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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
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Wireless Configuration
June 2004 202-10036-01
Information to Gather Before Changing Basic Wireless Settings
Before customizing your wireless settings, print this form and record the following information. If
you are working with an existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the
network will be able to provide this information. Otherwise, you will choose the settings for your
wireless network. Either way, record the settings for your wireless network in the spaces below.
•
Wireless Network Name (SSID)
:
______________________________
The SSID, identifies
the wireless network. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID
is
case
sensitive. The SSID in the wireless adapter card must match the SSID of the wireless router. In
some configuration utilities (such as in Windows XP), the term “wireless network name” is
used instead of SSID.
•
If WEP Authentication is Used.
Circle one:
Open System
,
Shared Key, or Auto
.
Note:
If you select Shared Key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they
are set to Shared Key as well and are configured with the correct key.
–
WEP Encryption key size
. Choose one:
64-bit
or
128-bit
. Again, the encryption key size
must be the same for the wireless adapters and the wireless router.
–
Data Encryption (WEP) Keys
. There are two methods for creating WEP data encryption
keys. Whichever method you use, record the key values in the spaces below.
•
Passphrase method
. ______________________________
These characters
are
case
sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable characters and click the Generate Keys
button. Not all wireless devices support the passphrase method.
•
Manual method
. These values
are not
case sensitive. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hex
digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f). For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits.
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
Key 4: ___________________________________
•
If WPA-PSK Authentication is Used.
–
Passphrase
: ______________________________
These characters
are
case sensitive.
Enter a word or group of printable characters. When you use WPA-PSK, the other devices
in the network will not connect unless they are set to WPA-PSK as well and are configured
with the correct Passphrase.
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the WGR614 v5. Store this
information in a safe place.
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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
Wireless Configuration
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Default Factory Settings
When you first receive your WGR614 v5, the default factory settings are shown below. You can
restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. After you install
the WGR614 v5 router, use the procedures below to customize any of the settings to better meet
your networking needs.
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have
established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1.
Log in to the WGR614 v5 firewall at its default LAN address of
with its default user name of
admin
and default password of
password
, or using whatever
LAN address and password you have set up.
FEATURE
DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS
Wireless Access Point
Enabled
Wireless Access List (MAC Filtering)
All wireless stations allowed
SSID broadcast
Enabled
SSID
NETGEAR
11b/g RF Channel
11
Mode
g and b
Authentication Type
Open System
WEP
Disabled
Note:
If you use a wireless computer to configure WPA settings, you will be
disconnected when you click Apply. Reconfigure your wireless adapter to match the
new settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to make any further
changes.
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2.
Click
Wireless Settings
in the main menu of the WGR614 v5 firewall.
Figure 4-4:
Wireless Settings menu
3.
Choose a suitable descriptive name for the wireless network name (SSID). In the SSID box,
enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The default SSID is NETGEAR.
Note:
The SSID is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as nETgear. Also, the SSID of
any wireless access adapters must match the SSID you configure in the 54 Mbps Wireless
Router WGR614 v5. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the
WGR614 v5.
4.
Set the Region. Select the region in which the wireless interface will operate.
5.
Set the Channel. The default channel is 11.
This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be necessary to
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby
wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being used by any other wireless
networks within several hundred feet of your firewall. For more information on the wireless
channel frequencies please refer to
“Wireless Channels” on page D-2
.
6.
For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to “Everyone” and
the Encryption Strength set to “Disabled.”
7.
Click
Apply
to save your changes.
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8.
Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you
configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP
address by DHCP from the firewall.
Warning:
The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. If NETGEAR is the Network Name
(SSID) in your wireless router, you must enter NETGEAR in your computer's wireless
settings. Typing nETgear will not work.
Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, you can configure the
advanced wireless security functions of the firewall.
How to Configure WEP
To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:
1.
Log in to the WGR614 v5 firewall at its default LAN address of
with its default user name of
admin
and default password of
password
, or using whatever
LAN address and password you have set up.
2.
Click
Wireless Settings
in the main menu of the WGR614 v5 firewall.
3.
From the Security Options menu, select
WEP
. The WEP options display.
Note:
If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless computer and you change the
firewall’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection
when you click on Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer
to match the firewall’s new settings.
Note:
If you use a wireless computer configure WEP settings, you will be disconnected
when you click on Apply. You must then either configure your wireless adapter to match
the wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to
make any further changes.
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4.
Select the Authentication Type and Encryptions strength from the drop-down lists.
Figure 4-5.
Wireless Settings encryption menu
5.
You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must
be identical on all computers and Access Points in your network.
•
Automatic - Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click
the Generate button. The passphrase is case sensitive; NETGEAR is not the same as
nETgear. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.
•
Manual - Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). These entries
are not case sensitive; AA is the same as aa.
Select which of the four keys will be active.
Please refer to
“WEP Wireless Security” on page D-4
for a full explanation of each of these
options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard.
6.
Click
Apply
to save your settings.

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