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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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...incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to return the product for your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on page 5). Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router-especially the status lights-and the important... materials, in case you begin installing your router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Become familiar with the front and back panels...
...incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to return the product for your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on page 5). Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router-especially the status lights-and the important... materials, in case you begin installing your router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Become familiar with the front and back panels...
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Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your router by doing one 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. 2. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for your wired computers). 3.
Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your router by doing one 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. 2. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for your wired computers). 3.
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... ready and running TFTP server. Power is upgrading or restoring to factory default settings. Firmware is not supplied to the router. The system is enabled. The router has an Internet address. Getting to the router. Indicates that the wireless router radio is initializing. Data is in rescue mode running . The firmware is corrupt, and the...
... ready and running TFTP server. Power is upgrading or restoring to factory default settings. Firmware is not supplied to the router. The system is enabled. The router has an Internet address. Getting to the router. Indicates that the wireless router radio is initializing. Data is in rescue mode running . The firmware is corrupt, and the...
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... a 100 Mbps device. On (amber) The LAN port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 4. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN (Local Area Network) On (green) The LAN port is detected on this LAN ... is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Off No link is connected to local computers 3. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
... a 100 Mbps device. On (amber) The LAN port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 4. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN (Local Area Network) On (green) The LAN port is detected on this LAN ... is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Off No link is connected to local computers 3. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
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... (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Getting to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet service. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before ... information needed to connect to access the Internet: - Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to the Internet. Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you might need one or more of the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007
... (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Getting to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet service. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before ... information needed to connect to access the Internet: - Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to the Internet. Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you might need one or more of the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007
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... are technically knowledgeable. Be sure to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Use the setup option that begins with an uppercase A. 2. This option is best if you . When the Welcome screen displays...suits you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are using on your PC. Follow the instructions in this manual to complete. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You ...
... are technically knowledgeable. Be sure to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Use the setup option that begins with an uppercase A. 2. This option is best if you . When the Welcome screen displays...suits you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are using on your PC. Follow the instructions in this manual to complete. 1. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You ...
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... use the wizard on page 10). b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your router: 1. Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Connecting Your Router To connect your computer to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your Internet...
... use the wizard on page 10). b. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your router: 1. Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Connecting Your Router To connect your computer to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your Internet...
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Securely insert the free end of the router (4), and the other end into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your router into the yellow Internet port of the cable (1) 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 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 the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to start your router into the yellow Internet port of the cable (1) 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 network. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual e.
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...the cable or DSL modem. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. First, plug in to start or restart your computer. Check the router status lights to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on . b. If not, make sure ...the Ethernet cable is securely attached to verify the following: • Power. Router Setup Manual 2. Start your router and into a power outlet. a. Last, turn solid amber when the router is powered on , then go to Know Your Wireless Router...
...the cable or DSL modem. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. First, plug in to start or restart your computer. Check the router status lights to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on . b. If not, make sure ...the Ethernet cable is securely attached to verify the following: • Power. Router Setup Manual 2. Start your router and into a power outlet. a. Last, turn solid amber when the router is powered on , then go to Know Your Wireless Router...
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...the address field of your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual • LAN. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the computer is securely attached at 100... Mbps; Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your wireless setup. If you installed using its login name and password: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to change settings. To access the router using the Resource CD, you must open ...
...the address field of your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual • LAN. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the computer is securely attached at 100... Mbps; Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your wireless setup. If you installed using its login name and password: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to change settings. To access the router using the Resource CD, you must open ...
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...in to the one shown in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 When prompted, enter admin ...for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support ...
...in to the one shown in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 When prompted, enter admin ...for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support ...
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... firmware image file. To make it easy for New Version Upon Log-in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To update firmware after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen To disable this feature. The router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware: - Check for you have set up -to use this feature, deselect...
... firmware image file. To make it easy for New Version Upon Log-in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To update firmware after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen To disable this feature. The router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware: - Check for you have set up -to use this feature, deselect...
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...To install the updated firmware to update your router. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on your router: 1. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu...screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on page 10). 2. NETGEAR recommends that you determine the firmware version currently running on page 13. 3. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. To...
...To install the updated firmware to update your router. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on your router: 1. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu...screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on page 10). 2. NETGEAR recommends that you determine the firmware version currently running on page 13. 3. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. To...
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... needs. The Reference Manual is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR website is set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. If you wish to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on your Router Status screen. 6. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered...
... needs. The Reference Manual is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR website is set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. If you wish to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on your Router Status screen. 6. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered...
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... operate. 7. Configure and test your changes, click Apply. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. Getting to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you through your computer to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the...
... operate. 7. Configure and test your changes, click Apply. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. Getting to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from a wireless computer and you through your computer to obtain an IP address by DHCP from the...
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... (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Such distances can allow others outside your immediate area to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be compatible with my equipment. • WPA2-PSK (AES). This...
... (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Such distances can allow others outside your immediate area to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your walls and can be compatible with my equipment. • WPA2-PSK (AES). This...
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...support information or the documentation for the router. Registration is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Documentation is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. When the router is connected to the Internet, click ...the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007
...support information or the documentation for the router. Registration is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Documentation is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. When the router is connected to the Internet, click ...the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007
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... they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login. 22 Help with verifying that an IP address is able to get an Internet address. Wireless router Internet light blinking amber. If it is shown for help with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007 Log in to check that the modem has ...a successful connection. 2. Wireless router Internet light is successful or not. If the Internet light is correct. 3. To check the Internet IP address from the your wiring is ...
... they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) login. 22 Help with verifying that an IP address is able to get an Internet address. Wireless router Internet light blinking amber. If it is shown for help with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007 Log in to check that the modem has ...a successful connection. 2. Wireless router Internet light is successful or not. If the Internet light is correct. 3. To check the Internet IP address from the your wiring is ...
