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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 wired computers). 3. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Select an area suitable for installation: 1. Set up your router. 2. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a vertical position by doing one of your router by inserting the router into the supplied snap-on stand (not shown). • Place it in a horizontal position (as shown in Figure 1).
Router Setup Manual To prepare your wired computers). 3. Figure 1 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Select an area suitable for installation: 1. Set up your router. 2. Carefully peel off the protective film covering the sides of the following: • Place it in a vertical position by doing one of your router 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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... . The wireless router radio is being communicated through the Internet port. Data is disabled. Power is initializing. The system is not supplied to the router. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is ready and running TFTP server. The Ethernet cable is supplied to the router. Getting to factory default settings. Table 1. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual...
... . The wireless router radio is being communicated through the Internet port. Data is disabled. Power is initializing. The system is not supplied to the router. The firmware is corrupt, and the router is ready and running TFTP server. The Ethernet cable is supplied to the router. Getting to factory default settings. Table 1. Router Front Panel Router Setup Manual...
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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. AC power adapter outlet 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Restore factory settings button 5. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Off No link is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Wireless...
... 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. AC power adapter outlet 2. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 4. Restore factory settings button 5. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Off No link is connected to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Wireless...
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... Internet: - Host and domain names - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you might need one or more of the router to the Internet. Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare...set up your Internet service. If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up , you with all the information...
... Internet: - Host and domain names - Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you might need one or more of the router to the Internet. Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) - Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare...set up your Internet service. If you cannot locate this information, you can ask your ISP to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Router Setup Manual Bottom Label View the label on how your Internet account was set up , you with all the information...
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...NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. This option is best if you . Accept the language option, or change to complete. 1. Follow the instructions in this manual to double-click the Autorun file that best suits you cannot use the wizard on your router. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup...steps you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are technically knowledgeable. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and verifies that necessary ...
...NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. This option is best if you . Accept the language option, or change to complete. 1. Follow the instructions in this manual to double-click the Autorun file that best suits you cannot use the wizard on your router. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup...steps you are using on the CD, are replacing an existing router, or are technically knowledgeable. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 The wizard guides you through the setup process, automates many of the steps, and verifies that necessary ...
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... Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer. b. c. Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your computer 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"). Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your computer...
... Ethernet cable (1) that connects your computer. b. c. Connect the router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your computer 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"). Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this for your computer...
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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. 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.
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... light (1) should be on , then go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Getting to verify the following: • Power. You might need to go to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on . • Internet. The test light (2) should be lit. Router Setup Manual 2. Wait 2 minutes. Wait 1 minute. Last, turn solid amber...
... light (1) should be on , then go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Getting to verify the following: • Power. You might need to go to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned on . • Internet. The test light (2) should be lit. Router Setup Manual 2. Wait 2 minutes. Wait 1 minute. Last, turn solid amber...
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... cable from the computer to change settings. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your wireless setup. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the computer is communicating at 100 Mbps; amber indicates 10 Mbps. To access the router using the Resource CD, you still need to log in to the...
... cable from the computer to change settings. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your wireless setup. If a LAN light is not lit, check that the computer is communicating at 100 Mbps; amber indicates 10 Mbps. To access the router using the Resource CD, you still need to log in to the...
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...the defaults, use what you might use 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 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...
...the defaults, use what you might use 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 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...
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... an update feature that lets you to receive the best, most up-to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you have set up your router. Figure 11 2. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. If no new firmware version is always improving the operability and...
... an update feature that lets you to receive the best, most up-to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you have set up your router. Figure 11 2. Router Setup Manual Updating Your Firmware NETGEAR is available, the message "No New Firmware Version Available" displays. If no new firmware version is always improving the operability and...
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...to check for updates on the NETGEAR website. Getting to the router. If new firmware is available and you want to unzip the file. Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 To ...3. Go to the router (see "To manually check for new firmware later; The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Do not try to go to verify that you determine the firmware version currently running on your router. Router Setup Manual select Cancel,...
...to check for updates on the NETGEAR website. Getting to the router. If new firmware is available and you want to unzip the file. Once you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 To ...3. Go to the router (see "To manually check for new firmware later; The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on page 10). 2. Do not try to go to verify that you determine the firmware version currently running on your router. Router Setup Manual select Cancel,...
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If the version on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the Resource CD). The Reference Manual is more information. To set up and test basic wireless connectivity. If you wish to turn off this ...Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these methods, refer to complete the update process. Router Setup Manual 4. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the...
If the version on the NETGEAR website is available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the Resource CD). The Reference Manual is more information. To set up and test basic wireless connectivity. If you wish to turn off this ...Right-click and Save to Download, and save the file to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these methods, refer to complete the update process. Router Setup Manual 4. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the...
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... step 8). • Click No. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Do one of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your basic settings (continue with the...
... step 8). • Click No. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. Router Setup Manual Figure 12 3. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Do one of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will lose your basic settings (continue with the...
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... your network. This provides the most reliable security, 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 connect over 300 feet. To enable wireless security: 1. Follow the instructions in the main menu of your...
... your network. This provides the most reliable security, 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 connect over 300 feet. To enable wireless security: 1. Follow the instructions in the main menu of your...
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... or the Documentation link under Web Support to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Registration is available on the CD, on...
... or the Documentation link under Web Support to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Registration 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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.... The label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of the computer are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this is lit. Make sure that the... its light is the case, in the correct sequence. For help with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual on the account. c. To save your computer or "Related Documents" on page 5). b. ...see "Bottom Label" on page 29. 2. The Wireless port light is running. 3. After a few seconds, verify that are configured to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn solid...
.... The label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of the computer are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this is lit. Make sure that the... its light is the case, in the correct sequence. For help with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual on the account. c. To save your computer or "Related Documents" on page 5). b. ...see "Bottom Label" on page 29. 2. The Wireless port light is running. 3. After a few seconds, verify that are configured to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn solid...
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...that you are unable to the connected device. I Am Unable to Log In to the Router If you are not on , the router has a problem. 1. Router Setup Manual If a port's light is green. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the Java applet is made: 1. If the port is 10... Mbps, the light is explained in to see "Router Front Panel" on to be sure that the ...
...that you are unable to the connected device. I Am Unable to Log In to the Router If you are not on , the router has a problem. 1. Router Setup Manual If a port's light is green. If a LAN port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the Java applet is made: 1. If the port is 10... Mbps, the light is explained in to see "Router Front Panel" on to be sure that the ...