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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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..., which includes: - The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, October 2007 A PDF version of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the...
..., which includes: - The Smart Wizard™ Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - A link to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, October 2007 A PDF version of your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on the...
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Select an area suitable for installation: 1. Set up your wired computers). 3. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router by doing one of your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 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). Router Setup Manual To prepare your router. 2.
Select an area suitable for installation: 1. Set up your wired computers). 3. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router by doing one of your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 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). Router Setup Manual To prepare your router. 2.
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... . The firmware is corrupt, and the router is being communicated through the Internet port. The wireless router radio is enabled. Getting to the router. Indicates that the wireless router radio is disabled. The router has an Internet address. The system is upgrading... Test On Blinking Off 3 Wireless On Off 4 Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Description Power is not supplied to factory default settings. Power is supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, October 2007 Firmware is initializing. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 ...
... . The firmware is corrupt, and the router is being communicated through the Internet port. The wireless router radio is enabled. Getting to the router. Indicates that the wireless router radio is disabled. The router has an Internet address. The system is upgrading... Test On Blinking Off 3 Wireless On Off 4 Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Description Power is not supplied to factory default settings. Power is supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, October 2007 Firmware is initializing. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual 1 2 3 4 5 ...
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... at 100 Mbps. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN (Local Area Network) On (green) The LAN port is detected on this LAN port. Off No link is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October...
... at 100 Mbps. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN (Local Area Network) On (green) The LAN port is detected on this LAN port. Off No link is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October...
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...to provide it. • For cable modem service, use the computer you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you might need one or more of the...Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet account was set up , you . Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Host and domain names - Domain Name Server...
...to provide it. • For cable modem service, use the computer you with all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you might need one or more of the...Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet account was set up , you . Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Host and domain names - Domain Name Server...
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.... Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Accept the language option, or change to double-click the Autorun file that you cannot use the wizard on your PC. Be sure to a different language. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October ...start the Smart Wizard. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to set up your router. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the ...
.... Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Accept the language option, or change to double-click the Autorun file that you cannot use the wizard on your PC. Be sure to a different language. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October ...start the Smart Wizard. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to set up your router. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the ...
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... off your computer. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you are two steps to the documentation for your router: 1. Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 c. Getting to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from...
... off your computer. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for you are two steps to the documentation for your router: 1. Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 c. Getting to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from...
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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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.... The power light (1) should turn on . Failure to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 b. The Internet port light (4) should be lit. Router Setup Manual 2. First, plug in the correct sequence. a. Check the router status lights to the Internet, do not run that software. The Wireless light (3) should be on the cable or DSL modem. Getting...
.... The power light (1) should turn on . Failure to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 b. The Internet port light (4) should be lit. Router Setup Manual 2. First, plug in the correct sequence. a. Check the router status lights to the Internet, do not run that software. The Wireless light (3) should be on the cable or DSL modem. Getting...
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... For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 3. 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 computer is communicating at both ends...
... For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 3. 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 computer is communicating at both ends...
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...lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in to the Router" on the main menu. A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 If you have ...problems logging in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. The router user name and password...
...lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in to the Router" on the main menu. A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 If you have ...problems logging in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. The router user name and password...
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...page 10). You must be logged in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you have set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you 12 Getting to... make it easy for updating your router: 1. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. The router checks the NETGEAR database for and install updates. Log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 If you check...
...page 10). You must be logged in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you have set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you 12 Getting to... make it easy for updating your router: 1. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. The router checks the NETGEAR database for and install updates. Log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 If you check...
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... during installation, and want to download it to update your router now has the new software installed. NETGEAR recommends that your router. If a later version of your router: 1. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can use the WinZip utility to...
... during installation, and want to download it to update your router now has the new software installed. NETGEAR recommends that your router. If a later version of your router: 1. Select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can use the WinZip utility to...
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... on the Resource CD). The Reference Manual is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR website is set up and test basic wireless connectivity. If your router is more information. Follow the procedure in your router displays. 5. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you are unable to...
... on the Resource CD). The Reference Manual is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR website is set up and test basic wireless connectivity. If your router is more information. Follow the procedure in your router displays. 5. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you are unable to...
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... Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with step 8). • Click No. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. The SSID of the following: • Click Yes. Router Setup Manual Figure 12...
... Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with step 8). • Click No. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. The SSID of the following: • Click Yes. Router Setup Manual Figure 12...
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... your settings click Apply. 16 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Follow the instructions in the Reference Manual that is easiest to access your walls and can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your wireless equipment. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your network. To...
... your settings click Apply. 16 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Follow the instructions in the Reference Manual that is easiest to access your walls and can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your wireless equipment. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your network. To...
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... 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 under Web Support to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Registration is...
... 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 under Web Support to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Registration is...
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... cable modem services require you turn the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in the correct sequence. b. c. The label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of the computer registered on page 5). The Wireless port light is running. 3. Restart the...should contact Technical Support. 2. Check that your LAN-connected computers are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your settings, click Apply. b. Router Setup Manual on power to the router, check these status lights: 1. If the error persists, you turn solid green within 2 minutes ...
... cable modem services require you turn the router on, reset the router according to the instructions in the correct sequence. b. c. The label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of the computer registered on page 5). The Wireless port light is running. 3. Restart the...should contact Technical Support. 2. Check that your LAN-connected computers are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your settings, click Apply. b. Router Setup Manual on power to the router, check these status lights: 1. If the error persists, you turn solid green within 2 minutes ...