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... Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router Package Contents ...2-1 The Front Panel ...2-2 The Rear Panel ...2-2 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router 3-1 Connect the Wireless Router to Your Network 3-1 Troubleshooting Tips ...3-2 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 3-3 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation...
... Formats 1-1 How to Use This Manual 1-2 How to Print this Manual 1-3 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your NETGEAR Wireless Router Package Contents ...2-1 The Front Panel ...2-2 The Rear Panel ...2-2 Chapter 3 Connecting the Router to the Internet Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router 3-1 Connect the Wireless Router to Your Network 3-1 Troubleshooting Tips ...3-2 How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection 3-3 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation...
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... This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. This manual is used to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for NETGEAR wireless routers. About This Guide 1 December 2004 Manual Publication Details Product Version Manual Publication Date Pre-N Wireless Router WGM124 December 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear Web site. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall...
... This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1-1. This manual is used to highlight special messages: Note: This format is written for NETGEAR wireless routers. About This Guide 1 December 2004 Manual Publication Details Product Version Manual Publication Date Pre-N Wireless Router WGM124 December 2004 Note: Product updates are available on the Netgear Web site. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall...
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...NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that displays the table of the full manual... and individual chapters. 2 About This Guide December 2004 Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A ...
...NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time •A button that displays the table of the full manual... and individual chapters. 2 About This Guide December 2004 Double-click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A ...
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...at the top left of the complete manual opens in the manual. The PDF version of the window. Click the print icon in the upper left of any page in a browser window. - NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink... by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top right of...
...at the top left of the complete manual opens in the manual. The PDF version of the window. Click the print icon in the upper left of any page in a browser window. - NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can save paper and printer ink... by selecting this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. Click the "PDF of This Chapter" link at the top right of...
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... device. You can use the status lights to the router. The Rear Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes various status lights. Power is being transmitted or received by the router. Table 2-1. Power is enabled. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual The Front Panel The front panel of the WGM124 router contains the items listed below. • AC power...
... device. You can use the status lights to the router. The Rear Panel The rear panel of the wireless router includes various status lights. Power is being transmitted or received by the router. Table 2-1. Power is enabled. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual The Front Panel The front panel of the WGM124 router contains the items listed below. • AC power...
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...to connect the wireless router to complete the wireless router setup. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps be sure to use the computer you first registered with the contents of the Setup CD, especially this manual and the ...tutorials for configuring computers for Internet access. You will find out how to set up your router. Connect the Wireless Router to Your Network Use the instructions in order to the Internet ...
...to connect the wireless router to complete the wireless router setup. Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router • For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps be sure to use the computer you first registered with the contents of the Setup CD, especially this manual and the ...tutorials for configuring computers for Internet access. You will find out how to set up your router. Connect the Wireless Router to Your Network Use the instructions in order to the Internet ...
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... the CD for correcting simple problems you may have. Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation. • If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after turning the router on according to restart your settings. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for help with this. •...
... the CD for correcting simple problems you may have. Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation. • If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after turning the router on according to restart your settings. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Troubleshooting Tips Here are some tips for help with this. •...
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...based configuration Basic Settings menus You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in the address field of the Basic Settings menu and fill in lower case letters. 3. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in...and Domain Name. Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-3 December 2004 Enter your Internet connection does require a login, click Yes, and skip to step 5. a. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the menu below ....
...based configuration Basic Settings menus You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in the address field of the Basic Settings menu and fill in lower case letters. 3. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in...and Domain Name. Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-3 December 2004 Enter your Internet connection does require a login, click Yes, and skip to step 5. a. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual How to Manually Configure Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the menu below ....
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..., select "Use static IP address". Some ISPs will then only accept traffic from the drop-down list. 3-4 Connecting the Router to the router during login, select "Use these settings take effect. e. a. They will register the Ethernet MAC address of that your ISP...order to access the Internet. The router will automatically log you will connect. Router's MAC Address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will be using . When you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your ISP assigned. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual b. If a Secondary DNS Server ...
..., select "Use static IP address". Some ISPs will then only accept traffic from the drop-down list. 3-4 Connecting the Router to the router during login, select "Use these settings take effect. e. a. They will register the Ethernet MAC address of that your ISP...order to access the Internet. The router will automatically log you will connect. Router's MAC Address: This section determines the Ethernet MAC address that will be using . When you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address for your ISP assigned. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual b. If a Secondary DNS Server ...
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NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 3-2: Basic Settings ISP list Note: Not all ISPs are always available by going to: http://kbserver.netgear.com. The screen will change according to the Internet 3-5 December 2004 Product updates and Web support are ...the Test button to save your Internet service provider. When the wireless router is required before you can use our telephone support service. Click Apply to verify you select. b. Fill in the parameters for the wireless router. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://...
