Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
Extensive Protocol Support
The WGR614 v5 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, “Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics.”
•IP Address Sharing by NAT
The WGR614 v5 router allows several networked computers to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive
•Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP
The WGR614 v5 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached computers on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of computers on your local network.
•DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own address as a DNS server to the attached computers. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
•PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by simulating a
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:
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•Smart Wizard
The WGR614 v5 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
Introduction |
June 2004
