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Chapter 4 
Content Filtering
This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the 54 Mbps Wireless Router 
WGR614 v4 to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content 
Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. 
Content Filtering Overview
The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4 provides you with web content filtering options, plus 
browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and...

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To enable keyword blocking, select either “Per Schedule” or “Always”, then click Apply. If you 
want to block by schedule, be sure that a time period is specified in the Schedule menu.
To add a keyword or domain, type it in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply.
To delete a keyword or domain, select it from the list, click Delete Keyword, then click Apply.
Keyword application examples:
• If the...

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Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For 
example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game 
hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on your network sends a request for 
service to a server computer on the Internet, the requested service is identified by a service or port 
number. This number...

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the application. This information can usually be determined by contacting the publisher of the 
application or from user groups of newsgroups.
Enter the Starting Port and Ending Port numbers. If the application uses a single port number, enter 
that number in both boxes.
If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If you are 
not sure, select Both.
• Configuring...

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•Days to Block. Select days to block by checking the appropriate boxes. Select Everyday to 
check the boxes for all days. Click Apply.
•Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 23:59 format. Select All day for 24 hour 
blocking. Click Apply.
Note: Be sure to select your time zone in the E-Mail menu.
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
The log is a detailed record of what websites you...

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Log entries are described in Table 4-1
Log action buttons are described in Ta b l e  4 - 2
Table 4-1. Log entry descriptions
Field Description
Number The index number of the content filter log entries. 128 entries 
are available numbered from 0 to 127. The log will keep the 
record of the latest 128 entries.
Date and Time The date and time the log entry was recorded.
Source IP The IP address of the initiating...

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Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
In order to receive logs and alerts by email, you must provide your email information in the E-Mail 
menu, shown below:
Figure 4-6:  Email menu
• Turn e-mail notification on 
Check this box if you wish to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the router.
• Your outgoing mail server  
Enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as...

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• Send to this e-mail address  
Enter the e-mail address to which logs and alerts are sent. This e-mail address will also be used 
as the From address. If you leave this box blank, log and alert messages will not be sent via 
e-mail. 
You can specify that logs are automatically sent to the specified e-mail address with these options:
• Send alert immediately 
Check this box if you would like immediate...

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Chapter 5 
Maintenance 
This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your 54 Mbps Wireless Router 
WGR614 v4. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main 
Menu of the browser interface.
Viewing Router Status Information
The Router Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information. From the 
Main Menu of the browser interface, click on Maintenance, then select System Status to view the 
System Status...

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This screen shows the following parameters:
Table 5-1. Menu 3.2 - Router Status Fields
Field Description
Account Name This field displays the Host Name assigned to the router.
Firmware Version This field displays the router firmware version.
Internet Port These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router. 
MAC Address This field displays the Media Access Control address being used by the 
Internet (WAN)...