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Trademarks
Statement of Conditions
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
FCC Caution
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Contents
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Preface About This Manual
Audience
Typographical Conventions
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Key Features of the Router
802.11g Wireless Networking
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Security
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
Extensive Protocol Support
Easy Installation and Management
Maintenance and Support
Package Contents
Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614
1-6 Introduction
The Routers Front Panel
The front panel of the WGR614 router contains the status LEDs described below.
Figure 1-1: WGR614 Front Panel
Table 1-1. LED Descriptions
The Routers Rear Panel
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Chapter 2 Connecting the Router to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
Internet Configuration Requirements
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
Record Your Internet Connection Information
Connecting the WGR614
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Connecting the Router
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PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option
Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option
Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option
Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
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Chapter 3 Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
ranges of up to 500 feet.
WGR614
Wireless Data Security Options Range: Up to 500 Feet
Understanding Wireless Settings
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Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption
Default Factory Settings
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
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How to Configure WEP
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Blocking Access to Internet Sites
Blocking Access to Internet Services
Configuring a User Defined Service
Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
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Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614
5-2 Maintenance
This screen shows the following parameters:
Table 5-1. Menu 3.2 - Router Status Fields
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Click on the Show Statistics button to display router usage statistics, as shown below.
This screen shows the following statistics:
Show Statistics action buttons are described in Table 5-2
Set Interval Enter a time and click the button to set the polling frequency.
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
Upgrading the Router Software
Configuration File Management
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration
Erasing the Configuration
Changing the Administrator Password
Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
Local Web and FTP Server Example
Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example
Configuring WAN Setup Options
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Using a Dynamic DNS Service
Using LAN IP Setup Options
Using the Router as a DHCP server
Using Address Reservation
How to Configure Static Routes
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Enabling Remote Management Access
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning
Power LED Not On
LEDs Never Turn Off
LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
Problems with Date and Time
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Appendix A Technical Specifications
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Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
Related Publications
Basic Router Concepts
What is a Router?
Routing Information Protocol
IP Addresses and the Internet
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Netmask
Subnet Addressing
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Private IP Addresses
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol
Related Documents
Domain Name Server
IP Configuration by DHCP
Internet Security and Firewalls
What is a Firewall?
Ethernet Cabling
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
Cable Quality
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Appendix C Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
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Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
Locate your Network Neighborhood icon.
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Selecting Windows Internet Access Method
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4
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Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x
MacOS X
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
Are Login Protocols Used?
What Is Your Configuration Information?
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers
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Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview
Infrastructure Mode
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)
Authentication and WEP
802.11 Authentication
Open System Authentication
Shared Key Authentication
Open System Authentication Steps
Overview of WEP Parameters
Shared Key Authentication Steps
Key Size
WEP Configuration Options
Wireless Channels
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Glossary
Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual.
List of Glossary Terms
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Index
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