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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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...router • A snap-on the router label (see Unpacking Your New Router). Getting to return the product for your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on page 5). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router.... A link to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of this manual - Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, October 2007 The Smart Wizard...
...router • A snap-on the router label (see Unpacking Your New Router). Getting to return the product for your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on page 5). Become familiar with the front and back panels of your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router.... A link to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of this manual - Before you need to Know Your Wireless Router 1 v1.0, October 2007 The Smart Wizard...
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Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for 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 Set up your router by doing one of your wired computers). 3. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. 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 for 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 Set up your router by doing one of your wired computers). 3. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. 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).
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...port. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is enabled. 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 in rescue mode running . The... Ethernet cable is disabled. The wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The system is upgrading...
...port. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is enabled. 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 in rescue mode running . The... Ethernet cable is disabled. The wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The system is upgrading...
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... LAN port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Blinking (amber) Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Blinking (green) Data is detected on this LAN port. Off No link is being transmitted...
... LAN port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Blinking (amber) Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Blinking (green) Data is detected on this LAN port. Off No link is being transmitted...
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...Name Server (DNS) addresses - 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 . Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address... and password) - Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The ...
...Name Server (DNS) addresses - 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 . Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address... and password) - Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The ...
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...NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to set up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Follow the instructions in this manual to double-click the Autorun file that steps you perform have two methods available for setting up your PC. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router... starts and detects the language that best suits you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are using on your router. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. This option is best...
...NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to set up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Follow the instructions in this manual to double-click the Autorun file that steps you perform have two methods available for setting up your PC. Accept the language option, or change to Know Your Wireless Router... starts and detects the language that best suits you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are using on your router. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. This option is best...
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...Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). This is usually the case. Configure the router to use the wizard on page 10). b. Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Getting to... Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). 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 for you are two...
...Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). This is usually the case. Configure the router to use the wizard on page 10). b. Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Getting to... Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). 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 for you are two...
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Router Setup Manual e. Securely insert the free end of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your network. 8 Getting to start your router into the yellow Internet port 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 free end of the cable (1) into the modem (2). 2 4 5 Figure 7 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Securely insert the yellow cable (5) that came with your network. 8 Getting to start your router into the yellow Internet port 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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...network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. The Wireless light (3) should turn on your network in the correct sequence. Wait 2 minutes. c. Check the router status lights to the router Internet port, and the modem is powered on. The power light (1) .... Getting to start or restart your computer. b. Wait 1 minute. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Last, turn solid amber when the router is securely attached to verify the following: • Power. The test light (2) should be on , then go to the Internet...
...network in the correct sequence could prevent you from accessing the Internet. The Wireless light (3) should turn on your network in the correct sequence. Wait 2 minutes. c. Check the router status lights to the router Internet port, and the modem is powered on. The power light (1) .... Getting to start or restart your computer. b. Wait 1 minute. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Last, turn solid amber when the router is securely attached to verify the following: • Power. The test light (2) should be on , then go to the Internet...
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... using its login name and password: 1. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your browser, and then press Enter. Green indicates your wireless setup. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions...
... using its login name and password: 1. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your browser, and then press Enter. Green indicates your wireless setup. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions...
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... any other user name or password you might use what you have set up. If you have problems logging in to your Internet connection. The router will automatically log you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to... Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 If you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. Getting to the Router" on the main menu. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the...
... any other user name or password you might use what you have set up. If you have problems logging in to your Internet connection. The router will automatically log you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to... Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 If you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. Getting to the Router" on the main menu. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the...
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... 2007 Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. If you check for you to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you log in your router: 1. The router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware: - The Thank You window and the...
... 2007 Check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in to the router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router. If you check for you to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you log in your router: 1. The router checks the NETGEAR database for new firmware: - The Thank You window and the...
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..., click Upload to send the software to your computer, and update your router: 1. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu bar. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. If new firmware is available...
..., click Upload to send the software to your computer, and update your router: 1. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu bar. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. If new firmware is available...
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... is more information. To set to a location on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on your needs. If you can enable security settings appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen 2. Under Downloads, check the most recent...
... is more information. To set to a location on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on your needs. If you can enable security settings appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen 2. Under Downloads, check the most recent...
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..., channel, or security settings, you will not get a wireless connection. 6. Select the region in the router. Configure and test your computer to match the router's new settings. 8. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Program the wireless adapter of your computers for wireless connectivity. 9. Getting to obtain an IP address by DHCP...
..., channel, or security settings, you will not get a wireless connection. 6. Select the region in the router. Configure and test your computer to match the router's new settings. 8. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Program the wireless adapter of your computers for wireless connectivity. 9. Getting to obtain an IP address by DHCP...
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...settings click Apply. 16 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Log in the main menu of your router. To save your network. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your needs. ...4. For this manual and in the Reference Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens to implement the security features appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. This provides security compatible with my...
...settings click Apply. 16 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Log in the main menu of your router. To save your network. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your needs. ...4. For this manual and in the Reference Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens to implement the security features appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. This provides security compatible with my...
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Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. When the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Documentation is connected to the... Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for the router. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use...
Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. When the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Documentation is connected to the... Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for the router. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is required before you can use...
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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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...light is lit. 20 Help with this is needed. d. The Wireless port light is lit. The label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of the computer are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your settings, click Apply. Restart the network in "Restoring the... Default Password and Configuration Settings" on , reset the router according to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn solid green within...
...light is lit. 20 Help with this is needed. d. The Wireless port light is lit. The label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of the computer are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your settings, click Apply. Restart the network in "Restoring the... Default Password and Configuration Settings" on , reset the router according to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn solid green within...