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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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Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). 3. 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 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 router. 2. Select an area suitable for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in Figure 1).
Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). 3. 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 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 router. 2. Select an area suitable for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in Figure 1).
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... being communicated through the Internet port. The system is initializing. The system is ready and running TFTP server. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is enabled. Indicates that the wireless router radio is in rescue mode running . Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the...
... being communicated through the Internet port. The system is initializing. The system is ready and running TFTP server. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is enabled. Indicates that the wireless router radio is in rescue mode running . 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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...) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Off No link is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN (Local Area Network) On (green) The LAN...
...) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Off No link is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN (Local Area Network) On (green) The LAN...
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...domain names - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you . Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to the Internet. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP...first used to set up , you might need one or more of the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 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 names - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you . Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to the Internet. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your Internet Service Provider (ISP...first used to set up , you might need one or more of the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 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. ...
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... 6 Getting to set up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. This option is best if you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are technically knowledgeable. This ... 2. Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to complete. 1. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to start , browse the CD...
... 6 Getting to set up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. This option is best if you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are technically knowledgeable. This ... 2. Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to complete. 1. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to start , browse the CD...
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... the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your computer. 2. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you are two steps 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 takes care of this , use your computer. 2. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you are two steps to...
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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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... Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you in and turn on . • Internet. Getting to verify the following: • Power. Router Setup Manual 2. Start your network in the correct sequence. Wait 1 minute. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. 1...or DSL modem. a. First, plug in to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on your router and into a power outlet. b. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The Wireless light (3) should turn solid green. • Test...
... Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you in and turn on . • Internet. Getting to verify the following: • Power. Router Setup Manual 2. Start your network in the correct sequence. Wait 1 minute. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. 1...or DSL modem. a. First, plug in to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on your router and into a power outlet. b. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The Wireless light (3) should turn solid green. • Test...
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... is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual • LAN. Green indicates your wireless setup. If you installed using its login name and password: 1. Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any time you must open a browser window and log in the address...
... is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual • LAN. Green indicates your wireless setup. If you installed using its login name and password: 1. Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any time you must open a browser window and log in the address...
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... Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page 21. If you have set up. The router will automatically log you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If there is no activity or you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. If you have...Getting to log 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 use what you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007
... Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page 21. If you have set up. The router will automatically log you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If there is no activity or you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. If you have...Getting to log 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 use what you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007
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.... Figure 11 2. If these options are selected (the default settings), each time you 12 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you check for a new firmware image file. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. If you log in the Firmware Update screen...
.... Figure 11 2. If these options are selected (the default settings), each time you 12 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you check for a new firmware image file. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. If you log in the Firmware Update screen...
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... and want to download it to unzip the file. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new router firmware: 1. To install the updated firmware to the router. Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send...use it , click Yes and save the file to the router until the router finishes restarting! see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the NETGEAR website. If the Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. Do not try to...
... and want to download it to unzip the file. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new router firmware: 1. To install the updated firmware to the router. Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send...use it , click Yes and save the file to the router until the router finishes restarting! see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the NETGEAR website. If the Firmware Update screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under Maintenance on the main menu. Do not try to...
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... NETGEAR website is more information. If you log in on the Firmware Update screen • Check for New Version Upon Log-in your hard disk. 7. The Reference Manual is set to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless ... updated firmware to complete the update process. Router Setup Manual 4. Follow the procedure in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 13 to your router displays. 5. If your router is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on ...
... NETGEAR website is more information. If you log in on the Firmware Update screen • Check for New Version Upon Log-in your hard disk. 7. The Reference Manual is set to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless ... updated firmware to complete the update process. Router Setup Manual 4. Follow the procedure in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 13 to your router displays. 5. If your router is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on ...
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... Apply. Select the region in the router. Configure and test your computer to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with step...
... Apply. Select the region in the router. Configure and test your computer to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with step...
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... your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Follow the instructions in the main menu of over 300 feet. To save your router. This provides the most reliable security, and is available from a link on the main menu. 3. To enable wireless security: 1. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over...
... your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Follow the instructions in the main menu of over 300 feet. To save your router. This provides the most reliable security, and is available from a link on the main menu. 3. To enable wireless security: 1. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over...
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... Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to view support information or the documentation for the router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at...
... Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to view support information or the documentation for the router. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at...
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...'s MAC Address. The LAN port lights are correct: 1. The Wireless port light is properly connected to your LAN-connected computers are configured to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Router Setup Manual on power to the router, check these status lights: 1. The label on page 29. ... power outlet. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following: a. b. d. Make sure that are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that the network settings of the computer registered on , indicating that the power supply adapter is the case, in ...
...'s MAC Address. The LAN port lights are correct: 1. The Wireless port light is properly connected to your LAN-connected computers are configured to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. Router Setup Manual on power to the router, check these status lights: 1. The label on page 29. ... power outlet. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following: a. b. d. Make sure that are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that the network settings of the computer registered on , indicating that the power supply adapter is the case, in ...
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...is admin, and the password is loaded. If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on to be sure that the port's light is amber. I Am Unable... section. • Make sure that you enter this information. • Make sure that you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. Router Setup Manual If a port's light is made: 1. For more information about 30 seconds and then turns off and back on page 28. If the ...
...is admin, and the password is loaded. If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on to be sure that the port's light is amber. I Am Unable... section. • Make sure that you enter this information. • Make sure that you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. Router Setup Manual If a port's light is made: 1. For more information about 30 seconds and then turns off and back on page 28. If the ...