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