Netgear Router WGR614 V5 User Manual

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Chapter 1 
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet 
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial 
information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear Web site.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
This guide uses the following format to highlight special messages:
This manual is written for the WGR614 v5 router according to these specifications.
Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions
italicsEmphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold User input
SMALL CAPSScreen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
Product Version 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
Manual Publication Date July 2004
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site at  
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v5.asp.  
						

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Chapter 2 
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. The 
WGR614 v5 router provides connection for multiple computers to the Internet through an external 
broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use 
by a single computer. This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless 
Router WGR614 v5.
Key Features
The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 with 4-port switch connects your local area network 
(LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
The WGR614 v5 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing 
activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish 
restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Web site addresses and address keywords, and 
share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 computers. In addition to the Network 
Address Translation (NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The WGR614 v5 router provides the following features:
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, or 802.11b+g modes.
• Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management.
• Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
• Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of 
publication. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in 
this manual. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v5.asp where you will 
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• Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL 
modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support.
• Login capability.
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
802.11g Wireless Networking
The WGR614 v5 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, 
high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point 
provides:
• 802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps.
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or 
802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicating 
the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices.
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
• WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.
• WPA-PSK support. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which 
provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.
• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network 
name (SSID) can connect.
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WGR614 v5 is a true firewall, using stateful 
packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
• Denial of Service (DoS) protection.
Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND 
Attack, and IP Spoofing.
• Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
• Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits. 
						

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• Logs security incidents.
The WGR614 v5 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks, 
and administrator logins. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to you at specified 
intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your E-mail 
address or E-mail pager whenever a significant event occurs.
• The WGR614 v5 prevents objectionable content from reaching your computers. The router 
allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web 
addresses. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable 
Internet sites.
Security
The WGR614 v5 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as 
described in this section.
• Computers Hidden by NAT 
NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from the local network. 
Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN 
from finding and directly accessing the computers on the LAN.
• Port Forwarding with NAT 
Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the computers on the LAN, 
the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific computers based on the service port 
number of the incoming request, or to one designated “DMZ” host computer. You can specify 
forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WGR614 v5 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard 
Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are 
autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. 
The router incorporates Auto Uplink
TM technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense 
whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a 
computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself 
to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, 
as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection. 
						

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Extensive Protocol Support
The WGR614 v5 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol  
(TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to 
Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics.”
• IP Address Sharing by NAT 
The WGR614 v5 router allows several networked computers to share an Internet account 
using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your 
Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an 
inexpensive single-user ISP account.
• Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP 
The WGR614 v5 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including 
IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN 
using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies 
configuration of computers on your local network.
• DNS Proxy 
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own 
address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses 
from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) 
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by 
simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such 
as Entersys or WinPOET on your computer.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 within minutes 
after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management 
tasks:
• Browser-based management 
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type 
of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is 
provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management 
Interface.
• Smart Wizard
 
The WGR614 v5 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, 
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• Firmware Update 
The WGR614 v5 router can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This lets 
you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGR614 v5 as soon as they become 
available.
• Visual monitoring 
The WGR614 v5 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and 
activity.
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WGR614 v5 router:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from the date 
of purchase.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5.
•AC power adapter.
• Vertical stand.
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
•NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Resource CD (230-10091-01), including:
— This guide.
— The Installation Guide.
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
• 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5  Installation Guide.
• Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the 
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair. 
						

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The Router’s Front Panel
The front panel of the WGR614 v5 router contains the status lights described below. 
Figure 2-1:  WGR614 v5 Front Panel
You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below 
describes the lights on the front panel of the router. 
Table 2-1. Status Light Descriptions
LabelActivityDescription
Power On Amber Blinking
On Green Solid
Off
Solid AmberPower is supplied to the router and it is performing its diagnostic test.
Power is supplied and the router it has passed its diagnostic test.
Power is not supplied to the router.
The router has failed its diagnostic test.
Te s t  O n
OffThe unit is performing the power on self test diagnostic.
The unit successfully completed the power on self test diagnostic.
Wireless On
OffThe Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is enabled.
The wireless feature is turned off or there is a problem.
Internet On
BlinkThe Internet port has detected a link with an attached device.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.
LAN On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
OffThe LAN (local area network) port has detected link with a 100 Mbps 
device.
Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps.
The Local port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.
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