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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 Setup Manual To prepare your router for your router. 2. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in Figure 1). Set up your router by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a vertical position by doing one of your wired computers). 3. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. 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 router for your router. 2. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in Figure 1). Set up your router by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a vertical position by doing one of your wired computers). 3. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. Select an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007
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... communicated through the Internet port. Data is supplied to the router. The wireless router radio is in rescue mode running . 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. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is disabled. The system is connected but the...
... communicated through the Internet port. Data is supplied to the router. The wireless router radio is in rescue mode running . 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. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is disabled. The system is connected but the...
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... detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. AC power adapter outlet 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 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 the router includes: 1. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Blinking (green...
... detected a link with a 10 Mbps device. AC power adapter outlet 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 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 the router includes: 1. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Blinking (green...
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Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you . 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 identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login ...Internet. Getting to access the Internet: - Host and domain names - Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses -
Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you . 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 identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login ...Internet. Getting to access the Internet: - Host and domain names - Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses -
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...and that you . Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to a different language. Accept the language option, or change to complete. 1. Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The CD automatically... up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to set up your router. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. Use the setup option that begins with an uppercase A. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into ...
...and that you . Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to a different language. Accept the language option, or change to complete. 1. Follow the instructions in this manual to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The CD automatically... up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to set up your router. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been successfully completed. Use the setup option that begins with an uppercase A. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into ...
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... TCP/IP network settings from the router through DHCP. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your computer. a. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Turn off your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Connect the...
... TCP/IP network settings from the router through DHCP. Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your computer. a. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Turn off your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Connect the...
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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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... logs you in the correct sequence. Start your router and into your network in to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 b. Last, turn solid amber when the router is first turned on, then go to the router Internet port, and the modem is securely attached to...to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. c. The power light (1) should be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is powered on the cable or DSL modem. Router Setup Manual 2. Failure to verify the following: • Power. Check the router status lights to start or restart your computer...
... logs you in the correct sequence. Start your router and into your network in to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 b. Last, turn solid amber when the router is first turned on, then go to the router Internet port, and the modem is securely attached to...to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. c. The power light (1) should be lit. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable is powered on the cable or DSL modem. Router Setup Manual 2. Failure to verify the following: • Power. Check the router status lights to start or restart your computer...
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...://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the router is securely attached at 100 Mbps; If you installed using its login name and password: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to log in the address field of your wireless setup. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you still need to complete your...
...://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the router is securely attached at 100 Mbps; If you installed using its login name and password: 1. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to the router to log in the address field of your wireless setup. Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you still need to complete your...
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... is no activity or you might use what you have problems logging in, see "I Am Unable to Log In to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you do not log out, the... router will display its own user name and password.). If you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. Getting to the Router" on the main menu. The router will automatically log...
... is no activity or you might use what you have problems logging in, see "I Am Unable to Log In to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you do not log out, the... router will display its own user name and password.). If you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. Getting to the Router" on the main menu. The router will automatically log...
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... check for New Version Upon Log-in on page 10). If you have set up -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. Figure 11 2. Check for new firmware: - Check for a new firmware image file. To update firmware...
... check for New Version Upon Log-in on page 10). If you have set up -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. Figure 11 2. Check for new firmware: - Check for a new firmware image file. To update firmware...
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Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can use the WinZip utility to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 If new firmware is available and you want to verify that you can use the file. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. The upload process takes several ... you determine the firmware version currently running on your router. NETGEAR recommends that you can check for updates on the main menu. If a later version of your router now has the new software installed. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. Click Browse ...
Router Setup Manual select Cancel, you can use the WinZip utility to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 If new firmware is available and you want to verify that you can use the file. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. The upload process takes several ... you determine the firmware version currently running on your router. NETGEAR recommends that you can check for updates on the main menu. If a later version of your router now has the new software installed. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. Click Browse ...
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... and test basic wireless connectivity. If your router is more information. If you wish to a location on your hard disk. 7. The Product Support page for more recent, click the version number. To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on the Resource CD). Router Setup Manual 4. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. Then, click...
... and test basic wireless connectivity. If your router is more information. If you wish to a location on your hard disk. 7. The Product Support page for more recent, click the version number. To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on the Resource CD). Router Setup Manual 4. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. Then, click...
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... of your changes, click Apply. Getting to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. Configure and test your basic settings (continue with...
... of your changes, click Apply. Getting to have a wireless link and are configuring the router from the router. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. Configure and test your basic settings (continue with...
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..., and is available from a link on the Resource CD as well as reliable). • WPA-PSK (TKIP). Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can allow others outside your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your... a compatible adapter. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2. Follow the instructions in the main menu of over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your router. To save your needs. Such distances can connect over 300 feet. The router provides highly effective security features...
..., and is available from a link on the Resource CD as well as reliable). • WPA-PSK (TKIP). Router Setup Manual Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can allow others outside your immediate area to access your network. Unlike wired network data, your... a compatible adapter. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on page 10). 2. Follow the instructions in the main menu of over 802.11g wireless networks at a range of your router. To save your needs. Such distances can connect over 300 feet. The router provides highly effective security features...
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... Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Documentation is connected to the 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. Registration is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, ...
... Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Documentation is connected to the 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. Registration is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, ...
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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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... seconds, verify the following: a. The Test light has turned off. b. c. The Wireless port light is the case, in the Router MAC Address section of each LAN port (see the documentation for any local ports that ... your computer or "Related Documents" on , reset the router according to your LAN-connected computers are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this Computer's MAC Address. Verify whether the MAC ... the MAC address of the computer are connected. Router Setup Manual on the account. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on...
... seconds, verify the following: a. The Test light has turned off. b. c. The Wireless port light is the case, in the Router MAC Address section of each LAN port (see the documentation for any local ports that ... your computer or "Related Documents" on , reset the router according to your LAN-connected computers are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this Computer's MAC Address. Verify whether the MAC ... the MAC address of the computer are connected. Router Setup Manual on the account. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on...
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... 3. If the Test light does not turn the power off and back on to see "Router Front Panel" on for about the status lights, see if the router recovers. 2. Try closing the browser and starting it again. Router Setup Manual If a port's light is made: 1. If a LAN port is green. This procedure... on one minute after powering up, turn on or stays on when the Ethernet connection is lit, a link has been established to a 100 Mbps device, verify that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If all lights including the Test light are using Ethernet cables like the ...
... 3. If the Test light does not turn the power off and back on to see "Router Front Panel" on for about the status lights, see if the router recovers. 2. Try closing the browser and starting it again. Router Setup Manual If a port's light is made: 1. If a LAN port is green. This procedure... on one minute after powering up, turn on or stays on when the Ethernet connection is lit, a link has been established to a 100 Mbps device, verify that your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If all lights including the Test light are using Ethernet cables like the ...