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... Configuration 5-3 Upgrading the Wireless Router Software 5-3 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power Light Not On 6-1 Lights Never Turn Off 6-2 LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On 6-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 6-2 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-3 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 6-5 Testing the...
... Configuration 5-3 Upgrading the Wireless Router Software 5-3 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Common Problems Basic Functioning ...6-1 Power Light Not On 6-1 Lights Never Turn Off 6-2 LAN or Internet (WAN) Port Lights Not On 6-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 6-2 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-3 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 6-5 Testing the...
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... Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Preparing Your Network What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem C-1 Cabling and Computer Hardware C-1 Computer Network Configuration Requirements C-1 Internet Configuration Requirements C-2 Where Do I Get the .../IP Networking C-3 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-4 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-4 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me C-6 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-8 Verifying TCP/IP...
... Cables B-13 Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching B-14 Appendix C Preparing Your Network What You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem C-1 Cabling and Computer Hardware C-1 Computer Network Configuration Requirements C-1 Internet Configuration Requirements C-2 Where Do I Get the .../IP Networking C-3 Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking C-4 Install or Verify Windows Networking Components C-4 Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me C-6 Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method C-8 Verifying TCP/IP...
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... plugged in "Understanding Wireless Settings" on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of the router and wireless computer must match exactly...wireless router with this sequence: 1) Turn off the modem, wireless router, and computer; 2) Turn on the modem, wait two minutes; 3) Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute; 4) Turn on the wireless router...wireless router LAN port status light will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is registered with the ISP. Click Apply to save your network in the correct sequence. NETGEAR Wireless Router...
... plugged in "Understanding Wireless Settings" on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of the router and wireless computer must match exactly...wireless router with this sequence: 1) Turn off the modem, wireless router, and computer; 2) Turn on the modem, wait two minutes; 3) Turn on the wireless router and wait 1 minute; 4) Turn on the wireless router...wireless router LAN port status light will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from the modem is registered with the ISP. Click Apply to save your network in the correct sequence. NETGEAR Wireless Router...
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.... When you can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. This can restore your configuration settings. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 6-7. After an erase, the wireless router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and the wireless router's DHCP client will be upgraded as new software is...
.... When you can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. This can restore your configuration settings. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 6-7. After an erase, the wireless router's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.1.1, and the wireless router's DHCP client will be upgraded as new software is...
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NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Make sure your computer's IP address is on page C-...a 169.254.x.x IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. The URL for Macintosh Computers" on the same subnet as the router. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to "Verifying TCP/IP Properties" on page C-8 or...and launching it again. • Make sure you have been assigned a static IP address, your network. If the router does not save changes you are lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in this information. Refer to access...
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Make sure your computer's IP address is on page C-...a 169.254.x.x IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. The URL for Macintosh Computers" on the same subnet as the router. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to "Verifying TCP/IP Properties" on page C-8 or...and launching it again. • Make sure you have been assigned a static IP address, your network. If the router does not save changes you are lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in this information. Refer to access...
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...of data If the path is working , you may not have the router configured as explained in "Install or Verify Windows Networking Components" on page C-9. In the field provided, type Ping followed by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address as described in your...you see this example: ping 192.168.1.1 3. The device then responds with 32 bytes of the router, as in "Install or Verify Windows Networking Components" on the Internet that sends an echo request packet to numeric IP addresses. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual A DNS server is a host on page C-9.
...of data If the path is working , you may not have the router configured as explained in "Install or Verify Windows Networking Components" on page C-9. In the field provided, type Ping followed by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address as described in your...you see this example: ping 192.168.1.1 3. The device then responds with 32 bytes of the router, as in "Install or Verify Windows Networking Components" on the Internet that sends an echo request packet to numeric IP addresses. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual A DNS server is a host on page C-9.
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...connections - If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer is the IP address of your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on ...the LAN path works correctly, test the path from the network address of the IP address specified by DHCP, this information will not be visible in your cable or DSL modem is off, follow the instructions in...LED is not functioning correctly, you do not receive replies: - NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual If the path is on. Check to a remote device.
