Netgear Router WGR614 User Manual

Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 
Connecting the Router to the Internet 2-11
 
• Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name. These 
parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s services such as mail or news servers. If you 
leave the Domain Name field blank, the router try to discover the domain. Otherwise, you may 
need to enter it manually.
• If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during 
login, select...

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2-12 Connecting the Router to the Internet
 
• Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within 
one minute, refer to 
Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting.”
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 
You can manually configure your router using the menu below, or you can allow the Setup Wizard 
to determine your configuration as described in the previous section.
Figure 2-11:  Browser-based configuration...

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You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 2-11 using 
these steps:
1.Click the Basic Settings link on the Setup menu. 
2.If your Internet connection does not require a login, click No at the top of the Basic Settings 
menu and fill in the settings according to the instructions below. If your Internet connection 
does require a login, click Yes, and skip to step 3....

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Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch 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.
a.Select you Internet service provisory from the drop-down list. 
Figure 2-12:  Basic Settings ISP list
b.The screen will change according to the ISP settings requirements of...

Wireless Configuration 3-1
 
Chapter 3 
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGR614 router. In planning 
your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select 
the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For further 
information on wireless networking, refer to in 
Appendix D, “Wireless Networking Basics.
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
The operating...

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3-2 Wireless Configuration
 
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your 
walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your 
wireless equipment. The WGR614 router provides highly effective security features which are 
covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your needs.
Figure 3-1:...

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•Turn Off the Wired LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot 
communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless the LAN when 
you are away and the others in the household all use wired connections.
Understanding Wireless Settings
To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the 
browser interface. The Wireless Settings...

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3-4 Wireless Configuration
 
The 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking protocols are configured in exactly the same 
fashion.
•Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 
32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, 
different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you 
want to participate in a particular wireless network...

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Wireless Configuration 3-5
 
Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption
Restricting wireless access to your network prevents intruders from connecting to your network. 
However, the wireless data transmissions are still vulnerable to snooping. Using the WEB data 
encryption settings described below will prevent a determined intruder from eavesdropping on 
your wireless data communications. Also, if you are using the Internet for such activities...

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3-6 Wireless Configuration
 
•Disable. No encryption will be applied. This setting is useful for troubleshooting your wireless 
connection, but leaves your wireless data fully exposed.
•64-bit or 128-bit WEP. When 64-bit or 128-bit is selected, WEP encryption will be applied. 
If WEP is enabled, you can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. 
These values must be identical on all PCs and access points in your network.
There...