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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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... should contain the following items: • The router • A snap-on your purchase of your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on stand for repair. Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. A link to return the product for your router • An AC power adapter (varies by...
... should contain the following items: • The router • A snap-on your purchase of your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on stand for repair. Become familiar with the front and back panels of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. A link to return the product for your router • An AC power adapter (varies by...
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Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for your router. 2. Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Set up your router by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in a vertical position by doing one of your wired computers). 3. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in Figure 1).
Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for your router. 2. Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Set up your router by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in a vertical position by doing one of your wired computers). 3. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in Figure 1).
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... Power is initializing. The system is supplied to verify various conditions. Table 1. The system is in rescue mode running . Indicates that the wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is enabled. Firmware is being communicated through the Internet port. Data is upgrading or...
... Power is initializing. The system is supplied to verify various conditions. Table 1. The system is in rescue mode running . Indicates that the wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is enabled. Firmware is being communicated through the Internet port. Data is upgrading or...
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...AC power adapter outlet 2. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 4. Blinking (amber) Data is connected to local computers 3. Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WGR614v9 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 45 Figure 3 The back of the router includes: 1. Status Light ...LAN port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Restore factory settings button 5. Off No link is being transmitted at 100 Mbps...
...AC power adapter outlet 2. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 4. Blinking (amber) Data is connected to local computers 3. Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WGR614v9 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 45 Figure 3 The back of the router includes: 1. Status Light ...LAN port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Restore factory settings button 5. Off No link is being transmitted at 100 Mbps...
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...and domain names - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it. • For cable modem ...your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you might need one or more of the router to access the Internet: - Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet service. Domain ...
...and domain names - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it. • For cable modem ...your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you might need one or more of the router to access the Internet: - Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet service. Domain ...
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... option, or change to double-click the Autorun file that best suits you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are technically knowledgeable. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to set up your PC. This option requires a PC running ... many of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that you . Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed.
... option, or change to double-click the Autorun file that best suits you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are technically knowledgeable. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to set up your PC. This option requires a PC running ... many of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that you . Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed.
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... up your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). b. Turn off your router: 1. Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. c. a. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your router: 1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically...
... up your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). b. Turn off your router: 1. Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. c. a. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your router: 1. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically...
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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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... network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. a. c. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The test light (2) should be lit. The Wireless light (3) should turn on . Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Wait... • Internet. The Internet port light (4) should turn on your router and into your computer. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Start your network in the correct sequence. For DSL customers, if...
... network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. a. c. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The test light (2) should be lit. The Wireless light (3) should turn on . Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Wait... • Internet. The Internet port light (4) should turn on your router and into your computer. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Start your network in the correct sequence. For DSL customers, if...
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..., see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any time you must open a browser window and log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 amber indicates 10 Mbps. If you installed using its login name and password...: 1. For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on . Router Setup Manual • LAN. A LAN ...
..., see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any time you must open a browser window and log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 amber indicates 10 Mbps. If you installed using its login name and password...: 1. For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on . Router Setup Manual • LAN. A LAN ...
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...from the defaults, use to log in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. The router will automatically log you have problems logging in, see "I Am Unable to Log In to the one shown in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 To view support information or the ...Reference Manual for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. If you might use what you out after 5 ...
...from the defaults, use to log in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. The router will automatically log you have problems logging in, see "I Am Unable to Log In to the one shown in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 To view support information or the ...Reference Manual for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. If you might use what you out after 5 ...
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... on page 10). Check for New Version Upon Log-in to the router to receive the best, most up your router will check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in your router: 1. The router checks the NETGEAR database for and install updates. If no new firmware version is always ... screen - The Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. Log in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you 12 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets ...
... on page 10). Check for New Version Upon Log-in to the router to receive the best, most up your router will check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in your router: 1. The router checks the NETGEAR database for and install updates. If no new firmware version is always ... screen - The Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. Log in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you 12 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets ...
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... in .img or .chk). 3. If new firmware is available and you can use the file. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the NETGEAR website. Once you downloaded to the router (see "To manually check for new firmware later; When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds...
... in .img or .chk). 3. If new firmware is available and you can use the file. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the NETGEAR website. Once you downloaded to the router (see "To manually check for new firmware later; When the Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds...
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...you have established basic wireless connectivity, you log in on page 10). Follow the procedure in "To install the updated firmware to your needs. Router Setup Manual 4. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or ...settings appropriate to a location on your router is set up and test basic wireless connectivity. If you are unable to successfully update using these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these methods, refer to ...
...you have established basic wireless connectivity, you log in on page 10). Follow the procedure in "To install the updated firmware to your needs. Router Setup Manual 4. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or ...settings appropriate to a location on your router is set up and test basic wireless connectivity. If you are unable to successfully update using these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these methods, refer to ...
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... that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. If you click Apply. Do one of your wireless connection when you are able to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Note that they do not match, you will lose...
... that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. If you click Apply. Do one of your wireless connection when you are able to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Note that they do not match, you will lose...
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... equipment. • WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2. For this manual and in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Follow the instructions in the Reference Manual that is easiest to your settings click... Apply. 16 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. To enable wireless security: 1. This provides the most reliable security, and is available from a link on the Resource...
... equipment. • WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2. For this manual and in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Follow the instructions in the Reference Manual that is easiest to your settings click... Apply. 16 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. To enable wireless security: 1. This provides the most reliable security, and is available from a link on the Resource...
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...support information or the documentation for the router. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. When the router is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and ...Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router...
...support information or the documentation for the router. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. When the router is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and ...Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router...
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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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... problems: • "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" • "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20 • "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on page 21 • "The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working" on page 22 • "Testing the Path from a PC to Your... Router" on page 24 • "Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet" on the router, and wait 1 minute. 4. You can find help with Troubleshooting This section gives information about troubleshooting your network in...
... problems: • "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" • "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20 • "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on page 21 • "The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working" on page 22 • "Testing the Path from a PC to Your... Router" on page 24 • "Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet" on the router, and wait 1 minute. 4. You can find help with Troubleshooting This section gives information about troubleshooting your network in...