...connections - If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer is the IP address of your workstation and router. • Wrong network configuration - Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on ...the LAN path works correctly, test the path from the network address of the IP address specified by DHCP, this information will not be visible in your cable or DSL modem is off, follow the instructions in...LED is not functioning correctly, you do not receive replies: - NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual If the path is on. Check to a remote device.
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... humidity, noncondensing FCC Part 15 Class B Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology which eliminates the need for the Pre-N Wireless Router WGM124. Technical Specifications A-1 December 2004 Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe...
... humidity, noncondensing FCC Part 15 Class B Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: The router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology which eliminates the need for the Pre-N Wireless Router WGM124. Technical Specifications A-1 December 2004 Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) Power Adapter North America: United Kingdom, Australia: Europe...
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...IETF) publishes RFCs on its segment neighbors, it uses a destination address of IP addresses specifically for this range. The DHCP server of Internet account is preconfigured to automatically assign private addresses. This method allows several networked computers to share an Internet... Network Address Translation (NAT). Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics B-7 December 2004 The router accomplishes this address sharing by your private network number from the ISP. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device ...
...IETF) publishes RFCs on its segment neighbors, it uses a destination address of IP addresses specifically for this range. The DHCP server of Internet account is preconfigured to automatically assign private addresses. This method allows several networked computers to share an Internet... Network Address Translation (NAT). Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics B-7 December 2004 The router accomplishes this address sharing by your private network number from the ISP. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device ...
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... this information by which each computer must be configured with an IP address. However, there are methods by DHCP. Using information from access by a firewall router. B-10 Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual IP Configuration by which a determined hacker can possibly obtain information about your network or at the...
... this information by which each computer must be configured with an IP address. However, there are methods by DHCP. Using information from access by a firewall router. B-10 Network, Routing, and Firewall Basics December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual IP Configuration by which a determined hacker can possibly obtain information about your network or at the...
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...Internet service provides all the information needed to connect to the Internet. There are several ways you can gather the configuration information from the router via DHCP. For Windows 2000/XP, open the Network control panel, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Once... set up your account, you may want to record them on the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD, or in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may also refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I...
...Internet service provides all the information needed to connect to the Internet. There are several ways you can gather the configuration information from the router via DHCP. For Windows 2000/XP, open the Network control panel, select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter, and click Properties. Once... set up your account, you may want to record them on the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD, or in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may also refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which is also known as Static IP Address Where Do I...
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...configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. The wireless router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. Before starting, locate your computer. Follow the instructions provided with TCP/IP: • Windows® 95 or later ... 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, you need to insert it during bootup. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Most operating systems include the software components you need to purchase a third-party TCP/ IP application package such as ...
...configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. The wireless router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. Before starting, locate your computer. Follow the instructions provided with TCP/IP: • Windows® 95 or later ... 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking As part of the PC preparation process, you need to insert it during bootup. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Most operating systems include the software components you need to purchase a third-party TCP/ IP application package such as ...
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... there are installed, each of these versions of Windows. d. b. Select Client for the changes to obtain the information from a DHCP server in Windows 95B, 98, and Me After the TCP/IP protocol components are many similarities in the procedures for Microsoft Networks:...different Windows systems when using DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in the network. Select Client, and then click Add. C-6 Preparing Your Network December 2004 Select Microsoft. Restart your PC for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. 3. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual c. Select TCP...
... there are installed, each of these versions of Windows. d. b. Select Client for the changes to obtain the information from a DHCP server in Windows 95B, 98, and Me After the TCP/IP protocol components are many similarities in the procedures for Microsoft Networks:...different Windows systems when using DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in the network. Select Client, and then click Add. C-6 Preparing Your Network December 2004 Select Microsoft. Restart your PC for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. 3. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual c. Select TCP...
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... Access Method 1. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Proceed to select it to the end of Windows on this version of the Wizard. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • By default, the IP Address tab...
