Netgear orporated FWG114PV2 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Firewall/Print Server User Manual FullManual
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Users Manual Part 1
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Version 2.0
March 2004
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Reference Manual for the
ProSafe Wireless 802.11g
Firewall/Print Server
Model FWG114P
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NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions .
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability,NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice ...
..., This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one Ol)omoreof the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
1. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth
for an un.controlled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user authority to operate the equipment.
2.
3.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P is shielded against the
generation ofradio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55022 Class B (CISPR 22).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P 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.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P has been suppressed
in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some
equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain
restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Conventions, Scope ......................................................................................1-1
How to Use this Manual ..................................................................................................1-2
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
Key Features of the FWG114P .......................................................................................2-1
Full Routing on Both the Broadband and Serial Ports .............................................2-2
802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networking ..............................................................2-2
Virtual Private Networking ........................................................................................2-3
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................2-3
Security ....................................................................................................................2-4
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................2-4
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................2-4
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................2-5
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-6
The FWG114P Front Panel ......................................................................................2-7
The FWG114P Rear Panel ......................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3
Connecting the FWG114P to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................3-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements .....................................................3-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements .....................................................3-1
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................3-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................3-2
Record Your Internet Connection Information ..........................................................3-3
Connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server ..............................................3-4
Verify That Basic Requirements Are Met .................................................................3-4
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Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips ..................................................................................3-9
FWG114P Setup Wizard Auto Detection ........................................................................3-9
Wizard-Detected Login Account Setup ..................................................................3-10
Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup .........................................................3-12
Wizard-Detected Fixed IP Account Setup ..............................................................3-13
How to Configure the Serial Port as the Primary Internet Connection .........................3-14
Testing Your Internet Connection ..................................................................................3-16
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ...........................................................3-17
How to Manually Configure the Primary Internet Connection ................................3-18
Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines .........................................4-1
Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security ..................................................................4-2
Understanding Wireless Settings ...................................................................................4-3
Default Factory Settings ...........................................................................................4-7
Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings ....................................................4-8
How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity ..............................................4-9
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address ...............................................4-10
How to Configure WEP .......................................................................................... 4-11
How to Configure WPA ..........................................................................................4-12
How to Configure WPA-PSK ..................................................................................4-13
Chapter 5
Serial Port Configuration
Configuring a Serial Port Modem ...................................................................................5-2
Basic Requirements for Serial Port Modem Configuration .......................................5-2
How to Configure a Serial Port Modem ....................................................................5-2
Configuring Auto-Rollover ..............................................................................................5-3
Basic Requirements for Auto-Rollover .....................................................................5-3
How to Configure Auto-Rollover ...............................................................................5-3
Configuring Dial-in on the Serial Port .............................................................................5-4
Basic Requirements for Dial-in .................................................................................5-5
How to Configure Dial-in ..........................................................................................5-5
Configuring LAN-to-LAN Settings ...................................................................................5-6
Basic Requirements for LAN-to-LAN Connections ..................................................5-6
How to Configure LAN-to-LAN Connections ............................................................5-6
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Chapter 6
Firewall Protection and
Content Filtering
Firewall Protection and Content Filtering Overview ........................................................6-1
Using the Block Sites Menu to Screen Content ..............................................................6-1
Services and Rules Regulate Inbound and Outbound Traffic .........................................6-3
Defining a Service ....................................................................................................6-3
Using Inbound/Outbound Rules to Block or Allow Services .....................................6-4
Examples of Using Services and Rules to Regulate Traffic ...........................................6-6
Inbound Rules (Port Forwarding) .............................................................................6-6
Example: Port Forwarding to a Local Public Web Server ..................................6-7
Example: Port Forwarding for Videoconferencing .............................................6-8
Example: Port Forwarding for VPN Tunnels when NAT is Off ...........................6-8
Outbound Rules (Service Blocking or Port Filtering) ................................................6-9
Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messaging ....................................6-10
Other Rules Considerations .........................................................................................6-10
Order of Precedence for Rules .............................................................................. 6-11
Rules Menu Options ............................................................................................... 6-11
Using a Schedule to Block or Allow Content or Traffic .................................................6-12
Setting the Time Zone ............................................................................................6-13
Getting E-Mail Notifications of Event Logs and Alerts ..................................................6-13
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access .............................................6-16
What to Include in the Event Log ...........................................................................6-17
Chapter 7
Print Server
Printing Options ..............................................................................................................7-1
For Windows XP and 2000, Use TCP/IP LPR Printing ...................................................7-2
For Windows 95/98/Me, Use the Netgear Printer Port Driver .........................................7-5
Printing from the Macintosh ............................................................................................7-8
Windows Printer Port Management ................................................................................7-9
Troubleshooting the Print Server ..................................................................................7-11
Chapter 8
Virtual Private Networking
Overview of FWG114P Policy-Based VPN Configuration ..............................................8-1
Using Policies to Manage VPN Traffic .....................................................................8-2
Using Automatic Key Management ..........................................................................8-2
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IKE Policies’ Automatic Key and Authentication Management ................................8-3
VPN Policy Configuration for Auto Key Negotiation .................................................8-6
VPN Policy Configuration for Manual Key Exchange ...............................................8-9
Using Digital Certificates for IKE Auto-Policy Authentication .......................................8-14
Certificate Revocation List (CRL) ...........................................................................8-14
Walk-Through of Configuration Scenarios on the FWG114P .......................................8-15
How to Use the VPN Wizard to Configure a VPN Tunnel .............................................8-15
VPNC Scenario 1: Gateway to Gateway with Preshared Secrets .........................8-19
Scenario 1: FWG114P to FWG114P with Preshared Secrets ................................8-20
How to Check VPN Connections ...........................................................................8-24
VPNC Scenario 2: Gateway-to-Gateway with Certificates .....................................8-25
Scenario 2: FWG114P to FWG114P with Certificates ...........................................8-26
Netgear VPN Client to FWG114P .................................................................................8-32
Configuration Profile ...............................................................................................8-32
Step-By-Step Configuration of FWG114P Gateway .....................................................8-33
Step-By-Step Configuration of the Netgear VPN Client ...............................................8-38
Testing the VPN Connection .........................................................................................8-45
From the Client PC to the FWG114P .....................................................................8-45
From the FWG114P to the Client PC .....................................................................8-46
Monitoring the PC VPN Connection .............................................................................8-46
Viewing the FWG114P VPN Status and Log Information .............................................8-47
Chapter 9
Maintenance
Viewing Wireless Firewall/Print Server Status Information .............................................9-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................9-5
Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................9-6
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................9-6
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ...........................................................9-7
Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................9-8
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................9-8
Chapter 10
Advanced Configuration
Using the WAN Setup Options .....................................................................................10-1
How to Configure Dynamic DNS ..................................................................................10-3
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ..................................................................................10-5
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Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ..........................................................10-5
Using the Router as a DHCP server ......................................................................10-7
Using Address Reservation ....................................................................................10-7
Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................10-8
Enabling Remote Management Access .....................................................................10-10
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ......................................................................10-11
Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................................10-12
Chapter 11
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning .........................................................................................................11-1
Power LED Not On ................................................................................................. 11-1
LEDs Never Turn Off ..............................................................................................11-2
LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On .........................................................................11-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ........................................................ 11-3
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ............................................................................ 11-4
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ...............................................11-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ..................................................................... 11-5
