Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10039-01 Version 1.
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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1 How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-2 How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3 Chapter 2 Introduction Key Features of the Router .................................................................
How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection ..................................................3-13 Using the Smart Setup Wizard .....................................................................................3-15 NETGEAR product registration, support, and documentation ......................................3-16 Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines ............................................4-1 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security .............
Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration of the Router Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..........................................................7-1 Adding a Custom Service .........................................................................................7-2 Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry .............................................................7-3 Local Web and FTP Server Example .......................................................................
Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics Related Publications ...................................................................................................... B-1 Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1 What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1 Routing Information Protocol ......................
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-4 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me C-6 Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method .......................................................... C-8 Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-8 Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................
WPA Wireless Security .................................................................................................. D-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................ D-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ........................................................ D-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ...................................................... D-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.
Chapter 1 About This Manual This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes a variety of navigation features as well as links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. 2 1 3 Figure 1 -1: HTML version of this manual 1. Left pane. Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. To view the HTML version of the manual, you must have a version 4 or later browser with JavaScript enabled. 2. Toolbar buttons.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs. • Printing a “How To” Sequence of Steps in the HTML View. Use the Print button on the upper right of the toolbar to print the currently displayed topic. Use this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed to send the entire procedure to your printer.
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Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. Key Features of the Router The MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem. The MR814 v3 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 802.11b Standards-based Wireless Networking The MR814 v3 router includes an 802.11b-compliant wireless access point, providing continuous, high-speed 11 Mbps access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. The access point provides: • 802.11b Standards-based wireless networking at up to 11 Mbps • 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. • WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase. • WPA-PSK support.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Security The MR814 v3 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as described in this section. • PCs Hidden by NAT NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from the local network. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded, preventing users outside the LAN from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP The MR814 v3 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration of PCs on your local network.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the MR814 v3 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade • Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • • • • MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. AC power adapter. Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the MR814 v3 router contains the status lights described below. 0OWER 7IRELESS 4EST )NTERNET 0ORT ,!. 0ORT Figure 2-1: MR814 v3 Front Panel You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below describes the lights on the front panel of the router. Table 2-1.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router contains these port connections.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router range, interference, signal quality, and security to the picture. To help overcome potential barriers to successfully using home networks, the table below identifies how to accomplish such things as connecting to a wireless network, assuring appropriate security measures are taken, browsing the Internet through your wireless connection, exchanging files with other computers and using printers in the combined wireless and wired network. Table 2-1.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Table 2-1. A Road Map for How to Get There From Here If I Want To? What Do I Do? What’s Needed? How Do I? Share Windows PC files and printers at home in a combined wireless and wired network. 1. Use the Windows Printers and Fax features to locate available printers in the combined wireless and wired network in your home.
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Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. You will find out how to configure your MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. Follow these instructions to set up your router. Prepare to Install Your Router • Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in the Reference Manual.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router c. Locate the Ethernet cable (cable 1 in the diagram) that connects your PC to the modem. &DEOH A ,QWHUQHW FRPSXWHU PRGHP Figure 3-1: Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer d. Disconnect the cable at the computer end only, point A in the diagram. e. Look at the label on the bottom of the router. Locate the Internet port.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router f. Note: Place the MR814 v3 router in a location which conforms to the “Observe Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines” on page 4-1. The stand provided with the router provides a convenient, space-saving way of installing the router. Avoid stacking it on other electronic equipment.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 0OWER 4EST 7IRELESS )NTERNET 0ORT ,!. 0ORT Figure 3-4: Verify the connections according to the status lights on the router d. Check the router status lights to verify the following: • Power: The power light should turn solid green. If it does not, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-8. • Test: The test light blinks when the router is first turned on then goes off. If after 2 minutes it is still on, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-8.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router In its factory default state, the router will automatically display the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant welcome page. Figure 3-5: NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant Note: If you do not see this page, clear the browser cache by going to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, and clicking Delete Files, then selecting the Delete all offline files check box and clicking Ok.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router c. Follow the instructions on the screen to enable the wireless feature. Figure 3-6: Enable the wireless feature d. Enable your wireless network, click Next to proceed, then click Done to finish. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, see “Troubleshooting Tips” on page 3-8 to correct basic problems. Note: The Smart Wizard configuration assistant only appears when the router is in its factory default state.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Now, Set Up a Computer for Wireless Connectivity You are now connected to the Internet and the wireless feature of the router is enabled! Next, configure your wireless computer. 1. CONFIGURE THE COMPUTER’S WIRELESS ADAPTER SETTINGS :LUHOHVV $GDSWHU LQ D 1RWHERRN &RPSXWHU Figure 3-7: Configure wireless computer NETGEAR, Inc.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have. Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: 1) Turn off the modem, router, and computer; 2) Turn on the modem, wait two minutes; 3) Turn on the router and wait 1 minute; 4) Turn on the computer. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Overview of How to Access the Router The table below describes how you access the router, depending on the state of the router. Table 3-1.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router How to Log On to the Router After Configuration Settings Have Been Applied 1. Connect to the router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Figure 3-9: Login result: MR814 v3 home page The browser will then display the MR814 v3 settings home page. When the router is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the router. If you do not click Logout, the router will wait 5 minutes after there is no activity before it automatically logs you out.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router How to Bypass the Configuration Assistant 1. When the router is in the factory default state, type http://www.routerlogin.net/basicsetting.htm in the address field of your browser, then click Enter. When the router is in the factory default state, a user name and password are not required. 2. The browser will then display the MR814 v3 settings home page shown in “Login result: MR814 v3 home page” on page 3-11.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the menu below, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your configuration as described in the previous section. ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 3-10: Browser-based configuration Basic Settings menus You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 3-10 using these steps: 1.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters. 3. Click Basic Settings on the Setup menu. 4. If your Internet connection does not require a login, click No at the top of the Basic Settings menu and fill in the settings according to the instructions below.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Note: After you finish setting up your router, you will no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on your computer in order to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router will automatically log you in. a. Select you Internet service provider from the drop-down list. Figure 3-11: Basic Settings ISP list Note: Not all ISPs are listed here. The ones on this list have special requirements. b.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 2. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in lower case letters. To change the password, see “Changing the Administrator Password” on page 6-8 Note: The router user name and password are not the same as any user name or password you may use to log in to your Internet connection.
Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your MR814 v3 router. In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should also select the physical placement of your firewall in order to maximize the network speed. For further information on wireless networking, refer to in Appendix D, “Wireless Networking Basics.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11 wireless networks at ranges of up to 300 feet. Such distances can allow for others outside of your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be received well beyond your walls by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of your wireless equipment.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • • Turn Off the Wireless LAN. If you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with the router at all. You might choose to turn off the wireless the LAN when you are away and the others in the household all use wired connections. Turn Off the Broadcast of the Wireless Network Name SSID. If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Figure 4-2: Wireless Settings menu • • • • Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. In a setting where there is more than one wireless network, different wireless network names provide a means for separating the traffic. Any device you want to participate in a particular wireless network will need to use this SSID for that network.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Table 4-1. Security Options Field Description Disable No wireless security. WEP WEP offers the following options: • Automatic Normally, this can be left to the default setting of automatic. When set to Automatic, the MR814 v3 will make a best effort attempt to use whatever options the wireless station is using. If this fails, you may need to configure this setting so that the MR814 v3 router and wireless stations match.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Advanced Wireless Settings To configure the advanced wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless Setup link in the Advanced section of the main menu of the browser interface. The Wireless Settings menu will appear, as shown below. Figure 4-3: Advanced Wireless Settings menu • Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 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.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • 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 MR814 v3. Store this information in a safe place.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 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 MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. If they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the MR814 v3. 4.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router How to Configure WEP To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps: 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 router WEP settings or access the router from a wired computer to make any further changes. Log in to the MR814 v3 firewall at http://www.routerlogin.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Select the Authentication Type and Encryptions strength from the drop-down lists. 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.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Figure 4-6: WPA Settings menu Enter a word or group of 8-63 printable characters in the Password Phrase box. 3. Click Apply to save your settings. 2. How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC Addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the MR814 v3 firewall at http://www.routerlogin.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Figure 4-7: Wireless Card Access List Setup 4. Click the Turn Access Control On check box. 5. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Card Access Setup menu displays. 6. Then, either select from the list of available wireless cards the MR814 v3 has found in your area, or enter the MAC address and device name for a device you plan to use.
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Chapter 5 Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Content Filtering Overview The MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router provides you with Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Blocking Access to Internet Sites The MR814 v3 router allows you to restrict access based on web addresses and web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is shown in Figure 5-1 below: Figure 5-1: Block Sites menu To enable keyword blocking, select either “Per Schedule” or “Always”, then click Apply. If you want to block by schedule, be sure that a time period is specified in the Schedule menu.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • If the keyword “.com” is specified, only Web sites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu or .gov) can be viewed. • If you wish to block all Internet browsing access during a scheduled period, enter the keyword “.” and set the schedule in the Schedule menu. To specify a Trusted User, enter that PC’s IP address in the Trusted User box and click Apply.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router To specify a service for blocking, click Add. The Add Services menu will appear, as shown below: Figure 5-3: Add Services menu From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range Under “Filter Services For”, you can block the specified service for a single PC, a range of PCs (having consecutive IP addresses), or all PCs on your network. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The MR814 v3 router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 5-4: Schedule menu • Use this schedule for blocking content.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of what Web sites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries will be made for the Trusted User. An example is shown below: Figure 5-5: Logs menu Log entries are described in Table 5-1 Table 5-1.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Log action buttons are described in Table 5-2 Table 5-2. Log action buttons Field Description Refresh Click this button to refresh the log screen. Clear Log Click this button to clear the log entries. Send Log Click this button to email the log immediately.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • Turn e-mail notification on Check this box if you wish to receive e-mail logs and alerts from the router. • Your outgoing mail server Enter the name of your ISP’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You may be able to find this information in the configuration menu of your e-mail program. If you leave this box blank, log and alert messages will not be sent via e-mail.
Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Viewing Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, click on Maintenance, then select System Status to view the System Status screen, shown below.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router This screen shows the following parameters: Table 6-1. Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name This field displays the Host Name assigned to the router. Firmware Version This field displays the router firmware version. Internet Port These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router. MAC Address This field displays the Media Access Control address being used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router.
Reference Manual for the MR814 v3 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Click on the “Show Connection Status” button to display the connection status, as shown below. Figure 6-2: Connection Status screen This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 6-2: Connection Status Items Item Description IP Address The WAN (Internet) IP Address assigned to the router. Subnet Mask The WAN (Internet) Subnet Mask assigned to the router.
