Netgear Router WGR614 V4 User Manual

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
Wireless Configuration 3-3
December 2003
•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...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
3-4 Wireless Configuration
December 2003
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...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
Wireless Configuration 3-5
December 2003
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...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
3-6 Wireless Configuration
December 2003
•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...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
Wireless Configuration 3-7
December 2003
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings
Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If 
your working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the 
network will be able to provide this information. Otherwise, you will choose the settings for your 
wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
3-8 Wireless Configuration
December 2003
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have 
established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1.Log in to the WGR614 v4 firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its 
default user name of admin and default password of password, or using...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
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December 2003 8.
Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID and channel that you 
configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP 
address by DHCP from the firewall.
Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, then you can configure the 
advanced wireless security functions of the...

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December 2003 3.
From the Wireless Settings menu, click the Setup Access List button to display the Wireless 
Access menu shown below.
Figure 3-5:  Wireless Card Access List Setup
4.
Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Available Wireless 
Cards list displays.
5.Click the Turn Access Control On check box.
6.Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the WGR614...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
Wireless Configuration 3-11
December 2003
How to Configure WEP
To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:
1.Log in to the WGR614 v4 firewall at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with its 
default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN 
address and password you have set up.
2.Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WGR614 v4 firewall. 
3.From the Security Encryption menu...

Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
3-12 Wireless Configuration
December 2003