NETGEAR WGR614 User Manual

Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model WGR614 Cable/DSL Wireless
Router.
Key Features of the Router
The Model WGR614 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 WGR614 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can
establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Website addresses and address keywords,
and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. In addition to
the Network Address Translation (
NAT) feature, the built-in firewall protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The WGR614 router provides the following features:
• 802.11g wireless networking, with the ability to operate in 802.11g-only or 802.11b+g modes.
• Easy, web-based setup for installation and management.
• Content Filtering and Site Blocking Security.
• Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch.
• Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WA N) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support.
• Login capability.
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade.

NETGEAR WGR614 Specifications

Power

power adapter voltage	12 VDC

Interface and Networking

internet WAN	10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing) Ethernet, RJ-45
LAN ports	4 ports 10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing) Ethernet, RJ-45
wireless network speeds	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, & 54 Mbps (auto-rate capable)

Wireless Specifications

modulation type	OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK
frequency range US	2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz
frequency range Japan	2.412 ~ 2.484 GHz
frequency range Europe ETSI	2.412 ~ 2.472 GHz
frequency range Spain	2.457 ~ 2.462 GHz
frequency range France	2.457 ~ 2.472 GHz

Security

encryption	40-bit (also called 64-bit), 128-bit, and 152-bit (802.11g only) WEP encryption, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
firewall	Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), DoS Attack Detection/Logging, Dropped Packet Log, Security Event Log, E-mail Log

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	6.9 x 1.1 x 4.7 in (175.3 x 27.94 x 119.4 mm)
weight	0.3 kg (0.7 lb)
antenna gain	2 dBi