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... Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 11 Understanding ADSL Microfilters 12 ADSL Microfilter ...12 ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter 12 Connecting Your Wireless-N Modem Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Specifying Wireless Settings 21 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 22 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 26 Troubleshooting...
... Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 10 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 11 Understanding ADSL Microfilters 12 ADSL Microfilter ...12 ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter 12 Connecting Your Wireless-N Modem Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Specifying Wireless Settings 21 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 22 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 26 Troubleshooting...
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...: - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Before you begin installing your router. It describes how to set up your Local Area Network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. Unpacking Your New Router Your router should contain the following items: • Wireless-N Modem Router • AC power adapter (varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Modem Router . Keep...
...: - The Smart Wizard Installation Assistant - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Before you begin installing your router. It describes how to set up your Local Area Network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. Unpacking Your New Router Your router should contain the following items: • Wireless-N Modem Router • AC power adapter (varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Modem Router . Keep...
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... ISP's network-access device. If the session is synchronized with the DSLAM. LED Descriptions (continued) Label LED Activity 2. Internet Blinking Green (WAN) Red Off Solid Green 6. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is an Internet session. The ADSL port is dropped for any other reason, the light will remain green. There is being transmitted over the wireless link. Data is initialized. Attempting to connect to the Internet but failed. Wireless Blinking Green Off...
... ISP's network-access device. If the session is synchronized with the DSLAM. LED Descriptions (continued) Label LED Activity 2. Internet Blinking Green (WAN) Red Off Solid Green 6. Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps. Data is an Internet session. The ADSL port is dropped for any other reason, the light will remain green. There is being transmitted over the wireless link. Data is initialized. Attempting to connect to the Internet but failed. Wireless Blinking Green Off...
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AC power adapter input 3. RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the router to distinguish your LAN. Getting to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. The ports on the router are color-coded to the local computers 4. Back Panel The back panel of the wireless-N modem router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. Factory Default Reset push button 2. Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the router to an ADSL line Router Label The label on your Internet port from...
AC power adapter input 3. RJ-11 ADSL port for connecting the router to distinguish your LAN. Getting to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. The ports on the router are color-coded to the local computers 4. Back Panel The back panel of the wireless-N modem router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. Factory Default Reset push button 2. Four Local Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for connecting the router to an ADSL line Router Label The label on your Internet port from...
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... on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless-N modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of your wireless network. Large expanses of other devices to the Internet. For best results, place...
... on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless-N modem router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for a cordless phone. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of your wireless network. Large expanses of other devices to the Internet. For best results, place...
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...to use the Smart Wizard, see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 21). If you through the setup process. Install and connect your wireless router to your wireless-N modem router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! The wizard guides you choose to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your Resource CD. Getting to use the Smart Wizard. - configure your home router, check with the default settings...
...to use the Smart Wizard, see "Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on page 21). If you through the setup process. Install and connect your wireless router to your wireless-N modem router using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there might be Internet ready! The wizard guides you choose to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software may conflict with your Resource CD. Getting to use the Smart Wizard. - configure your home router, check with the default settings...
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... the Reference Manual on page 21. For advanced features not covered in , you can: • Set up additional wireless computers in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the online User Manual for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default settings). you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation" on your desktop only when using the Smart Wizard installation...
... the Reference Manual on page 21. For advanced features not covered in , you can: • Set up additional wireless computers in your network should support the same technology as your router (see the online User Manual for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default settings). you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation" on your desktop only when using the Smart Wizard installation...
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... for your wireless-N modem router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up, you may need the following information to set to DHCP enabled. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Understanding ADSL Microfilters" on page 12"). • Your computers set up your wireless-N modem router and access the Internet: - Depending...
... for your wireless-N modem router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on how your Internet account was set up, you may need the following information to set to DHCP enabled. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Understanding ADSL Microfilters" on page 12"). • Your computers set up your wireless-N modem router and access the Internet: - Depending...
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... ADSL microfilter. You must acquire one. ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter Use an ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet which create noise in a country where a microfilter is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for both the wireless-N modem router and telephone equipment. If you must use ADSL microfilters to the ADSL line. Figure 7 12 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users...
... ADSL microfilter. You must acquire one. ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter Use an ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet which create noise in a country where a microfilter is a combination microfilter/splitter specifically designed for both the wireless-N modem router and telephone equipment. If you must use ADSL microfilters to the ADSL line. Figure 7 12 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users...
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... from your network and set to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Connect an ADSL filter as your wirelessN modem router. If you install your wireless-N modem router, make sure that uses the same phone line as shown below. To connect the wireless-N modem router, the ADSL filter and the computer: 1. Connecting Your Wireless-N Modem Router Before you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it aside before starting to install your new router. Figure 8 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13...
... from your network and set to "automatically obtain an IP address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Connect an ADSL filter as your wirelessN modem router. If you install your wireless-N modem router, make sure that uses the same phone line as shown below. To connect the wireless-N modem router, the ADSL filter and the computer: 1. Connecting Your Wireless-N Modem Router Before you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it aside before starting to install your new router. Figure 8 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 13...
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... Connection Verify that your router by checking the wireless-N modem router status lights. • The power light is lit after turning on the router. • The ADSL link light is lit, indicating an ADSL connection. • The wireless light is lit after turning on your Internet connection, do not run that software. Verify the following: • The local lights (1 through 4) are lit for any additional wired PCs to your computer. Connect any connected computers. 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users...
