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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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... and back panels of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of this manual - Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The router • A snap-on page 5). The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe...
... and back panels of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of this manual - Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The router • A snap-on page 5). The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe...
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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). Set up your router. 2. 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. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router for installation: 1.
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). Set up your router. 2. 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. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router for installation: 1.
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... (green) Blinking Description Power is initializing. You can use TFTP client to upload valid firmware. The system is supplied to the router. Indicates that the wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is enabled. Getting to factory default settings. The firmware is corrupt, and...
... (green) Blinking Description Power is initializing. You can use TFTP client to upload valid firmware. The system is supplied to the router. Indicates that the wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is enabled. Getting to factory default settings. The firmware is corrupt, and...
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... has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 4. AC power adapter outlet 2. 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...
... has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 4. AC power adapter outlet 2. 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...
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..., you can ask your ISP to provide it. • For 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. Fixed or static IP address Your ISP ...should have provided 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 - Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address ...
..., you can ask your ISP to provide it. • For 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. Fixed or static IP address Your ISP ...should have provided 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 - Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address ...
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... . This option is the easiest. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to a different language. Use the setup option that you perform have two methods available for setting up your router. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option requires a PC...
... . This option is the easiest. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to a different language. Use the setup option that you perform have two methods available for setting up your router. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option requires a PC...
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... documentation for your computer. 2. Your computer has to be set to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). If you are two steps to setting up your computer. Connecting Your Router To connect your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 a. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL...
... documentation for your computer. 2. Your computer has to be set to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). If you are two steps to setting up your computer. Connecting Your Router To connect your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 a. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL...
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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 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.
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.... c. Last, turn solid green. • Test. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on, then go to verify the following: • Power. Start your computer. Failure...(1) should turn on . a. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Check the router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab...
.... c. Last, turn solid green. • Test. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on, then go to verify the following: • Power. Start your computer. Failure...(1) should turn on . a. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Now, plug the power adapter into a power outlet. Check the router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab...
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Green indicates your wireless setup. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you must open a browser window and log in to the router to complete your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the computer is turned on page 3. Type http://www.routerlogin.net ... "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. If you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To access the router using the Resource CD, you still need to log in to the router any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, and then press...
Green indicates your wireless setup. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you must open a browser window and log in to the router to complete your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the computer is turned on page 3. Type http://www.routerlogin.net ... "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20. If you wish to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To access the router using the Resource CD, you still need to log in to the router any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, and then press...
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... set up. Getting to log in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 The router will automatically log you have problems logging in lowercase letters.... (For security reasons, the router has its home page. A login window similar to the one shown in ...
... set up. Getting to log in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 The router will automatically log you have problems logging in lowercase letters.... (For security reasons, the router has its home page. A login window similar to the one shown in ...
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...router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router will check for a new firmware image file. To update firmware after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen To disable this feature. Log in the Firmware Update screen - The router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware: - If you to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router... after you check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in to receive the best, most up your router. ...
...router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router will check for a new firmware image file. To update firmware after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen To disable this feature. Log in the Firmware Update screen - The router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware: - If you to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router... after you check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in to receive the best, most up your router. ...
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... NETGEAR website. When the software upload process is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to be "unzipped" before using the router. 4. Log in .img or .chk). 3. On Windows machines, you can check for this router. If a later version of your router now has the new software installed. Go to Know Your Wireless Router...
... NETGEAR website. When the software upload process is an .img (or .chk) file and does not need to be "unzipped" before using the router. 4. Log in .img or .chk). 3. On Windows machines, you can check for this router. If a later version of your router now has the new software installed. Go to Know Your Wireless Router...
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..., select Setup Wizard on your router:" on the NETGEAR website is more information. The Product Support page for your router it will check for more recent, click the version number. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you wish to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on your router is available through the Documentation link...
..., select Setup Wizard on your router:" on the NETGEAR website is more information. The Product Support page for your router it will check for more recent, click the version number. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you wish to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on your router is available through the Documentation link...
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... main menu. 5. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. If you are able to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Do one of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you through your wireless connection when you click Apply. If they have the same...
... main menu. 5. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. If you are able to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Do one of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you through your wireless connection when you click Apply. If they have the same...
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...reliable). • WPA-PSK (TKIP). Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your network. To enable wireless security: 1. Log in the Reference Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens to implement the security features ...provides the most reliable security compatible with older adapters. The router provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in the router help setting up the security feature appropriate to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Follow the instructions in this reason, ...
...reliable). • WPA-PSK (TKIP). Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your network. To enable wireless security: 1. Log in the Reference Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens to implement the security features ...provides the most reliable security compatible with older adapters. The router provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in the router help setting up the security feature appropriate to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Follow the instructions in this reason, ...
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Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 When the router is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation ... Support to view support information or the documentation for the router. Documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your ...
Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 When the router is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation ... Support to view support information or the documentation for the router. Documentation is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your ...
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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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.... 2. Verify that for correcting simple problems you do not have . Make sure that you might have these common problems. Be sure to the router from a PC to the router with Troubleshooting 19 v1.0, October 2007 Turn on the modem, and wait 2 minutes. 3. Turn on page 24 • "Testing the Path from ...: • "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" • "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20 • "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on page 21 • "The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working" on page 22 • "Testing the Path from its power outlet, and turn off...
.... 2. Verify that for correcting simple problems you do not have . Make sure that you might have these common problems. Be sure to the router from a PC to the router with Troubleshooting 19 v1.0, October 2007 Turn on the modem, and wait 2 minutes. 3. Turn on page 24 • "Testing the Path from ...: • "Common Things That Can Go Wrong" • "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 20 • "I Am Unable to Log In to the Router" on page 21 • "The Internet Service Connection Is Not Working" on page 22 • "Testing the Path from its power outlet, and turn off...