NETGEAR WGU624 manual

M-10153-01

M-10153-01

Version 1.1

September 2004

NETGEAR, Inc.

4500 Great America Parkway

Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA

Reference Manual for the

Double 108 Mbps

Wireless Firewall Router

WGU624

Contents

Main 2 M-10153-01 Trademarks Statement of Conditions Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice FCC Caution Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance Requirements For Operation in the European Community Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France M-10153-01 Contents Page Page Page Page Page Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats How to Use This Manual How to Print this Manual Page Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features of the Router 802.11 a/g Wireless Networking Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes 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 Page The Routers Rear Panel Chapter 3 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 WGU624 A Connecting the Wireless Router FRPSXWHU PRGHP &DEOH B D Page Page Page How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Page Manual PPPoE Configuration Page Page Page Manual Telstra Bigpond Configuration Page Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security ranges of up to 300 feet. :LUHOHVV'DWD 6HFXULW\2SWLRQV 5DQJHXSWRIRRWUDGLXV Wireless Mode Options Default Basic Wireless Settings Basic 802.11a Wireless Settings Page Basic 802.11g Wireless Settings Page Page Wireless Security Settings WEP Authentication and Encryption Page WPA Encryption Page Recording Your SSID and Security Settings Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Page Configuring WEP Configuring WPA-PSK Encryption Security Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings Default Advanced Wireless Settings Configuring Advanced 802.11a Wireless Settings Configuring Advanced 802.11b/g Wireless Settings Page Chapter 5 Content Filtering Blocking Access to Internet Sites Page Blocking Access to Internet Services Page Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Log entries are described in Table 5-1 Log action buttons are described in Table 5-2 Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Page Page Page Reference Manual for the Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 6-2 Maintenance M-10153-01 The Router Status screen displays the following parameters: Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - Wireless Router Status Fields Page Page Viewing a List of Attached Devices Upgrading the Router Software Page Configuration File Management Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration Erasing the Configuration Changing the Administrator Password Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration Comparison of Port Triggering and Port Forwarding Configuring Port Forwarding Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service Local Web and FTP Server Example Configuring Port Triggering Configuring WAN Setup Options Page Configuring LAN IP Setup Options Page Using the Router as a DHCP Server Using Address Reservation Using a Dynamic DNS Service Configuring Static Routes Page Page Enabling Remote Management Access Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Page Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning Power LED Not On LEDs Never Turn Off Local or Internet 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 the WGU624 Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Problems with Date and Time Why Does the WGU624 Not Reach Full 108 Mbps Speeds? Appendix A Technical Specifications Page Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications Basic Router Concepts What is a Router? Routing Information Protocol IP Addresses and the Internet Page Netmask Subnet Addressing Page 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 Category 5 Cable Quality Inside Twisted Pair Cables Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching Page Page 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 Page Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. Page 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 Page DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 Page Page DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Page 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 Restarting the Network Page 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 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? Page Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Wireless LAN Page Page Page Is WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPA Page Page Glossary Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. List of Glossary Terms Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Index Index 1 Numerics A B G H I L M R S T U W 4Index