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device ...................................11-6
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................11-7
Problems with Date and Time .......................................................................................11-7
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics
Related Publications ...................................................................................................... B-1
Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1
What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1
Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2
IP Addresses and the Internet ................................................................................. B-2
Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4
Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-4
Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................................. B-7
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-9
Related Documents ................................................................................................. B-9
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Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9
IP Configuration by DHCP .................................................................................... B-10
Internet Security and Firewalls .................................................................................... B-10
What is a Firewall? .................................................................................................B-11
Stateful Packet Inspection ......................................................................................B-11
Denial of Service Attack .........................................................................................B-11
Ethernet Cabling ...........................................................................................................B-11
Category 5 Cable Quality ...................................................................................... B-12
Inside Twisted Pair Cables .................................................................................... B-13
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching ............................ B-14
Appendix C
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking ....................................................... C-1
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking ....................................... C-2
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components ................................................. C-2
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings ................................. C-4
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method .................................................... C-4
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-5
Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking ............................................... C-5
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components ....................................... C-5
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................... C-6
Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking ........................................................ C-6
MacOS 8.6 or 9.x .................................................................................................... C-6
MacOS X ................................................................................................................. C-7
Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers ........................................... C-8
Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account ......................................................... C-9
Are Login Protocols Used? ..................................................................................... C-9
What Is Your Configuration Information? ................................................................ C-9
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers ....................... C-10
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers ..................... C-11
Restarting the Network ................................................................................................ C-12
Appendix D
Firewall Log Formats
Action List ...................................................................................................................... D-1
Field List ........................................................................................................................ D-1
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Outbound Log ................................................................................................................ D-1
Inbound Log ................................................................................................................... D-2
Other IP Traffic .............................................................................................................. D-2
Router Operation ........................................................................................................... D-3
Other Connections and Traffic to this Router ................................................................ D-4
DoS Attack/Scan ........................................................................................................... D-4
Access Block Site .......................................................................................................... D-6
All Web Sites and News Groups Visited ........................................................................ D-6
System Admin Sessions ................................................................................................ D-6
Policy Administration LOG ............................................................................................. D-7
Appendix E
Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... E-1
Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. E-1
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ E-2
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ E-2
Authentication and WEP Data Encryption ..................................................................... E-2
802.11 Authentication .............................................................................................. E-3
Open System Authentication ................................................................................... E-3
Shared Key Authentication ...................................................................................... E-4
Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................ E-5
Key Size .................................................................................................................. E-6
WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................... E-7
Wireless Channels ......................................................................................................... E-7
WPA Wireless Security .................................................................................................. E-8
How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................ E-9
How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ........................................................ E-10
What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ...................................................... E-10
WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User
Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS .................................................. E-12
WPA Data Encryption Key Management ........................................................ E-14
Is WPA Perfect? .................................................................................................... E-16
Product Support for WPA ...................................................................................... E-16
Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... E-16
Changes to Wireless Access Points ............................................................... E-17
Changes to Wireless Network Adapters ......................................................... E-17
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Changes to Wireless Client Programs ............................................................ E-18
Appendix F
Virtual Private Networking
What is a VPN? ..............................................................................................................F-1
What is IPSec and How Does It Work? ..........................................................................F-2
IPSec Security Features ..........................................................................................F-2
IPSec Components ..................................................................................................F-2
Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) ....................................................................F-3
Authentication Header (AH) .....................................................................................F-4
IKE Security Association ..........................................................................................F-4
Mode ..................................................................................................................F-5
Key Management .....................................................................................................F-6
Understand the Process Before You Begin ....................................................................F-6
VPN Process Overview ..................................................................................................F-7
Network Interfaces and Addresses ..........................................................................F-7
Interface Addressing ..........................................................................................F-7
Firewalls ............................................................................................................F-8
Setting Up a VPN Tunnel Between Gateways .........................................................F-8
VPNC IKE Security Parameters ...................................................................................F-10
VPNC IKE Phase I Parameters ..............................................................................F-10
VPNC IKE Phase II Parameters .............................................................................F-11
Testing and Troubleshooting .........................................................................................F-11
Additional Reading .......................................................................................................F-11
Appendix G
NETGEAR VPN Configuration
FVS318 or FVM318 to FWG114P
Configuration Template ..................................................................................................G-1
Step-By-Step Configuration of FVS318 or FVM318 Gateway A ....................................G-2
Step-By-Step Configuration of FWG114P Gateway B ...................................................G-5
Test the VPN Connection ..............................................................................................G-9
Appendix H
NETGEAR VPN Configuration
FVS318 or FVM318 with FQDN to FVS328
Configuration Template .................................................................................................. H-1
Using DDNS and Fully Qualified Domain Names (FQDN) ..................................... H-2
Step-By-Step Configuration of FVS318 or FVM318 Gateway A .................................... H-3
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Step-By-Step Configuration of FVS328 Gateway B ....................................................... H-7
Test the VPN Connection ............................................................................................ H-11
Glossary
List of Glossary Terms ...................................................................................................G-1
Index
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Chapter 1
About This Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print
Server Model FWG114P. This chapter introduces important features of this manual.
Audience, Conventions, Scope
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic-to-intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and networking technology tutorial
information is provided in the appendices.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
This manual is written according to these specifications.
Table 1. Typographical conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold times roman User input
courier font Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Table 1-1. Manual Specifications
Product Version ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P v2
Firmware Version Version 2 Release 06
Manual Veraion and Publication Date Manual Version 2.0, March 2004
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/FWG114P.asp.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print
Server Model FWG114P.
Key Features of the FWG114P
The ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P, with a 4-port switch,
connects your LAN to the Internet through a broadband modem. With auto fail-over connectivity
through the serial port, the FWG114P provides highly reliable Internet access.
The FWG114P is a complete security solution that protects your network from attacks and
intrusions and enables secure communications using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Unlike
simple Internet sharing routers that rely on Network Address Translation (NAT) for security, the
FWG114P uses Stateful Packet Inspection for Denial of Service attack (DoS) attack protection and
intrusion detection. The FWG114P allows Internet access for up to 253 users. It provides multiple
Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail.
Parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day,
Web site addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up
to 253 personal computers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes. The FWG114P Wireless
Firewall/Print Server provides the following features:
• 802.11g and 802.11b standards-based wireless networking.
• Easy, Web-based setup for installation and management.
• Supports two VPN tunnels, Content Filtering, and Site Blocking Security.
• Built-in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch and USB 2.0 Printer Port.
• Ethernet and Serial ports for connection to a WAN device, such as a broadband modem.
• Extensive Protocol Support.
• Login capability.
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrade.
• NAT off (classical routing).
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Full Routing on Both the Broadband and Serial Ports
You can install, configure, and operate the FWG114P to take full advantage of a variety of routing
options on both the serial and broadband WAN ports, including:
• Internet access via either the serial or broadband port.
• Auto fail-over connectivity through an analog or ISDN modem connected to the serial port.
If the broadband Internet connection fails, after waiting for an amount of time you specify, the
FWG114P can automatically establish a backup ISDN or dial-up Internet connection via the
serial port on the firewall.
• Remote Access Server (RAS) that allows you to log in remotely through the serial port to
access a server on your LAN, other LAN resources, or the Internet, based on a user name and
password you define.
• LAN-to-LAN access between two FWG114P wireless firewall/print servers through the serial
port, with the option of enabling auto-failover Internet access across the serial LAN-to-LAN
connection.
