Netgear Router WGR614 V5 User Manual
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July 2004 202-10036-01 202-10036-01 Version 1.5 July 2004 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
ii July 2004 202-10036-01 © 2004 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. July 2004. Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
July 2004 202-10036-01 iii Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling. Customer Support Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
Contentsv July 2004 202-10036-01 Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................ 1-1 How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................ 1-2 How to Print this Manual ................................................................................................. 1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features ..................................................................................................................2-1 802.11g Wireless Networking ................................................................................... 2-2 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ...................................................... 2-2 Security .................................................................................................................... 2-3 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ............................................... 2-3 Extensive Protocol Support ...................................................................................... 2-4 Easy Installation and Management .......................................................................... 2-4 Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................ 2-5 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 2-5 The Router’s Front Panel ......................................................................................... 2-6 The Router’s Rear Panel ......................................................................................... 2-7 A Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ ............................................................. 2-7 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router .......................................................................... 3-1 First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet ......................................................... 3-1 Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity ....................................................... 3-7 Troubleshooting Tips ...................................................................................................... 3-8 Overview of How to Access the Wireless Router ........................................................... 3-9 How to Log On to the Wireless Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied ............................................................ 3-10 How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant ........................................................... 3-12
July 2004 202-10036-01 viContents How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection .................................................. 3-13 Using the Smart Setup Wizard ..................................................................................... 3-15 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ................................... 3-16 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................ 4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security ...................................................................... 4-2 Understanding Wireless Settings ................................................................................... 4-3 Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings ............................. 4-6 Default Factory Settings ........................................................................................... 4-7 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity .............................................. 4-7 How to Configure WEP ............................................................................................ 4-9 How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security ............................................................ 4-11 How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ...................................................... 4-11 Chapter 5 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview ............................................................................................. 5-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ................................................................................... 5-2 Blocking Access to Internet Services ............................................................................. 5-3 Configuring a User Defined Service ......................................................................... 5-4 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range .............................................. 5-5 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced ................................................................. 5-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ............................................... 5-6 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications .......................................... 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ................................................................... 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices ................................................................................. 6-5 Configuration File Management ..................................................................................... 6-5 Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ........................................................... 6-6 Erasing the Configuration ......................................................................................... 6-7 Upgrading the Router Software ...................................................................................... 6-7 Changing the Administrator Password ........................................................................... 6-8 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring Port Triggering ............................................................................................. 7-1
Contentsvii July 2004 202-10036-01 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................ 7-3 Adding a Custom Service ......................................................................................... 7-5 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ............................................................. 7-5 Local Web and FTP Server Example ....................................................................... 7-6 Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example .................................. 7-6 Configuring the WAN Setup Options .............................................................................. 7-7 Connect Automatically, as Required ........................................................................ 7-7 Disabling the SPI Firewall ........................................................................................ 7-8 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server ............................................................................. 7-8 Responding to Ping on Internet WAN Port ............................................................... 7-8 Setting the MTU Size ............................................................................................... 7-9 Using the LAN IP Setup Options .................................................................................. 7-10 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters .......................................................... 7-10 Using the Router as a DHCP server ...................................................................... 7-12 Using Address Reservation .................................................................................... 7-12 Using a Dynamic DNS Service ..................................................................................... 7-13 Configuring Static Routes ............................................................................................. 7-14 Enabling Remote Management Access ....................................................................... 7-16 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................ 7-17 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ........................................................................................................... 8-1 Power Light Not On .................................................................................................. 8-1 Lights Never Turn Off ............................................................................................... 8-2 LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On .............................................................................. 8-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface .......................................................... 8-3 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection .............................................................................. 8-4 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ................................................. 8-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ....................................................................... 8-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ..................................... 8-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................ 8-7 Problems with Date and Time ......................................................................................... 8-8
July 2004 202-10036-01 viiiContents Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...................................................................................................... B-1 Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1 What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1 Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2 IP Addresses and the Internet ....................................................................................... B-2 Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4 Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-4 Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ....................................................................... B-7 MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-8 Related Documents ................................................................................................. B-9 Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9 IP Configuration by DHCP ........................................................................................... B-10 Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10 What is a Firewall? ................................................................................................ B-10 Stateful Packet Inspection ...............................................................................B-11 Denial of Service Attack ..................................................................................B-11 Ethernet Cabling ...........................................................................................................B-11 Category 5 Cable Quality ...................................................................................... B-12 Inside Twisted Pair Cables .................................................................................... B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-14 Appendix C Preparing Your Network What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem ......................................... C-1 Cabling and Computer Hardware ............................................................................ C-1 Computer Network Configuration Requirements .................................................... C-1 Internet Configuration Requirements ...................................................................... C-2 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? ........................................ C-2 Record Your Internet Connection Information ......................................................... C-3 Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... C-3 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ....................................... C-4
Contentsix July 2004 202-10036-01 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-4 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me C-6 Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method .......................................................... C-8 Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-8 Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................ C-9 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-9 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 ............................. C-10 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP ................................................... C-10 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 ................................................ C-12 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 .................................................. C-15 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 .............................. C-17 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ...................................................... C-18 MacOS 8.6 or 9.x .................................................................................................. C-18 MacOS X ............................................................................................................... C-18 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ......................................... C-19 Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ....................................................... C-20 Are Login Protocols Used? ................................................................................... C-20 What Is Your Configuration Information? .............................................................. C-20 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ....................... C-21 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ..................... C-22 Restarting the Network ................................................................................................ C-23 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... D-1 Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ D-2 Wireless Channels .................................................................................................. D-2 WEP Wireless Security .................................................................................................. D-4 WEP Authentication ................................................................................................ D-4 WEP Open System Authentication ......................................................................... D-5 WEP Shared Key Authentication ............................................................................ D-6 Key Size and Configuration .............................................................................. D-7 How to Use WEP Parameters ................................................................................. D-8 WPA Wireless Security .................................................................................................. D-8
July 2004 202-10036-01 xContents How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................ D-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ........................................................ D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ...................................................... D-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS .................................................. D-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management ........................................................ D-14 Is WPA Perfect? .................................................................................................... D-16 Product Support for WPA ...................................................................................... D-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients ............................... D-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points ............................................................... D-16 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters ......................................................... D-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs ............................................................ D-18 Glossary List of Glossary Terms ................................................................................................... G-1 Index