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Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL

modem.

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Extensive Protocol Support.

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Login capability.

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Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.

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Flash memory for firmware upgrades.

802.11g Wireless Networking

The WGR614 v5 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:

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802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps.

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802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only, 802.11b-only, or

802.11g and b modes, providing backwards compatibility with 802.11b devices or dedicating

the wireless network to the higher bandwidth 802.11g devices.

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64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.

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WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.

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WPA-PSK support. Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption which

provides strong data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.

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Wireless access can be restricted by MAC address.

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Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network

name (SSID) can connect.

A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering

Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the WGR614 v5 is a true firewall, using stateful

packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:

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Denial of Service (DoS) protection.

Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND

Attack, and IP Spoofing.

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Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.

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Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.

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Logs security incidents.

The WGR614 v5 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks,

and administrator logins. You can configure the router to E-mail the log to you at specified

intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your E-mail

address or E-mail pager whenever a significant event occurs.

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The WGR614 v5 prevents objectionable content from reaching your computers. The router

allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords within Web

addresses. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to access objectionable

Internet sites.

Security

The WGR614 v5 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as

described in this section.

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Computers Hidden by NAT

NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from the local network.

Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN

from finding and directly accessing the computers on the LAN.

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Port Forwarding with NAT

Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the computers on the LAN,

the router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific computers based on the service port

number of the incoming request, or to one designated “DMZ” host computer. You can specify

forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.

Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink

With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the WGR614 v5 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard

Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are

autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

The router incorporates Auto Uplink

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technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense

whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a

computer or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself

to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables,

as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.

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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

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IP Address Sharing by NAT

The WGR614 v5 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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Automatic Configuration of Attached computers by DHCP

The WGR614 v5 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including

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

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

configuration of computers 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 computers. 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 computer.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 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

The WGR614 v5 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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Firmware Update

The WGR614 v5 router can be updated if a newer version of firmware is available. This lets

you take advantage of product enhancements for your WGR614 v5 as soon as they become

available.

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Visual monitoring

The WGR614 v5 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 v5 router:

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Flash memory for firmware upgrades.

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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:

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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5.

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AC power adapter.

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Vertical stand.

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Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.

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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Resource CD (230-10091-01)

, including:

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This guide.

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The Installation Guide.

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Application Notes and other helpful information.

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54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5

Installation Guide.

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Registration, Warranty Card, and 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 v5 router contains the status lights described below.

Figure 2-1:

WGR614 v5 Front Panel

You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below

describes the lights on the front panel of the router.

Table 2-1.

Status Light Descriptions

Label

Activity

Description

Power

On Amber Blinking

On Green Solid

Off

Solid Amber

Power is supplied to the router and it is performing its diagnostic test.

Power is supplied and the router it has passed its diagnostic test.

Power is not supplied to the router.

The router has failed its diagnostic test.

Test

On

Off

The unit is performing the power on self test diagnostic.

The unit successfully completed the power on self test diagnostic.

Wireless

On

Off

The Wireless port is initialized and the wireless feature is enabled.

The wireless feature is turned off or there is a problem.

Internet

On

Blink

The Internet port has detected a link with an attached device.

Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.

LAN

On (Green)

Blink (Green)

On (Amber)

Blink (Amber)

Off

The LAN (local area network) 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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