802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networking
The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server includes an 802.11g-compliant wireless access
point. The access point provides:
• 802.11b standards-based wireless networking at up to 11 Mbps.
• 802.11g wireless networking at up to 54 Mbps, which conforms to the 802.11g standard.
• WPA enterprise class strong security with RADIUS and certificate authentication as well as
dynamic encryption key generation.
• WPA-PSK pre-shared key authentication without the overhead of RADIUS servers but with
all of the strong security of WPA.
• 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security.
• WEP keys can be generated manually or by passphrase.
• Wireless access can be restricted by MAC Address.
• Wireless network name broadcast can be turned off so that only devices that have the network
name (SSID) can connect.
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Virtual Private Networking
The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server provides a secure encrypted connection between
your local network and remote networks or clients. Its VPN features include:
• Support for up to 2 simultaneous VPN connections.
• Support for industry standard VPN protocols.
The ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P supports standard
keying methods (Manual or IKE), standard authentication methods (MD5 and SHA-1), and
standard encryption methods (DES, 3DES). It is compatible with many other VPN products.
• Support for up to 168 bit encryption (3DES) for maximum security.
• Support for VPN Main Mode, Aggressive mode, or Manual Keying.
• Support for Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) configuration when the Dynamic DNS
feature is enabled with one of the supported service providers.
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the FWG114P is a true firewall, using stateful packet
inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
• DoS protection.
Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks, such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND
Attack, and IP Spoofing.
• Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
• Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.
• Logs security incidents.
The FWG114P will log security events, such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans, attacks,
and administrator logins. You can configure the router to e-mail the log to you at specified
intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your e-mail
address or e-mail pager whenever a significant event occurs.
• With its content filtering feature, the FWG114P prevents objectionable content from reaching
your PCs. The router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for
keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to
access objectionable Internet sites.
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Security
The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server 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.
• Port forwarding with NAT.
Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the
router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific PCs based on the service port number
of the incoming request, or to one designated “DNS” host computer. You can specify
forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink
With its internal 8-port 10/100 switch, the FWG114P can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard
Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are
autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense
whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection, such as to a
computer, or an ‘uplink’ connection, such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself
to the correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables,
as Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
Extensive Protocol Support
The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). For further information about TCP/IP,
refer to Appendix B, “Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics.”
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• The ability to enable or disable IP address sharing by NAT.
The FWG114P allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single
IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service provider
(ISP). This technique, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP
account. This feature can also be turned off completely for using the FWG114P in settings
where you want to manage the IP address scheme of your organization.
• Automatic configuration of attached PCs by DHCP.
The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server 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.
• DNS Proxy.
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own
address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from
the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE).
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by
simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program, such
as Entersys or WinPOET on your computer.
• PPTP login support for European ISPs, BigPond login for Telstra cable in Australia.
• Classical IP (RFC 1577).
Some Internet service providers, in Europe for example, use Classical IP in their ADSL
services. In such cases, the firewall is able to use the Classical IP address from the ISP.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model
FWG114P within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify
installation and management tasks:
• Automatic fail-over connectivity through an analog or ISDN modem connected to the serial
port. If the broadband modem Internet connection fails, after waiting for an amount of time
you specify, the FWG114P can automatically establish a backup ISDN or dial-up Internet
connection via the serial port on the firewall.
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• Browser-based management.
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type
of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is
provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management
Interface.
• Smart Wizard.
The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server automatically senses the type of Internet
connection, asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
• Diagnostic functions.
The firewall incorporates built-in diagnostic functions, such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote
reboot.
• Remote management.
The firewall allows you to log in to the Web Management Interface from a remote location on
the Internet. For security, you can limit remote management access to a specified remote IP
address or range of addresses, and you can choose a nonstandard port number.
• Visual monitoring.
The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to
monitor its status and activity.
• Regional support, including ISPs like Telstra DSL and BigPond, or Deutsche Telekom.
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P.
•AC power adapter.
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable.
• FWG114P Installation Guide (M-10150-02).
•Resource CD for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P
(SW-10023-02), including:
— This manual.
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
• Registration and Warranty Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.
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The FWG114P Front Panel
The front panel of the FWG114P contains the status LEDs. Use the LEDs to verify various
operations. Viewed from left to right, Table 2-1 describes the LEDs on the front of the router.
Figure 2-1: FWG114P Front Panel
Table 2-1. LED Descriptions
Label Activity Description
POWER On Power is supplied to the firewall.
TEST On
Off The system is initializing.
The system is ready and running.
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ACT On
Blinking The printer is connected and powered on.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Printer port.
ALERT On (Amber) The printer has a problem, such as out of paper, out of ink, or a
paper jam.
MODEM
ACT Blinking Data is being transmitted or received by the Modem port.
LINK On (Amber) The port has detected a link with an attached device.
INTERNET Note: The operation of these LEDs depends on how the WAN port is configured.
100 (100 Mbps) On
Off The Internet (WAN) port is operating at 100 Mbps.
The Internet (WAN) port is operating at 10 Mbps.
LINK/ACT
(Link/Activity) On
Blinking The Internet port has detected a link with an attached device.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.
LOCAL
100 (100 Mbps) On
Off The Local port is operating at 100 Mbps.
The Local port is operating at 10 Mbps.
LINK/ACT
(Link/Activity) On
Blinking The Local port has detected a link with an attached device.
The Local port is transmitting or receiving data.
WLAN On
Blinking The Wireless (WLAN) port is operating.
The Wireless (WLAN) port is transmitting or receiving data.
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The FWG114P Rear Panel
The rear panel of the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server contains the port connections listed
below.
Figure 1-2: FWG114P Rear Panel
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
• Wireless antenna.
• DB-9 serial port for modem connection.
• USB 2.0 Printer Port.
• Factory Default Reset push button.
• Four Ethernet LAN ports.
• Internet Ethernet WAN port for connecting the router to a broadband modem.
• AC power adapter outlet.
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Chapter 3
Connecting the FWG114P 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 ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print
Server Model FWG114P for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure
your Internet connection.
What You Will Need Before You Begin
You need to prepare these three things before you begin:
1. An active Internet service, such as those provided by a cable or DSL broadband account.
2. Locate the Internet Service Provider (ISP) configuration information for your broadband
account.
3. Connect the router to a broadband modem and a computer as explained below.
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements
To use the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server on your network, each computer must have
an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) and an Ethernet cable. If the computer will
connect to your network at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) cable, such as the one
provided with your router.
Computer Network Configuration Requirements
The FWG114P includes a built-in Web Configuration Manager. To access the configuration menus
on the FWG114P, you must use a Java-enabled Web browser program that supports HTTP
uploads, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Use Internet Explorer or
Netscape Navigator versions 4.0 or above. Free browser programs are readily available for
Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux.
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For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your router, you will need to connect
a computer to the router that is set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router via
DHCP.
Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network.”
The cable or DSL modem broadband access device must provide a standard 10 Mbps (10BASE-T)
Ethernet interface.
Internet Configuration Requirements
Depending on how your ISP set up your Internet account, you might need one or more of these
configuration parameters to connect your router to the Internet:
• Host and Domain Names.
• ISP login name and password.
• ISP Domain Name Server (DNS) Addresses.
• Fixed IP address which is also known as static IP address.
