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Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 What You Need Before You Begin 5 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...6 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 17 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 24 Default Configuration ...27 Default Configuration Settings 27 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 28 Related Documents...29 iii
Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 What You Need Before You Begin 5 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...6 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 17 Help with Troubleshooting 19 Basic Troubleshooting ...19 Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility 24 Default Configuration ...27 Default Configuration Settings 27 Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings 28 Related Documents...29 iii
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... with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on stand for repair. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Before you need to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If...
... with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on stand for repair. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Before you need to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If...
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Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a vertical position by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in Figure 1). Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Set up your router for your router. 2. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router by doing one of your wired computers). 3.
Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a vertical position by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in Figure 1). Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Set up your router for your router. 2. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router by doing one of your wired computers). 3.
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... upload valid firmware. The system is supplied to the router. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the router to verify various conditions. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is enabled. The router has an Internet address. Indicates that the wireless router radio is in rescue mode running .
... upload valid firmware. The system is supplied to the router. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the router to verify various conditions. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is enabled. The router has an Internet address. Indicates that the wireless router radio is in rescue mode running .
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...Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Off No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. AC power adapter outlet 2. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a 100 Mbps device. Blinking (amber) Data is detected on this LAN port. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Internet (WAN) ...Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. On (amber)...
...Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Off No link is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. AC power adapter outlet 2. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a 100 Mbps device. Blinking (amber) Data is detected on this LAN port. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Internet (WAN) ...Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. On (amber)...
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...use the computer you first used to set up , you might need one or more of the router to access the Internet: - Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Getting to the... Provider (ISP) gave you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up your Internet service...
...use the computer you first used to set up , you might need one or more of the router to access the Internet: - Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Getting to the... Provider (ISP) gave you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up your Internet service...
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...manual to complete. 1. Use the setup option that begins with an uppercase A. 2. Be sure to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to a different language. This option is the easiest. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router...perform have two methods available for setting up your PC. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual setup. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The CD automatically starts and detects the language that steps you are technically knowledgeable.
...manual to complete. 1. Use the setup option that begins with an uppercase A. 2. Be sure to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to a different language. This option is the easiest. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router...perform have two methods available for setting up your PC. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual setup. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. The CD automatically starts and detects the language that steps you are technically knowledgeable.
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Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your computer. 2. Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your router: 1. If you , or refer to the documentation for you are two steps to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. Connecting Your Router... on page 10). Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. a. Turn off your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). Configure the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD,...
Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your computer. 2. Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your router: 1. If you , or refer to the documentation for you are two steps to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. Connecting Your Router... on page 10). Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. a. Turn off your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). Configure the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD,...
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Securely insert the free end of the router (4), and the other end into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 4 (3). 1 3 Figure 6 f. Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your router into the yellow Internet port of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual e.
Securely insert the free end of the router (4), and the other end into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 4 (3). 1 3 Figure 6 f. Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your router into the yellow Internet port of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your network. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual e.
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...not run that software. The test light (2) should be on , then go to start or restart your computer. Start your router and into your network in to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 Wait 2 minutes. Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Last, turn on your network... securely attached to verify the following: • Power. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Router Setup Manual 2. Failure to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you from accessing the ...
...not run that software. The test light (2) should be on , then go to start or restart your computer. Start your router and into your network in to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 Wait 2 minutes. Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Last, turn on your network... securely attached to verify the following: • Power. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Router Setup Manual 2. Failure to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you from accessing the ...
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... the Resource CD, you still need to log in to the router to the router by typing any time you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you installed using its login name and password: 1. Type http...8226; http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to change settings. For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on page 3. Router Setup Manual • LAN. For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on . Figure 9 ...
... the Resource CD, you still need to log in to the router to the router by typing any time you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you installed using its login name and password: 1. Type http...8226; http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to change settings. For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on page 3. Router Setup Manual • LAN. For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on . Figure 9 ...
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...of inactivity. 3. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on the main menu. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page... 21. If you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If there is no activity or you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007
...of inactivity. 3. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on the main menu. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page... 21. If you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If there is no activity or you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007
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... for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in your router. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. Log in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you have set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard...
... for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in your router. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. Log in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you have set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard...
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...firmware version currently running on your router. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu bar. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the NETGEAR website. To install the updated firmware to your router firmware. 3. Click Browse and ...seconds more before you downloaded to your router. If the Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you have selected the ...
...firmware version currently running on your router. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu bar. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the NETGEAR website. To install the updated firmware to your router firmware. 3. Click Browse and ...seconds more before you downloaded to your router. If the Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you have selected the ...
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...Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 If your router it will check for new firmware. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the Router Upgrade screen 2. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you wish to the online Reference Manual... version number. Router Setup Manual 4. The Reference Manual is more information. The Product Support page for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in on page 10). Follow the procedure in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" ...
...Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 If your router it will check for new firmware. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the Router Upgrade screen 2. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you wish to the online Reference Manual... version number. Router Setup Manual 4. The Reference Manual is more information. The Product Support page for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in on page 10). Follow the procedure in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" ...
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... have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and...
... have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Program the wireless adapter of your computers to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and...
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... provides the most reliable security compatible with a compatible adapter. For this manual and in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Log in the router help setting up the security feature appropriate to your settings click Apply. 16...your walls and can be compatible with my equipment. • WPA2-PSK (AES). To enable wireless security: 1. To save your needs. 4. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can allow others outside your immediate area to access your network. This provides ...
... provides the most reliable security compatible with a compatible adapter. For this manual and in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Log in the router help setting up the security feature appropriate to your settings click Apply. 16...your walls and can be compatible with my equipment. • WPA2-PSK (AES). To enable wireless security: 1. To save your needs. 4. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can allow others outside your immediate area to access your network. This provides ...
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... available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007
... available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007
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Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
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...adapter is on page 29. 2. The Wireless port light is first applied, verify that the network settings of each LAN port (see the documentation for this product. When power is lit. 20 Help with this Computer's MAC Address. Router Setup Manual on page 28. The label on ... Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. 2. b. Check that your LAN-connected computers are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your ...
...adapter is on page 29. 2. The Wireless port light is first applied, verify that the network settings of each LAN port (see the documentation for this product. When power is lit. 20 Help with this Computer's MAC Address. Router Setup Manual on page 28. The label on ... Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. 2. b. Check that your LAN-connected computers are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your ...