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Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings

Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings

This chapter describes how to use the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD to configure your wireless router’s Internet connection and wireless parameters.

Once you are connected to the Internet and your wireless connections are working, you can also configure the router’s content filtering parameters if you need to change the default settings. See Chapter 4, “Content Filtering.

If you are an advanced user, you can also configure maintenance (see Chapter 5, “Maintenance) and advanced (see Chapter 6, “Advanced Configuration of the Router) settings if you need to change the factory defaults.

Note: Do not change your existing Internet connection. Instead, let the Smart Wizard Installation Assistant on the Resource CD guide you through the setup process.

Initial Configuration

1.Insert the Resource CD into the CD drive on your PC.

2.Click Setup and follow the instructions. The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant will guide you through the setup process:

•How to change your cabling.

•How to connect to the Internet.

•How to configure your wireless settings.

If you want to change your Internet or wireless settings later, see “Changing Your Configuration” on page 3-4.

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NETGEAR WGR614v7 manual Configuring the Internet and Wireless Settings, Initial Configuration

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NETGEAR, Inc 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualApril April Statement of ConditionsEN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance April Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Customer SupportWGR614v7 Product and Publication DetailsApril Model NumberChapter ContentsConfiguring the Internet and Wireless Settings Chapter About This ManualChapter Chapter Content FilteringMaintenance Advanced Configuration of the RouterAppendix A TroubleshootingTechnical Specifications ChapterApril Appendix CPreparing Your Network Glossary Wireless Networking BasicsContents Appendix DApril Contentshttp//kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v7.asp Chapter About This ManualAudience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats How to Use This Manual Printing the Full Manual How to Print this ManualPrinting a Page in the HTML View Printing a ChapterApril 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualAbout This Manual Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesA Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering 802.11g Wireless NetworkingExtensive Protocol Support SecurityAutosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink Easy Installation and Management Maintenance and Support Package ContentsStatus Light Descriptions The Router’s Front PanelFigure 2-1 WGR614v7 Front Panel 4 3 2 The Router’s Rear PanelAC power adapter outlet for 12 V DC @ 1A output, 22W maximum April 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualIntroduction Initial Configuration Chapter 3 Configuring the Internet and Wireless SettingsLogging Into Your Router April 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualFigure 3-3 Login result 3. Click OK and the resulting window below appearsBasic Settings, No Login Changing Your ConfigurationInternet Settings http//kbserver.netgear.com/productsautomatic/WGR614v6.asp For the most current documentation, go toIf you have a cable modem, this is usually the Workgroup name Usually, select Use Default MAC Address Wireless Settings Wireless SettingsWireless Settings Wireless SettingsSecurity Options Default Factory Settings http//kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WGR614v6.asp How to Bypass the Configuration AssistantNETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation http//kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v6.aspApril 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualConfiguring the Internet and Wireless Settings 3-12Content Filtering Overview Chapter Content FilteringBlocking Access to Internet Sites Blocking Access to Internet Services Figure 4-3 Add Services menu Configuring a User Defined ServiceConfiguring Services Blocking by IP Address Range Scheduling When Blocking Will Be EnforcedViewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Turn e-mail notification on Viewing Wireless Router Status Information Chapter MaintenanceField 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualWireless Router Status Fields AprilConnection Status Items 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualWireless Router Status Fields continued Figure 5-2 Connection Status screenRouter Statistics Items 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualConnection Status Items continued Figure 5-3 Router Statistics screenFigure 5-4 Attached Devices menu Configuration File ManagementViewing a List of Attached Devices Router Statistics Items continuedRestoring and Backing Up the Configuration Upgrading the Router Software Erasing the ConfigurationChanging the Administrator Password Figure 5-7 Set Password menu April 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualMaintenance 5-10Configuring Port Triggering Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration of the RouterPort Triggering Timeout Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers 3. Click the Add button Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Adding a Custom ServiceMultiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example Local Web and FTP Server ExampleConnect Automatically, as Required Configuring the WAN Setup OptionsResponding to Ping on Internet WAN Port Setting Up a Default DMZ ServerDisabling the SPI Firewall Setting the MTU Size Using the LAN IP Setup OptionsConfiguring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Using the Router as a DHCP server Figure 6-7 Address Reservation menu Using Address ReservationUsing a Dynamic DNS Service Configuring Static Routes To add or edit a Static Route Enabling Remote Management Access To configure your router for Remote Management Figure 6-12. UPnP Menu Using Universal Plug and Play UPnPNote If you use applications such as multi-player gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance a feature in Windows XP, you should enable UPnP April 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualAdvanced Configuration of the Router 6-20Basic Functioning Chapter TroubleshootingPower Light Not On LAN or WAN Port Lights Not On Lights Never Turn OffTroubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping UtilityTesting the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Problems with Date and Time Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordPage Environmental Specifications Appendix A Technical SpecificationsPower Adapter Physical SpecificationsApril 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualWireless Basic Router Concepts What is a Router?Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related PublicationsRouting Information Protocol IP Addresses and the InternetThe five address classes are Class A Subnet Addressing NetmaskFigure B-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Dotted-Decimal Masklength Table 7-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One OctetTable 7-2. Netmask Formats Number of Bits Dotted-Decimal ValuePrivate IP Addresses Single IP Address Operation Using NATMAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Domain Name Server Related DocumentsInternet Security and Firewalls IP Configuration by DHCPWhat is a Firewall? Stateful Packet Inspection Ethernet CablingDenial of Service Attack Inside Twisted Pair Cables Category 5 Cable QualityFigure B-5 Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualFigure B-5 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable Figure B-4 Straight-Through Twisted-Pair CableFigure B-6 Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX SwitchingThe wireless router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology also called MDI/MDIX. Each LOCAL Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a normal connection e.g. connecting to a computer or an uplink connection e.g. connecting to a router, switch, or hub. That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto UplinkTM will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection April 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualB-16 Network, Routing, Firewall, and BasicsCabling and Computer Hardware Computer Network Configuration RequirementsAppendix C Preparing Your Network What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband ModemWhere Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? Internet Configuration RequirementsRecord Your Internet Connection Information Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP NetworkingInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP NetworkingIf you need to install a new adapter, follow these steps Locate your Network Neighborhood icon Choose Settings, and then Control PanelTCP/IP is present Verify the following settings as shown54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual Client for Microsoft Network exists Ethernet adapter is presentVerifying TCP/IP Properties Selecting Windows’ Internet Access MethodInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP NetworkingLocate your Network Neighborhood icon DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears Right click on Local Area Connection and select PropertiesObtain DNS server address automatically is selected Obtain an IP address automatically is selectedDHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 April 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualC-16 Preparing Your NetworkThe TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displays Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4MacOS Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP NetworkingMacOS 8.6 or Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Are Login Protocols Used?What Is Your Configuration Information? mail.xxx.yyy.com Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows ComputersObtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers April Restarting the Network54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference Manual April 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualC-24 Preparing Your NetworkInfrastructure Mode Appendix D Wireless Networking BasicsWireless Networking Overview Network Name Extended Service Set Identification ESSID Authentication and WEP Data EncryptionAd Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Open System Authentication 802.11 Authentication802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 1. Do Not Use WEP The network uses Open System 802.11b Authentication Shared Key StepsEncryption Key Sizes Key SizeExample of Hexadecimal Key Content Table D-1WEP Configuration Options Wireless ChannelsWPA and WPA2 Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to WPA2 IEEE 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA and WPA2 Security?The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured pass phrase on both the stations and the access point. This obviates the need for an authentication server, which in many home and small office environments will not be available nor desirable. Possible cipher suites include WEP, TKIP, and AES Advanced Encryption Standard. We talk more about TKIP and AES when addressing data privacy below Figure 4-3 WPA/WPA2 Overview Wireless LANWired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Login Authentication2. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message WPA/WPA2 Data Encryption Key Management AES Support for WPA2 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIPMichael Product Support for WPA/WPA2 Is WPA/WPA2 Perfect?The WPA/WPA2 two-phase authentication Changes to Wireless Access PointsThe WPA/WPA2 two-phase authentication Changes to Wireless Network AdaptersChanges to Wireless Client Programs April 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualGlossary Glossary802.11e Standard 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualAccess Point AP AprilApril 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualAd-Hoc mode Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyDHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualCSMA-CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance CSMA-CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision DetectionApril 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualDNS Domain Name Service Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x and EAPApril 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualHot Spot also referred to as Public Access Location Infrastructure modeApril 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualPhysical Data Link Network Transport Session Presentation Application NAT Network Address Translation 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualApril Multiple Input Multiple Output MIMOPlug and Play 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualRogue Access Point AprilSatellite broadband 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualSwitch AprilTKIP 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualApril TCP/IPApril 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualWEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Wi-Fi Wireless FidelityWi-Fi Protected Access for the Enterprise 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualWi-Fi Protected Access WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access and IEEE 802.11i ComparisonWireless Multimedia WMM 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614v7 Reference ManualWi-Fi Protected Access for Public Access Wi-Fi Protected Access in Mixed Mode Deployment