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Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
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1-1
How to Use This Manual
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1-2
How to Print this Manual
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1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features of the Router
............................................................................................
2-1
802.11g Wireless Networking
...................................................................................
2-2
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
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2-2
Security
....................................................................................................................
2-3
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
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2-3
Extensive Protocol Support
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2-3
Easy Installation and Management
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2-4
Maintenance and Support
........................................................................................
2-5
Package Contents
..........................................................................................................
2-5
The Router’s Front Panel
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2-6
The Router’s Rear Panel
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2-7
Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin
...........................................................................
3-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements
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3-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
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3-1
Internet Configuration Requirements
.......................................................................
3-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
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3-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information
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3-3
Connecting the WGT624 v2
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3-4
Connecting the Wireless Router
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3-4
PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option
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3-9
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Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option
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3-10
Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option
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3-11
Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option
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3-11
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection
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3-13
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
............................................
4-1
Implement Appropriate Wireless Security
......................................................................
4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings
...................................................................................
4-3
Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption
................................................
4-5
Authentication Scheme Selection
......................................................................
4-5
Encryption Strength Choices
.............................................................................
4-6
Default Factory Settings
...........................................................................................
4-6
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings
....................................................
4-7
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
..............................................
4-8
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
.................................................
4-9
How to Configure WEP
..........................................................................................
4-11
Chapter 5
Content Filtering
Blocking Access to Internet Sites
...................................................................................
5-1
Blocking Access to Internet Services
.............................................................................
5-2
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced
.................................................................
5-4
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
...............................................
5-5
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications
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5-7
Chapter 6
Maintenance
Viewing Wireless Router Status Information
...................................................................
6-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
.................................................................................
6-5
Upgrading the Router Software
......................................................................................
6-5
Configuration File Management
.....................................................................................
6-6
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration
...........................................................
6-7
Erasing the Configuration
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6-8
Changing the Administrator Password
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6-8
Chapter 6
Advanced Configuration
Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
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7-1
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Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service
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7-2
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry
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7-2
Local Web and FTP Server Example
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7-3
Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example
..................................
7-3
Configuring WAN Setup Options
....................................................................................
7-4
Using a Dynamic DNS Service
.......................................................................................
7-6
Using LAN IP Setup Options
..........................................................................................
7-7
Using the Router as a DHCP server
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7-8
Using Address Reservation
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7-9
How to Configure Static Routes
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7-10
Enabling Remote Management Access
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7-12
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
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7-13
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning
...........................................................................................................
8-1
Power LED Not On
...................................................................................................
8-1
LEDs Never Turn Off
................................................................................................
8-2
Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On
.........................................................................
8-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
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8-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
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8-4
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
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8-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
.......................................................................
8-5
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device
................................................
8-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
........................................................
8-7
Problems with Date and Time
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8-7
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
Related Publications
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B-1
Basic Router Concepts
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B-1
What is a Router?
...................................................................................................
B-1
Routing Information Protocol
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B-2
IP Addresses and the Internet
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B-2
Netmask
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B-4
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Subnet Addressing
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B-4
Private IP Addresses
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B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
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B-7
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol
.................................................
B-8
Related Documents
.................................................................................................
B-9
Domain Name Server
..............................................................................................
B-9
IP Configuration by DHCP
...........................................................................................
B-10
Internet Security and Firewalls
....................................................................................
B-10
What is a Firewall?
................................................................................................
B-10
Stateful Packet Inspection
...............................................................................
B-11
Denial of Service Attack
..................................................................................
B-11
Ethernet Cabling
...........................................................................................................
B-11
Category 5 Cable Quality
......................................................................................
B-12
Inside Twisted Pair Cables
....................................................................................
B-12
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
............................
B-14
Appendix C
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
.......................................................
C-1
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
.......................................
C-2
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
.................................................
C-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
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C-4
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
..........................................................
C-6
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
....................................................................................
C-6
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
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C-7
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
.................................................
C-7
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4
...............................
C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
.....................................................
C-8
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
................................................
C-10
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4
..................................................
C-13
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4
..............................
C-15
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
......................................................
C-16
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x
..................................................................................................
C-16
MacOS X
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C-16
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
.........................................
C-17
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
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C-18

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