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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 Manual
Typographical Conventions
Manual Scope
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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
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
Chapter Connecting the Router to the Internet
What 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
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?
Power Adapter
Appendix a Technical Specifications
Physical 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
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