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 3-2: Basic Settings ISP list Note: Not all ISPs are always available by going to: http://kbserver.netgear.com. The screen will change according to the Internet 3-5 December 2004 Product updates and Web support are ...the Test button to save your Internet service provider. When the wireless router is required before you can use our telephone support service. Click Apply to verify you select. b. Fill in the parameters for the wireless router. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://...
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NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 3-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2004
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual 3-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet December 2004
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... Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security 4-1 December 2004 The full manual with detailed how to instructions is available on both your wireless network, you should also select the physical placement of your wireless router. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on line at http://kbserver.netgear.com/ and via the Documentation...
... Appendix A, "Technical Specifications." Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security 4-1 December 2004 The full manual with detailed how to instructions is available on both your wireless network, you should also select the physical placement of your wireless router. Note: Failure to follow these guidelines can vary depending on line at http://kbserver.netgear.com/ and via the Documentation...
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... fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of your immediate area to the WGM124. You might choose to turn off the wireless the LAN when you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with a compatible adapter. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against ...can be limited. • Turn Off the Wired LAN. Such distances can connect over the wireless link is still fully exposed to your needs. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can allow for others in this chapter. For this is a new...
... fully exposed. • Turn Off the Broadcast of your immediate area to the WGM124. You might choose to turn off the wireless the LAN when you disable the wireless LAN, wireless devices cannot communicate with a compatible adapter. MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against ...can be limited. • Turn Off the Wired LAN. Such distances can connect over the wireless link is still fully exposed to your needs. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Implement Appropriate Wireless Security Note: Indoors, computers can allow for others in this chapter. For this is a new...
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NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Enter a value of the browser interface. • Name (SSID). This field determines which operating frequency will need to the WGM124. • Wireless Card Access List. Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security 4-3 December...
NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Understanding Wireless Settings To configure the Wireless settings of your firewall, click the Wireless link in the main menu of up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Enter a value of the browser interface. • Name (SSID). This field determines which operating frequency will need to the WGM124. • Wireless Card Access List. Optimizing Wireless Connectivity and Security 4-3 December...
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... • Auto WPA-PSK WPA-Pre-shared Key does perform authentication, uses 128-bit data encryption and dynamically changes the encryption keys making it nearly impossible to circumvent. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGM124 does perform 64- or 128-bit ... options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Table 4-1. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 4-4 Optimizing...
... • Auto WPA-PSK WPA-Pre-shared Key does perform authentication, uses 128-bit data encryption and dynamically changes the encryption keys making it nearly impossible to circumvent. or 128-bit WEP Data Encryption, the WGM124 does perform 64- or 128-bit ... options: • Open System With Open Network Authentication and 64- Manually enter the key values or enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Table 4-1. Nevertheless, the wireless adapter hardware and driver must also support WPA. 4-4 Optimizing...
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... the correct key. - The SSID is Used. Choose one : Open System, Shared Key, or Auto. Passphrase These characters are not case sensitive. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Information to configure the WGM124. Circle one : 64-bit or 128-bit. Again, the encryption key size must match the SSID of printable characters and click the Generate...
... the correct key. - The SSID is Used. Choose one : Open System, Shared Key, or Auto. Passphrase These characters are not case sensitive. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Information to configure the WGM124. Circle one : 64-bit or 128-bit. Again, the encryption key size must match the SSID of printable characters and click the Generate...
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... DEFAULT SETTING Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) and passphrase are shown below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Default Factory Settings When...
... DEFAULT SETTING Enabled All wireless stations allowed Enabled NETGEAR Disabled Warning: The Network Name (SSID) and passphrase are shown below to customize any of the settings to better meet your networking needs. You can restore these defaults with the Factory Default Restore button on the rear panel. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual Default Factory Settings When...
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You can be saved (backed up the menu shown below. From the Main Menu of the wireless router are described in the following sections. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. To save and retrieve a file ...the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Settings Backup heading to bring up ) to a user's PC, retrieved (restored) from the wireless router and will prompt you to store the file. This file can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as pacbell.cfg. 5-2...
You can be saved (backed up the menu shown below. From the Main Menu of the wireless router are described in the following sections. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual To change the password, first enter the old password, then enter the new password twice. To save and retrieve a file ...the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Settings Backup heading to bring up ) to a user's PC, retrieved (restored) from the wireless router and will prompt you to store the file. This file can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as pacbell.cfg. 5-2...
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... your browser. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. 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. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on...
... your browser. To erase the configuration, click the Erase button. 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. NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on...