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters?
There are several ways you can gather the required Internet connection information:
• Your ISP provides all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate
this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it or you can try one of the options below.
• If you have a computer already connected using the active Internet access account, you can
gather the configuration information from that computer.
— For Windows 95/98/ME, open the Network control panel, select the TCP/IP entry for the
Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for each tab page.
— For Windows 2000/XP, open the Local Area Network Connection, select the TCP/IP entry
for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Record all the settings for each tab page.
— For Macintosh computers, open the TCP/IP or Network control panel. Record all the
settings for each section.
•You may also refer to the FWG114P Resource CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which
provides Internet connection information for many ISPs.
Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you may want to record them on the
following form:
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Record Your Internet Connection Information
Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as
given by your ISP. For AOL customers, the login name is their primary screen name. Some ISPs
use your full e-mail address as the login name. The Service Name is not required by all ISPs. If
you connect using a login name and password, then fill in the following:
Login Name: ______________________________ Password: ____________________________
Service Name: _____________________________
Fixed or Static IP Address: If you have a static IP address, record the following information. For
example, 169.254.141.148 could be a valid IP address.
Fixed or Static Internet IP Address: ______.______.______.______
Gateway IP Address: ______.______.______.______
Subnet Mask: ______.______.______.______
ISP DNS Server Addresses: If you were given DNS server addresses, fill in the following:
Primary DNS Server IP Address: ______.______.______.______
Secondary DNS Server IP Address: ______.______.______.______
Host and Domain Names: Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name like CCA7324-A or
home. If you have not been given host or domain names, you can use the following examples as a
guide:
• If your main e-mail account with your ISP is aaa@yyy.com, then use aaa as your host name.
Your ISP might call this your account, user, host, computer, or system name.
• If your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.com, then use xxx.yyy.com as the domain name.
ISP Host Name: _________________________ ISP Domain Name: _______________________
Serial Port Internet Access: If you use a dial-up account, record the following:
Account/User Name: _________________________ Password: _________________________
Telephone number: ______________________ Alternative number: ______________________
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Connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server
This section provides instructions for connecting the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server.
Also, the Resource CD for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P
(SW-10023-02), included with your router, contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you
through this procedure.
Verify That Basic Requirements Are Met
Assure that the following requirements are met:
• You have your broadband Internet service settings handy.
• The computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. For instructions
on how to do this, please see the Reference Manual on the Resource CD for the ProSafe
Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P (SW-10023-02).
1. CONNECT THE WIRELESS FIREWALL/PRINT SERVER
a. Turn off your computer and cable or DSL modem.
b. Disconnect the Ethernet cable (A) from your computer which connects to the broadband
modem.
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c. Securely insert the Ethernet cable from your broadband modem into the Internet port (B)
on the FWG114P.
Figure 3-2: Connect the broadband modem to the router
d. Securely insert one end of the Ethernet cable that came with your wireless firewall/print
server into a Local port on the router, such as Local port 4 (C), and the other end into the
Ethernet port of your computer (D).
Figure 3-3: Connect the computers on your network to the router
Note: The FWG114P incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology which eliminates the need
to worry about crossover cables by automatically adjusting to the cable type.
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2. RESTART YOUR NETWORK IN THE CORRECT SEQUENCE
Warning: Failure to restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you from
connecting to the Internet.
a. First, turn on the broadband modem and wait 2 minutes.
b. Now, turn on your wireless firewall/print server.
c. Last, turn on your computer.
Note: If software usually logs you in to the Internet, do not run that software, or cancel it if
it starts automatically.
Figure 3-4: Verify the connections to the firewall
d. Check the status lights and verify the following:
•Power: The power light goes on when your turn the wireless firewall/print server on.
•Test: The test light turns on, then goes off after less than a minute.
•Local: A Local light on the router is lit. If no Local lights are lit, check that the
Ethernet cable connecting the powered on computer to the router is securely attached
at both ends.
•Internet: The Internet light on the wireless firewall/print server is lit. If the Internet
light is not lit, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to the wireless
firewall/print server Internet port and the powered on modem.
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3. LOG IN TO THE WIRELESS FIREWALL/PRINT SERVER
a. From your PC, launch your Internet browser. Because you are not yet connected to the
Internet, your browser will display a page not found message.
b. Connect to the wireless firewall/print server by typing http://192.168.0.1 in the address
field of Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator.
Figure 3-5: Log in to the firewall
c. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in
lower case letters.A login window opens as shown here:
Figure 3-6: Login window
d. After logging in to the router, you will see the Internet connection Setup Wizard on the
settings main page.
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4. RUN THE SETUP WIZARD TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET
Figure 3-7: Setup Wizard
a. You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup
Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu.
b. Choose NAT or Classical Routing. Typically, NAT is used. NAT automatically assigns
private IP addresses (192.168.0.x) to LAN connected devices. Classical routing lets you
directly manage the IP addresses the FWG114P uses.
Note: If you choose not to use NAT, each computer on the LAN connected to the
FWG114P must have a valid public IP address in the same subnet as the Wan port of the
FWG114P. For more information on NAT, please see “Single IP Address Operation Using
NAT” on page B-7. Furthermore, if you turn NAT off and plan to use VPN, you will have
to open UDP port 500 in the Security settings according to the instructions at
c. Click Next to proceed. Input your ISP settings, as needed.
d. At the end of the Setup Wizard, click the Test button to verify your Internet connection
and register your product. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, use the
Troubleshooting Tips below to correct basic problems, or refer to the Reference Manual
on the CD.
If you were unable to connect to the firewall, please refer to Basic Functioning “Basic
Functioning” on page 11-1.
You are now connected to the Internet!
Note: For wireless placement and range guidelines, and wireless configuration instructions, please
see Chapter 4, “Wireless Configuration.”
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Basic Setup Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems that prevent with you from connecting to the
Internet or connecting to the wireless firewall/print server.
Be sure to restart your network in the correct sequence.
Follow this sequence. Turn off the modem, wireless firewall/print server, and computer. Turn
on the modem first and wait two minutes. Next, turn on the wireless firewall/print server, and
finally the computer.
Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
• For each powered on computer connected to the wireless firewall/print server with a securely
plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding wireless firewall/print server Local port status
light will be lit. The label on the bottom of the wireless firewall/print server identifies the
number of each Local port.
• The Internet port status light on the wireless firewall/print server will be lit if the Ethernet
cable from the wireless firewall/print server to the modem is plugged in securely and the
modem and wireless firewall/print server are turned on.
Make sure the network settings of the computer are correct.
LAN connected computers must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically via
DHCP, unless you have turned NAT off and are managing the IP addresses directly. For
instructions on these configuration settings, please see the Reference Manual on the Resource
CD for the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P (SW-10023-02).
FWG114P Setup Wizard Auto Detection
There are two ways you can configure your firewall to connect to the Internet:
• Let the FWG114P auto-detect the type of Internet connection you have and configure it.
• Manually choose which type of Internet connection you have and configure it.
These options are described below. Unless your ISP uses DHCP, you will need the parameters
from your ISP you entered in “Record Your Internet Connection Information” on page 3.
The Setup Wizard will can check for the following connection types:
• Dynamic IP assignment
• A login protocol, such as PPPoE
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• Fixed IP address assignment
Next, the Setup Wizard will report which connection type it has discovered, and then display
the appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Wizard finds no connection, you will be
prompted to check the physical connection between your firewall and the cable or DSL
modem. When the connection is properly made, the firewall’s Internet LED should be on.
