10153-01
 FCC Caution
Trademarks
Statement of Conditions
 EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France
 Customer Support
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement
 Contents
 Chapter Wireless Configuration
 Chapter Maintenance
 Appendix C Preparing Your Network
 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
 Glossary
 Manual Scope
Chapter About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
Typographical Conventions
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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
 Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements
Chapter Connecting the Router to the Internet
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
What You Will Need Before You Begin
 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
 Default Wireless Settings
Default Basic Wireless Settings
Basic 802.11a Wireless Settings
 Wireless 802.11a Settings menu
 Security Mode
Basic 802.11g Wireless Settings
 Wireless 802.11g Settings menu
 Security Mode
 Wireless Security Settings
Wireless Security Settings
WEP Authentication and Encryption
 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 Settings
Default 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
 Show Statistics action buttons
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
Upgrading the Router Software
 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
 Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On
Power LED Not On
LEDs Never Turn Off
 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?
 Environmental Specifications
Appendix a Technical Specifications
Power Adapter
Physical Specifications
 Electromagnetic Emissions
Interface Specifications
 Basic Router Concepts
What is a Router?
Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
Related Publications
 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
 Domain Name Server
IP Configuration by Dhcp
Internet Security and Firewalls
 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
 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
 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