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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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...you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you first used to set up your Internet service. Host and domain names - Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Domain Name ...provided you might need one or more of the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Getting to access the Internet: - Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007
...you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you first used to set up your Internet service. Host and domain names - Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Domain Name ...provided you might need one or more of the router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Getting to access the Internet: - Depending on the bottom of these settings for the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007
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If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to your Internet connection. If you have problems logging in to the Router" on the main menu. The router will automatically log you might use what you have... for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page 21. The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1...
If you later change the user name and password from the defaults, use to log in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to your Internet connection. If you have problems logging in to the Router" on the main menu. The router will automatically log you might use what you have... for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page 21. The router user name and password are not the same as any other user name or password you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1...
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...turn solid green within 2 minutes after you turn the router on page 28. The Test light has turned off. c. The Wireless port light is running. 3. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on , reset the router according to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP..... Basic Functions Are Not Working After you turn on power to your LAN-connected computers are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this Computer's MAC Address. Make sure that the power supply adapter is lit. Some cable modem services require you have ...
...turn solid green within 2 minutes after you turn the router on page 28. The Test light has turned off. c. The Wireless port light is running. 3. Restart the network in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on , reset the router according to obtain an IP address automatically through DHCP..... Basic Functions Are Not Working After you turn on power to your LAN-connected computers are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this Computer's MAC Address. Make sure that the power supply adapter is lit. Some cable modem services require you have ...
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...• Make sure that the Java applet is made: 1. I Am Unable to Log In to the Router If you are unable to log in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on when the Ethernet connection is loaded. This procedure is explained in to the connected computer.... 3. Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. Make sure that the port's light is turned on to a 100 Mbps device, verify that...
...• Make sure that the Java applet is made: 1. I Am Unable to Log In to the Router If you are unable to log in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on when the Ethernet connection is loaded. This procedure is explained in to the connected computer.... 3. Clear the router's configuration to 192.168.1.1. Make sure that the port's light is turned on to a 100 Mbps device, verify that...
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... be restored so that you can restore the factory default configuration settings that reset the router's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to blink (see "Router Back Panel" on the rear panel of the router, for the Test light to turn off. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Interface Specifications LAN: WAN...
... be restored so that you can restore the factory default configuration settings that reset the router's user name to admin, the password to password, and the IP address to blink (see "Router Back Panel" on the rear panel of the router, for the Test light to turn off. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Interface Specifications LAN: WAN...
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... the Ping Utility 7-7 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-8 Problems with Date and Time 7-9 Solving Wireless Connection Problems 7-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 7-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 7-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-13 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents Index...
... the Ping Utility 7-7 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 7-7 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 7-8 Problems with Date and Time 7-9 Solving Wireless Connection Problems 7-9 Using Your Wireless Card Setup Program 7-9 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 7-10 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 7-13 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents Index...
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... to change the password, see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 6-7 for the router user name and your Internet connection. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's home page and suggested default settings. If no new firmware is available, the no new firmware available message displays. 3. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3 v1.1, May 2008 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual...
... to change the password, see "Upgrading the Router Software" on page 6-7 for the router user name and your Internet connection. The Basic Settings screen displays showing the wireless router's home page and suggested default settings. If no new firmware is available, the no new firmware available message displays. 3. Configuring Basic Connectivity 1-3 v1.1, May 2008 Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual...
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... security (Table 2-2 on page 2-14. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you access under Advanced (see "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-3. Default passwords are well known, and an intruder can cause significant performance degradation with other features that affect security are listed in order of your security settings. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual WEP connections can consume more...
... security (Table 2-2 on page 2-14. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you access under Advanced (see "Changing Wireless Security Settings" on page 2-3. Default passwords are well known, and an intruder can cause significant performance degradation with other features that affect security are listed in order of your security settings. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual WEP connections can consume more...
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... router password, back up your configuration settings with a new password, and then you later forget the new password, you will have to re-enter all the router configuration settings. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to the factory defaults, and log in using the default password of password. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router's Web Configuration Manager is password...
... router password, back up your configuration settings with a new password, and then you later forget the new password, you will have to re-enter all the router configuration settings. NETGEAR recommends that you change this password to the factory defaults, and log in using the default password of password. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Changing the Administrator Password The default password for the router's Web Configuration Manager is password...
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...password, you can back up (save) this file and retrieve it again after you save your network. NETGEAR recommends that protects one network from attacks and intrusions. This feature is described in a configuration file. Tip: Before saving your network from another while allowing communication between the two. Understanding Your Firewall Your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9... contains a true firewall to protect your configuration file, change it later. However, you will have to the default, password. You can modify...
...password, you can back up (save) this file and retrieve it again after you save your network. NETGEAR recommends that protects one network from attacks and intrusions. This feature is described in a configuration file. Tip: Before saving your network from another while allowing communication between the two. Understanding Your Firewall Your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9... contains a true firewall to protect your configuration file, change it later. However, you will have to the default, password. You can modify...
