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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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...; Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The router • A snap-on page 5). Getting to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. A PDF version of your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on...
...; Installation Assistant (Autorun.exe) - Unpacking Your New Router The product package should contain the following items: • The router • A snap-on page 5). Getting to the online Reference Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the NETGEAR® WGR614v9 Wireless-G Router. A PDF version of your router, check the package contents (see "Bottom Label" on...
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Set up your router by doing one of your router. 2. 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 Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). 3. Select an area suitable for installation: 1. 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).
Set up your router by doing one of your router. 2. 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 Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your wired computers). 3. Select an area suitable for installation: 1. 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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... Power is not supplied to the router. Power is supplied to the router. The system is in rescue mode running . The firmware is corrupt, and the router is ready and running TFTP server. The wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address.... The Ethernet cable is disabled. Indicates that the wireless router radio is initializing. You can use TFTP client...
... Power is not supplied to the router. Power is supplied to the router. The system is in rescue mode running . The firmware is corrupt, and the router is ready and running TFTP server. The wireless router radio is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address.... The Ethernet cable is disabled. Indicates that the wireless router radio is initializing. You can use TFTP client...
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...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. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Blinking (amber) Data is detected on this LAN port. AC power adapter outlet 2. Router...) On (green) The LAN port is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Blinking (green) Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 On (amber) The LAN port has detected ...
...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. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to local computers 3. Blinking (amber) Data is detected on this LAN port. AC power adapter outlet 2. Router...) On (green) The LAN port is being transmitted at 100 Mbps. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Blinking (green) Data is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 On (amber) The LAN port has detected ...
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...: - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you first used to set up your Internet service. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - If you cannot locate this information, you...the information needed to connect 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. Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - ...
...: - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you first used to set up your Internet service. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - If you cannot locate this information, you...the information needed to connect 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. Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - ...
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... Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Accept the language option, or change to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been...successfully completed. The wizard guides you perform have two methods available for setting up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to set up your router. Use the setup option that you . This option is the easiest. When the ...
... Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about 20 minutes to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Accept the language option, or change to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Router Setup Manual Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have been...successfully completed. The wizard guides you perform have two methods available for setting up your router: • Smart Wizard setup. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to set up your router. Use the setup option that you . This option is the easiest. When the ...
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...for you are two steps to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 This is ...usually the case. Turn off your router: 1. c. Getting to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router through DHCP. Turn off and unplug...
...for you are two steps to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of this , use your Internet service (see "Connecting Your Router"). Your computer has to be set to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 This is ...usually the case. Turn off your router: 1. c. Getting to automatically get its TCP/IP network settings from the router through DHCP. Turn off and unplug...
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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 network. 8 Getting to start 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 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 network. 8 Getting to start 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 Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual e.
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...can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Check the router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you from accessing the Internet. The... Wireless light (3) should turn on your router and into a power outlet. b. Now, plug the power adapter into your computer. The power light (1) should be...
...can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. You might need to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Check the router status lights to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you from accessing the Internet. The... Wireless light (3) should turn on your router and into a power outlet. b. Now, plug the power adapter into your computer. The power light (1) should be...
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... log in to the router any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. amber indicates 10 Mbps. For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 3. A LAN light (5) should be lit. Green indicates your wireless setup. If you...
... log in to the router any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, and then press Enter. amber indicates 10 Mbps. For general information about the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on page 3. A LAN light (5) should be lit. Green indicates your wireless setup. If you...
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...To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in to your Internet connection. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 The router will automatically log you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). When... prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or ...
...To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in to your Internet connection. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, October 2007 The router will automatically log you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). When... prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or ...
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.... The Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. The router checks the NETGEAR database for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in to the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you log in on page 10). To make it easy for you... check for new firmware: - If no new firmware version is always improving the operability and features included with your router. Check for New Version Upon Log-in your router: 1. If you 12 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR...
.... The Thank You window and the Firmware Update Assistant screen display. The router checks the NETGEAR database for Updated Firmware Upon Log-in to the router to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you log in on page 10). To make it easy for you... check for new firmware: - If no new firmware version is always improving the operability and features included with your router. Check for New Version Upon Log-in your router: 1. If you 12 Getting to -date features of your router, NETGEAR...
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... you want to be "unzipped" before using the router. 4. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of the firmware is available, download the firmware to your computer, and update your router. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. If, however... version to your router. NETGEAR recommends that your router before you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to unzip the file. If new firmware is compressed and must be decompressed before you downloaded to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October...
... you want to be "unzipped" before using the router. 4. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of the firmware is available, download the firmware to your computer, and update your router. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. If, however... version to your router. NETGEAR recommends that your router before you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to unzip the file. If new firmware is compressed and must be decompressed before you downloaded to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October...
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... more information. To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on your router:" on the NETGEAR website is set up and test basic wireless connectivity. If you wish to complete the update process. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file...
... more information. To display the Setup Wizard, select Setup Wizard on your router:" on the NETGEAR website is set up and test basic wireless connectivity. If you wish to complete the update process. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file...
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... you will operate. 7. 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. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. To save your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Select the region in the...
... you will operate. 7. 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. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. To save your computer to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, October 2007 Select the region in the...
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...be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. This provides the most reliable security compatible with older adapters. To save your router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 3. This provides the most reliable security compatible with my equipment (not recommended as ...a link in to access your network. Follow the instructions in the router help setting up the security feature appropriate to your wireless equipment. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be compatible with my equipment. • WPA-PSK (TKIP) +...
...be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. This provides the most reliable security compatible with older adapters. To save your router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 3. This provides the most reliable security compatible with my equipment (not recommended as ...a link in to access your network. Follow the instructions in the router help setting up the security feature appropriate to your wireless equipment. Unlike wired network data, your wireless data transmissions can be compatible with my equipment. • WPA-PSK (TKIP) +...
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...Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. 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. When the router is available on the CD, on...
...Web support are always available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. 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. When the router is available on the CD, on...
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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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...: • "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 always start your... router. Turn on the computer. Turn off the router and computer. 2. Turn on the router, and wait 1 minute. 4. Verify that you do not have these common problems. Be sure to the Internet" on...
...: • "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 always start your... router. Turn on the computer. Turn off the router and computer. 2. Turn on the router, and wait 1 minute. 4. Verify that you do not have these common problems. Be sure to the Internet" on...