... Access Method 1. This setting is required to enable the DHCP server to automatically assign an IP address. • Click OK to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Proceed to select it to the end of Windows on this version of the Wizard. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • By default, the IP Address tab...
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • Select Control Panel from the Windows XP new Start Menu. • Select ... the window. • Right-click on the Control Panel. The following steps will take you through the configuration process for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in the procedures for each of these versions of Windows.
DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Locate your Network Neighborhood icon. • Select Control Panel from the Windows XP new Start Menu. • Select ... the window. • Right-click on the Control Panel. The following steps will take you through the configuration process for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in the procedures for each of these versions of Windows.
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... TCP/IP in Windows XP. TCP/IP should be added by default and set to DHCP without your network. This completes the DHCP configuration of Windows on your having to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 2000 is selected. • Click the OK button. However, if there are problems, follow... these steps for each PC with this version of TCP/ IP in Windows 2000 Once again, after you have installed the network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual ...
... TCP/IP in Windows XP. TCP/IP should be added by default and set to DHCP without your network. This completes the DHCP configuration of Windows on your having to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 2000 is selected. • Click the OK button. However, if there are problems, follow... these steps for each PC with this version of TCP/ IP in Windows 2000 Once again, after you have installed the network card, TCP/IP for Windows 2000. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual ...
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Follow this procedure to configure TCP/IP with DHCP in the Control Panel window. Preparing Your Network December 2004 C-15 This will display. • Select the Protocols tab to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to continue. The Network panel will display Control Panel window. • Double-click the Network icon in Windows NT 4.0. • Choose Settings from the Start Menu, and then select Control Panel.
Follow this procedure to configure TCP/IP with DHCP in the Control Panel window. Preparing Your Network December 2004 C-15 This will display. • Select the Protocols tab to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to continue. The Network panel will display Control Panel window. • Double-click the Network icon in Windows NT 4.0. • Choose Settings from the Start Menu, and then select Control Panel.
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.... The Run window opens. 2. A command window opens 3. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. Restart the PC. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • The TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displays. • Click the IP Address tab. • Select the radio button marked Obtain ...an IP address from a DHCP server. • Click OK. Type cmd and then click OK. Repeat these steps for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 To check your network. Type...
.... The Run window opens. 2. A command window opens 3. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. Restart the PC. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • The TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displays. • Click the IP Address tab. • Select the radio button marked Obtain ...an IP address from a DHCP server. • Click OK. Type cmd and then click OK. Repeat these steps for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 To check your network. Type...
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...Your Network Repeat this for TCP/IP Networking Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is 192.168.1.1 4. You can leave the DHCP Client ID box empty. 4. MacOS X 1. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • The default gateway is already installed on your Macintosh's Ethernet interface. 3. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel. ... box, select your network. Type exit Configuring the Macintosh for each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP to use DHCP. On each Macintosh on the Macintosh. MacOS 8.6 or 9.x 1. The TCP/IP Control Panel opens: 2.
...Your Network Repeat this for TCP/IP Networking Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is 192.168.1.1 4. You can leave the DHCP Client ID box empty. 4. MacOS X 1. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • The default gateway is already installed on your Macintosh's Ethernet interface. 3. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel. ... box, select your network. Type exit Configuring the Macintosh for each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP to use DHCP. On each Macintosh on the Macintosh. MacOS 8.6 or 9.x 1. The TCP/IP Control Panel opens: 2.
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...the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. Preparing Your Network December 2004 C-19 If not already selected, Select Using DHCP in the Configure list. 3. Click Save. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the TCP/IP tab. 4. Verifying TCP/IP Properties for ... you may need to restart your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends: • The IP Address is between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254 • The Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 •...
...the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. Preparing Your Network December 2004 C-19 If not already selected, Select Using DHCP in the Configure list. 3. Click Save. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the TCP/IP tab. 4. Verifying TCP/IP Properties for ... you may need to restart your settings, which should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends: • The IP Address is between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254 • The Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 •...