Reference Manual for the 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGT624 v2 Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity Requirements For Operation in the European Community Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats How to Use This Manual How to Print this Manual Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features of the Router 802.11g Wireless Networking A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Security Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink Extensive Protocol Support Easy Installation and Management Maintenance and Support Package Contents The Router’s Front Panel The Router’s Rear Panel Chapter 3Connecting the Router to the Internet What You Will Need Before You Begin Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements Computer Network Configuration Requirements Internet Configuration Requirements Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? Record Your Internet Connection Information Connecting the WGT624 v2 Connecting the Wireless Router PPPoE Smart Wizard-Detected Option Telstra Bigpond Cable Smart Wizard-Detected Option Dynamic IP Smart Wizard-Detected Option Fixed IP Account Smart Wizard-Detected Option How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Understanding Wireless Settings Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption Authentication Scheme Selection Encryption Strength Choices Default Factory Settings Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address How to Configure WEP Chapter 5 Content Filtering Blocking Access to Internet Sites Blocking Access to Internet Services Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Chapter 6 Maintenance Viewing Wireless Router Status Information Viewing a List of Attached Devices Upgrading the Router Software Configuration File Management Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration Erasing the Configuration Changing the Administrator Password Chapter 6 Advanced Configuration Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers Adding a Port Forwarding Custom Service Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry Local Web and FTP Server Example Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III Example Configuring WAN Setup Options Using a Dynamic DNS Service Using LAN IP Setup Options Using the Router as a DHCP server Using Address Reservation How to Configure Static Routes Enabling Remote Management Access Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Chapter 7Troubleshooting Basic Functioning Power LED Not On LEDs Never Turn Off Local or Internet Port LEDs Not On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Problems with Date and Time Appendix ATechnical Specifications Appendix BNetwork, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications Basic Router Concepts What is a Router? Routing Information Protocol IP Addresses and the Internet Netmask Subnet Addressing Private IP Addresses Single IP Address Operation Using NAT MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Related Documents Domain Name Server IP Configuration by DHCP Internet Security and Firewalls What is a Firewall? Stateful Packet Inspection Denial of Service Attack Ethernet Cabling Category 5 Cable Quality Inside Twisted Pair Cables Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching Appendix CPreparing Your Network Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking Components Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method Verifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking Install or Verify Windows Networking Components DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000 DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking MacOS 8.6 or 9.x MacOS X Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account Are Login Protocols Used? What Is Your Configuration Information? Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers Restarting the Network Appendix DWireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview Infrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) Authentication and WEP 802.11 Authentication Open System Authentication Shared Key Authentication Overview of WEP Parameters Key Size WEP Configuration Options Wireless Channels Glossary List of Glossary ...