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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 Router Setup Manual To prepare your router. 2. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your router for 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). Set up 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 Router Setup Manual To prepare your router. 2. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of your router for 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). Set up your wired computers). 3.
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.... The wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. Getting to the router. The Ethernet cable is disabled. 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 verify various conditions. Indicates that the wireless router radio is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1...
.... The wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. Getting to the router. The Ethernet cable is disabled. 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 verify various conditions. Indicates that the wireless router radio is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1...
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...Mbps. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Restore factory settings button 5. Blinking (green) Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. 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. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Wireless antenna...
...Mbps. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Restore factory settings button 5. Blinking (green) Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. 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. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Wireless antenna...
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Getting 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 Provider (ISP) gave you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet account was set up , you with all the information needed... computer you first used to the Internet. 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 Host and domain names -
Getting 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 Provider (ISP) gave you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet account was set up , you with all the information needed... computer you first used to the Internet. 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 Host and domain names -
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... Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option is the easiest. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to complete. 1. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Insert the NETGEAR CD...
... Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option is the easiest. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to complete. 1. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Insert the NETGEAR CD...
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...and the modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). 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 CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your... setting up your router: 1. Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer. Connecting Your Router To connect your router: 1. c. Turn off your computer to use the wizard on page 10). a. b. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about...
...and the modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). 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 CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your... setting up your router: 1. Configure the router to the modem. 1 2 Figure 5 d. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer. Connecting Your Router To connect your router: 1. c. Turn off your computer to use the wizard on page 10). a. b. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about...
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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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... Test. You might need to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The test light (2) should turn solid amber when the router is powered on the cable or DSL modem. c. Check the router status lights to the Internet, do not ...run that software. Start your network in to verify the following: • Power. For DSL customers, if software logs you in the correct sequence could prevent you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. Getting to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Router Setup...
... Test. You might need to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The test light (2) should turn solid amber when the router is powered on the cable or DSL modem. c. Check the router status lights to the Internet, do not ...run that software. Start your network in to verify the following: • Power. For DSL customers, if software logs you in the correct sequence could prevent you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. Getting to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Router Setup...
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...any time you installed using its login name and password: 1. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you must open a browser window and log in the address field of your wireless setup. Green indicates your browser, and then press Enter. For general information ...about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router is securely attached at both...
...any time you installed using its login name and password: 1. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you must open a browser window and log in the address field of your wireless setup. Green indicates your browser, and then press Enter. For general information ...about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router is securely attached at both...
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... password from the defaults, use to log in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. Getting to the one shown in to the Router" on the main menu. If you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. The router will automatically log you have set up. To view support information or...use what you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support...
... password from the defaults, use to log in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. Getting to the one shown in to the Router" on the main menu. If you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. The router will automatically log you have set up. To view support information or...use what you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support...
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... 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 If you log in the Firmware Update screen - If these options are selected (the default settings), each time you 12 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety...
... 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 If you log in the Firmware Update screen - If these options are selected (the default settings), each time you 12 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety...
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...to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 If a later version of your router before you determine the firmware version currently running on the main menu. To manually check for this router. Go to the router. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new router firmware:" on... file. Do not try to go to your computer, and update your router. Getting to the router until the router finishes restarting! see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the NETGEAR website. When the software upload process is available and you selected the No...
...to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 If a later version of your router before you determine the firmware version currently running on the main menu. To manually check for this router. Go to the router. Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can check for new router firmware:" on... file. Do not try to go to your computer, and update your router. Getting to the router until the router finishes restarting! see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the NETGEAR website. When the software upload process is available and you selected the No...
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... To set to automatically check for more recent, click the version number. To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on page 10). Router Setup Manual 4. Log in on the NETGEAR website is more information. If you wish to turn off this feature, deselect one of ...the following: • Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in on the Firmware Update screen • Check for New Version Upon Log-in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router...
... To set to automatically check for more recent, click the version number. To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on page 10). Router Setup Manual 4. Log in on the NETGEAR website is more information. If you wish to turn off this feature, deselect one of ...the following: • Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in on the Firmware Update screen • Check for New Version Upon Log-in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router...
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... of your computers to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Program the wireless adapter of the following: • Click Yes. The wizard then guides you click Apply. You must match the SSID you will operate. 7. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. Note...
... of your computers to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Program the wireless adapter of the following: • Click Yes. The wizard then guides you click Apply. You must match the SSID you will operate. 7. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. Note...
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... use the security features of your router. Follow the instructions in the Reference Manual that is easiest to implement, but it might not be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. To enable wireless security: 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the Resource CD as well ... in the main menu of over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your wireless equipment. This provides the most reliable security, and is available from a link on the main menu. 3. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can allow others outside your...
... use the security features of your router. Follow the instructions in the Reference Manual that is easiest to implement, but it might not be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. To enable wireless security: 1. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the Resource CD as well ... in the main menu of over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your wireless equipment. This provides the most reliable security, and is available from a link on the main menu. 3. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can allow others outside your...
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... the documentation for the router. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. When the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October...
... the documentation for the router. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. When the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October...
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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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... is needed. Some cable modem services require you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that are configured to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Password ... The LAN port lights are correct: 1. For help with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual on page 5). When power is first applied, verify that the self-test procedure...see "Bottom Label" on page 3). The Wireless port light is properly connected to your computer or "Related Documents" on power to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not ...
... is needed. Some cable modem services require you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that are configured to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Password ... The LAN port lights are correct: 1. For help with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual on page 5). When power is first applied, verify that the self-test procedure...see "Bottom Label" on page 3). The Wireless port light is properly connected to your computer or "Related Documents" on power to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not ...
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... correct login information. If the port is 10 Mbps, the light is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on , the router has a problem. 1. If all lights including the Test light are still on one minute after powering up, turn on or stays on page 28...you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. Make sure that Caps Lock is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. Router Setup Manual If a port's light is off when you enter this information. • Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled....
... correct login information. If the port is 10 Mbps, the light is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on , the router has a problem. 1. If all lights including the Test light are still on one minute after powering up, turn on or stays on page 28...you have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support. Make sure that Caps Lock is lit, a link has been established to the connected device. Router Setup Manual If a port's light is off when you enter this information. • Make sure that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled....
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Router Setup Manual The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working If your router is unable to access the Internet, check that the Internet connection is green or blinking green. Wireless router Internet light is working : 1. If the Internet light is off . Check that the Internet connection is securely connected between the cable or ADSL modem, and...
Router Setup Manual The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working If your router is unable to access the Internet, check that the Internet connection is green or blinking green. Wireless router Internet light is working : 1. If the Internet light is off . Check that the Internet connection is securely connected between the cable or ADSL modem, and...