Netgear WGR614v6 - 54 Mbps Wireless Router driver and firmware
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... 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v6 has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions...
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...Maintenance
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 5-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 5-5 Configuration File Management 5-5
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration 5-6 Erasing the Configuration 5-7 Upgrading the Router Software 5-7 Changing the Administrator Password 5-8 Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Port Triggering 6-1 Configuring Port Forwarding to...
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...To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem C-1 Cabling and Computer Hardware C-1 Computer Network Configuration Requirements C-1 Internet Configuration Requirements C-2 Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters C-2 Record Your Internet Connection Information C-3
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking C-3 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-4
Install or...
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How to Print this Manual
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• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
802.11g Wireless Networking
The WGR614 v6 router includes an 802.11g wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 54 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides:
• 802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps.
• 802.11g wireless networking...
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• IP Address Sharing by NAT The WGR614 v6 router allows several networked computers to share an Internet account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account.
• ...
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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 v6. • AC power adapter. • Vertical stand. • Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. • NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router...
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Table 5-3:
Item Rx B/s Up Time Up Time
Poll Interval
Set Interval Stop
Router Statistics Items (continued)
Description The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. The amount of time since the router was last restarted. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link. Specifies the intervals at...
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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 192.168.1.1, and the router's DHCP client will be enabled...
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Figure 5-6: Router Upgrade menu
To upload new firmware: 1. Download and unzip (if the downloaded file is a .zip file) 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 v6 router, it is ...
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Note: If you use applications such as multi-player gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you should enable UPnP.
Advertisement Period: The Advertisement Period is how often the router will broadcast its UPnP information. This value can...
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Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router's MAC address. OR
Configure your router to spoof your computer's MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings menu.
If your router can obtain an IP address, but your computer is unable to load any Web pages from the Internet: • Your computer...
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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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Record Your Internet Connection Information
Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as given by your ISP. Some ISPs use your full e-mail address as the login name. The Service...
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• 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.
• Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network.
• All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components. Follow the instructions...
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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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... (WPA2)
To upgrade your wireless network adapters to support WPA/WPA2, obtain a WPA/WPA2 update from your wireless network adapter vendor and update the wireless network adapter driver.
For Windows wireless clients, you must obtain an updated network adapter driver that supports WPA. For wireless network adapter drivers that are compatible with Windows XP (Service Pack 1) and Windows Server 2003...
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Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA driver update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA/WPA2-compatible driver and install the driver.
Changes to Wireless Client Programs
Wireless client programs must be updated to permit ...