Reference Manual for the MR814v2 Cable/DSL Wireless Router
Trademarks
World Wide Web
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Contents
Chapter Wireless Configuration
Chapter Advanced Configuration of the Router
Appendix C Preparing Your Network
Glossary Index
Contents
Audience
Preface About This Manual
Typographical Conventions
Special Message Formats
Chapter Introduction
Key Features of the Router
Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
Security
Extensive Protocol Support
Maintenance and Support
Easy Installation and Management
Package Contents
LED Descriptions
Router’s Front Panel
MR814v2 Rear Panel
Router’s Rear Panel
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Computer Network Configuration Requirements
Chapter Connecting the Router to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
Internet Configuration Requirements
Record Your Internet Connection Information
Procedure Connecting the Router
Connecting the MR814v2 to Your LAN
From
Log in to the router
Connect to the Internet
PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option
Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts
Telstra Bigpond Cable Wizard-Detected Option
Setup Wizard menu for Telstra Bigpond Cable accounts
Dynamic IP Wizard-Detected Option
Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address accounts
Fixed IP Account Wizard-Detected Option
10 Setup Wizard menu for Fixed IP address accounts
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ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection
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Considerations For a Wireless Network
Chapter Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
Understanding Wireless Settings
Wireless Settings menu
Restricting Wireless Access to Your Network
Wireless Access Point settings
Wireless Card Access List Setup
Authentication Scheme Selection
Choosing Authentication and Security Encryption Methods
Disable
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
10. Wireless Access menu
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
11. Wireless Access menu
Configure WEP
12. Wireless Settings encryption menu
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Content Filtering Overview
Chapter Content Filtering
Block Sites menu
Blocking Access to Internet Sites
Block Services menu
Blocking Access to Internet Services
Add Services menu
Configuring a User Defined Service
Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced
Logs menu
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
Email menu
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
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Viewing Router Status Information
Chapter Maintenance
This screen shows the following parameters
This screen shows the following statistics
Router Statistics screen
Upgrading the Router Software
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
Router Upgrade menu
Configuration File Management
Settings Backup menu
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration
Erasing the Configuration
Changing the Administrator Password
Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers
Advanced Configuration of the Router
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
Adding a Custom Service
Multiple Computers for Half Life, Kali or Quake III Example
Local Web and FTP Server Example
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server
Configuring the WAN Setup Options
Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port
Setting the MTU Size
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters
Using the LAN IP Setup Options
Using the Router as a Dhcp server
Using Address Reservation
Using a Dynamic DNS Service
To add or edit a Static Route
Configuring Static Routes
Click the Add button to open the Add/Edit Menu, shown below
Enabling Remote Management Access
Http//134.177.0.1238080
Using Universal Plug and Play UPnP
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Power LED Not On
Chapter Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning
LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On
LEDs Never Turn Off
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device
Problems with Date and Time
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
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TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, Dhcp
Appendix a Technical Specifications
Wireless
Related Publications Basic Router Concepts
Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
IP Addresses and the Internet
What is a Router?
Routing Information Protocol
Three Main Address Classes
Equals
Netmask
Example of Subnetting a Class B Address
Subnet Addressing
Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet
Private IP Addresses
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
Related Documents
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol
Internet Security and Firewalls
IP Configuration by Dhcp
Domain Name Server
Stateful Packet Inspection
What is a Firewall?
Ethernet Cabling
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
Cable Quality
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Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Appendix C Preparing Your Network
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
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Locate your Network Neighborhood icon
Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
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Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows
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Obtain an IP address automatically is selected
Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4
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TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displays
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4
MacOS 8.6 or
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
MacOS
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
What Is Your Configuration Information?
Are Login Protocols Used?
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
Select the Gateway tab
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Restarting the Network
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Wireless Networking Overview
Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
Infrastructure Mode
Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid
Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
802.11b Authentication
Authentication and WEP
802.11b Authentication Open System Steps
802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps
Key Size
WEP Configuration Options
Wireless Channels
Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table
Glossary
With the Transfer Control Protocol TCP to form TCP/IP
See Routing Information Protocol
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Numerics
Index
Ietf B-1
RFC
WEP D-3
