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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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... stand for repair. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The router • A snap-on page 5). Before you need to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If...
... stand for repair. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your NETGEAR dealer. The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The router • A snap-on page 5). Before you need to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If...
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Router Setup Manual To prepare your wired computers). 3. Set up your router by doing one of 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). Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router for installation: 1. Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
Router Setup Manual To prepare your wired computers). 3. Set up your router by doing one of 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). Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router for installation: 1. Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
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... Light Descriptions Item 1 Function Activity Power On Blinking Off 2 Test On Blinking Off 3 Wireless On Off 4 Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Description Power is being communicated through the Internet port. Data is supplied to the router. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
... Light Descriptions Item 1 Function Activity Power On Blinking Off 2 Test On Blinking Off 3 Wireless On Off 4 Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Description Power is being communicated through the Internet port. Data is supplied to the router. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
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... at 100 Mbps. AC power adapter outlet 2. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a 100 Mbps device. Restore factory settings button 5. Router Setup Manual Table 1. On (amber) The LAN port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for...
... at 100 Mbps. AC power adapter outlet 2. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a 100 Mbps device. Restore factory settings button 5. Router Setup Manual Table 1. On (amber) The LAN port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for...
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... cable modem service, use the computer you first used to set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up, ...router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to access the Internet: - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router...
... cable modem service, use the computer you first used to set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up, ...router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to access the Internet: - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you with all the information needed to connect to Know Your Wireless Router...
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... does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Be sure to complete. 1. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The CD automatically starts and detects the language that begins with an uppercase A. 2. Follow the wizard instructions. 6... best if you are technically knowledgeable. Accept the language option, or change to set up your router. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Follow the instructions in this manual to a different language. This option is the easiest. Use the setup option that steps you ...
... does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Be sure to complete. 1. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The CD automatically starts and detects the language that begins with an uppercase A. 2. Follow the wizard instructions. 6... best if you are technically knowledgeable. Accept the language option, or change to set up your router. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Follow the instructions in this manual to a different language. This option is the easiest. Use the setup option that steps you ...
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... setting up your computer. 2. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you, or refer to the documentation for your router: 1. b. Connecting Your Router To connect your computer. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). Configure the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD...
... setting up your computer. 2. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you, or refer to the documentation for your router: 1. b. Connecting Your Router To connect your computer. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). Configure the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD...
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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. 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
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.... 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. The test light (2) should turn solid amber when the router is powered on. The Wireless light (3) should be on the cable or DSL modem. First, plug in and turn on , then... click the Connections tab, where you in to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to start or restart your computer...to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on your network in the correct sequence. Wait 1 minute. Wait 2 minutes. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 ...
.... 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. The test light (2) should turn solid amber when the router is powered on. The Wireless light (3) should be on the cable or DSL modem. First, plug in and turn on , then... click the Connections tab, where you in to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to start or restart your computer...to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on your network in the correct sequence. Wait 1 minute. Wait 2 minutes. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 ...
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...Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any time you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 A LAN light (5) should be lit. Green indicates your computer is turned on page 3. Router Setup Manual • LAN. For help if the status lights are not as described... your browser, and then press Enter. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to complete your router manually, you installed using its login name and password: 1. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your...
...Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any time you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 A LAN light (5) should be lit. Green indicates your computer is turned on page 3. Router Setup Manual • LAN. For help if the status lights are not as described... your browser, and then press Enter. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to complete your router manually, you installed using its login name and password: 1. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your...
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... Reference Manual for the router password, both in to your Internet connection. If there is no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to Know Your Wireless Router 11 ...Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page 21. If you have set up. The router will automatically log you have problems logging in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you might...
... Reference Manual for the router password, both in to your Internet connection. If there is no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to Know Your Wireless Router 11 ...Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page 21. If you have set up. The router will automatically log you have problems logging in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you might...
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Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. You must be logged in the Firmware Update screen - Check for and install updates. Figure 11 2. If you log in to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a ...version is always improving the operability and features included with your router will check for updating your router: 1. The router checks the NETGEAR database for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Check for a new firmware image file....
Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. You must be logged in the Firmware Update screen - Check for and install updates. Figure 11 2. If you log in to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a ...version is always improving the operability and features included with your router will check for updating your router: 1. The router checks the NETGEAR database for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Check for a new firmware image file....
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... Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Once you can use the file. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. To manually check for new firmware ...Usually the firmware image is complete, the router restarts. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your router: 1. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for updates on the NETGEAR website. Then go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do ...
... Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Once you can use the file. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. To manually check for new firmware ...Usually the firmware image is complete, the router restarts. Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your router: 1. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for updates on the NETGEAR website. Then go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do ...
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... Wizard on the NETGEAR website is more information. The Product Support page for new firmware. To set up and test basic wireless connectivity. If the version on the main menu. 14 Getting to the online Reference Manual for New Version Upon Log-in on the Router Upgrade screen 2. If your needs. Router Setup Manual 4. Follow the...
... Wizard on the NETGEAR website is more information. The Product Support page for new firmware. To set up and test basic wireless connectivity. If the version on the main menu. 14 Getting to the online Reference Manual for New Version Upon Log-in on the Router Upgrade screen 2. If your needs. Router Setup Manual 4. Follow the...
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... To make it easy for you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up -to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for and install updates as part of the setup ...activity (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on page 8). • The router includes an update feature that the steps have...
... To make it easy for you choose to use this option and install your router manually, for best results, install and set up -to Know Your Wireless Router 7 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for and install updates as part of the setup ...activity (see "Manually Installing Your Router" on page 8). • The router includes an update feature that the steps have...
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... set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password) - Depending on page 5. Host and domain name - If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information. Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the...
... set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Internet login name and password (frequently an email address and password) - Depending on page 5. Host and domain name - If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of the necessary information. Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the...
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... to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your Internet provider. Manually Installing Your Router 15 For DSL customers, if software logs you have set wireless security. Power 2. The wireless light should turn solid green. The WPS light will take several minutes for your...
... to establish a connection with your computer and your computer. If it does not, see "Checking Basic Router Functions" on your Internet provider. Manually Installing Your Router 15 For DSL customers, if software logs you have set wireless security. Power 2. The wireless light should turn solid green. The WPS light will take several minutes for your...
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... modem, and that the modem is turned on your network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to set it is not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. A LAN light should be lit for Internet Access When configuring...
... modem, and that the modem is turned on your network. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to set it is not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. A LAN light should be lit for Internet Access When configuring...
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...no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Figure 12 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to log in lowercase letters. (For ...not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for a new firmware image file. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting! Manually Installing Your Router 17 see the online User Manual.) 4. When the Power light stops blinking,...
...no new firmware version is available, click Yes, and the router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new firmware (recommended). Figure 12 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in to log in lowercase letters. (For ...not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to check for a new firmware image file. Click Yes to the router until the router finishes restarting! Manually Installing Your Router 17 see the online User Manual.) 4. When the Power light stops blinking,...