Understanding Wireless Settings | NETGEAR NTGWGR614 specification

Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614

•Turn Off the Wired LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless the LAN when you are away and the others in the household all use wired connections.

Understanding Wireless Settings

To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu will appear, as shown below.

Figure 3-2: Wireless Settings menu

Wireless Configuration

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NETGEAR NTGWGR614 manual Understanding Wireless Settings, Wireless Settings menu

Contents

Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Trademarks World Wide Web This page intentionally left blank Contents Chapter Wireless Configuration Chapter Troubleshooting Appendix C Preparing Your Network Glossary Contents Audience Preface About This ManualTypographical Conventions Special Message Formats Chapter Introduction Key Features of the Router Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 802.11g Wireless Networking Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink SecurityExtensive Protocol Support Maintenance and Support Easy Installation and Management Package Contents LED Descriptions Router’s Front Panel WGR614 Rear Panel Router’s Rear Panel Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 What You Will Need Before You Begin Chapter Connecting the Router to the InternetCabling and Computer Hardware Requirements Internet Configuration Requirements Computer Network Configuration RequirementsWhere Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? Record Your Internet Connection Information Connecting the Router Connecting the WGR614Connect the router to your network Which Log in to the router Log in to the router Connect to the Internet Login window PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option Setup Smart Wizard menu for PPPoE accounts Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option Setup Smart Wizard menu for Telstra Bigpond Cable accounts Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option Setup Smart Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address accounts Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option Click Apply to save the settings ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 12 Basic Settings ISP list Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines Chapter Wireless Configuration WGR614 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Wireless Settings menu Understanding Wireless Settings Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Authentication Scheme Selection Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption Feature Default Factory Settings Default Factory Settings WEP Encryption Keys 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 Wireless Card Access List Setup Wireless Settings encryption menu How to Configure WEP Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 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 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Viewing Router Status Information Chapter Maintenance This screen shows the following parameters Renew Click the Renew button to renew the Dhcp lease This screen shows the following statistics Show Statistics action buttons are described in Table 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 Port Forwarding to Local Servers Chapter Advanced Configuration Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service Multiple Computers for Half Life, Kali or Quake III Example Local Web and FTP Server Example Disable SPI Firewall Configuring WAN Setup OptionsSetting Up a Default DMZ Server Connect Automatically, as Required Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port Setting the MTU Size Using a Dynamic DNS Service LAN IP Setup Menu Using LAN IP Setup Options Using the Router as a Dhcp server Using Address Reservation Static Route Summary Table How to Configure Static Routes Click the Add button to open the Add/Edit Menu, shown below Enabling Remote Management Access Using Universal Plug and Play UPnP Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Power LED Not On Chapter TroubleshootingBasic 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 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 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 DhcpDomain Name Server Stateful Packet Inspection What is a Firewall? Ethernet Cabling Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching Cable Quality Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 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 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Choose Settings, and then Control Panel Enabling Dhcp to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings 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 NT4Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Obtain an IP address automatically is selected Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 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 NetworkingMacOS 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 Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Restarting the Network This page intentionally left blank Wireless Networking Overview Appendix D Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Network Name Extended Service Set Identification Essid Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication Authentication and WEP Open System Authentication Steps Overview of WEP Parameters Shared Key Authentication Steps Key Size WEP Configuration Options Wireless Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table List of Glossary Terms Glossary Adsl CRL Encapsulating Security Payload Internet service provider Megabits per second NAT Public Switched Telephone Network Ssid UTP Wins Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614 Numerics Index Ietf B-1 RFC Index