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Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v4
3-4 Wireless Configuration
December 2003
The 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking protocols are configured in exactly the same
fashion.
• 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.
The WGR614 v4 default SSID is: NETGEAR.
• Region. This field identifies the region where the WGR614 v4 can be used. It may not be legal
to operate the wireless features of the router in a region other than one of those identified in
this field.
• Channel. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It should not be
necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another
nearby access point. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to
“Wireless Channels” on page D-7.
• Mode. This field determines which data communications protocol will be used. You can select
“g only” or “g and b.” “g only” dedicates the WGR614 v4 to communicating with the higher
bandwidth 802.11g wireless devices exclusively. The “g and b” mode provides backward
compatibility with the slower 802.11b wireless devices while still enabling 802.11g
communications.
• Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID). If you disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that
have the correct SSID can connect. Disabling SSID broadcast nullifies the wireless network
‘discovery’ feature of some products such as Windows XP.
• Enable Wireless Access Point. If you disable the wireless access point, wireless devices
cannot connect to the WGR614 v4.
• Wireless Card Access List. When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the
WGR614 v4 checks the MAC address of the wireless station and only allows connections to
PCs identified on the trusted PCs list.