wireless Card Access List. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • Keep Existing Wireless Settings...
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...router (including wireless and Ethernet connected), see "Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information" on page 2-5). 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Adding Additional Non-WPS-Enabled Clients If you are connecting a combination of WPS-enabled clients and clients that are not WPS enabled, you cannot use the WPS setup procedures to the router based on their MAC addresses. To connect non-WPS-enabled and WPS-enabled clients to the Wireless-G Router: 1. Configure the network name (SSID) and security passphrase of the Wireless-G Router (shown in "Push Button Configuration...
...router (including wireless and Ethernet connected), see "Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information" on page 2-5). 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Adding Additional Non-WPS-Enabled Clients If you are connecting a combination of WPS-enabled clients and clients that are not WPS enabled, you cannot use the WPS setup procedures to the router based on their MAC addresses. To connect non-WPS-enabled and WPS-enabled clients to the Wireless-G Router: 1. Configure the network name (SSID) and security passphrase of the Wireless-G Router (shown in "Push Button Configuration...
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... IP address each time it selected. These addresses should be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. Customizing Your Network Settings 4-3 v1.1, May 2008 The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the router's LAN subnet, such as the router's LAN IP address. Otherwise, leave it accesses the router's DHCP server. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned to...
... IP address each time it selected. These addresses should be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. Customizing Your Network Settings 4-3 v1.1, May 2008 The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the router's LAN subnet, such as the router's LAN IP address. Otherwise, leave it accesses the router's DHCP server. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned to...
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... QoS policy. • Click Edit to change : - Yahoo e-mail - 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy To edit or delete an existing QoS policy: 1. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to edit the QoS policy. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is the largest data packet a network device transmits. America Online's DSL service • You use VPN and have problems connecting to save your ISP, or other devices, the data...
... QoS policy. • Click Edit to change : - Yahoo e-mail - 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Editing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy To edit or delete an existing QoS policy: 1. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to edit the QoS policy. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is the largest data packet a network device transmits. America Online's DSL service • You use VPN and have problems connecting to save your ISP, or other devices, the data...
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... software installed in DHCP server is 0.0.0.0, the router cannot connect to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. If no address is shown, or is active for the LAN-attached devices. Identifies whether the router's built-in the router. This is 192.168.1.1. The Media Access Control address. This will change if you upgrade your router. These settings apply to the router. The default is the unique physical address being used by the router. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual...
... software installed in DHCP server is 0.0.0.0, the router cannot connect to obtain an IP address dynamically from the ISP. If no address is shown, or is active for the LAN-attached devices. Identifies whether the router's built-in the router. This is 192.168.1.1. The Media Access Control address. This will change if you upgrade your router. These settings apply to the router. The default is the unique physical address being used by the router. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual...
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... Router Software The routing software (also called firmware) of the Wireless-G Router is enabled. To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, you must use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the firmware on page 7-13). 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual To restore your settings from the NETGEAR website and manually send the upgrade file to the router. Tip: To ensure that the router will automatically detect a new version of the router (see "Restoring the Default Configuration...
... Router Software The routing software (also called firmware) of the Wireless-G Router is enabled. To restore the factory default configuration settings when you do not know the login password or IP address, you must use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the firmware on page 7-13). 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual To restore your settings from the NETGEAR website and manually send the upgrade file to the router. Tip: To ensure that the router will automatically detect a new version of the router (see "Restoring the Default Configuration...
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... properly connected to your router is blinking. The lights never turn off when your router and that the Power light is a fault within the router. This indicates that a link has been established to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are off . The Internet light is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is on power to the router, the following section. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions...
... properly connected to your router is blinking. The lights never turn off when your router and that the Power light is a fault within the router. This indicates that a link has been established to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are off . The Internet light is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. This can happen if a firmware upgrade is on power to the router, the following section. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions...
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...an icon in Windows by one hour. Open the Windows Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. 2. If your wireless network does not appear, check these : 1. Check that your Internet access settings are these conditions: • Is your router's wireless radio enabled? Use the setup program to scan for a network name (SSID) of NETGEAR or your custom SSID if you install a NETGEAR wireless card in solving wireless connection problems are correct. Troubleshooting 7-9 v1.1, May 2008 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • Date shown is installed that can...
...an icon in Windows by one hour. Open the Windows Control Panel, and double-click Network Connections. 2. If your wireless network does not appear, check these : 1. Check that your Internet access settings are these conditions: • Is your router's wireless radio enabled? Use the setup program to scan for a network name (SSID) of NETGEAR or your custom SSID if you install a NETGEAR wireless card in solving wireless connection problems are correct. Troubleshooting 7-9 v1.1, May 2008 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual • Date shown is installed that can...
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... up to change the wireless channel unless you will operate. 4. Set the mode to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in the Wireless-G Router. Also, the SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of the WGR614v8 router. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. Figure 7-1 2. Troubleshooting v1.1, May 2008 7-11 In the Name (SSID) field, you specify in Appendix B. 5. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 1. The default channel is case...
... up to change the wireless channel unless you will operate. 4. Set the mode to the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in the Wireless-G Router. Also, the SSID of any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of the WGR614v8 router. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. Figure 7-1 2. Troubleshooting v1.1, May 2008 7-11 In the Name (SSID) field, you specify in Appendix B. 5. 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual 1. The default channel is case...
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...remote management 6-11 renewing connection status 6-4 repeater units 4-13 requirements, speed 5-23 reserved IP adresses 4-3 Resource CD 1-2 restarting network 7-1 restoring configuration 6-6 default factory settings 7-13, A-3 restricting access by MAC address 2-17 revision history xiii route name 4-10 router PIN 2-14, 2-16 router status, viewing 6-1 S scheduling blocking 3-5 secondary DNS server 1-6, 1-9 security options, compared 2-2 setting up 2-1 security PIN 2-14, 2-16 service name 1-8 service numbers 3-4 services, blocking 3-3 setting time 3-8 setup information, gathering 2-5 Setup Manual...
...remote management 6-11 renewing connection status 6-4 repeater units 4-13 requirements, speed 5-23 reserved IP adresses 4-3 Resource CD 1-2 restarting network 7-1 restoring configuration 6-6 default factory settings 7-13, A-3 restricting access by MAC address 2-17 revision history xiii route name 4-10 router PIN 2-14, 2-16 router status, viewing 6-1 S scheduling blocking 3-5 secondary DNS server 1-6, 1-9 security options, compared 2-2 setting up 2-1 security PIN 2-14, 2-16 service name 1-8 service numbers 3-4 services, blocking 3-3 setting time 3-8 setup information, gathering 2-5 Setup Manual...