Netgear Router WGR614v8 User Manual
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202-10226-02 May 2008 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual
ii v1.1, May 2008 © 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. When you register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: [email protected] North American NETGEAR website: http://www.netgear.com Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of NETGEAR. Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark 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. Wireless Communications Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. FCC Statement 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 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.
v1.1, May 2008iii This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. The radio module has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C (01-01) and found to be compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections, 2.1093, and 15.247 (b) (4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. This model meets the applicable government requirements for exposure to radio frequency waves. Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950-1 Europe – Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European Community Èesky [Czech]NETGEAR Inc. tímto prohlašuje, _e tento Radiolan je ve shodì se základními po_adavky a dalšími pøíslušnými ustanoveními smìrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish]Undertegnede NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radiolan overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Deutsch [German]Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti [Estonian]Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español [Spanish]Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική [Greek]ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ. Français [French]Par la présente NETGEAR Inc. déclare que lappareil Radiolan est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE. Italiano [Italian]Con la presente NETGEAR Inc. dichiara che questo Radiolan è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
v1.1, May 2008 iv Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v8 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. Latviski [Latvian]Ar šo NETGEAR Inc. deklarç, ka Radiolan atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem. Lietuviø [Lithuanian] Šiuo NETGEAR Inc. deklaruoja, kad šis Radiolan atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/ EB Direktyvos nuostatas. Nederlands [Dutch]Hierbij verklaart NETGEAR Inc. dat het toestel Radiolan in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG. Malti [Maltese]Hawnhekk, NETGEAR Inc., jiddikjara li dan Radiolan jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Magyar [Hungarian]Alulírott, NETGEAR Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a Radiolan megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Polski [Polish]Niniejszym NETGEAR Inc. oœwiadcza, ¿e Radiolan jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozosta³ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC. Português [Portuguese]NETGEAR Inc. declara que este Radiolan está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE. Slovensko [Slovenian]NETGEAR Inc. izjavlja, da je ta Radiolan v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi doloèili direktive 1999/5/ES. Slovensky [Slovak]NETGEAR Inc. týmto vyhlasuje, _e Radiolan spåòa základné po_iadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. Suomi [Finnish]NETGEAR Inc. vakuuttaa täten että Radiolan tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Svenska [Swedish]Härmed intygar NETGEAR Inc. att denna Radiolan står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. Íslenska [Icelandic]Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk [Norwegian]NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
v1.1, May 2008v Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v8 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. MIC Compliance, “Class B” Equipment (Household purpose info/tele- communications equipment) As this equipment has undergone EMC registration for household purposes, this product can be used in any area including residential areas. Product and Publication Details Model Number:WGR614v8 Publication Date:May 2008 Product Family:Wireless Router Product Name:Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v8 Home or Business Product:Home Language:English Publication Part Number:202-10226-02
vii v1.1, May 2008 Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii Revision History ............................................................................................................... xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Internet Connectivity Using the Router Smart Wizard to Connect to the Internet ............................................ 1-1 Using the Setup Manual ................................................................................................. 1-2 Logging In to Your Wireless Router ................................................................................ 1-2 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings .................................................................. 1-5 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity ................................................ 1-9 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................ 2-1 Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information ................................................... 2-5 Changing Wireless Security Settings ............................................................................. 2-6 Viewing Basic Wireless Settings .............................................................................. 2-6 Configuring WEP Wireless Security ......................................................................... 2-7 Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ...................................... 2-9 Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings ........................................................................... 2-10 Using Push N Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) ......................................................... 2-12 Push Button Configuration ..................................................................................... 2-13 Security PIN Entry .................................................................................................. 2-14 Configuring the WPS Settings ................................................................................ 2-15 Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup .......................... 2-16 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address ............................................................. 2-17 Changing the Administrator Password ......................................................................... 2-20 Backing Up Your Configuration ..................................................................................... 2-21
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual viiiContents v1.1, May 2008 Understanding Your Firewall ......................................................................................... 2-21 Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network Content Filtering Overview ............................................................................................. 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ................................................................................... 3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Services ............................................................................. 3-3 Configuring a User-Defined Service ......................................................................... 3-4 Blocking Services by IP Address Range .................................................................. 3-5 Scheduling Blocking ....................................................................................................... 3-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ............................................... 3-6 Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications .......................................... 3-7 Setting the Time ..............................................................................................................3-8 Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup Options .................................................................................... 4-1 Configuring a Device Name ..................................................................................... 4-2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ............................................................ 4-2 Using the Router as a DHCP Server ........................................................................ 4-2 Using Address Reservation ...................................................................................... 4-3 Using a Dynamic DNS Service ....................................................................................... 4-4 Configuring the WAN Setup Options .............................................................................. 4-6 Disabling the SPI Firewall ........................................................................................ 4-6 Setting Up a Default DMZ Server ............................................................................. 4-6 Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port ................................................... 4-7 Setting the MTU Size ............................................................................................... 4-7 Configuring NAT Filtering ......................................................................................... 4-8 Disabling SIP ALG ................................................................................................... 4-8 Configuring Static Routes ............................................................................................... 4-8 Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS) ....................................................................... 4-10 Wireless Repeating Function ................................................................................. 4-11 Setting Up the Base Station ................................................................................... 4-12 Setting Up a Repeater Unit .................................................................................... 4-13 Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network ............................................................. 5-1
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual Contentsix v1.1, May 2008 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router .............. 5-2 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process .................................... 5-3 How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process .................................. 5-5 How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering ................................................... 5-6 Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers ................................................................ 5-6 Adding a Custom Service ......................................................................................... 5-7 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ............................................................. 5-8 Configuring Port Triggering ............................................................................................. 5-9 Using Universal Plug and Play ..................................................................................... 5-12 Optimizing Wireless Performance ................................................................................ 5-13 Configuring Quality of Service ...................................................................................... 5-14 Using WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications ......................................... 5-15 Using the QoS Priority Rule List to Prioritize Internet Access ................................ 5-15 Changing the MTU Size ............................................................................................... 5-20 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies .................................... 5-22 Assessing Your Speed Requirements .................................................................... 5-23 Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information ................................................................... 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices ................................................................................. 6-5 Managing the Configuration File ..................................................................................... 6-6 Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration ........................................................... 6-6 Erasing the Configuration ......................................................................................... 6-7 Upgrading the Router Software ...................................................................................... 6-7 Upgrading Automatically to New Router Software ................................................... 6-9 Upgrading Manually to New Router Software ........................................................ 6-10 Enabling Remote Management Access ....................................................................... 6-11 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Quick Tips ............................................................................................ 7-1 Troubleshooting Basic Functions .................................................................................... 7-3 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface .......................................................... 7-4 Troubleshooting the Internet Connection ........................................................................ 7-5 Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility ........................................................... 7-6 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ....................................................................... 7-7
54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v8 User Manual xContents v1.1, May 2008 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ..................................... 7-8 Problems with Date and Time ......................................................................................... 7-8 Solving Wireless Connection Problems .......................................................................... 7-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program ............................................................... 7-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity .............................................. 7-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ...................................................... 7-13 Appendix A Technical Specifications Restoring the Default User Name and Password .......................................................... A-3 Appendix B Related Documents Index