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How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection

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3-9

Manual PPPoE Configuration

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3-11

Manual PPTP Configuration

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3-13

Manual Telstra Bigpond Configuration

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3-15

Chapter 4

Wireless Configuration

Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines

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4-1

Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security

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4-2

Wireless Mode Options

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4-3

Default Basic Wireless Settings

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4-4

Basic 802.11a Wireless Settings

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4-4

Basic 802.11g Wireless Settings

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4-6

Wireless Security Settings

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4-9

WEP Authentication and Encryption

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4-9

Security Mode Selection

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4-10

Cipher Type Choices

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4-10

WPA Encryption

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4-11

Recording Your SSID and Security Settings

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4-13

Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity

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4-14

Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address

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4-15

Configuring WEP

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4-17

Configuring WPA-PSK Encryption Security

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4-18

Configuring Advanced Wireless Settings

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4-19

Default Advanced Wireless Settings

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4-19

Configuring Advanced 802.11a Wireless Settings

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4-20

Configuring Advanced 802.11b/g Wireless Settings

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4-21

Chapter 5

Content Filtering

Blocking Access to Internet Sites

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5-1

Blocking Access to Internet Services

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5-3

Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced

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5-5

Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access

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5-6

Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications

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Maintenance

Viewing Wireless Router Status Information

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6-1

Viewing a List of Attached Devices

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6-5

Upgrading the Router Software

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6-5

Configuration File Management

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6-7

Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration

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6-7

Erasing the Configuration

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6-8

Changing the Administrator Password

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6-8

Chapter 7

Advanced Configuration

Comparison of Port Triggering and Port Forwarding

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7-1

Configuring Port Forwarding

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7-2

Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service

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7-3

Local Web and FTP Server Example

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7-4

Configuring Port Triggering

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7-5

Configuring WAN Setup Options

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7-6

Configuring LAN IP Setup Options

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7-8

Using the Router as a DHCP Server

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7-10

Using Address Reservation

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7-11

Using a Dynamic DNS Service

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7-12

Configuring Static Routes

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7-13

Enabling Remote Management Access

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7-16

Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

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7-17

Chapter 8

Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning

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8-1

Power LED Not On

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8-2

LEDs Never Turn Off

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8-2

Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On

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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 the WGU624

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8-5

Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device

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Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

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8-7

Problems with Date and Time

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8-7

Why Does the WGU624 Not Reach Full 108 Mbps Speeds?

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8-8

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?

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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

Subnet Addressing

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B-5

Private IP Addresses

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B-7

Single IP Address Operation Using NAT

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B-8

MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol

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B-9

Related Documents

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B-9

Domain Name Server

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B-10

IP Configuration by DHCP

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B-10

Internet Security and Firewalls

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B-10

What is a Firewall?

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B-11

Stateful Packet Inspection

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B-11

Denial of Service Attack

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B-11

Ethernet Cabling

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B-11

Category 5 Cable Quality

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B-12

Inside Twisted Pair Cables

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B-13

Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching

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B-14

Appendix C

Preparing Your Network

Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking

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C-1

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking

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C-2

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

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C-2

Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings

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C-4

Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method

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Verifying TCP/IP Properties

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C-6

Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking

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C-7

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

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C-7

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4

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C-8

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP

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C-8

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000

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C-10

DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4

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C-13

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4

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C-15

Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking

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C-16

MacOS 8.6 or 9.x

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C-16

MacOS X

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C-17

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers

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C-17

Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account

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C-18

Are Login Protocols Used?

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C-18

What Is Your Configuration Information?

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C-18

Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers

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C-19

Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers

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C-20

Restarting the Network

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C-21

Appendix D

Wireless Networking Basics

Wireless Networking Overview

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D-1

Infrastructure Mode

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D-1

Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)

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D-2

Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

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D-2

Authentication and WEP

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D-3

802.11 Authentication

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D-3

Open System Authentication

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D-4

Shared Key Authentication

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D-4

Overview of WEP Parameters

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D-5

Key Size

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D-6

WEP Configuration Options

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D-7

Wireless Channels

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D-7

WPA Wireless Security

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D-8

How Does WPA Compare to WEP?

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D-9

How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?

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What are the Key Features of WPA Security?

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D-10

WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User

Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS

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D-12

WPA Data Encryption Key Management

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D-14

Is WPA Perfect?

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D-16

Product Support for WPA

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D-16

Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged

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D-16

Changes to Wireless Access Points

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D-17

Changes to Wireless Network Adapters

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D-17

Changes to Wireless Client Programs

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D-18

Glossary

List of Glossary Terms

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G-1

Index