The procedures for filling in the configuration menu for each type of connection follow below.
Wizard-Detected Login Account Setup
If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses a login protocol, such as
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), you will be directed to a menu like the PPPoE menu in Figure 3-8:
Figure 3-8: Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE login accounts
1. Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name. These
parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s services, such as mail or news servers. If
you leave the Domain Name field blank, the firewall will attempt to learn the domain
automatically from the ISP. If this is not successful, you may need to enter it manually.
2. Enter the PPPoE login user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case
sensitive. If you wish to change the idle timeout, enter a new value in minutes.
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Note: 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 firewall will automatically log
you in.
3. The Idle Timeout setting determines how long to wait after there is no activity before
disconnecting from the Internet. This is useful in countries where Internet service charges are
based on the amount of time connected to the Internet. Whenever a computer on the network
requests access to the Internet the FWG114P will automatically reconnect.
4. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If you know that your ISP does not automatically
transmit DNS addresses to the firewall during login, select “Use these DNS servers” and enter
the IP address of your ISP’s Primary DNS Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is
available, enter it also.
Note: If you enter an address here, after you finish configuring the firewall, reboot your PCs
so that the settings take effect.
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
6. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within
one minute, refer to Chapter 11, “Troubleshooting”.
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Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup
If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses Dynamic IP assignment,
you will be directed to the menu shown in Figure 3-9 below:
Figure 3-9: Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address
1. Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name. These
parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s services, such as mail or news servers. If
you leave the Domain Name field blank, the firewall will attempt to learn the domain
automatically from the ISP. If this is not successful, you may need to enter it manually.
2. If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the firewall
during login, select “Use these DNS servers” and enter the IP address of your ISP’s Primary
DNS Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available, enter it also.
Note: DNS servers are required to perform the function of translating an Internet name, such
as www.netgear.com to a numeric IP address. For a fixed IP address configuration, you must
obtain DNS server addresses from your ISP and enter them manually here. You should reboot
your PCs after configuring the firewall for these settings to take effect.
3. The Router’s MAC Address is the Ethernet MAC address that will be used by the firewall on
the Internet port.
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If your ISP allows access from only one specific computer’s Ethernet MAC address, select
“Use this MAC address.” The firewall will then capture and use the MAC address of the
computer that you are now using. You must be using the one computer that is allowed by the
ISP. Otherwise, you can type in a MAC address.
Note: Some ISPs will register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your
computer when your account is first opened. They will then only accept traffic from the MAC
address of that computer. This feature allows your firewall to masquerade as that computer by
using its MAC address.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
5. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within
one minute, refer to Chapter 11, “Troubleshooting”.
Wizard-Detected Fixed IP Account Setup
If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses Fixed IP assignment, you
will be directed to the menu shown in Figure 3-10 below:
Figure 3-10: Setup Wizard menu for Fixed IP address
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1. Enter your assigned IP Address, Subnet Mask, and the IP Address of your ISP’s gateway
router. This information should have been provided to you by your ISP. You will need the
configuration parameters from your ISP you recorded in “Record Your Internet Connection
Information” on page 3.
2. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s Primary DNS Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is
available, enter it also.
Note: DNS servers are required to perform the function of translating an Internet name, such
as www.netgear.com to a numeric IP address. For a fixed IP address configuration, you must
obtain DNS server addresses from your ISP and enter them manually here. You should reboot
your PCs after configuring the firewall for these settings to take effect.
3. Click Apply to save the settings.
4. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within
one minute, refer to Chapter 11, “Troubleshooting.
How to Configure the Serial Port as the Primary Internet
Connection
Use the procedure below to configure an Internet connection via the serial port of your firewall.
There are three steps to configuring the serial port of your firewall for an Internet connection:
1. Connect the firewall to your ISDN or dial-up analog modem.
2. Configure the firewall.
3. Connect to the Internet.
Follow the steps below to configure a serial port Internet connection on your firewall.
1. Connect the Firewall to your ISDN or dial-up modem
a. Turn off your modem and connect the cable from the serial port of the FWG114P to the
modem.
b. Turn on the modem and wait about 30 seconds for the lights to stop blinking.
2. Configure the Serial Port of the Firewall.
a. Use a browser to log in to the firewall at http://192.168.0.1 with its default User Name of
admin and default Password of password, or using whatever Password you have set up.
b. From the Setup Basic Settings menu, click Serial Port.
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Figure 3-11: Serial Internet Connection configuration menu
c. Fill in the ISDN or analog ISP Internet configuration parameters as appropriate:
• For a Dial-up Account, enter the Account information. Check “Connect as required”
to enable the firewall to automatically dial the number. To enable Idle Time
disconnect, check the box and enter a time in minutes.
• To configure the Internet IP settings, fill in the address parameters your ISP provided.
d. Configure the Modem parameters.
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Note: You can validate modem string settings by first connecting the modem directly to a
computer, establishing a connection to your ISP, and then copying the modem string
settings from the computer configuration and pasting them into the FWG114P Modem
Properties Initial String field. For more information on this procedure, please refer to the
support area of the NETGEAR Web site.
• Select the Serial Line Speed. This is the maximum speed the modem will attempt to
use. For ISDN permanent connections, the speeds are typically 64000 or 128000 bps.
For dial-up modems, 56000 bps would be a typical setting.
• Select the Modem Type:
– For ISDN, select “Permanent connection (leased line).”
– For dial-up, select your modem from the list. “Standard Modem” should work in
most cases.
– If your modem is not on the list, select “User Defined” and enter the Modem
Properties.
Note: If you are using the “User Defined” Modem Type, you must first use the Serial Port
menu Modem link to fill in the Modem Properties settings for your modem.
e. Click Apply to save your settings.
3. Connect to the Internet to test your configuration.
a. If you have a broadband connection, disconnect it.
b. From a workstation, open a browser and test your serial port Internet connection.
Note: The response time of your serial port Internet connection will be slower than a
broadband Internet connection.
Testing Your Internet Connection
After completing the Internet connection configuration, your can test your Internet connection.
Log in to the firewall, then, from the Setup Basic Settings link, click the Test button. If the
NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 11, “Troubleshooting.”
Note: Popup blocking software may block the test page from opening. Alternately, you can just
open a new browser window and browse the Internet.
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your firewall, launch a browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. You should see the firewall’s Internet LED
blink, indicating communication to the ISP. The browser should begin to display a Web page.
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Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection
You can manually configure your firewall using the menu below, or you can allow the Setup
Wizard to determine your configuration as described in the previous section.
Figure 3-12: Browser-based configuration Basic Settings menu
ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login
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How to Manually Configure the Primary Internet Connection
Use these steps to manually configure the primary Internet connection in the Basic Settings menu.
1. Select your Internet connection type (broadband with or without login, or serial).
Note: If you are a Telstra BigPond broadband customer, or if you are in an area, such as
Austria that uses broadband PPTP, login is required. If so, select BigPond or PPTP from the
Internet Service Type drop down box.
2. Enter your Account Name (may also be called Host Name) and Domain Name. These
parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s services, such as mail or news servers.
3. If needed, enter the PPPoE login user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields
are case sensitive. To change the login timeout, enter a new value in minutes.
