NETGEAR WGR614 v5 Network Router User Manual


 
Reference Manual for the 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5
Wireless Configuration 4-9
June 2004 202-10036-01
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Configure and test your computers for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your computers to have the same SSID and channel that you
configured in the router. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP
address by DHCP from the firewall.
Warning: The Network Name (SSID) is case sensitive. If NETGEAR is the Network Name
(SSID) in your wireless router, you must enter NETGEAR in your computer's wireless
settings. Typing nETgear will not work.
Once your computers have basic wireless connectivity to the firewall, you can configure the
advanced wireless security functions of the firewall.
How to Configure WEP
To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:
1. Log in to the WGR614 v5 firewall at its default LAN address of http://www.routerlogin.net
with its default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever
LAN address and password you have set up.
2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the WGR614 v5 firewall.
3. From the Security Options menu, select WEP. The WEP options display.
Note: If you are configuring the firewall from a wireless computer and you change the
firewall’s SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection
when you click on Apply. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer
to match the firewall’s new settings.
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 wireless router WEP settings or access the wireless router from a wired computer to
make any further changes.