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... the configuration file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this file to your computer to the default, password. To save ) this time, such as comcast.cfg. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if ...available), and the Ethernet MAC address. To force the router to look for a location on your computer, restore it, ...
... the configuration file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this file to your computer to the default, password. To save ) this time, such as comcast.cfg. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual For each device, the table shows the IP address, NetBIOS host name or device name (if ...available), and the Ethernet MAC address. To force the router to look for a location on your computer, restore it, ...
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...button in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Upgrading the Router Software The routing software (also called firmware) of the Wireless-G Router is enabled. Using Network Monitoring Tools 6-7 v1.1, ...Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-13). The router then reboots automatically. Your router can download upgrade files from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer, or click Browse to browse to the router using your browser. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual To restore your settings from the NETGEAR...
...button in flash memory, and can be upgraded as NETGEAR releases new software. Upgrading the Router Software The routing software (also called firmware) of the Wireless-G Router is enabled. Using Network Monitoring Tools 6-7 v1.1, ...Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-13). The router then reboots automatically. Your router can download upgrade files from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your computer, or click Browse to browse to the router using your browser. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual To restore your settings from the NETGEAR...
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... lowercase), numbers, and symbols. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management feature, you can be a mixture of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Remote Management. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from... of your router for remote management: 1. Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.1, May 2008 6-11 Your password can allow a user on the Internet to 30 characters. To configure your Wireless-G Router. Figure 6-9 Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very...
... lowercase), numbers, and symbols. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management feature, you can be a mixture of the browser interface, under Advanced, select Remote Management. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from... of your router for remote management: 1. Using Network Monitoring Tools v1.1, May 2008 6-11 Your password can allow a user on the Internet to 30 characters. To configure your Wireless-G Router. Figure 6-9 Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very...
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... helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. This chapter includes the following sections: • "...Solving Wireless Connection Problems" on page 7-9 • "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on . Plug in this sequence. 1. Wait 2 minutes. 7-1 v1.1, May 2008 As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9. Chapter...
... helpful articles, documentation, and the latest software updates at http://www.netgear.com/support. Turn off the wireless router and computers. 3. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. This chapter includes the following sections: • "...Solving Wireless Connection Problems" on page 7-9 • "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on . Plug in this sequence. 1. Wait 2 minutes. 7-1 v1.1, May 2008 As a first step, please review the Quick Tips. After each problem description, instructions are provided to restart your Wireless-G Router Model WGR614v9. Chapter...
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...to use that MAC address, as the router. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 4. Make sure that the network settings of the computer initially registered on . • For each computer to the router's wireless card access list. Your wireless router can capture and use the MAC address ...service providers require you turn off within 2 minutes after you to the wireless router by MAC address, you have network (IP) addresses on the same network as described in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 1-1. Click the link to the online document "Preparing Your...
...to use that MAC address, as the router. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual 4. Make sure that the network settings of the computer initially registered on . • For each computer to the router's wireless card access list. Your wireless router can capture and use the MAC address ...service providers require you turn off within 2 minutes after you to the wireless router by MAC address, you have network (IP) addresses on the same network as described in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 1-1. Click the link to the online document "Preparing Your...
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...stay on or is properly connected to factory defaults as explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-13. If any local port that : a. For recovery instructions, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. When the router is corrupted. After approximately 10 seconds, ...should occur: 1. Troubleshooting 7-3 v1.1, May 2008 The Power light is not on , there is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on power to the...
...stay on or is properly connected to factory defaults as explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 7-13. If any local port that : a. For recovery instructions, contact Technical Support at www.netgear.com/support. When the router is corrupted. After approximately 10 seconds, ...should occur: 1. Troubleshooting 7-3 v1.1, May 2008 The Power light is not on , there is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the firmware. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Troubleshooting Basic Functions After you turn on power to the...
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... they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of the router's configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. Ask your router has not obtained an IP address from the ISP. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Make sure that you are using the Web Configuration ...network, as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Troubleshooting the Internet Connection If you should first determine whether the router can determine whether the request was successful using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is shown for the...
... they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or some other type of the router's configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. Ask your router has not obtained an IP address from the ISP. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Make sure that you are using the Web Configuration ...network, as http://www.netgear.com. 2. Troubleshooting the Internet Connection If you should first determine whether the router can determine whether the request was successful using the correct login information. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is shown for the...
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If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to blink or turns solid amber, the unit might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting v1.1, May 2008 7-13... button for the router to password. Release the restore settings button, and wait for 10 seconds. 2. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password back to reboot....
If the wireless router fails to restart, or the Power light continues to blink or turns solid amber, the unit might have a hardware problem and should contact Technical Support at http://www.netgear.com/support. Troubleshooting v1.1, May 2008 7-13... button for the router to password. Release the restore settings button, and wait for 10 seconds. 2. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password back to reboot....