Note: You will no longer need to run the ISP’s login program on your computer in order to
access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your firewall automatically logs
you in.
4. You should only disable NAT if you are sure you do not require it. NAT automatically assigns
private IP addresses (for example, 192.168.0.x) to LAN connected devices. When NAT is
disabled, only standard routing is performed by this router.
Note: Disabling NAT will reboot the router and reset all the FWG114P configuration settings
to the factory default. Disable NAT only if you plan to install the FWG114P in a setting where
you will be manually administering the IP address space on the LAN side of the router.
5. Internet IP Address: If your ISP assigned you a permanent, fixed IP address for your computer,
select “Use Static IP Address.” Enter the IP address your ISP assigned. Also enter the IP
Subnet Mask and the Gateway IP address. The Gateway is the ISP’s router to which your
firewall will connect.
6. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: If your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS
addresses to the firewall during login, select “Use These DNS Servers” and enter the IP
address of your ISP’s Primary DNS Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address is available,
enter it.
Note: A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as
www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP transfers the IP address of one
or two DNS servers to your firewall during login. If the ISP does not transfer an address, you
must obtain it from the ISP and enter it manually here. If you enter an address here, you should
reboot your PCs after configuring the firewall.
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7. Router’s MAC Address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will be used
by the firewall on the Internet port. Some ISPs will register the Ethernet MAC address of the
network interface card in your computer when your account is first opened. They will then
only accept traffic from the MAC address of that computer. This feature allows your firewall
to masquerade as that computer by “cloning” its MAC address. To change the MAC address,
select “Use This Computer’s MAC Address.” The firewall will then capture and use the MAC
address of the computer that you are now using. You must be using the one computer that is
allowed by the ISP. Or, select “Use This MAC Address” and enter it.
8. Click Apply to save your settings.
9. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within
one minute, refer to Chapter 11, “Troubleshooting.”
The remaining chapters in this manual describe how to configure the Advanced features of your
firewall, and how to troubleshoot problems that may occur.
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Chapter 4
Wireless Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the wireless features of your FWG114P Wireless
Firewall/Print Server.
Observing Performance, Placement, and Range Guidelines
In planning your wireless network, you should consider the level of security required. You should
also select the physical placement of your FWG114P in order to maximize the network speed. For
further information on wireless networking, refer to in Appendix E, “Wireless Networking
Basics.”
The operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the
physical placement of the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server. The latency, data throughput
performance, and notebook power consumption also vary depending on your configuration
choices. For best results, place your wireless firewall/print server:
• Near the center of the area in which your PCs will operate.
• In an elevated location, such as a high shelf where the wirelessly connected PCs have
line-of-sight access (even if through walls). The best location is elevated, such as wall
mounted or on the top of a cubicle, and at the center of your wireless coverage area for all the
mobile devices.
• Away from sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and 2.4 GHz cordless phones.
• Away from large metal surfaces.
Be aware that the time it takes to establish a wireless connection can vary depending on both your
security settings and placement. WEP connections can take slightly longer to establish. Also, WEP
encryption can consume more battery power on a notebook computer.
Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can result in significant performance
degradation or inability to wirelessly connect to the wireless firewall/print server. For
complete range and performance specifications, please see Appendix A, “Technical
Specifications.”
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Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security
Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and
can be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. For this reason, use the security features of
your wireless equipment. The FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server provides highly effective
security features which are covered in detail in this chapter.
Figure 4-1: FWG114P wireless data security options
There are several ways you can enhance the security of your wireless network:
•Restrict Access Based on MAC Address. You can allow only trusted PCs to connect so that
unknown PCs cannot wirelessly connect to the FWG114P. Restricting access by MAC address
adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network, but the data broadcast over the
wireless link is fully exposed.
•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. This nullifies wireless network
‘discovery’ feature of some products, such as Windows XP, but the data is still exposed.
•WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption provides data security. WEP Shared
Key authentication and WEP data encryption will block all but the most determined
eavesdropper.
Note: Indoors, computers can connect to wireless networks at ranges of 300 feet or
more. Such distances allow others outside of your area to access your network.
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•WPA or WPA-PSK. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) data encryption provides data security.
The very strong authentication along with dynamic per frame rekeying of WPA make it
virtually impossible to compromise. Because this is a new standard, wireless device driver and
software availability may be limited.
Understanding Wireless Settings
To configure the wireless settings of your FWG114P, click the Wireless link in the Setup section of
the main menu. The wireless settings menu will appear, as shown below.
Figure 4-2: Wireless Settings menu
Note: The 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking protocols are configured in exactly
the same fashion. The FWG114P will automatically adjust to the 802.11g or 802.11b
protocol as the device requires without compromising the speed of the other devices.
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•Wireless Network. The station name of the FWG114P.
—Wireless Network 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 the 802.11b/g wireless network will need to
use this SSID for that network. The FWG114P default SSID is: NETGEAR.
—Region. This field identifies the region where the FWG114P can be used. It may not be
legal to operate the wireless features of the wireless firewall/print server in a region other
than one of those identified in this field. Unless you select a region, you will only be able
to use Channel 11.
—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 E-7.
—Mode. Select the desired wireless mode. The options are:
• g & b - Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can be used.
• g only - Only 802.11g wireless stations can be used.
• b only - All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. 802.11g wireless stations can still
be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.
The default is “g & b” which allows both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations to access
this device.
• Wireless Access Point
— Enable Wireless Access Point. Enables the wireless radio. When disabled, there are no
wireless communications through the FWG114P.
—Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID). The default setting is to enable SSID broadcast. If you
disable broadcast of the SSID, only devices that have the correct SSID can connect.
Disabling SSID broadcast somewhat hampers the wireless network ‘discovery’ feature of
some products.
• Wireless Card Access List
Lets you restrict wireless connections according to a list of Trusted PCs MAC addresses.
When the Trusted PCs Only radio button is selected, the FWG114P checks the MAC address
of the wireless station and only allows connections to PCs identified on the trusted PCs list.
To restrict access based on MAC addresses, click the Set up Access List button and update the
MAC access control list.
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• Security Options
Table 4-1. Wireless Security Options
Field Description
Disable Wireless security is not used.
WEP (Wired
Equivalent
Privacy)
You can select the following WEP options:
Authentication Type
• Open: the FWG114P does not perform any authentication.
• Shared: WEP shared key authentication. For a full explanation of WEP shared key, see
“Authentication and WEP Data Encryption” on page E-2.
Encryption Strength
• If Shared or Open Network Authentication is enabled, you can choose 64- or 128-bit
WEP data encryption.
Note: With Open Network Authentication and 64- or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the
FWG114P does perform 64- or 128-bit data encryption but does not perform any
authentication.
Security Encryption (WEP) Key
These key values must be identical on all wireless devices in your network (key 1 must be
the same for all, key 2 must be the same for all, and so on).
The FWG114P provides two methods for creating WEP encryption keys:
• Passphrase. These characters are case sensitive. Enter a word or group of printable
characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button.
Note: Not all wireless adapters support passphrase key generation.
• Manual. These values are not case sensitive.
64-bit WEP: enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F).
128-bit WEP: enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F).
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WPA-PSK
(Wi-Fi Protected
Access
Pre-Shared Key)
WPA Pre-Shared-Key uses a pre-shared key to perform the authentication and generate
the initial data encryption keys. Then, it dynamically varies the encryption key. For a full
explanation of WPA, see “WPA Wireless Security” on page E-8.
Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on
the client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client
software that supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver
must also support WPA.
WPA User authentication is implemented using RADIUS servers. For a full explanation of
WPA, see “WPA Wireless Security” on page E-8.
Fill in the following:
• Primary Radius Server Name/IP Address
This field is required. Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your LAN.
• Secondary Radius Server Name/IP Address
This field is optional. Enter the name or IP address of the Secondary Radius Server on
your LAN.
• Radius Port
Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server.
• Radius Shared Key
Enter the desired value for the Radius shared key. This key enables the FWG114P to
log in to the Radius server and must match the value used on the Radius server.
Radius Accounting Option
The Radius Accounting option can be enabled so that you can track various information
like who connected to the network, when they connected, how long they were connected,
how much network traffic they generated, and so on.
Table 4-1. Wireless Security Options
Field Description
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Default Factory Settings
The FWG114P default factory settings shown below. You can restore these defaults with the
Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel as seen in the illustration “FWG114P Rear Panel”
on page 2-8. After you install the FWG114P Wireless Firewall/Print Server, use the procedures
below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs.
FEATURE DEFAULT FACTORY SETTINGS
SSID NETGEAR
RF Channel 11 until the region is selected
Access Point Enabled
SSID broadcast Enabled
Wireless Card Access List for
Access Point Connections All wireless stations allowed
WEP Security Disabled
Authentication Type Open System
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Before You Change the SSID and WEP Settings
Take the following steps:
For a new wireless network, print or copy this form and fill in the configuration parameters. For an
existing wireless network, the person who set up or is responsible for the network will be able to
provide this information. Be sure to set the Regulatory Domain correctly as the first step.
•SSID: The Service Set Identification (SSID) identifies the wireless local area network.
Wireless is the default FWG114P SSID. However, you may customize it by using up to 32
alphanumeric characters. Write your customized SSID on the line below.
Note: The SSID in the wireless firewall/print server is the SSID you configure in the wireless
adapter card. All wireless nodes in the same network must be configured with the same SSID:
• Authentication
Circle one: Open System or Shared Key. Choose “Shared Key” for more security.
Note: If you select shared key, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they
are set to Shared Key as well and have the same keys in the same positions as those in the
FWG114P.
• WEP Encryption Keys
For all four 802.11b keys, choose the Key Size. Circle one: 64 or 128 bits
Key 1: ___________________________________
Key 2: ___________________________________
Key 3: ___________________________________
Key 4: ___________________________________
• WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
Record the WPA-PSK key:
Key: ___________________________________
• WPA RADIUS Settings
For WPA, record the following RADIUS settings:
Server Name/IP Address: Primary _________________ Secondary __________________
Port: ___________________________________
Shared Key: ___________________________________
Use the procedures described in the following sections to configure the FWG114P. Store this
information in a safe place.
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How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity
Follow the instructions below to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Once you have
established basic wireless connectivity, you can enable security settings appropriate to your needs.
1. Log in using the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with the default user name of
admin and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you
have set up.
Figure 4-3: Wireless Settings menu
2. Set the Regulatory Domain correctly.
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 characters are case sensitive. An access point always functions in infrastructure
mode. The SSID for any wireless device communicating with the access point must match the
SSID configured in the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P. If
they do not match, you will not get a wireless connection to the FWG114P.
4. Set the Channel.
It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference
problems with another nearby wireless router or access point. Select a channel that is not being
used by any other wireless networks within several hundred feet of your wireless firewall/print
server. For more information on the wireless channel frequencies please refer to “Wireless
Channels” on page E-7.
5. Depending on the types of wireless adapters you have in your computers, choose from the
Mode drop-down list.
6. For initial configuration and test, leave the Wireless Card Access List set to “All Wireless
Stations” and the Encryption Strength set to “Disable.”
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7. Click Apply to save your changes.
8. Configure and test your PCs for wireless connectivity.
Program the wireless adapter of your PCs to have the same SSID that you configured in the
FWG114P. Check that they have a wireless link and are able to obtain an IP address by DHCP
from the wireless firewall/print server.
Once your PCs have basic wireless connectivity to the wireless firewall/print server, then you can
configure the advanced options and wireless security functions.
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps:
1. Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with the default user name of admin
and default password of password.
2. Click Wireless in the main menu of the FWG114P. From the Wireless Settings menu, click
Setup Access List.
3. Click the Turn Access Control On checkbox to enable MAC filtering.
4. Click Add to open the Wireless Card Access Setup menu. You can select a device from the list
of available wireless cards the FWG114P has discovered in your area, or you can manually
enter the MAC address and Device Name (usually the NetBIOS name).
5. Click Add to add this device to your MAC access control list.
Note: If you are configuring the FWG114P from a wireless computer and you change
the wireless firewall/print server’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 FWG114P’s new settings.
Note: When configuring the FWG114P from a wireless computer whose MAC address
is not in the access control list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your
wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then access the wireless firewall/
print server from a wired computer or from a wireless computer which is on the access
control list to make any further changes.
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6. Be sure to click Apply to save your trusted wireless PCs list settings. Now, only devices on
this list will be allowed to wirelessly connect to the FWG114P.
To remove a MAC address from the table, click to select it, then click the Delete button.
How to Configure WEP
To configure WEP data encryption, follow these steps:
1. Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with the default user name of admin
and default password of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you set up.
2. Click Wireless Settings in the main menu of the FWG114P.
3. Click the WEP radio button. The WEP options menu will open.
4. Choose the Authentication Type and Encryption Strength options. You can manually or
automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all
PCs and Access Points in your network.
• Automatic - Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. This
phrase is case sensitive. Click Generate. The four keys will be automatically generated.
• Manual - Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F)
These hex values are not case sensitive. Select which of the four keys will be the default.
Please refer to “Overview of WEP Parameters” on page E-5 for a full explanation of each of
these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11b wireless communication standard.
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
Note: When changing the wireless settings from a wireless computer, you will lose your
wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then either configure your wireless
adapter to match the new wireless settings or access the wireless firewall/print server
from a wired computer to make any further changes.
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How to Configure WPA
Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the
client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that
supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions
on configuring WPA settings.
To configure WPA, follow these steps:
1. Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1 with the 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 Setup section of the main menu of the FWG114P.
Figure 4-4: Wireless Settings menu
3. Choose the WPA radio button. The WPA menu will open.
4. Enter the Radius settings.
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
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How to Configure WPA-PSK
Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Furthermore, client software is required on the
client. Windows XP and Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 do include the client software that
supports WPA. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA.
Consult the product document for your wireless adapter and WPA client software for instructions
on configuring WPA settings.
To configure WPA-PSK, follow these steps:
1. Log in at the default LAN address of http://192.168.0.1, with the 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 Setup section of the main menu of the FWG114P.
3. Choose the WPA-PSK radio button. The WPA-PSK menu will open.
4. Enter the pre-shared key in the Passphrase field.
5. Enter the Key Lifetime. This setting determines how often the encryption key is changed.
Shorter periods provide greater security, but adversely affect performance.
6. Click Apply to save your settings.
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Chapter 5
Serial Port Configuration
This chapter describes how to configure the serial port options of your ProSafe Wireless 802.11g
Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P. The FWG114P serial port lets you share the broadband
connection of another FWG114P, share resources between two LANs, and take advantage of the
routing functions on the broadband (WAN), LAN, and serial network interfaces.
