WGR614v9 Setup Manual
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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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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 by doing one of your wired computers). 3. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for your router. 2. 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 by doing one of your wired computers). 3. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for your router. 2. 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).
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... the wireless router radio is disabled. The wireless router radio is enabled. Data is initializing. The router has an Internet address. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, October 2007 The system is being communicated through the Internet port. The Ethernet cable is ready and running TFTP server. Router Front Panel Router Setup...
... the wireless router radio is disabled. The wireless router radio is enabled. Data is initializing. The router has an Internet address. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, October 2007 The system is being communicated through the Internet port. The Ethernet cable is ready and running TFTP server. Router Front Panel Router Setup...
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Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. AC power adapter outlet 2. 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 port. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 4. Restore factory settings button 5. On (amber...
Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. AC power adapter outlet 2. 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 port. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 4. Restore factory settings button 5. On (amber...
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...; Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you might need one or more of the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to ...provide it. • For cable modem service, use the computer you with all the information needed to connect to access the Internet: - Router Setup Manual...
...; Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you might need one or more of the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to ...provide it. • For cable modem service, use the computer you with all the information needed to connect to access the Internet: - Router Setup Manual...
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Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. Use the setup option that begins with an uppercase A. 2. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option is best if you perform have two methods available for setting up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Follow...
Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. Use the setup option that begins with an uppercase A. 2. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option is best if you perform have two methods available for setting up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Follow...
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... DHCP. Configure the router to use your router: 1. b. Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you, or refer to the documentation for your computer. 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...
... DHCP. Configure the router to use your router: 1. b. Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you, or refer to the documentation for your computer. 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...
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Securely insert the free end 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 router into the yellow Internet port 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. Router Setup Manual e. Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your network. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
Securely insert the free end 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 router into the yellow Internet port 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. Router Setup Manual e. Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your network. 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
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...should be on. • Internet. Failure to start or restart your network in and turn on . Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to verify the following: • Power. Now, plug the power adapter into your...click the Connections tab, where you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. The Wireless light (3) should turn solid amber when the router is powered on your router and into a power outlet. Router Setup Manual 2. The Internet port light (4) should turn solid green. • Test.
...should be on. • Internet. Failure to start or restart your network in and turn on . Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to verify the following: • Power. Now, plug the power adapter into your...click the Connections tab, where you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. The Wireless light (3) should turn solid amber when the router is powered on your router and into a power outlet. Router Setup Manual 2. The Internet port light (4) should turn solid green. • Test.
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...still need to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer is communicating at 100 Mbps; If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to log in the address field of your wireless setup. For general information about...amber indicates 10 Mbps. For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on page 20. To access the router using the Resource CD, you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual • LAN. A LAN light (5) should be lit. Green indicates your browser...
...still need to the router is securely attached at both ends, and that the computer is communicating at 100 Mbps; If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to log in the address field of your wireless setup. For general information about...amber indicates 10 Mbps. For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on page 20. To access the router using the Resource CD, you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual • LAN. A LAN light (5) should be lit. Green indicates your browser...
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... to Log In to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 A login window similar to the one shown in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under...you have set up. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. Getting to the Router" on the main menu. The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or ...
... to Log In to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 A login window similar to the one shown in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under...you have set up. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. Getting to the Router" on the main menu. The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or ...
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...options are selected (the default settings), each time you 12 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you check for you to receive the best, most up your router. Log in your router will check for new firmware: - To make it easy for and install ... lets you check for New Version Upon Log-in the Firmware Update screen - The router checks the NETGEAR database for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in on page 10). Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. Figure 11 2. ...
...options are selected (the default settings), each time you 12 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you check for you to receive the best, most up your router. Log in your router will check for new firmware: - To make it easy for and install ... lets you check for New Version Upon Log-in the Firmware Update screen - The router checks the NETGEAR database for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in on page 10). Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. Figure 11 2. ...
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... upload process is available and you want to the router (see "To manually check for new firmware later; Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new router firmware:" on page 13. 3. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. If the ... firmware is compressed and must be decompressed before using the router. 4. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you downloaded to unzip the file. Check the firmware version to the router. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. On Windows machines...
... upload process is available and you want to the router (see "To manually check for new firmware later; Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new router firmware:" on page 13. 3. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. If the ... firmware is compressed and must be decompressed before using the router. 4. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. NETGEAR recommends that you downloaded to unzip the file. Check the firmware version to the router. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. On Windows machines...
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... on the NETGEAR website is more information. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to your needs. If you can enable security settings appropriate to a location on your router:" on your router displays. 5. Follow the procedure in your router is available ...the online Reference Manual for New Version Upon Log-in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 14 Getting to complete the update process. To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on page 10). From the Product Selection drop-down menu...
... on the NETGEAR website is more information. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to your needs. If you can enable security settings appropriate to a location on your router:" on your router displays. 5. Follow the procedure in your router is available ...the online Reference Manual for New Version Upon Log-in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 14 Getting to complete the update process. To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on page 10). From the Product Selection drop-down menu...
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... your computers to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Do one of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings...
... your computers to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Do one of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings...
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... security compatible with my equipment. • WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can allow others outside your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To enable wireless security: 1. To save your settings click Apply. 16 Getting to access your network. The...
... security compatible with my equipment. • WPA-PSK (TKIP) + WPA2-PSK (AES) or Mixed Mode. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can allow others outside your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To enable wireless security: 1. To save your settings click Apply. 16 Getting to access your network. The...
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... the documentation website. Registration is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007
... the documentation website. Registration is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. 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
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... lights to the router, check these status lights: 1. The LAN port lights are lit for this product. Verify that are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that your computer or "Related Documents" on the account. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following: a. d. The Wireless port light is properly...
... lights to the router, check these status lights: 1. The LAN port lights are lit for this product. Verify that are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that your computer or "Related Documents" on the account. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following: a. d. The Wireless port light is properly...
WGR614v5 Reference Manual
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..." on page 4-1. • 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 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Resource CD (230-10091-01), especially this manual and the animated tutorials ...for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to the Internet. First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet 3-1 July 2004 202...
..." on page 4-1. • 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 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Router WGR614 v5 Resource CD (230-10091-01), especially this manual and the animated tutorials ...for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to the Internet. First, Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet 3-1 July 2004 202...