10153-01 | NETGEAR WGU624 instruction

Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

M-10153-01

Version 1.1

September 2004

M-10153-01

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NETGEAR WGU624 manual 10153-01

Contents

10153-01 Statement of Conditions TrademarksFCC Caution EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Customer Support Contents Chapter Wireless Configuration Chapter Maintenance Appendix C Preparing Your Network Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics Glossary Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats Chapter About This ManualTypographical Conventions Manual Scope Html version of this manual How to Use This Manual How to Print this Manual About This Manual Chapter Introduction Key Features of the Router Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes 802.11 a/g Wireless Networking Comparison of Wireless Modes Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink Security Extensive Protocol Support Easy Installation and Management Package Contents LED Descriptions Router’s Front Panel WGU624 Rear Panel Router’s Rear Panel Computer Network Configuration Requirements Chapter Connecting the Router to the InternetWhat 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 Connecting the Wireless Router Connecting the WGU624 QWHUQHW Restart Your Network in the Correct Sequence Login window is displayed below Connecting the Router to the Internet Browser-based configuration Basic Settings menus How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Connecting the Router to the Internet Basic Settings ISP list Manual PPPoE Configuration Other PPPoE menu Pptp menu Manual Pptp Configuration Connecting the Router to the Internet 10 Telstra Bigpond Cable menu Manual Telstra Bigpond Configuration Connecting the Router to the Internet Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines Chapter Wireless Configuration WGU624 wireless data security options Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Wireless Mode Options Wireless Mode Options Basic 802.11a Wireless Settings Default Basic Wireless SettingsDefault Wireless Settings Wireless 802.11a Settings menu Security Mode Basic 802.11g Wireless Settings Wireless 802.11g Settings menu Security Mode WEP Authentication and Encryption Wireless Security SettingsWireless Security Settings Security Mode Selection Security Modes WPA Encryption Key Update Recording Your Ssid and Security Settings Wireless Settings menu Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Wireless Card Access List Setup Wireless Security Encryption menu Configuring WEP WPA-PSK Security Configuration Configuring WPA-PSK Encryption Security Default Advanced Wireless Settings Configuring Advanced Wireless SettingsDefault Advanced Wireless Settings 10 Advanced 802.11a Wireless Settings Configuring Advanced 802.11a Wireless Settings 11 Advanced 802.11g Wireless Settings Configuring Advanced 802.11b/g Wireless Settings Wireless Configuration Blocking Access to Internet Sites Chapter Content Filtering Block Sites menu is shown below Block Services menu Blocking Access to Internet Services Configuring a User Defined Service Schedule menu Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced Logs menu Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Log action buttons Log entry descriptions E-mail menu Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Send alert immediately Content Filtering Viewing Wireless Router Status Information Chapter Maintenance Router Status screen displays the following parameters Menu 3.2 Wireless Router Status Fields Connection Status Fields Connection Status screen Router Statistics Fields Router Statistics screen Upgrading the Router Software Viewing a List of Attached DevicesShow Statistics action buttons Router Upgrade menu Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration Configuration File Management Erasing the Configuration Changing the Administrator Password Comparison of Port Triggering and Port Forwarding Chapter Advanced Configuration Port Forwarding Menu Configuring Port Forwarding For Internet Games or Applications Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service Adding Additional Computers Local Web and FTP Server Example Port Triggering menu Configuring Port Triggering WAN Setup menu Configuring WAN Setup Options Advanced Configuration Configuring LAN IP Setup Options LAN IP Setup Menu Using the Router as a Dhcp Server Using Address Reservation Dynamic DNS menu Using a Dynamic DNS Service Static Routes menu Configuring Static Routes Static Route Add/Edit menu Static Route Example Enabling Remote Management Access UPnP Menu Using Universal Plug and Play UPnP Advanced Configuration Basic Functioning Chapter Troubleshooting LEDs Never Turn Off Power LED Not OnLocal or Internet Port LEDs Not On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Testing the LAN Path to the WGU624 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 Why Does the WGU624 Not Reach Full 108 Mbps Speeds? Power Adapter Appendix a Technical SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Environmental Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions Interface Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics What is a Router?Related Publications Basic Router Concepts Routing Information Protocol IP Addresses and the Internet Figure B-1 Three Main Address Classes Netmask Figure B-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Subnet Addressing Table B-2. Netmask Formats Table B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Private IP Addresses Figure B-3 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 Ethernet Cabling What is a Firewall? Category 5 Cable Quality Table B-3 UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through Figure B-4 Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Inside Twisted Pair Cables Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics 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 Preparing Your Network Enabling Dhcp to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings Preparing Your Network 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 Preparing Your Network Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Preparing Your Network Preparing Your Network Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Preparing Your Network Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 MacOS 8.6 or Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers MacOS What Is Your Configuration Information? Are Login Protocols Used?Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Select the Gateway tab Preparing Your Network Restarting the Network Preparing Your Network 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 Shared Key Authentication Steps Key Size WEP Configuration Options Wireless Channels Radio Frequency Channels WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? Wireless Networking Basics Figure D-1 WPA Overview Login Authentication Access point replies with an EAP-request identity message WPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip Product Support for WPA Is WPA Perfect? Changes to Wireless Access Points Changes to Wireless Client Programs List of Glossary Terms Glossary Adsl CRL Encapsulating Security Payload Internet service provider Megabits per second NAT Public Switched Telephone Network Ssid UTP Wins Glossary Numerics Index Ietf B-1 RFC Index