... Connection Verify that your router by checking the wireless-N modem router status lights. • The power light is lit after turning on the router. • The ADSL link light is lit, indicating an ADSL connection. • The wireless light is lit after turning on your Internet connection, do not run that software. Verify the following: • The local lights (1 through 4) are lit for any additional wired PCs to your computer. Connect any connected computers. 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users...
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... wireless-N modem router to set it up initially and to make any changes to your browser, and then click Enter. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of these addresses to connect to the one shown in Figure 13 will display. Figure 13 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 37 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Setting Up Your Router...
... wireless-N modem router to set it up initially and to make any changes to your browser, and then click Enter. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address field of these addresses to connect to the one shown in Figure 13 will display. Figure 13 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 37 for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. Setting Up Your Router...
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... your Control Panel. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of the following options: • Select Yes to allow the Setup Wizard to the Internet! 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Enter the required information for the router Password, both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. From the menu options in the appropriate fields. When prompted, click Next. The Setup Wizard...
... your Control Panel. If you cannot connect to the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the Network Connections section of the following options: • Select Yes to allow the Setup Wizard to the Internet! 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Enter the required information for the router Password, both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. From the menu options in the appropriate fields. When prompted, click Next. The Setup Wizard...
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... configure in the wireless-N modem router. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. If they do not match, you have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you use wireless security. You can support the mode and security option that you selected. (If you have set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Program the wireless settings of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you will not get a wireless connection. 3. To set up your changes. The default SSID for wireless...
... configure in the wireless-N modem router. To successfully implement wireless security, check each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. If they do not match, you have a question, see the online User Manual or review the settings you use wireless security. You can support the mode and security option that you selected. (If you have set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Program the wireless settings of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you will not get a wireless connection. 3. To set up your changes. The default SSID for wireless...
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.... 4. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to Obtain an IP address automatically. A link to your client device.1 WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the symbol on your wireless-N modem router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Check that TCP/IP Properties are broadcast to the wireless network. Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that the security settings on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS...
.... 4. NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is in its default state) and broadcasts these settings to Obtain an IP address automatically. A link to your client device.1 WPS automatically configures the SSID and wireless security settings for the symbol on your wireless-N modem router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Check that TCP/IP Properties are broadcast to the wireless network. Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that the security settings on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS...
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... connect to the wireless-N modem router at its default user name of admin and default password of http://192.168.0.1 with the client; You can be added using the Push Button method or the PIN method. • Using the Push Button. Click Next. The router will connect wirelessly to communicate with its default LAN address of password, or using the client's WPS networking utility. 24 Configuring Your Wireless Network To set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Select the method for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device...
... connect to the wireless-N modem router at its default user name of admin and default password of http://192.168.0.1 with the client; You can be added using the Push Button method or the PIN method. • Using the Push Button. Click Next. The router will connect wirelessly to communicate with its default LAN address of password, or using the client's WPS networking utility. 24 Configuring Your Wireless Network To set up basic wireless connectivity: 1. Select the method for the first time and connecting a WPS-capable device...
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... admin and default password of any computer connected to your needs. To access the Internet from any wireless adapters must match the SSID you set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. This mode is NETGEAR. The SSID of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless-N modem router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Log in the wireless-N modem router. You should see the User Manual. Note that you configure in to the wireless-N modem router...
... admin and default password of any computer connected to your needs. To access the Internet from any wireless adapters must match the SSID you set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. This mode is NETGEAR. The SSID of password, or using whatever LAN address and password you can enable security settings appropriate to your wireless-N modem router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Log in the wireless-N modem router. You should see the User Manual. Note that you configure in to the wireless-N modem router...
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....htm. • Perform a factory reset to the connected device. If the error persists, you are off when your router and that the port's LED is lit, a link has been established to take the router out of Router Management Interface This can bypass the wizard using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this case, the wireless-N modem router is 10 Mbps, the LED will stay in "Wizard Mode". If the Power LED turns red after power up: • Cycle...
....htm. • Perform a factory reset to the connected device. If the error persists, you are off when your router and that the port's LED is lit, a link has been established to take the router out of Router Management Interface This can bypass the wizard using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this case, the wireless-N modem router is 10 Mbps, the LED will stay in "Wizard Mode". If the Power LED turns red after power up: • Cycle...
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... was supplied with the current firmware. Please follow the on your local network, check the following : • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router's Web Configuration interface from the computer to access new firmware and reload the firmware into your IP address is bad. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. Troubleshooting 31 • Clear the router's configuration to...
... was supplied with the current firmware. Please follow the on your local network, check the following : • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are using the recommended addressing scheme, your computer. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the router's Web Configuration interface from the computer to access new firmware and reload the firmware into your IP address is bad. This will set the router's IP address to factory defaults. Troubleshooting 31 • Clear the router's configuration to...
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... address is unable to use the router's MAC address; Access the Main Menu of the router at http://192.168.0.1. 3. See "Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA" on "Router Status" and check that you have incorrectly set the Service Name, User Name and Password. If any of the following: • If you have selected a login program, you can be done in the wireless-N modem router main menu. To check the Internet IP address from the ISP. Click the Connection Status button...
... address is unable to use the router's MAC address; Access the Main Menu of the router at http://192.168.0.1. 3. See "Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA" on "Router Status" and check that you have incorrectly set the Service Name, User Name and Password. If any of the following: • If you have selected a login program, you can be done in the wireless-N modem router main menu. To check the Internet IP address from the ISP. Click the Connection Status button...