Netgear WGR614v5 - 54 Mbps Wireless Router driver and firmware
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... different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive...
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... 5-7 Chapter 6 Maintenance
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Configuration File Management 6-5
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 6-6 Erasing the Configuration 6-7 Upgrading the Router Software 6-7 Changing the Administrator Password 6-8 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Port Triggering 7-1
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... Information for Windows Computers C-21 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers C-22 Restarting the Network C-23 Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview D-1 Infrastructure Mode D-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup D-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID D-2 Wireless Channels D-2
WEP Wireless Security D-4 WEP...
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... Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
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... all the features presented in this manual. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v5.asp where you will find product firmware updates for your WGR614 v5.
The 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
The WGR614 v5 router provides you with multiple Web...
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
• Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support. • Login capability. • Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity. • Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
802.11g Wireless Networking
The WGR614 v5 router includes an 802...
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Extensive Protocol Support
The WGR614 v5 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics."
• IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGR614 v5 router allows several networked computers...
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...; Flash memory for firmware upgrades. • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days from the date
of purchase.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items: • 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router...
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• WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides strong data security. WPA-PSK will block eavesdropping. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and software availability may be limited.
• Turn Off the Wired LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router ...
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... in the Password Phrase box. These characters are case sensitive. Note: Not all wireless adapter configuration utilities support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
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Wireless Configuration
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How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security
Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is also required. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with service pack 3 do include WPA support. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. For instructions on configuring wireless computers or ...
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Erasing the Configuration
It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to original default settings. This can be done by using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. After an erase, the router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.1, and the router's DHCP client will be enabled...
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... the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
Figure 6-6: Router Upgrade menu
To upload new firmware: 1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. 2. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the
upgrade file 3. Click Upload.
Note: When uploading software to the WGR614 v5 router, it is important not to interrupt the Web browser by closing the window...
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... and router.
• Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer or workstation. - Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet.
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
After verifying that the LAN path...
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Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with TCP/IP: • Windows® 95 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network. • Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. You need to purchase a third-party TCP/
IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon...
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2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
3. From the drop-down box, select your Ethernet adapter. The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default...
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3. The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point. The access point blocks ...
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Is WPA Perfect?
WPA is not without its vulnerabilities. Specifically, it is susceptible to denial of service (DoS) attacks. If the access point receives two data packets that fail the Message Integrity Code (MIC) check within 60 seconds of each other then the network is under an active...
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Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update you Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is loaded in Windows.
Wireless Networking Basics
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... our telephone support service.
Product updates and web support are always via a link in the router menu, and at: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGR614v5.asp
Documentation is available on the Resource CD, via a link in the router menu, and at http://kbserver.netgear.com/documentation/WGR614v5.asp
Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity
You are now connected to the Internet and the...