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Reference Manual for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Fire
wall/Print Server Model FWG114P
C-14
Preparing Your Network
December 2003, M-10177-01
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Chapter 1 About this Manual
13
Audience, Conventions, Scope
13
How to Use this Manual
14
How to Print this Manual
15
Chapter 2 Introduction
17
Key Features of the FWG114P
17
Full Routing on both the Broadband and Serial Ports
18
802.11G and 802.11B Wireless Networking
18
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
19
Security
19
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
20
Extensive Protocol Support
20
Easy Installation and Management
21
Maintenance and Support
21
Package Contents
22
The FWG114P Front Panel
23
The FWG114P Rear Panel
25
Chapter 3 Connecting the FWG114P to the Internet
27
What You will Need before You Begin
27
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements
27
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
27
Internet Configuration Requirements
28
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters
28
Record Your Internet Connection Information
29
Connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server
30
How to Connect the FWG114P
30
Connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server to the Internet
34
How to Auto-Detect Your Internet Connection Type
34
How to Complete the Wizard-Detected Login Account Setup
36
How to Complete the Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup
37
How to Complete Wizard-Detected Fixed IP Account Setup
39
How to Configure the Serial Port as the Primary Internet Connection
40
Testing Your Internet Connection
42
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection
43
How to Manually Configure the Primary Internet Connection
44
Chapter 4 Wireless Configuration
47
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
47
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security
48
Understanding Wireless Settings
49
Default Factory Settings
52
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings
53
How to Set up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
54
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
55
How to Configure WEP
56
How to Configure WPA
56
How to Configure WPA-PSK
57
Chapter 5 Serial Port Configuration
59
Configuring a Serial Port Modem
60
Basic Requirements for Serial Port Modem Configuration
60
How to Configure a Serial Port Modem
60
Configuring Auto-Rollover
61
Basic Requirements for Auto-Rollover
61
How to Configure Auto-Rollover
61
Configuring Dial-In on the Serial Port
62
Basic Requirements for Dial-In
63
How to Configure Dial-In
63
Configuring LAN-To-LAN Settings
64
Basic Requirements for LAN-To-LAN Connections
64
How to Configure LAN-To-LAN Connections
64
Chapter 6 Firewall Protection and Content Filtering
67
Firewall Protection and Content Filtering Overview
67
Blocking Sites
68
Using Rules to Block or Allow Specific Kinds of Traffic
69
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding)
71
Inbound Rule Example: a Local Public Web Server
72
Inbound Rule Example: Videoconferencing from Restricted Addresses
72
Considerations for Inbound Rules
73
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking)
73
Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger
74
Order of Precedence for Rules
74
Rules Menu Options
75
Services
76
Using a Schedule to Block or Allow Specific Traffic
77
Time Zone
78
Getting E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts
79
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access
81
What to Include in Event Log
82
Enabling Syslog
83
Chapter 7 Print Server
85
Printing Options
85
For Windows XP and 2000, Use TCP/IP LPR Printing
86
For Windows 95/98/Me, Use the Netgear Printer Port Driver
89
Printing from the Macintosh
92
Windows Printer Port Management
93
Troubleshooting the Print Server
95
Chapter 8 Maintenance
99
Viewing Wireless Firewall/Print Server Status Information
99
Viewing a List of Attached Devices
103
Upgrading the Router Software
104
Configuration File Management
104
Restoring and Backing up the Configuration
105
Erasing the Configuration
106
Changing the Administrator Password
106
Chapter 9 Advanced Configuration
107
Using the WAN Setup Options
107
How to Configure Dynamic DNS
109
Using the LAN IP Setup Options
111
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters
111
Using the Router as a DHCP Server
113
Using Address Reservation
113
Configuring Static Routes
114
Enabling Remote Management Access
116
Using Universal Plug and Play (Upnp)
117
Advanced Wireless Settings
118
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
121
Basic Functioning
121
Power LED Not on
121
Leds Never Turn off
122
LAN or Internet Port Leds Not on
122
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
123
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
124
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
125
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
125
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
126
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
127
Problems with Date and Time
127
Appendix A
129
Technical Specifications
129
Appendix B Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics
131
Related Publications
131
Basic Router Concepts
131
What Is a Router
131
Routing Information Protocol
132
IP Addresses and the Internet
132
Netmask
134
Subnet Addressing
135
Private IP Addresses
137
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
138
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol
139
Related Documents
139
Domain Name Server
140
IP Configuration by DHCP
140
Internet Security and Firewalls
140
What Is a Firewall
141
Stateful Packet Inspection
141
Denial of Service Attack
141
Ethernet Cabling
141
Category 5 Cable Quality
142
Inside Twisted Pair Cables
143
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching
144
Appendix C Preparing Your Network
147
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
147
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking
148
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
148
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
150
Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method
152
Verifying TCP/IP Properties
152
Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking
153
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
153
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings
154
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
154
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
156
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4
159
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4
161
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking
162
Macos 8.6 or 9.X
162
Macos X
162
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers
163
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account
164
Are Login Protocols Used
164
What Is Your Configuration Information
164
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers
165
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers
166
Restarting the Network
167
Appendix D Wireless Networking Basics
169
Wireless Networking Overview
169
Infrastructure Mode
169
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup
170
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID
170
Authentication and WEP Data Encryption
170
802.11 Authentication
171
Open System Authentication
171
Shared Key Authentication
172
Overview of WEP Parameters
173
Key Size
174
WEP Configuration Options
175
Wireless Channels
175
WPA Wireless Security
176
How Does WPA Compare to WEP
177
How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11I
178
What Are the Key Features of WPA Security
178
WPA Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap and RADIUS
180
WPA Data Encryption Key Management
182
Is WPA Perfect
184
Product Support for WPA
184
Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients Is Discouraged
184
Changes to Wireless Access Points
185
Changes to Wireless Network Adapters
185
Changes to Wireless Client Programs
186
Glossary
187
List of Glossary Terms
187
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