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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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... Resource CD, which includes: - A link to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing...
... Resource CD, which includes: - A link to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of the parts are incorrect, missing...
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Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). 3. Select an area suitable for installation: 1. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a vertical position by doing one of your router. 2. 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 Figure 1).
Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). 3. Select an area suitable for installation: 1. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a vertical position by doing one of your router. 2. 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 Figure 1).
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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 the router. Firmware is being communicated through the Internet port. Data is upgrading or restoring to factory default settings. Getting to the router. The firmware is corrupt, and the router... Power is disabled. You can use TFTP client to upload valid firmware. Indicates that the wireless router radio is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, October 2007 Power is enabled. The Ethernet cable is ready and running TFTP server...
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 the router. Firmware is being communicated through the Internet port. Data is upgrading or restoring to factory default settings. Getting to the router. The firmware is corrupt, and the router... Power is disabled. You can use TFTP client to upload valid firmware. Indicates that the wireless router radio is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, October 2007 Power is enabled. The Ethernet cable is ready and running TFTP server...
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...Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a 100 Mbps device. 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. Blinking (green...port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Off No link is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Restore factory settings button 5. Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Router Setup Manual Table 1. AC power adapter outlet 2.
...Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a 100 Mbps device. 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. Blinking (green...port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Off No link is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Restore factory settings button 5. Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Router Setup Manual Table 1. AC power adapter outlet 2.
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... it. • For cable modem service, use the computer you first used to set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet service. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP...- Host and domain names - 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 Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up , you with all the...
... it. • For cable modem service, use the computer you first used to set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet service. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP...- Host and domain names - 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 Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up , you with all the...
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This option is best if you are technically knowledgeable. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Be sure to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. ... the language option, or change to complete. 1. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to set up your router. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual setup. Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and...
This option is best if you are technically knowledgeable. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Be sure to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. ... the language option, or change to complete. 1. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to set up your router. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. • Manual setup. Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and...
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... be set to the documentation for you are two steps to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. Configure the router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 a. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Getting to use the wizard on page 10). Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your computer. 2. Connect the...
... be set to the documentation for you are two steps to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. Configure the router to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 a. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Getting to use the wizard on page 10). Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your computer. 2. Connect the...
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Router Setup Manual e. 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 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.
Router Setup Manual e. 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 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.
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a. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Wait 1 minute. The Wireless light (3) should turn on your router and into your computer. c. Check the router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you...Power. Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Router Setup Manual 2. Last, turn solid green. • Test. Start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you in to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 If not, make sure the Ethernet...
a. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Wait 1 minute. The Wireless light (3) should turn on your router and into your computer. c. Check the router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you...Power. Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Router Setup Manual 2. Last, turn solid green. • Test. Start your network in the correct sequence could prevent you in to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 If not, make sure the Ethernet...
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...www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the router any one of these three URLs in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 amber indicates 10 Mbps. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you still need to log in the address field of your browser,... cable from the computer to complete your computer is turned on page 3. If you installed using its login name and password: 1. Router Setup Manual • LAN. A LAN light (5) should be lit. For help if the status lights are not as described, see...
...www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the router any one of these three URLs in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 amber indicates 10 Mbps. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you still need to log in the address field of your browser,... cable from the computer to complete your computer is turned on page 3. If you installed using its login name and password: 1. Router Setup Manual • LAN. A LAN light (5) should be lit. For help if the status lights are not as described, see...
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...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 Getting to the Router" on the main menu. If there is ...no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own ...
...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 Getting to the Router" on the main menu. If there is ...no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own ...
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... (the default settings), each time you log in to the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you check for new firmware: - If no new firmware version is always improving the operability and features included with your router: 1. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays...
... (the default settings), each time you log in to the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you check for new firmware: - If no new firmware version is always improving the operability and features included with your router: 1. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays...
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...Getting to the NETGEAR website, and select the model number for new router firmware: 1. When the software upload process is compressed and must be decompressed before you check for new firmware later, follow the next procedure. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on... page 10). 2. Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to a location on your router. The upload process takes several minutes. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new router firmware:" on page...
...Getting to the NETGEAR website, and select the model number for new router firmware: 1. When the software upload process is compressed and must be decompressed before you check for new firmware later, follow the next procedure. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on... page 10). 2. Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to a location on your router. The upload process takes several minutes. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new router firmware:" on page...
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... to the online Reference Manual for New Version Upon Log-in "To install the updated firmware to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on your router it will check for your needs. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on the NETGEAR website is more information...
... to the online Reference Manual for New Version Upon Log-in "To install the updated firmware to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on your router it will check for your needs. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on the NETGEAR website is more information...
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... do not match, you through your computers for wireless connectivity. 9. 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 your changes, click Apply. To save your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Select the region...
... do not match, you through your computers for wireless connectivity. 9. 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 your changes, click Apply. To save your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Select the region...
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... security compatible with my equipment (not recommended as a link in the Reference Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens to implement the security features appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 300 feet. For this...
... security compatible with my equipment (not recommended as a link in the Reference Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens to implement the security features appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 300 feet. For this...
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... Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to view support information or the documentation for the router. 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...
... Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to view support information or the documentation for the router. 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...
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Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
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... lights are connected. d. The Wireless port light is properly connected to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Router Setup Manual on the account. For help with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007 Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does... the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 5). Restart the network in the Router MAC Address section of the computer are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your LAN-connected computers are configured to a functioning power outlet. To save ...
... lights are connected. d. The Wireless port light is properly connected to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Router Setup Manual on the account. For help with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007 Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does... the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 5). Restart the network in the Router MAC Address section of the computer are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your LAN-connected computers are configured to a functioning power outlet. To save ...