Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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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.
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 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 see the notes in the operating instructions.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Using the Setup Manual ..........................................
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 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 ......................
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 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 .............................................................................................
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 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 ......................................................
About This Manual The user manual provides information for configuring the features of the NETGEAR® Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 beyond initial configuration settings. Initial configuration instructions can be found in the NETGEAR Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Setup Manual. You should have basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical conventions.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice might result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the Wireless-G Router according to these specifications: Product Version Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 Manual Publication Date February 2010 For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, click the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. is constantly searching for ways to improve its products and documentation. The following table indicates any changes that might have been made since the Wireless-G Router was introduced. Table 2-1. Publication Revision History Part Number Version Number Date Description 202-10585-01 v1.0 February 2010 First publication. About This Manual xiii v1.
Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router using the Resource CD as described in the Setup Manual, these settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further configuration.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Logging In to Your Wireless Router When the wireless router is connected to your network, you can access and configure the router using your browser. To access the Web Configuration Manager: 1. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net or the router’s LAN IP address (the default is 192.168.1.1) in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual The Checking for Firmware Updates screen appears unless you previously cleared the Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in check box. Figure 1-2 This message displays if the router discovers that new firmware is available. (If no new firmware is available, the router will proceed to the router status screen.) Figure 1-3 To automatically update to the new firmware, click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new firmware file from NETGEAR.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Figure 1-4 Note: If the Check for New Version Upon Log-in check box is selected, the home page is the Router Upgrade screen. Otherwise, it is the Basic Settings screen. If the wireless router is connected to the Internet, you can select Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support in the main menu to view support information or the documentation for the wireless router.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display Using the Select Language drop-down menu, located in the upper right corner of the Router Manager screen, you can display the router manager screens in any of languages shown in Figure 1-5: Figure 1-5 The language is set to English by default. The default language is always stored in memory. When you select a language other than the default, that language as well as English is stored in memory.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual The language you select is then downloaded and displayed in the language selection box, and your screen display will be in the selected language. Note: You can select from the entire list of supported languages only when the router is connected to the Internet. When the router is not connected to the Internet, you can select one of the stored languages only.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Your Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login If no login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen. ISP does not require login Figure 1-6 • Account Name (might also be called Host Name). The account name is provided to the ISP during a DHCP request from your router. In most cases, this setting is not required, but some ISPs require it for access to ISP services such as mail or news servers. • Domain Name.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • • Internet IP Address. Determines how your router obtains an IP address for Internet access. – If your ISP assigns an IP address dynamically (by DHCP), select Get Dynamically From ISP. – If your ISP has assigned you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your computer, select Use Static IP Address. Enter the IP address that your ISP assigned. Also, enter the subnet mask and the gateway IP address.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login If a login is required by your ISP, the following settings appear in the Basic Settings screen: Login required Figure 1-7 • Does Your Internet Connection Require A Login? If you usually must use a login program such as WinPOET to access the Internet, your Internet connection requires a login. After you select Yes, the Basic Settings screen displays.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual – PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol), used primarily in Austrian DSL services – Telstra Bigpond, an Australian residential cable modem service Note: The Telstra Bigpond setting is only for older cable modem service accounts still requiring a Bigpond login utility. Telstra has discontinued this type of account. Those with Telstra DSL accounts and newer cable modem accounts should select No for Does Your Internet Connection Require a Login.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Idle Timeout. Your Internet connection is logged out if there is no data transfer during the specified time interval. • Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select Use These DNS Servers, and enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 2. As appropriate, select the region in which the wireless interface will operate. Note: In North America, you will not be able to change the region setting. 3. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. In the Name (SSID) field, you can 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.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 6. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WGR614v10 router. Figure 1-10 7. Make sure that the Enable Wireless Router Radio, Enable SSID Broadcast, and Enable WMM check boxes are selected. 8. Click Setup Access List. 9. Make sure that the Turn Access Control On check box is not selected. 10. Configure and test your wireless computer for wireless connectivity.
Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network The Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in this chapter.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Stronger security methods can entail a cost in terms of throughput, latency, battery consumption, and equipment compatibility. In choosing an appropriate security level, you can also consider the effort compared to the reward for a hacker to break into your network. As a minimum, however, NETGEAR recommends using WEP with Shared Key authentication.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual features that affect security are listed in Table 2-2 on page 2-4. For more details on wireless security methods, see the online document “Wireless Networking Basics” in Appendix B. Table 2-1. Wireless Security Options Security Type Description None. No wireless security. Recommended only for troubleshooting wireless connectivity. Do not run an unsecured wireless network unless it is your intention to provide free Internet access for the public. WEP.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Table 2-2. Other Features That Enhance Security Security Type Description Disable the wireless router radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might disable this when you are away or when other users of your network all use wired connections. For more information, see “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-10. Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name SSID.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Wireless Network Name (SSID). ______________________________ The SSID identifies the wireless network. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is casesensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the wireless router. In some configuration utilities (such as in Windows XP), the term “wireless network name” is used instead of SSID. • If WEP Authentication is used, circle one: Open System, Shared Key, or Auto.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Changing Wireless Security Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and configure in the Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Setup in the main menu. Viewing Basic Wireless Settings To specify the wireless security settings of your router: 1. Log in to the router as described in “Logging In to Your Wireless Router” on page 1-2. 2. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. When more than one wireless network is active, different wireless network names provide a way to separate the traffic. For a wireless device to participate in a particular wireless network, it must be configured with the SSID for that network. The WGR614v10 default SSID is NETGEAR.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual WEP offers the following options: • Open System. With Open System authentication and 64 or 128 bit WEP data encryption, the Wireless-G Router does perform data encryption but does not perform any authentication. Anyone can join the network. This setting provides very little practical wireless security. • Shared Key. With Shared Key authentication, a wireless device must know the WEP key to join the network.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Automatic. In the Passphrase field, enter a word or group of printable characters, and click Generate. The passphrase is case-sensitive. For example, NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. The four key fields are automatically populated with key values. • Manual. Enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0–9, a–f, or A–F). These entries are not case-sensitive. For example, AA is the same as aa. Select which of the four keys to activate. 5.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 3. In the Passphrase field, enter a word or group of 8–63 printable characters. The passphrase is case-sensitive. Figure 2-4 4. Click Apply to save your settings. Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings This section describes the wireless settings that you can view and specify in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen, which you access under Advanced in the main menu. To configure the advanced wireless security settings of your router: 1.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Figure 2-5 The available settings in this screen are: • Enable SSID Broadcast. Clear this check box to disable broadcast of the SSID, so that only devices that know the correct SSID can connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows XP. • Enable Wireless Router Radio. If you disable the wireless router radio, wireless devices cannot connect to the Wireless-G Router.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual The Wireless Card Access List displays a list of wireless computers that you allow to connect to the router based on their MAC addresses. These wireless computers must also have the correct SSID and wireless security settings to access the wireless router. The MAC address is a network device’s unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F only, and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01).
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Figure 2-7 4. If the computer you want appears in the Available Wireless Cards list, you can select the radio button of that computer to capture its MAC address; otherwise, you can manually enter a name and the MAC address of the authorized computer. You can usually find the MAC address on the bottom of the wireless device. Tip: You can copy and paste the MAC addresses from the router’s Attached Devices screen into the MAC Address field of this screen.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the Wireless-G Router. Warning: MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public. However, because your trusted MAC addresses appear in your wireless transmissions, an intruder can read them and impersonate them. Do not rely on MAC address filtering alone to secure your network.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual – Enable SSID Broadcast – If selected, the Wireless Access Point broadcasts its name (SSID) to all Wireless Stations. Stations can adopt the correct SSID for connections to this Access Point. – Allow Guest to access MY Local Network – If selected any user who connects to this SSID can access local networks associated with the router like users in the primary SSID. 3. Give the wireless network a name. The name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual To change the administrator password: 1. On the main menu, under Maintenance, select Set Password to display the Set Password screen. Figure 2-9 2. To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. 3. Click Apply. Backing Up Your Configuration The configuration settings of the Wireless-G Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file and retrieve it later.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Understanding Your Firewall Your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 contains a true firewall to protect your network from attacks and intrusions. A firewall is a device that protects one network from another while allowing communication between the two. Using a process called Stateful Packet Inspection, the firewall analyzes all inbound and outbound traffic to determine whether or not it will be allowed to pass through.
Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network This chapter describes how to use the content filtering and reporting features of the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 to protect your network. You can find these features by selecting the items under Content Filtering in the main menu of the browser interface.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • If the keyword .com is specified, only websites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu, .org, or .gov) can be viewed. To block access to Internet sites: 1. Select Block Sites under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Block Sites screen displays. Figure 3-1 2. Enable keyword blocking by selecting either Per Schedule or Always. To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 4. You can specify one trusted user, which is a computer that is exempt from blocking and logging. Specify a trusted user by entering that computer’s IP address in the Trusted IP Address fields. Since the trusted user is identified by IP address, you should configure that computer with a fixed IP address. 5. Click Apply to save all your settings in the Block Sites screen.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual To block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule screen. For information about scheduling, see “Scheduling Blocking” on page 3-5. 3. Specify a service for blocking by clicking Add. The Block Services Setup screen displays. Figure 3-3 4. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If you are not sure, select Both. Blocking Services by IP Address Range In the Filter Services For area, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network. Scheduling Blocking The Wireless-G Router allows you to specify when blocking is enforced. To schedule blocking: 1.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual b. Time of Day to Block. Select a start and end time in 24-hour format. Select All Day for 24-hour blocking. c. Time Zone. Select the time zone where you are located, and if you prefer to automatically adjust for daylight savings time. Note: Accurate time zone and daylight savings settings will assure that the scheduling and logging functions operate correctly.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user. Select Logs under Content Filtering in the main menu. The Logs screen displays. Figure 3-5 Table 3-1 describes the log entries. Table 3-1.
Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure advanced networking features of the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10, including LAN, WAN, and routing settings.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Configuring a Device Name The device name is a user-friendly name for the router. This name is shown in the Network on Windows Vista and the Network Explorer on all Windows systems. The Device Name field cannot be blank. The default name is WNR3500. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Specify the pool of IP addresses to be assigned by setting the starting IP address and ending IP address. These addresses should be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address. Using the default addressing scheme, you should define a range between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254, although you might wish to save part of the range for devices with fixed addresses.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table. Note: The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click the button next to the reserved address you want to edit or delete. 2. Click Edit or Delete.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Dynamic DNS to display the Dynamic DNS screen. Figure 4-2 To configure Dynamic DNS: 1. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose names appear in the Service Provider list. For example, for DynDNS.org, select www.dyndns.org. 2. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 3. Select the name of your Dynamic DNS service provider. 4.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Configuring the WAN Setup Options The WAN Setup options let you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU) size, and enable the wireless router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click WAN Setup to view the WAN Setup screen.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual them, but there are other applications that might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if that computer’s IP address is entered as the default DMZ server. Warning: DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall, and is exposed to exploits from the Internet.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Configuring NAT Filtering Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the router processes inbound traffic. Secured NAT provides a secured firewall to protect the computers on the LAN from attacks from the Internet, but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from functioning. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet applications to function.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. • A Metric value of 1 will work since the ISDN router is on the LAN. • Private is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated. Select Static Routes under Advanced in the main menu. The Static Routes screen displays. Figure 4-4 To add or edit a static route: 1.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 5. Type the IP address of the final destination. 6. Type the IP subnet mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. 7. Type the gateway IP address, which must be a router on the same LAN segment as the Wireless-G Router. 8. Type a number between 1 and 15 as the metric value. This represents the number of routers between your network and the destination.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual In the scenario shown, the following conditions must be met for both APs: • Both APs must use the same SSID, wireless channel, and encryption mode (see information about WEP in “Configuring WEP Wireless Security” on page 2-7”). • Both APs must be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all the AP LAN IP addresses are in the same network.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual If this check box is selected, the router communicates wirelessly only with other APs whose MAC addresses are listed in this screen. The router still communicates with wire-connected LAN devices. Setting Up the Base Station The wireless repeating function works only in hub and spoke mode. The units cannot be daisy chained. You must know the wireless settings for both units. You must know the MAC address of the remote unit.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Setting Up a Repeater Unit Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station. Note: If you are using the WGR614v10 base station with a non-NETGEAR wireless router as the repeater, you might need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP. To configure a Wireless-G Router as a repeater unit: 1.
Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network This chapter describes how to modify the configuration of the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 to allow specific applications to access the Internet or to be accessed from the Internet, and how to make adjustments to enhance your network’s performance.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router When a computer on your network needs to access a computer on the Internet, your computer sends your router a message containing source and destination address and process information. Before forwarding your message to the remote computer, your router must modify the source information and must create and track the communication session so that replies can be routed back to your computer.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 4. The Web server at www.example.com composes a return message with the requested Web page data. The return message contains the following address and port information: • The source address is the IP address of www.example.com. • The source port number is 80, the standard port number for a Web server process. • The destination address is the public IP address of your router. • The destination port number is 33333.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” Using steps similar to the preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you have defined: 1. You open an IRC client program, beginning a chat session on your computer. 2.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network. Normally, your router ignores any inbound traffic that is not a response to your own outbound traffic.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering The following points summarize the differences between port forwarding and port triggering: • Port triggering can be used by any computer on your network, although only one computer can use it at a time. • Port forwarding is configured for a single computer on your network. • Port triggering does not need to know the computer’s IP address in advance. The IP address is captured automatically.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual To configure port forwarding to a local server: 1. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. Figure 5-1 2. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see the following section, “Adding a Custom Service.” 3.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 2. Click Add Custom Service. Figure 5-2 3. In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. 4. In the Service Type field, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 5. In the Starting Port field, enter the beginning port number. • If the application uses only a single port, enter the same port number in the Ending Port field. • If the application uses a range of ports, enter the ending port number of the range in the Ending Port field. 6.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual To make a local Web server public: 1. Assign your Web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation, as explained in “Using Address Reservation” on page 4-3. In this example, your router will always give your Web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33. 2. In the Port Forwarding screen, configure the router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your Web server at 192.168.1.33.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual To configure port triggering, you need to know which inbound ports the application needs. Also, you need to know the number of the outbound port that will trigger the opening of the inbound ports. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or newsgroups. To set up port triggering: 1. Select Port Forwarding/Port Triggering under Advanced in the main menu. The Forwarding/Port Triggering screen displays.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes. This value controls the inactivity timer for the designated inbound ports. The inbound ports close when the inactivity time expires. This is required because the router cannot be sure when the application has terminated. 5. Click Add Service. Figure 5-4 6. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 7.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Using Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Advertisement Period. The advertisement period is how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes. The default period is 30 minutes. Shorter durations ensure that control points have current device status at the expense of additional network traffic. Longer durations might compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic. • Advertisement Time To Live.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • • • • Choose placement carefully. For best results, place your router: – Near the center of the area in which your computers will operate. – In an elevated location such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected computers have line-of-sight access (even if through walls). – Avoid obstacles to wireless signals.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Quality of Service Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The Wireless-G Router can provide QoS prioritization on the Internet connection. To configure QoS, use the QoS Setup screen. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, select QoS Setup.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • • • • For specific applications For specific online games On individual Ethernet LAN ports of the router From a specific device by MAC address To specify prioritization of traffic, you must create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Setup screen. For convenience, the QoS Policy table lists many common applications and online games that can benefit from QoS handling.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 2. Click Setup QoS Rule. The QoS Priority Rule List displays: Figure 5-7 3. In the QOS Priority Rule List, select an existing item, or you can scroll to the bottom of the list and select Add Priority Rule. Fine-Tuning Your Network 5-17 v1.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual a. If you chose to add a new entry, the screen expands as shown: Figure 5-8 b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game. c. Select the packet type, either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP), and specify the port number or range of port numbers used by the application or game. 4.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 3. On the QoS - Priority Rules screen, go to the Priority Category field, and select Ethernet LAN Port from the drop-down list: Figure 5-9 4. From the LAN port list, select the LAN port that will have a QoS policy. 5. From the Priority drop-down list, select the priority that this port’s traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 6.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 3. On the QoS - Priority Rules screen, go to the Priority Category field, and select MAC Address from the drop-down list: Figure 5-10 4. If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select it. The information from the MAC Device List is used to populate the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields. If the device does not appear in the MAC Device List, click Refresh.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 3. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy to be edited or deleted, and do one of the following: • Click Delete to remove the QoS policy. • Click Edit to edit the QoS policy. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to change the policy settings. 4. Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes. Changing the MTU Size The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU size to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU size from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away. Table 5-1 describes common MTU sizes and applications. Table 5-1. Common MTU Sizes MTU Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Wireless. Your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10 provides a wireless data throughput of up to 300 Mbps using technology called multiple input, multiple output (MIMO), in which multiple antennas transmit multiple streams of data. The use of multiple antennas also provides excellent range and coverage. With the introduction of the newer WPA and WPA2 encryption and authentication protocols, wireless security is extremely strong.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Streaming MP3 audio requires less than 1 Mbps per stream and does not strain most modern networks. Like video, however, streaming audio is also sensitive to latency and packet loss, so a congested network or a noisy link can cause problems. • Backing up computers over the network has become popular due to the availability of inexpensive mass storage. Table 5-2 shows the time to transfer 1 gigabyte (1 GB) of data using various networking technologies.
Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10. You can access these features by selecting the items under Maintenance in the main menu of the browser interface.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Figure 6-1 Table 6-1 describes the router status fields. Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name The host name assigned to the router. Hardware Version The hardware version of the router. Firmware Version The version of the current software installed in the router. This will change if you upgrade your router. Internet Port These settings apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Table 6-1. Wireless Router Status Fields (continued) Field Description LAN Port These settings apply to the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. MAC Address The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical address being used by the LAN port of the router. IP Address The IP address being used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. The default is 192.168.1.1.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 2. Click Connection Status to display the connection status. Figure 6-2 Table 6-2 describes the connection status settings. Table 6-2. Connection Status Settings Item Description IP Address The IP address that is assigned to the router. Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned to the router. Default Gateway The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 3. Click Show Statistics to display router usage statistics. Figure 6-3 Table 6-3 describes the router statistics. Table 6-3. Router Statistics Item Description System Up Time The time elapsed since the router was last restarted. Port The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the screen displays the following: Status The link status of the port.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Viewing a List of Attached Devices The Attached Devices screen contains a table of all IP devices that the router has discovered on the local network. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Maintenance, select Attached Devices to view the table. Figure 6-4 For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if available), and the Ethernet MAC address. To force the router to look for attached devices, click Refresh.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual The following sections describe the three available options. Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup screen let you save and retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings. To save your settings, click Back Up. Your browser extracts the configuration file from the router and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Upgrading the Router Software The routing software (also called firmware) of the Wireless-G Router is stored in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Your router can download and install the new software, or you can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website and manually send the upgrade file to the router using your browser.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual A screen is also provided for upgrading the router. From the main menu of the browser interface, under Maintenance, select Router Upgrade to display the Router Upgrade screen. Figure 6-7 From this screen, you can check for new software versions by clicking the Check button. If a new version is found, you can download and install it in one step.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual If the router discovers a newer version of software, the message on the left displays when you log in. If no new software is available, the message on the right displays. Figure 6-8 To automatically upgrade to the new software, click Yes to allow the router to download and install the new software file from NETGEAR.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 6. Click Browse, and locate the firmware image that you downloaded to your PC (the file ends in .img or .chk). 7. Click Upload to send the firmware to the router. Warning: When uploading software to the Wireless-G Router, do not interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your router automatically restarts.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Note: Be sure to change the router’s default configuration password to a very secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language, and should be a mixture of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and symbols. Your password can be up to 30 characters. To configure your router for remote management: 1. Select the Turn Remote Management On check box. 2.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Traffic Meter Traffic Metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your router’s Internet port. With the Traffic Meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage. To monitor traffic on your router, do the following: 1. On the Advanced menu, click Traffic Meter. Figure 6-10 Using Network Monitoring Tools 6-13 v1.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 2. To enable the Traffic Meter, click the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 3. If you would like to record and restrict the volume of Internet traffic, click the Traffic volume control by radio button. You can select one of the following options for controlling the traffic volume: • No Limit – No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached. • Download only – The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. Tip: NETGEAR provides helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 4. Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute. 5. Turn on the computers. Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router is on if the Ethernet cable connecting the wireless router and the modem is plugged in securely and the modem and wireless router are turned on.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power light is on. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that: a. The Power light is solidly on. b. The Internet light is on. c. A numbered LAN port light is on for any local port that is connected to a computer. This indicates that a link has been established to the connected device.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. The Internet or Ethernet port lights are not on. If either the Ethernet port lights or the Internet light does not come on when the Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the modem or computer.