Netgear Router WGR614 V5 User Manual

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Chapter 4 
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your WGR614 v5 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 Appendix D, “Wireless Networking Basics.
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range...

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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 v5 router provides highly effective security features which are 
covered in detail in this chapter. Deploy the security features...

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•WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides strong data security. 
WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver 
and software availability may be limited. 
•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...

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•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-2.
•Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used. You can...

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To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless Setup link in the 
Advanced section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu will 
appear, as shown below.
Figure 4-3:  Advanced Wireless Settings menu
•Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that 
have the correct SSID can connect. Disabling...

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Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If 
you are 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...

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Default Factory Settings
When you first receive your WGR614 v5, 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 v5 router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet 
your networking needs.
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow the...

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Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WGR614 v5 firewall.
Figure 4-4:  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 is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of 
any wireless access adapters...

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Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers 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.
Wa r n in g : The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. If NETGEAR is the Network Name 
(SSID) in your wireless...

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Select the Authentication Type and Encryptions strength from the drop-down lists.
Figure 4-5. Wireless Settings encryption menu
5.
You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must 
be identical on all computers and Access Points in your network.
• Automatic - Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click 
the Generate...