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54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual
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Maintenance
v1.2, September 2006
The routing software of the 54Mpbs Wireless Router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be
upgraded as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from the
NETGEAR Web site. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the binary
(.BIN or .IMG) file before sending it to the router. The upgrade file can be sent to the router using
your browser.
From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Router
Upgrade heading.
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 binary
(.BIN or .IMG) upgrade file
3.
Click
Upload
.
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.
Note:
The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the 54Mpbs Wireless Router
must support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Microsoft Internet
Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or higher.
Note:
When uploading software to the 54Mpbs Wireless Router, it is important not to
interrupt the Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a
new page. If the browser is interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the
upload is complete, your router will automatically restart. The upgrade process
will typically take about one minute.
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Changing the Administrator Password
The default password for the router’s Web Configuration Manager is
password
. Change this
password to a more secure password.
From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set
Password to bring up the menu shown below.
To change the password:
1.
First enter the old password
2.
Enter the new password twice.
3.
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
Note:
Before changing the router password, use the router backup utility to save your
configuration settings. If after changing the password, you forget the new password
you assigned, you will have to reset the router back to the factory defaults to be
able to log in using the default password of password. This means you will have to
restore all the router configuration settings. If you ever have to reset the router back
to the factory defaults, you can restore your settings from the backup.
Figure 4-8
Tip:
After changing the password, it is a good idea to create a new backup file so that
it includes the new password (see
“Restoring and Backing Up the
Configuration” on page 4-10
for details).
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Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration of the Router
This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your 54Mbps Wireless Router
Model KWGR614. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of
the browser interface.
Configuring Port Triggering
Port Triggering is an advanced feature that can be used to easily enable gaming and other internet
applications. Port Forwarding is typically used to enable similar functionality, but it is static and
has some limitations.
Port Triggering opens an incoming port temporarily and does not require the server on the internet
to track your IP address if it is changed by DHCP, for example.
Port Triggering monitors outbound traffic. When the router detects traffic on the specified
outbound port, it remembers the IP address of the computer that sent the data and triggers the
incoming port. Incoming traffic on the triggered port is then forwarded to the triggering computer.
Using the Port Triggering page, you can make local computers or servers available to the Internet
for different services (for example, FTP or HTTP), to play Internet games (like Quake III), or to
use Internet applications (like CUseeMe).
Port Forwarding is designed for FTP, Web Server or other server based services. Once port
forwarding is set up, a request from the Internet will be forwarded to the proper server. In contrast,
port triggering will only allow request from Internet after a designated port is 'triggered'. Port
triggering applies to chat and Internet games.
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 also enable UPnP according to the instructions at
“Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)“ on page -17
.
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Advanced Configuration of the Router
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•
Port Triggering Timeout
Enter a value up to 9999 minutes. The Port Triggering Timeout value controls the inactivity
timer for the designated inbound port(s). The inbound port(s) will be closed when the
inactivity timer expires.
•
For Internet Games or Applications
Before starting, you'll need to know which service, application or game you'll be configuring.
Also, you'll need to have the outbound port (triggering port) address for this game or
application.
Follow these steps to set up a computer to play Internet games or use Internet applications:
Figure 5-1
Note:
If the
Disable Port Triggering
box is checked after configuring port triggering,
port triggering will be disabled but any port triggering configuration information
you added to the router will be retained even though it will not be used.

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