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If you are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be sure that the Java applet is loaded. • Try closing the browser and opening it again, or try a different browser. • Make sure that you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is password. Make sure that Caps Lock is off when entering this information.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual • If your ISP requires a login, the login name or password might be set incorrectly. • Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP account as the account name in the Basic Settings screen. • Your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and might check for your computer’s MAC address.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a network is made very easy by using the ping utility in your computer or workstation. Testing the LAN Path to Your Router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual – Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button, and then select Run. 2.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Problems with Date and Time Under Content Filtering in the main menu, select E-mail to display a screen that shows the current date and time of day. The Wireless-G Router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of several network time servers on the Internet. Each entry in the log is stamped with the date and time of day. Problems with the date and time function can include the following: • Date shown is January 1, 2000.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Use the setup program to scan for available wireless networks. Look for a network name (SSID) of NETGEAR or your custom SSID if you have changed it. If your wireless network does not appear, check these conditions: • Is your router’s wireless radio enabled? See “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-10. • Is your router’s SSID broadcast enabled? See “Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 2-10.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup in the main menu of the WGR614v10 router. Figure 7-1 2. For the wireless network name (SSID), use the default name, or choose a suitable descriptive name. In the Name (SSID) field, you can 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.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual 6. For Security Options, select None. 7. Click Apply to save your changes. Note: If you are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you change the router’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the router’s new settings. 8. Select Wireless Settings under Advanced in the main menu of the WGR614v10 router. Figure 7-2 9.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router’s administration password back to password. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: • Use the Erase function of the router (see “Erasing the Configuration” on page 6-7). • Use the restore factory settings button on the rear panel of the router.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v10.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual Specification Description Wireless Radio data rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps Auto Rate Sensing Frequency 2.4-2.5Ghz Data encoding 802.11b: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) 802.11g: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Maximum computers per wireless network Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic each node generates. Typically 30–70 nodes. Operating frequency ranges 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) 2.412–2.
Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link TCP/IP Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Networking Basics http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wireless/index.htm Preparing Your Network http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/wsdhcp/index.
Index A B access blocking 3-1 remote 6-11 restricting by MAC address 2-11 viewing logs 3-7 backing up configuration file 6-7 access control turning off 1-13, 7-12 turning on 2-13 basic wireless connectivity 7-10 backing up, transfer time 5-24 base station, setting up 4-12 basic settings 2-6 Big Pond 1-10 accessing remote computer 5-2 blocking access 3-1 inbound traffic 5-1 account name 1-7, 6-2 bold text xi access points 4-10 ActiveX 7-5 broadband Internet 5-22 adapters specifications A-1 br
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual user-defined services 3-4 WPA security 2-9 See also adding connection mode 1-10 connection status settings 6-4 connection types 5-22 content filtering 3-1 crossover cable 7-4 CTS/RTS Threshold 2-11 custom service (port forwarding) 5-7 Customer support 1-ii dynamic IP addresses 1-8 DynDNS.
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual I idle time-out 1-11 inbound traffic, allowing or blocking 5-1 interface specifications A-1 interference, reducing 5-14 Internet connection troubleshooting 7-5 Internet light, troubleshooting and 7-3 Internet port, status 6-2 Internet Relay Chat (IRC) 5-3 Internet services, blocking access 3-3 interval, poll 6-5 IP addresses autogenerated 7-4 blocking access by 3-5 current 6-2 dynamic or static 1-8 LAN 4-2 registering domain name and 4-4 reserved 4-3 language,
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual P passphrases 2-8, 2-9, 2-10 password changing 2-15 restoring 7-13 reference documents B-1 region of operation 2-7 registering 1-ii releasing connection status 6-4 remote devices, testing path 7-8 path, testing 7-8 remote management 6-11 performance, optimizing 5-13 renewing connection status 6-4 physical specifications A-1 repeater units 4-13 ping 4-7, 7-7 requirements, speed 5-23 placement, router 5-14 reserved IP adresses 4-3 poll interval 6-5 Re
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual U speed requirements 5-23 SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall 4-6 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 5-12 spoofing MAC addresses 1-8 up time, system 6-5 SSID 1-12, 2-7, 6-3, 7-11 upgrading router software 6-8 SSID broadcast 1-13, 2-11, 7-12 static routes 4-8 URLs typography for xi Web Configuration Manager 1-2 statistics, usage 6-5 usage statistics 6-5 status lights, troubleshooting and 7-3 user-defined services 3-4 static IP addresses 1-8 status
Wireless-G Router WGR614v10 Reference Manual wireless settings advanced 2-10 basic 2-6 gathering information 2-4 testing 7-10 wireless specifications A-2 WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) 5-14, 5-15 WPA2-PSK encryption 2-3, 2-9 WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK encryption 2-3, 2-9 WPA-PSK encryption 2-3, 2-9 Index-6 v1.
