Netgear Router WGR614 V4 User Manual

							Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
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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 menu will appear, as shown below.
Figure 3-2:  Wireless Settings menu 
						

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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 will need to use this SSID for that network. 
The WGR614 v4 default SSID is: NETGEAR.
•Region. This field identifies the region where the WGR614 v4 can be used. It may not be legal 
to operate the wireless features of the router in a region other than one of those identified in 
this field.
•Channel. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be 
necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another 
nearby access point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to 
“Wireless Channels” on page D-7.
•Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used. You can select 
“g only” or “g and b.” “g only” dedicates the WGR614 v4 to communicating with the higher 
bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. The “g and b” mode provides backward 
compatibility with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g 
communications.
•Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that 
have the correct SSID can connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network 
‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP.
•Enable Wireless Access Point. If you disable the wireless access point, wireless devices 
cannot connect to the WGR614 v4. 
•Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the 
WGR614 v4 checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to 
PCs identified on the trusted PCs list.  
						

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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 as 
purchases or banking, those Internet sites use another level of highly secure encryption called SSL. 
You can tell if a web site is using SSL because the web address begins with HTTPS rather than 
HTTP.
Authentication Scheme Selection 
Figure 3-3:  Encryption Strength
The WGR614 v4 lets you select the following wireless authentication schemes. 
• Automatic. 
• Open System.
• Shared key. 
Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to the authentication scheme you choose for the 
WGR614 v4 router. Please refer to “Authentication and WEP” on page D-2 for a full explanation 
of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard.
Encryption Strength Choices
Choose the encryption strength from the drop-down list. Please refer to “Overview of WEP 
Parameters” on page D-5 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 
802.11 wireless communication standard.
Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. You can 
choose an authentication scheme which requires a shared key but still leave the 
data transmissions unencrypted. If you require strong security, use both the 
Shared Key and WEP encryption settings
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•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 are two methods for creating WEP encryption keys:
•Passphrase. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the 
Generate button. These characters are case sensitive.
•Manual. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). 
For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). These 
values are not case sensitive.
Default Factory Settings
When you first receive your WGR614 v4, the default factory settings are shown below. You can 
restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you install 
the WGR614 v4 router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet 
your networking needs.
FEATUREDEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS
Wireless Access PointEnabled
Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering)All wireless stations allowed
SSID broadcast Enabled
SSID NETGEAR
11b/g RF Channel11
Modeg and b
Authentication TypeOpen System
WEPDisabled 
						

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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 network in the spaces below.
•Network Name (SSID): The Service Set Identification (SSID), called the wireless 
network name in Windows XP, identifies the wireless network. You may use up to 32 
alphanumeric characters. Record your customized SSID on the line below. 
Name (SSID):______________________________
Note: The SSID in the router is the SSID you configure in the wireless adapter card. For 
the access point and wireless nodes to communicate with each other, all must be 
configured with the same SSID.
•Authentication. The authentication setting, “Open System” or “Shared Key,” is unrelated 
to encryption of transmissions. The two bands can use different authentication settings. 
Choose “Shared Key” for more security, circle one: Open System or Shared Key
Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless 
they are set to Shared Key as well.
•WEP Encryption Strength. Choose the key size. Circle one: 64 or 128 bits.
•WEP Encryption Keys.
There are two methods for creating WEP encryption keys:
–Passphrase. ______________________________
 Enter a word or group of printable 
characters. These characters are case sensitive. When you enter the Passphrase and 
click the Generate button on the WGR614 v4, the keys will be generated.
–Manual. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). 
These values are not case sensitive. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits.
Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces below.
Key 1: ___________________________________
 
Key 2: ___________________________________
 
Key 3: ___________________________________
 
Key 4: ___________________________________
 
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WGR614 v4. Store this 
information in a safe place. 
						

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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 whatever LAN 
address and password you have set up.
2.Click the Wireless Settings link in the main menu of the WGR614 v4 firewall.
Figure 3-4:  Wireless Settings menu
3.
Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box, 
enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR.
Note: The SSID of any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the 54 
Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless 
connection to the WGR614 v4.
4.Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. 
5.Set the Channel. The default channel is 11.
This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to 
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby 
wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless 
networks within several hundred feet of your firewall. For more information on the wireless 
channel frequencies please refer to “Wireless Channels” on page D-7. 
6.For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to “Everyone” and 
the Encryption Strength set to “Disabled.” 
7.Click Apply to save your changes. 
						

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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 firewall.
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
To restrict access based on MAC addresses, 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.
Note: If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless PC and you change the 
firewall’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection 
when you click on Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your PC to 
match the firewall’s new settings.
Note: When configuring the firewall from a wireless PC whose MAC address is not in 
the Trusted PC list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless 
connection when you click on Apply. You must then access the router from a wired PC 
or from a wireless PC which is on the access control list to make any further changes. 
						

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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 v4 has found in your 
area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use. You can usually 
find the MAC address printed on the wireless adapter.
Note: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the firewall’s Attached Devices menu 
into the MAC Address box of this menu. To do this, configure each wireless PC to obtain a 
wireless link to the firewall. The PC should then appear in the Attached Devices menu.
7.Click Add to add this wireless device to the Wireless Card Access List. The screen changes 
back to the list screen. Repeat these steps for each additional device you wish to add to the list.
8.Be sure to click Apply to save your wireless access control list settings.
Now, only devices on this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the WGR614 v4. 
						

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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 drop-down list, select the WEP encryption strength you 
will use.
Figure 3-6. Wireless Settings encryption menu
4.
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.
• Automatic - Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click 
the Generate button. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.
• Manual - Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F) 
Select which of the four keys will be active.
Please refer to “Overview of WEP Parameters” on page D-5 for a full explanation of each of 
these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard.
5.Click Apply to save your settings.
Note: If you use a wireless PC configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected when 
you click on Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match the 
router WEP settings or access the router from a wired PC to make any further changes. 
						

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