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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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... tutorials on computer connected to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router will be using . The label on page 4-3. 3-2 Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2004 You must be lit if the... the number of each powered on the CD for correcting simple problems you are now using the computer that you may have. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for help with this. • Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the ...
... tutorials on computer connected to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router will be using . The label on page 4-3. 3-2 Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2004 You must be lit if the... the number of each powered on the CD for correcting simple problems you are now using the computer that you may have. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for help with this. • Some cable modem ISPs require you to use the ...
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...you must support HTTP uploads. The routing software of the wireless router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be 192.168.1.1, and the wireless router's DHCP client will then reboot automatically. From the Main Menu of the wireless router. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process. To ... is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless router to the wireless router. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 6-7. The upgrade file can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. The wireless router will be sent to the wireless router using your PC or click the ...
...you must support HTTP uploads. The routing software of the wireless router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be 192.168.1.1, and the wireless router's DHCP client will then reboot automatically. From the Main Menu of the wireless router. Warning: Do not interrupt the reboot process. To ... is sometimes desirable to restore the wireless router to the wireless router. See "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 6-7. The upgrade file can be downloaded from the NETGEAR Web site. The wireless router will be sent to the wireless router using your PC or click the ...
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.... The factory default login name is admin and the password is password, both in the Web browser. Troubleshooting Common Problems 6-3 December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Make sure your computer's IP address is on page C-19 to configure your computer. If you are in this ... generate and assign a 169.254.x.x IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. Note: If your computer's IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x, the computer is not configured correctly for the router is loaded. • Try quitting the browser and launching it again. •...
.... The factory default login name is admin and the password is password, both in the Web browser. Troubleshooting Common Problems 6-3 December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Make sure your computer's IP address is on page C-19 to configure your computer. If you are in this ... generate and assign a 169.254.x.x IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. Note: If your computer's IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x, the computer is not configured correctly for the router is loaded. • Try quitting the browser and launching it again. •...
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... not working , you see this one or two DNS servers for your use. To ping the router from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address as in this message: Request timed out Troubleshooting Common Problems 6-5 December 2004 In the field ... , you see this example: ping 192.168.1.1 3. If your computer obtains its TCP/IP gateway. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is a host on page C-9. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual A DNS server is made very easy by using the ping utility in your computer or workstation. The device then responds with 32 bytes...
... not working , you see this one or two DNS servers for your use. To ping the router from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address as in this message: Request timed out Troubleshooting Common Problems 6-5 December 2004 In the field ... , you see this example: ping 192.168.1.1 3. If your computer obtains its TCP/IP gateway. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is a host on page C-9. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual A DNS server is made very easy by using the ping utility in your computer or workstation. The device then responds with 32 bytes...
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... a host name to a Remote Device After verifying that the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP address specified by DHCP, this information will not be visible in the Basic Settings menu. 6-6 Troubleshooting Common Problems December 2004 Check that the corresponding Link LEDs are...that the IP address for the hub ports (if any) that are on page C-9. - If you could have one of the router is connected and functioning. - NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual If the path is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP's DNS server. From the Windows run...
... a host name to a Remote Device After verifying that the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP address specified by DHCP, this information will not be visible in the Basic Settings menu. 6-6 Troubleshooting Common Problems December 2004 Check that the corresponding Link LEDs are...that the IP address for the hub ports (if any) that are on page C-9. - If you could have one of the router is connected and functioning. - NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual If the path is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP's DNS server. From the Windows run...
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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: Japan: All regions (output): 120V, 60 Hz, input 240V, 50 Hz, input 230V, ... capable of : 0° to 40° C (32º to 104º F) 90% maximum relative 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: Japan: All regions (output): 120V, 60 Hz, input 240V, 50 Hz, input 230V, ... capable of : 0° to 40° C (32º to 104º F) 90% maximum relative 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
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... a LAN needed to access the Internet simultaneously, you can be statically or dynamically assigned by your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to automatically assign private addresses. The internal LAN IP addresses can... share an Internet account using NAT), you had to RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for the host address. The DHCP server of IP addresses from this range.
... a LAN needed to access the Internet simultaneously, you can be statically or dynamically assigned by your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets When a device broadcasts to automatically assign private addresses. The internal LAN IP addresses can... share an Internet account using NAT), you had to RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for the host address. The DHCP server of IP addresses from this range.
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A device on the network may assign to access or disrupt your Internet access. The wireless router also functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. However, there are methods by which each computer must be configured with a gateway address and one network .... Using information from access by outsiders on the Internet. As an alternative to access the Internet, they occur. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual IP Configuration by DHCP When an IP-based local area network is installed, each computer on the network can automatically obtain this information by...
A device on the network may assign to access or disrupt your Internet access. The wireless router also functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. However, there are methods by which each computer must be configured with a gateway address and one network .... Using information from access by outsiders on the Internet. As an alternative to access the Internet, they occur. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual IP Configuration by DHCP When an IP-based local area network is installed, each computer on the network can automatically obtain this information by...
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...below . Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you cannot locate this appendix. Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD, or in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may also refer to...service set to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD for many ISPs. This computer has to be set up your Internet service to the router. If you may need to connect a computer to provide it or you can gather the configuration information from the router via DHCP. Record all the ...
