Netgear Router WGR614 V4 User Manual

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
Connecting the Router to the Internet 2-7
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A login window like the one shown below opens:
Figure 2-5:  Login window
3. Connect to the Internet
Figure 2-6:  Setup Smart Wizard 
a.
You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup 
Smart Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu. 
b.Click Next and follow the steps in the Setup Smart Wizard for inputting the configuration 
parameters from your...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
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When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router’s Internet LED 
goes on. The Setup Smart Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and 
displays the appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Smart Wizard finds no 
connection, you will be prompted to check the physical connection between your router 
and the cable or DSL line. 
d.The Setup Smart...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
Connecting the Router to the Internet 2-9
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• To change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes. This determines how long the 
router keeps the Internet connection active after there is no Internet activity from the LAN. 
Entering a timeout value of zero means never log out.
Note: You no longer need to run the ISP’s login program on your PC in order to access the 
Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router...

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Note: 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.
• The Domain Name Server (DNS) Address parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s 
services such as mail or news servers.  
Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
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• 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...

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• 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...

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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...

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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...

Wireless Configuration 3-1
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Chapter 3 
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGR614 v4 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...

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3-2 Wireless Configuration
December 2003
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 v4 router provides highly effective security features which are 
covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features appropriate to your...