Reference Manual for Cable/DSL Wireless Router WGR614

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Introduction

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Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP

The WGR614 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including

IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration

of PCs on your local network.

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DNS Proxy

When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own

address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from

the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.

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PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)

PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by

simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such

as Entersys or WinPOET on your PC.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router within

minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and

management tasks:

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Browser-based management

Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type

of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is

provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management

Interface.

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Smart Wizard

TM

The WGR614 router Smart Wizard automatically senses the type of Internet connection,

asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.

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Visual monitoring

The WGR614 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.

Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the WGR614 router:

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Flash memory for firmware upgrade

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Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day

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Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

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Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router.

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AC power adapter.

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Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.

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Model WGR614 Resource CD

, including:

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This guide.

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Application Notes and other helpful information.

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WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Installation Guide.

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Registration and Warranty Card.

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Support Information Card.

If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the

carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.

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The Router’s Front Panel

The front panel of the WGR614 router contains the status LEDs described below.

Figure 1-1:

WGR614 Front Panel

You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right,

Table 1-1

describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.

Table 1-1.

LED Descriptions

Label

Activity

Description

Power

On

Off

Power is supplied to the router.

Power is not supplied to the router.

Internet

On

Blink

The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with an

attached device.

Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.

Wireless

On

Indicates that the Wireless port is initialized.

Local

On (Green)

Blink (Green)

On (Amber)

Blink (Amber)

Off

The Local (LAN) port has detected link with a 100 Mbps device.

Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps.

The Local port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device.

Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps.

No link is detected on this port.

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The Router’s Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Model RP614 router contains the port connections listed below.

Figure 1-2: WGR614 Rear Panel

Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:

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AC power adapter outlet

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Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs

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Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem

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Factory Default Reset push button

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Wireless antenna

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