Note: If you configure the serial port of the FWG114P as the primary Internet connection, you will
not be able to configure the other serial port options. For instructions on configuring the serial port
as the primary Internet connection, please see “How to Configure the Serial Port as the Primary
Internet Connection“ on page 3-14.
The FWG114P provides these serial port configuration options:
•Modem
Use this option to configure the serial modem settings for any of the features below.
• Auto-Rollover
Use this option to provide a backup connection for your broadband service. If the broadband
service you configured in the Basic Settings menu fails, the FWG114P will automatically
connect to the Internet through the serial port. However, you will then be accessing the
Internet at a slower speed than you would through your broadband service.
• Dial-in
Dial-in lets a single remote computer connect to the FWG114P through the serial port to gain
access to LAN resources or a remote access server.
• LAN-to-LAN
LAN-to-LAN enables direct communications between two FWG114P wireless firewall/print
servers to:
— Share resources on the two LANs.
— Let users on one FWG114P share the Internet connection of the other FWG114P.
— Let users on one FWG114P connect to the Internet through the second FWG114P in case
the broadband connection of the first FWG114P fails.
The procedures for these configuration options are presented below.
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Configuring a Serial Port Modem
You can configure a serial port modem for any of the features described above.
Be sure you have prepared the basic requirements listed below, then follow the ‘how to’ procedure.
Basic Requirements for Serial Port Modem Configuration
Configuring a serial port modem requires these elements:
1. A serial analog or ISDN modem.
2. A serial modem cable with a DB9 connector.
3. An active phone or ISDN line.
How to Configure a Serial Port Modem
Follow the steps below to configure a serial port modem.
1. From the main menu, click Modem in the Serial Port section.
Figure 5-1: Serial Port Modem configuration menu
2. Select the Serial Line Speed.
This is the maximum speed the modem will attempt to use. For ISDN permanent connections,
the speeds are typically 64000 or 128000 bps. For dial-up modems, 56000 bps would be a
typical setting.
3. Select the Modem Type:
— For ISDN, select “Permanent connection (leased line).”
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— For dial-up, “Standard Modem” should work in most cases. Otherwise, select your modem
from the list.
— If your modem is not on the list, select “User Defined” and enter the Modem Properties.
If you are using the “User Defined” selection and configuring your own modem stings, fill
in the Modem Properties settings.
Note: You can validate modem string settings by first connecting the modem directly to a
computer, establishing a connection to your ISP, and then copying the modem string
settings from the computer configuration and pasting them into the FWG114P Modem
Properties Initial String field. For more information on this procedure, please refer to the
support area of the NETGEAR Web site.
4. Click Apply to save your settings.
Configuring Auto-Rollover
You can configure the serial port of the FWG114P to provide an auto-rollover backup connection
for your broadband service.
Be sure you have prepared the basic requirements listed below, then follow the ‘how to’ procedure.
Basic Requirements for Auto-Rollover
Auto-Rollover requires these elements:
1. A broadband connection to the FWG114P.
2. An ISDN or analog phone line with an active ISDN or dial-up ISP account.
3. A serial modem properly configured and attached to the DB9 connector on the serial port.
4. The Auto-Rollover settings configured and applied to the FWG114P.
How to Configure Auto-Rollover
Follow the steps below to configure a serial port auto-rollover connection.
1. Configure a serial port modem according to the instructions above.
2. From the main menu, click Auto-rollover in the Serial Port section.
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Figure 5-2: Auto-Rollover configuration menu
3. Configure the Auto-Rollover settings.
4. Click Apply for the changes to take effect.
Configuring Dial-in on the Serial Port
Dial-in lets a single remote computer connect to the FWG114P through the serial port to gain
access to LAN resources or a remote access server.
Be sure you have prepared the basic requirements listed below, then follow the ‘how to’ procedure.
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Basic Requirements for Dial-in
Dial-in requires these elements:
1. A broadband connection to the FWG114P.
2. An analog phone line.
3. A serial modem properly configured and attached to the DB9 connector on the serial port.
4. The Dial-in settings configured and applied to the FWG114P.
How to Configure Dial-in
Follow the steps below to configure a serial port dial-in connection.
1. Configure a serial port modem according to the instructions above.
2. From the Serial Port section of the main menu, click Dial-in.
Figure 5-3: Serial Port Dial-in settings screen
3. Configure the Dial-in settings.
4. Click Apply for the changes to take effect.
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Configuring LAN-to-LAN Settings
LAN-to-LAN enables direct communications between two FWG114P wireless firewall/print
servers.
Figure 5-4: LAN-to-LAN network configuration
Basic Requirements for LAN-to-LAN Connections
Serial port LAN-to-LAN configurations require these elements:
1. An ISDN or analog phone line with an active ISDN or dial-up ISP account.
2. A serial modem properly configured and attached to the DB9 connector on the serial port.
3. A broadband connection to one FWG114P for LAN-to-LAN auto-rollover Internet access.
4. The LAN-to-LAN settings configured and applied to the two FWG114P wireless firewall/print
servers.
How to Configure LAN-to-LAN Connections
Follow these steps to configure a serial port LAN-to-LAN connection.
1. Configure a serial port modem.
2. From the main menu, click LAN-to-LAN in the Serial Port section.
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Figure 5-5: LAN-to-LAN configuration menu
3. Configure the LAN-to-LAN settings.
Note: The LAN subnet address of each FWG114P must be different.
4. Click Apply for the changes to take effect.
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Chapter 6
Firewall Protection and
Content Filtering
This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the ProSafe Wireless 802.11g
Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P to protect your network. These features can be found by
clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.
Firewall Protection and Content Filtering Overview
The ProSafe Wireless 802.11g Firewall/Print Server Model FWG114P provides you with Web
content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and
network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Web
addresses, and Web address keywords. You can also block Internet access by applications and
services, such as chat or games.
A firewall is a special category of router that protects one network (the “trusted” network, such as
your LAN) from another (the “untrusted” network, such as the Internet), while allowing
communication between the two. A firewall incorporates the functions of a NAT (Network
Address Translation) router, while adding features for dealing with a hacker intrusion or attack,
and for controlling the types of traffic that can flow between the two networks. Unlike simple
Internet sharing NAT routers, a firewall uses a process called stateful packet inspection to protect
your network from attacks and intrusions. NAT performs a very limited stateful inspection in that
it considers whether the incoming packet is in response to an outgoing request, but true Stateful
Packet Inspection goes far beyond NAT.
To configure these features of your router, click on the subheadings under the Content Filtering
heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. The subheadings are described below:
Using the Block Sites Menu to Screen Content
The FWG114P allows you to restrict access based on the following categories:
• Use of a proxy server
• Type of file (Java, ActiveX, Cookie)
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• Web addresses
• Web address keywords
These options are discussed below.
The Keyword Blocking menu is shown here.
Figure 6-1: Block Sites menu
To enable filtering, click the checkbox next to the type of filtering you want to enable. The filtering
choices are:
• Proxy: blocks use of a proxy server
• Java: blocks use of Java applets
• ActiveX: blocks use of ActiveX components (OCX files) used by IE on Windows
• Cookies: blocks all cookies
To enable keyword blocking, check “Turn keyword blocking on”, then click Apply.
To add a keyword or domain, type it in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply.