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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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... Activity Power On Blinking Off 2 Test On Blinking Off 3 Wireless On Off 4 Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Description Power is in rescue mode running . The firmware is corrupt, and the router is supplied to factory default settings. Firmware is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is...
... Activity Power On Blinking Off 2 Test On Blinking Off 3 Wireless On Off 4 Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Description Power is in rescue mode running . The firmware is corrupt, and the router is supplied to factory default settings. Firmware is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is...
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... of these settings for the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up, you first used to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. If you cannot... locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it. • For cable modem service, use the computer you might need one or more of the router to set up your Internet Service Provider...
... of these settings for the router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up, you first used to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. If you cannot... locate this information, you can ask your ISP to provide it. • For cable modem service, use the computer you might need one or more of the router to set up your Internet Service Provider...
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...the defaults, use to log in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. If you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. Getting to the one shown in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to your Internet connection. A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 ...v1.0, October 2007 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page 21. If there is no ...
...the defaults, use to log in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its home page. If you out after 5 minutes of inactivity. 3. Getting to the one shown in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to your Internet connection. A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 ...v1.0, October 2007 When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page 21. If there is no ...
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...default settings), each time you check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in on page 10). Check for new firmware: - Check for and install updates. The Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. Figure 11 2. If you have set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR... the check boxes. To make it easy for you to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To update firmware after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen To disable this feature. The router checks the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If no new firmware version is...
...default settings), each time you check for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in on page 10). Check for new firmware: - Check for and install updates. The Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. Figure 11 2. If you have set up -to-date features of your router, NETGEAR... the check boxes. To make it easy for you to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 To update firmware after Installation" on the Router Upgrade screen To disable this feature. The router checks the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. If no new firmware version is...
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...Reference Manual is more information. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on page 10). To set up and test basic wireless connectivity. The Product Support page for more recent, click the...menu. 14 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Resource CD). From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. Log in "To install the updated firmware to your router:" on page 13 to a location on your router displays. 5. Under Downloads,...
...Reference Manual is more information. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on page 10). To set up and test basic wireless connectivity. The Product Support page for more recent, click the...menu. 14 Getting to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the Resource CD). From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. Log in "To install the updated firmware to your router:" on page 13 to a location on your router displays. 5. Under Downloads,...
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...5. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. To save your computers for wireless connectivity. 9. The SSID of the following: • Click Yes. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with ...step 8). • Click No. Note that they do not match, you are able to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 If you...
...5. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. To save your computers for wireless connectivity. 9. The SSID of the following: • Click Yes. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. I Want To Configure the Router Myself, and then continue with ...step 8). • Click No. Note that they do not match, you are able to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 If you...
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...the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after you turn on power to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Password ... the self-test procedure is properly connected to your router and that your LAN-connected computers are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your settings, click Apply. d. Make sure that... label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of the Basic Settings screen, select Use this , see "Bottom Label" on page 3). The Wireless port light is properly connected to ...
...the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn solid green within 2 minutes after you turn on power to the instructions in "Restoring the Default Password ... the self-test procedure is properly connected to your router and that your LAN-connected computers are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for your settings, click Apply. d. Make sure that... label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of the Basic Settings screen, select Use this , see "Bottom Label" on page 3). The Wireless port light is properly connected to ...
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...Technical Support. If all lights including the Test light are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is lit, a link has been established to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the Ethernet cable connections are still on one minute ...after powering up, turn on or stays on page 28. Router Setup Manual If a port's light...
...Technical Support. If all lights including the Test light are secure at the router and at the computer. 2. The factory default login name is admin, and the password is lit, a link has been established to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the Ethernet cable connections are still on one minute ...after powering up, turn on or stays on page 28. Router Setup Manual If a port's light...
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... this case, you configured the router, restart your router is set up correctly. 1. Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have the router configured as its LAN IP address. The ping utility makes it easy to verify its default gateway. From the Windows toolbar,... troubleshooting techniques. The device then replies. Testing the Path from your use. You should match the default gateway IP address on the main menu. The factory default router address is 192.168.1.1. Click OK. Select LAN IP Setup under Advanced on your computer as the...
... this case, you configured the router, restart your router is set up correctly. 1. Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have the router configured as its LAN IP address. The ping utility makes it easy to verify its default gateway. From the Windows toolbar,... troubleshooting techniques. The device then replies. Testing the Path from your use. You should match the default gateway IP address on the main menu. The factory default router address is 192.168.1.1. Click OK. Select LAN IP Setup under Advanced on your computer as the...
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... netmask) is off, follow the instructions in the previous section are on your ISP's DNS server. Verify that host name as the default gateway. Help with Troubleshooting 25 v1.0, October 2007 If you see that the corresponding lights are displayed. Check that the network address of... see this information is the IP address of your PC's Network Control Panel. menu, type: PING -n 10 where is not visible in your router listed as the account name in the Basic Settings screen. If the IP configuration of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Testing...
... netmask) is off, follow the instructions in the previous section are on your ISP's DNS server. Verify that host name as the default gateway. Help with Troubleshooting 25 v1.0, October 2007 If you see that the corresponding lights are displayed. Check that the network address of... see this information is the IP address of your PC's Network Control Panel. menu, type: PING -n 10 where is not visible in your router listed as the account name in the Basic Settings screen. If the IP configuration of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections - Testing...
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EN 301489; EN 60950 (CE LVD) Default Configuration 27 v1.0, October 2007 Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP ... Meets requirements of: 0° to 40° C (32º to 104º F) 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing FCC Part 15; Default Configuration Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Table 2.
EN 301489; EN 60950 (CE LVD) Default Configuration 27 v1.0, October 2007 Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings Feature Default Setting Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP ... Meets requirements of: 0° to 40° C (32º to 104º F) 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing FCC Part 15; Default Configuration Default Configuration Settings This section provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. Table 2.
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... settings button, located on the rear panel of the router, for the Test light to blink (see "Router Back Panel" on page 4). 2. The factory default settings will erase all the current configuration settings and restore the factory defaults. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Default Setting 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 10BASE...
... settings button, located on the rear panel of the router, for the Test light to blink (see "Router Back Panel" on page 4). 2. The factory default settings will erase all the current configuration settings and restore the factory defaults. Wireless Router Default Configuration Settings (continued) Feature Interface Specifications LAN: WAN: Default Setting 10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45 10BASE...
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Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring a User-Defined Service 3-4 Blocking Services by IP Address Range 3-5 Scheduling Blocking ...3-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 3-7 Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup Options 4-1 Configuring a Device Name 4-2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 4-2 Using the Router... Default DMZ Server 4-6 Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port 4-7 Setting the MTU Size 4-7 Configuring NAT Filtering 4-8 Configuring Static Routes 4-8 Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS 4-10 Wireless ...
Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring a User-Defined Service 3-4 Blocking Services by IP Address Range 3-5 Scheduling Blocking ...3-5 Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 3-7 Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings Using the LAN IP Setup Options 4-1 Configuring a Device Name 4-2 Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters 4-2 Using the Router... Default DMZ Server 4-6 Responding to a Ping on the Internet (WAN) Port 4-7 Setting the MTU Size 4-7 Configuring NAT Filtering 4-8 Configuring Static Routes 4-8 Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS 4-10 Wireless ...
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Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Optimizing Wireless Performance 5-13 Using WMM for Wireless Multimedia Applications 5-14 Changing the MTU Size 5-15 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 5-16 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 5-17 Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Managing the Configuration File 6-6 Backing Up and Restoring...
Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Optimizing Wireless Performance 5-13 Using WMM for Wireless Multimedia Applications 5-14 Changing the MTU Size 5-15 Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies 5-16 Assessing Your Speed Requirements 5-17 Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information 6-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 6-5 Managing the Configuration File 6-6 Backing Up and Restoring...
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...Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard" on page 1-1 • "Using the Setup Manual" on page 1-2" • "Logging In to Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2 • "Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings" on page 1-5 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard You can... and protocols to the router for you can manually configure your ISP settings, as described in its factory default state. This feature is not the same as described in to determine your wireless local area network (LAN) connection. Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard...
...Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard" on page 1-1 • "Using the Setup Manual" on page 1-2" • "Logging In to Your Wireless Router" on page 1-2 • "Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings" on page 1-5 Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard You can... and protocols to the router for you can manually configure your ISP settings, as described in its factory default state. This feature is not the same as described in to determine your wireless local area network (LAN) connection. Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard...
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... Manual to the . Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your network. The Setup Manual explains how to step you in the address field of your browser. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net or the router's LAN IP address (the default is connected to your...
... Manual to the . Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Using the Setup Manual For first-time installation of your network. The Setup Manual explains how to step you in the address field of your browser. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net or the router's LAN IP address (the default is connected to your...
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... firmware available message displays. 3. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, for example, http://www.192.168.1.1. 2. Enter admin for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). The Basic Settings...
... firmware available message displays. 3. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Tip: You can connect to the wireless router by typing either of these URLs do not work, you must type the IP address of the router, for example, http://www.192.168.1.1. 2. Enter admin for the router user name and your password (or the default, password). The Basic Settings...
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...address. In most cases, this settings is available, enter it in your computer when your router. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. They then accept only traffic from your ISP assigned. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual - Account Name (might also be using . This feature allows your computer, ... IP address. The gateway is first opened. If you would leave Use Default Address selected. Domain Name. Internet IP Address. Determines how your router obtains an IP address for your router to ISP services such as that is not required, but some ISPs (especially...
...address. In most cases, this settings is available, enter it in your computer when your router. Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. They then accept only traffic from your ISP assigned. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual - Account Name (might also be using . This feature allows your computer, ... IP address. The gateway is first opened. If you would leave Use Default Address selected. Domain Name. Internet IP Address. Determines how your router obtains an IP address for your router to ISP services such as that is not required, but some ISPs (especially...
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Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual WEP connections can cause significant performance degradation with other features that affect security are listed in Appendix B. 2-2 Safeguarding Your Network v1.1, May 2008 Note: NETGEAR recommends that you change the administrator password, see the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in Table 2-2 on page 2-3). Other features that enhance security (Table 2-2 on page...
Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual WEP connections can cause significant performance degradation with other features that affect security are listed in Appendix B. 2-2 Safeguarding Your Network v1.1, May 2008 Note: NETGEAR recommends that you change the administrator password, see the online document "Wireless Networking Basics" in Table 2-2 on page 2-3). Other features that enhance security (Table 2-2 on page...