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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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... • 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 router label (see Unpacking Your New Router). Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case...
... • 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 router label (see Unpacking Your New Router). Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case...
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Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). 3. Set up your router by doing one of your router. 2. Select an area suitable for installation: 1. 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 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).
Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). 3. Set up your router by doing one of your router. 2. Select an area suitable for installation: 1. 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 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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... gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is upgrading or restoring to factory default settings. Data is enabled. Indicates that the wireless router radio is being communicated through the Internet port. The wireless router radio is supplied to the router. Table 1. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 Function Activity Power On Blinking Off 2 Test On Blinking Off...
... gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is upgrading or restoring to factory default settings. Data is enabled. Indicates that the wireless router radio is being communicated through the Internet port. The wireless router radio is supplied to the router. Table 1. Status Light Descriptions Item 1 Function Activity Power On Blinking Off 2 Test On Blinking Off...
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On (amber) The LAN port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 4. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a 100 Mbps device. Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Restore factory settings button 5. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description...
On (amber) The LAN port has detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. Wireless antenna 4 Getting to a cable or DSL modem 4. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a 100 Mbps device. Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Restore factory settings button 5. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description...
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...the computer you first used to the Internet. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Internet login name and password (frequently...number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up, you might need one or more of the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses...
...the computer you first used to the Internet. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Internet login name and password (frequently...number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up, you might need one or more of the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses...
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...This option is best if you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are technically knowledgeable. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. When...the language that best suits you perform have two methods available for setting up your router. Accept the language option, or change to set up your PC. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been ...
...This option is best if you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are technically knowledgeable. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. When...the language that best suits you perform have two methods available for setting up your router. Accept the language option, or change to set up your PC. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been ...
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.... 2. Getting to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router through DHCP. a. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). 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. This is usually the case. b. Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your computer to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of ...
.... 2. Getting to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router through DHCP. a. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). 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. This is usually the case. b. Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your computer to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of ...
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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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...8226; Internet. The Internet port light (4) should turn solid amber when the router is powered on the cable or DSL modem. Getting to verify the following: • Power. Now, plug the power adapter into your computer. The Wireless light (3) should turn solid green. • Test. a. First, plug...in the correct sequence. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Start your network in and turn on your router and into a power outlet. Last, turn on . Wait 2 minutes. The power light (1) should be on , then go...
...8226; Internet. The Internet port light (4) should turn solid amber when the router is powered on the cable or DSL modem. Getting to verify the following: • Power. Now, plug the power adapter into your computer. The Wireless light (3) should turn solid green. • Test. a. First, plug...in the correct sequence. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Start your network in and turn on your router and into a power outlet. Last, turn on . Wait 2 minutes. The power light (1) should be on , then go...
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...three URLs in to change settings. For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on . Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to complete your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www... securely attached at 100 Mbps; Router Setup Manual • LAN. Green indicates your browser, and then press Enter. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you still need to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To access the router using the Resource CD, you ...
...three URLs in to change settings. For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on . Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to complete your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www... securely attached at 100 Mbps; Router Setup Manual • LAN. Green indicates your browser, and then press Enter. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you still need to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To access the router using the Resource CD, you ...
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... page 21. The router will automatically log you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. Getting to the Router" on the main ...menu. If you have problems logging in to your Internet connection. A login window similar to the one shown in 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 Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. The router...set up. If you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If...
... page 21. The router will automatically log you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. Getting to the Router" on the main ...menu. If you have problems logging in to your Internet connection. A login window similar to the one shown in 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 Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. The router...set up. If you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If...
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... install updates as part of methods for updating your router will check for a new firmware image file. You must be logged in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version ...Available" displays. To make it easy for you 12 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you check for Updated...
... install updates as part of methods for updating your router will check for a new firmware image file. You must be logged in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version ...Available" displays. To make it easy for you 12 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you check for Updated...
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...). 2. Then go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting! Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu bar. Select Router Status under Maintenance on page 13. 3. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 Usually the...
...). 2. Then go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting! Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu bar. Select Router Status under Maintenance on page 13. 3. Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 Usually the...
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... to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these methods, refer to a location on your Router Status screen. 6. The Product Support page for New Version Upon Log-in to your router:" on the NETGEAR website is more ...each time you can enable security settings appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen 2. To set to automatically check for new firmware. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you log in "To install the updated ...
... to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these methods, refer to a location on your Router Status screen. 6. The Product Support page for New Version Upon Log-in to your router:" on the NETGEAR website is more ...each time you can enable security settings appropriate to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen 2. To set to automatically check for new firmware. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you log in "To install the updated ...
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... able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you through your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. To save your computers for wireless connectivity. 9. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with step 8). • Click...
... able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you through your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. To save your computers for wireless connectivity. 9. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with step 8). • Click...
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...a link in the main menu of your network. Such distances can allow others outside your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The router provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in the Reference Manual that is easiest to the... router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2. To save your wireless equipment. For this manual and in this reason, use the security features of...
...a link in the main menu of your network. Such distances can allow others outside your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The router provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in the Reference Manual that is easiest to the... router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2. To save your wireless equipment. For this manual and in this reason, use the security features of...
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... Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for the router. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. When the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Product updates and Web support are always...
... Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for the router. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. When the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. Product updates and Web support are always...
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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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...a functioning power outlet. d. Verify that the power cord is on the account. Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that the network settings of the Basic Settings screen, select Use this is lit. 20 Help with this product. The... Address section of the computer are lit for this , see "Bottom Label" on , reset the router according to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. The Wireless port light is the case, in the correct sequence. b. Make sure that are configured to the instructions in "Restoring the ...
...a functioning power outlet. d. Verify that the power cord is on the account. Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that the network settings of the Basic Settings screen, select Use this is lit. 20 Help with this product. The... Address section of the computer are lit for this , see "Bottom Label" on , reset the router according to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP. The Wireless port light is the case, in the correct sequence. b. Make sure that are configured to the instructions in "Restoring the ...