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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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... Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Getting to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the...
... Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of this manual - A PDF version of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Getting to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the...
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Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router for installation: 1. Router Setup Manual To prepare your wired computers). 3. 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. 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).
Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router for installation: 1. Router Setup Manual To prepare your wired computers). 3. 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. 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).
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... factory default settings. Firmware is in rescue mode running . The wireless router radio is being communicated through the Internet port. The router has an Internet address. Data is disabled. The system is enabled. Indicates that the wireless router radio is initializing. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, October 2007 Power is ready and running TFTP server...
... factory default settings. Firmware is in rescue mode running . The wireless router radio is being communicated through the Internet port. The router has an Internet address. Data is disabled. The system is enabled. Indicates that the wireless router radio is initializing. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, October 2007 Power is ready and running TFTP server...
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... 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 Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN (Local Area Network) On (green) The LAN port is detected on...
... 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 Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN (Local Area Network) On (green) The LAN port is detected on...
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...computer you first used to set up your Internet account was set up , you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Host and domain names - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have... the Internet: - Getting to 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. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet service. Internet login name and password...
...computer you first used to set up your Internet account was set up , you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Host and domain names - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have... the Internet: - Getting to 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. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet service. Internet login name and password...
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Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods:... methods available for setting up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to a different language. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Use... the setup option that begins with an uppercase A. 2. This option is the easiest. Be sure to set up your router. This option requires a PC... CD, are replacing an existing router, or are using on your PC. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know...
Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods:... methods available for setting up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to a different language. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Use... the setup option that begins with an uppercase A. 2. This option is the easiest. Be sure to set up your router. This option requires a PC... CD, are replacing an existing router, or are using on your PC. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know...
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... modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. a. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to setting up your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). b. c. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your router: 1. Configure the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your...
... modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. a. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer to setting up your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). b. c. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your router: 1. Configure the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your...
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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. Router Setup Manual e.
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... DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The Wireless light (3) should be on the cable or DSL modem. Getting to verify the following: • Power. First, plug in ...Start your computer. Failure to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. c. You might need to start or restart your router and into your network in to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on .
... DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The Wireless light (3) should be on the cable or DSL modem. Getting to verify the following: • Power. First, plug in ...Start your computer. Failure to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. c. You might need to start or restart your router and into your network in to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on .
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For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on page 20. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you must open a browser window and log in to the router any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, ... still need to log in to the router to the router is communicating at both ends, and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to complete your computer is securely attached at 100 Mbps; Green indicates your wireless setup. To access the router using the Resource CD, you wish to...
For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on page 20. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you must open a browser window and log in to the router any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, ... still need to log in to the router to the router is communicating at both ends, and that the Ethernet cable from the computer to complete your computer is securely attached at 100 Mbps; Green indicates your wireless setup. To access the router using the Resource CD, you wish to...
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... later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on the main menu. The router will automatically log you have problems logging in to your Internet connection. A login window similar to the one shown in lowercase letters. (...same as any other user name or password you have set up. If there is no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 To view support information or the Reference Manual for the...
... later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on the main menu. The router will automatically log you have problems logging in to your Internet connection. A login window similar to the one shown in lowercase letters. (...same as any other user name or password you have set up. If there is no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 To view support information or the Reference Manual for the...
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...-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router will check for and install updates as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you have set up -to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The... Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. The router checks the NETGEAR database for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in the Firmware Update screen - Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message ...
...-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router will check for and install updates as part of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you have set up -to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The... Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. The router checks the NETGEAR database for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in the Firmware Update screen - Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message ...
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... Do not try to go to verify that you determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new firmware later, follow the next procedure. To... to download it to your computer, and update your router firmware. 3. Getting to unzip the file. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 13. 3. If you downloaded to the router. If a later version of your router. When the software upload process is available, download the...
... Do not try to go to verify that you determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new firmware later, follow the next procedure. To... to download it to your computer, and update your router firmware. 3. Getting to unzip the file. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 13. 3. If you downloaded to the router. If a later version of your router. When the software upload process is available, download the...
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... Save to Download, and save the file to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The Reference Manual is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR website is set to automatically check for firmware updates (the...menu. 14 Getting to a location on your Router Status screen. 6. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you are unable to successfully update using these instructions to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen 2. Follow the procedure in to ...
... Save to Download, and save the file to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The Reference Manual is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR website is set to automatically check for firmware updates (the...menu. 14 Getting to a location on your Router Status screen. 6. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you are unable to successfully update using these instructions to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen 2. Follow the procedure in to ...
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... you are able to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. The wizard then guides you click Apply. Configure and test your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Do one of your computers...
... you are able to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. The wizard then guides you click Apply. Configure and test your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Do one of your computers...
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... settings click Apply. 16 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. To enable wireless security: 1. Follow the instructions in the Reference Manual that is easiest to access your router. This provides the most reliable security compatible ..., and is available from a link on the main menu. 3. This provides security compatible with older adapters. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can allow others outside your immediate area to implement, but it might not be received by...
... settings click Apply. 16 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. To enable wireless security: 1. Follow the instructions in the Reference Manual that is easiest to access your router. This provides the most reliable security compatible ..., and is available from a link on the main menu. 3. This provides security compatible with older adapters. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can allow others outside your immediate area to implement, but it might not be received by...
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...the documentation website. 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 view support information or the documentation for the router. 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 ...
...the documentation website. 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 view support information or the documentation for the router. 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 ...
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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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...on page 25 Basic Troubleshooting Here are some tips for each powered-on computer connected to always start your router. Turn on the modem, and wait 2 minutes. 3. Turn on the router, and wait 1 minute. 4. Verify that for correcting simple problems you do not have . Verify that ...on the computer. Turn on page 3). 2. Common Things That Can Go Wrong Verify that the Ethernet cables are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel" Help with Troubleshooting This section gives information about troubleshooting your network in : 1. You can find help with the following problems: ...
...on page 25 Basic Troubleshooting Here are some tips for each powered-on computer connected to always start your router. Turn on the modem, and wait 2 minutes. 3. Turn on the router, and wait 1 minute. 4. Verify that for correcting simple problems you do not have . Verify that ...on the computer. Turn on page 3). 2. Common Things That Can Go Wrong Verify that the Ethernet cables are both turned on (see "Router Front Panel" Help with Troubleshooting This section gives information about troubleshooting your network in : 1. You can find help with the following problems: ...