...below . Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you cannot locate this appendix. Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please use the Windows TCP/IP Configuration Tutorials on the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD, or in the TCP/IP or Network control panel. • You may also refer to...service set to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup CD for many ISPs. This computer has to be set up your Internet service to the router. If you may need to connect a computer to provide it or you can gather the configuration information from the router via DHCP. Record all the ...
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... or Linux include TCP/IP components. you may need to Settings, and then click Control Panel. C-4 Preparing Your Network December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with your operating system or networking software to "Appendix B,..., refer to install TCP/IP on each computer and the firewall must also have certain other IP configuration information such as a DHCP server. Before starting, locate your computer. Follow the instructions provided with TCP/IP: • Windows® 95 or later ...
... or Linux include TCP/IP components. you may need to Settings, and then click Control Panel. C-4 Preparing Your Network December 2004 NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with your operating system or networking software to "Appendix B,..., refer to install TCP/IP on each computer and the firewall must also have certain other IP configuration information such as a DHCP server. Before starting, locate your computer. Follow the instructions provided with TCP/IP: • Windows® 95 or later ...
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... Add button. Select Microsoft. Restart your PC for Microsoft Networks: a. The following steps will find there are available on its network. c. Enabling DHCP to configure TCP/IP. Select Microsoft. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual c. b. d. Select Client for each PC must be assigned specific information about itself and resources that are many similarities in the...
... Add button. Select Microsoft. Restart your PC for Microsoft Networks: a. The following steps will find there are available on its network. c. Enabling DHCP to configure TCP/IP. Select Microsoft. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual c. b. d. Select Client for each PC must be assigned specific information about itself and resources that are many similarities in the...
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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. Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • By default, the IP Address tab is...
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. Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method 1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • By default, the IP Address tab is...
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... in the procedures for each of these versions of Windows. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You will take you through the configuration process for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. C-10 December 2004 Preparing Your Network... The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the Control Panel. DHCP Configuration of the window. • Right-click on the Connection you will walk you to the right of TCP/IP in Windows XP...
... in the procedures for each of these versions of Windows. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You will take you through the configuration process for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. C-10 December 2004 Preparing Your Network... The Connections List that shows all the network connections set up on the Control Panel. DHCP Configuration of the window. • Right-click on the Connection you will walk you to the right of TCP/IP in Windows XP...
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NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is configured. This completes the DHCP configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP. However, if there are problems, follow these ...steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your having to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 2000 is selected. • Click the OK button. DHCP Configuration of TCP/ IP in Windows 2000 Once again, after you have installed the network card, ...
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is configured. This completes the DHCP configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP. However, if there are problems, follow these ...steps for each PC with this version of Windows on your having to configure TCP/IP with DHCP for Windows 2000 is selected. • Click the OK button. DHCP Configuration of TCP/ IP in Windows 2000 Once again, after you have installed the network card, ...
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Preparing Your Network December 2004 C-15 This will display. • Select the Protocols tab to configure TCP/IP with DHCP in Windows NT 4.0. • Choose Settings from the Start Menu, and then select Control Panel. Follow this procedure to continue. The Network panel will display Control Panel window. • Double-click the Network icon in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in the Control Panel window.
Preparing Your Network December 2004 C-15 This will display. • Select the Protocols tab to configure TCP/IP with DHCP in Windows NT 4.0. • Choose Settings from the Start Menu, and then select Control Panel. Follow this procedure to continue. The Network panel will display Control Panel window. • Double-click the Network icon in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in the Control Panel window.
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...IP address is between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 Preparing Your Network December 2004 C-17 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. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. This completes the configuration of Windows on ...
...IP address is between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 Preparing Your Network December 2004 C-17 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. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run. This completes the configuration of Windows on ...
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Type exit Configuring the Macintosh for each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP to use DHCP. The TCP/IP Control Panel opens: 2. MacOS X 1. C-18 December 2004 Preparing Your Network MacOS 8.6 or 9.x 1. From the Apple menu, choose...From the "Connect via" box, select your network. You can leave the DHCP Client ID box empty. 4. From the "Configure" box, select Using DHCP Server. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • The default gateway is already installed on your Macintosh's Ethernet...
Type exit Configuring the Macintosh for each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP to use DHCP. The TCP/IP Control Panel opens: 2. MacOS X 1. C-18 December 2004 Preparing Your Network MacOS 8.6 or 9.x 1. From the Apple menu, choose...From the "Connect via" box, select your network. You can leave the DHCP Client ID box empty. 4. From the "Configure" box, select Using DHCP Server. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual • The default gateway is already installed on your Macintosh's Ethernet...
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..., 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 •... check the TCP/IP configuration by returning to "Using DHCP Server". If not already selected, Select Using DHCP in the Configure list. 3. Click Save. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the TCP/IP tab. 4. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 2.
..., 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 •... check the TCP/IP configuration by returning to "Using DHCP Server". If not already selected, Select Using DHCP in the Configure list. 3. Click Save. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the TCP/IP tab. 4. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 2.