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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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... stand for repair. Become familiar with the front and back panels of your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The router • A snap-on your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on page 5). A PDF version of the parts are...
... stand for repair. Become familiar with the front and back panels of your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The router • A snap-on your router-especially the status lights-and the important information on page 5). A PDF version of the parts are...
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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 Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Set up your router. 2. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for your wired computers). 3. 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).
Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Set up your router. 2. Router Setup Manual To prepare your router for your wired computers). 3. 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).
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...1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the router to verify various conditions. The wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The system is in rescue mode running . The Ethernet cable is...Descriptions Item 1 Function Activity Power On Blinking Off 2 Test On Blinking Off 3 Wireless On Off 4 Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Description Power is upgrading or restoring to the router. Firmware is supplied to factory default settings. Table 1. Power is initializing. The system...
...1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the router to verify various conditions. The wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The system is in rescue mode running . The Ethernet cable is...Descriptions Item 1 Function Activity Power On Blinking Off 2 Test On Blinking Off 3 Wireless On Off 4 Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Description Power is upgrading or restoring to the router. Firmware is supplied to factory default settings. Table 1. Power is initializing. The system...
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... panel of the WGR614v9 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 45 Figure 3 The back of the router includes: 1. Blinking (green) Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Off No link is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Table...
... panel of the WGR614v9 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 45 Figure 3 The back of the router includes: 1. Blinking (green) Data is being transmitted at 10 Mbps. Blinking (amber) Data is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Off No link is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Table...
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... up , you might need one or more of the router to access the Internet: - Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router 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. Host and domain names - 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 with all the information needed to connect to...
... up , you might need one or more of the router to access the Internet: - Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router 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. Host and domain names - 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 with all the information needed to connect to...
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... 20 minutes to double-click the Autorun file that you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are using on your PC. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to complete. 1. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the... that begins with an uppercase A. 2. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option is best if you are technically knowledgeable. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to set up your...
... 20 minutes to double-click the Autorun file that you cannot use the wizard on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are using on your PC. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to complete. 1. The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the... that begins with an uppercase A. 2. If the CD does not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 This option is best if you are technically knowledgeable. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to set up your...
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... this for you are two steps to the router (see "Connecting Your Router"). Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Connecting Your Router To connect your computer to the documentation for your router: 1. Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and...
... this for you are two steps to the router (see "Connecting Your Router"). Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Connecting Your Router To connect your computer to the documentation for your router: 1. Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and...
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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 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. Router Setup Manual e.
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...DSL modem. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 Wait 1 minute. Last, turn on , then go to the Internet, do not run that... software. The Wireless light (3) should turn solid green. • Test. First, plug in the correct sequence could prevent you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 ...
...DSL modem. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is securely attached to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 Wait 1 minute. Last, turn on , then go to the Internet, do not run that... software. The Wireless light (3) should turn solid green. • Test. First, plug in the correct sequence could prevent you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 ...
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...computer is securely attached at 100 Mbps; For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on . 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...complete your browser, and then press Enter. Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any time you still need to log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 amber indicates 10 Mbps. Router Setup Manual • LAN. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address...
...computer is securely attached at 100 Mbps; For help if the status lights are not as described, see "Router Front Panel" on . 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...complete your browser, and then press Enter. Figure 9 Connect to the router by typing any time you still need to log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 amber indicates 10 Mbps. Router Setup Manual • LAN. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address...
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...5 minutes of inactivity. 3. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password ... to Log In to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 The router will automatically log you have problems logging in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under...
...5 minutes of inactivity. 3. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password ... to Log In to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 The router will automatically log you have problems logging in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under...
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...router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to receive the best, most up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you log in your router. Figure 11 2. If you 12 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router...no new firmware version is always improving the operability and features included with your router will check for new firmware: - The router checks the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If these options are selected (the...
...router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you to receive the best, most up your product. • The Smart Wizard installation assistant lets you log in your router. Figure 11 2. If you 12 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router...no new firmware version is always improving the operability and features included with your router will check for new firmware: - The router checks the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If these options are selected (the...
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... can use the file. Check the firmware version to verify that your router: 1. To manually check for new firmware later; Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 NETGEAR recommends that you want to your hard disk. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu bar. On Windows...
... can use the file. Check the firmware version to verify that your router: 1. To manually check for new firmware later; Go to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 NETGEAR recommends that you want to your hard disk. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the menu bar. On Windows...
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...To install the updated firmware to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Resource CD). To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on your router:" on the NETGEAR website is set to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Then, click Right...New Version Upon Log-in your router displays. 5. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these methods, refer to your Router Status screen. 6. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you log in on...
...To install the updated firmware to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Resource CD). To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on your router:" on the NETGEAR website is set to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Then, click Right...New Version Upon Log-in your router displays. 5. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these methods, refer to your Router Status screen. 6. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. Once you have established basic wireless connectivity, you log in on...
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... match, you will operate. 7. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Select the region in the router. The SSID of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you through your changes, click Apply. If they have the same...
... match, you will operate. 7. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Select the region in the router. The SSID of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you through your changes, click Apply. If they have the same...
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... and can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your settings click Apply. 16 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can be compatible...WPA-PSK (TKIP). Follow the instructions in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To save your wireless equipment. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2. Log in the ...
... and can connect over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your settings click Apply. 16 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can be compatible...WPA-PSK (TKIP). Follow the instructions in to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To save your wireless equipment. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can extend beyond your router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2. Log in the ...
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... Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 When the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the...
... Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 When the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the...
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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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...problems: • "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 a PC to Your... 1 minute. 4. Make sure that you might have these common problems. Be sure to the router with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding router LAN port status light is plugged in securely and the modem and router are securely plugged in this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem from the modem...
...problems: • "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 a PC to Your... 1 minute. 4. Make sure that you might have these common problems. Be sure to the router with a securely plugged in Ethernet cable, the corresponding router LAN port status light is plugged in securely and the modem and router are securely plugged in this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem from the modem...