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... the products described in this document without notice. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use or application of NETGEAR. ii Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard...
... the products described in this document without notice. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks or trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use or application of NETGEAR. ii Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks, and RangeMax and Smart Wizard...
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...Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to a different language. This option is best if you . Follow the instructions in this manual to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. •... Manual setup. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to set up your PC. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to complete. 1. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup...
...Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Follow the wizard instructions. 6 Getting to a different language. This option is best if you . Follow the instructions in this manual to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. This option requires a PC running Microsoft Windows. •... Manual setup. When the Welcome screen displays, click Setup to set up your PC. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Be sure to complete. 1. Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup...
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...the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you must open a browser window and log in to the router to the router any one of these three URLs in the address field of your wireless setup. To access the router using the Resource CD, you wish to Know Your Wireless Router ... the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on . If you installed using its login name and password: 1. amber indicates 10 Mbps. A LAN light (5) should be lit. Green indicates your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www...
...the Wireless Router after Installation After installing your router manually, you must open a browser window and log in to the router to the router any one of these three URLs in the address field of your wireless setup. To access the router using the Resource CD, you wish to Know Your Wireless Router ... the status lights, see "Basic Functions Are Not Working" on . If you installed using its login name and password: 1. amber indicates 10 Mbps. A LAN light (5) should be lit. Green indicates your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www...
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...from the defaults, use to log in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. Getting to the one shown in to the Router" on the main menu. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page... 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. If there is no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 ...
...from the defaults, use to log in Figure 10 displays: Router Setup Manual Figure 10 2. Getting to the one shown in to the Router" on the main menu. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router, click Knowledge Base or Documentation under Web Support on page... 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. If there is no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). A login window similar to Know Your Wireless Router 11 ...
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... to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you 12 Getting to use this feature, deselect the check boxes. 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. Figure 11 2. Log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October...
... to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after you 12 Getting to use this feature, deselect the check boxes. 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. Figure 11 2. Log in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October...
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...you check for new router firmware: 1. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. Then go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 Check the firmware version to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and ... (the file ends in to the router (see "To manually check for new firmware later; see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. On Windows machines, you downloaded to the router. If new firmware is complete, the router restarts. Click Browse and locate the ...
...you check for new router firmware: 1. The Router Upgrade screen then displays. 2. Then go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, October 2007 Check the firmware version to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and ... (the file ends in to the router (see "To manually check for new firmware later; see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. On Windows machines, you downloaded to the router. If new firmware is complete, the router restarts. Click Browse and locate the ...
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... to numeric IP addresses. The ping utility makes it automatically picks a different address for itself. From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 6. Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have the router configured as www addresses) to your use. Typically your ISP provides the addresses of one : Pinging...
... to numeric IP addresses. The ping utility makes it automatically picks a different address for itself. From the Windows toolbar, click Start and select Run. 6. Troubleshooting Connectivity Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have the router configured as www addresses) to your use. Typically your ISP provides the addresses of one : Pinging...
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... Windows Start > Run... If the path is functioning correctly, replies as your ISP's DNS server. Check that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on page 20. - Verify that the corresponding lights are displayed. Verify that the IP address of the router... with Troubleshooting 25 v1.0, October 2007 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet After verifying that the path between your computer and the router works correctly, test the path from your PC to your PC, enter that host name as the default gateway. menu, type: PING -n ...
... Windows Start > Run... If the path is functioning correctly, replies as your ISP's DNS server. Check that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on page 20. - Verify that the corresponding lights are displayed. Verify that the IP address of the router... with Troubleshooting 25 v1.0, October 2007 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet After verifying that the path between your computer and the router works correctly, test the path from your PC to your PC, enter that host name as the default gateway. menu, type: PING -n ...
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... into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Wireless Communications Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from that interference will vary. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to... notice. All rights reserved. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to the products described in a particular installation. NETGEAR, INC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. When you register your product at http://www...
... into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Wireless Communications Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from that interference will vary. However, there is no guarantee that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to... notice. All rights reserved. FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to the products described in a particular installation. NETGEAR, INC. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of the FCC Rules. When you register your product at http://www...
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Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. Table 2-1. New document organization, and updates to improve its products and documentation. Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. is constantly searching for ways ... in the upper left of your browser window. - About This Manual xiii v1.1, May 2008 Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Click the PDF...
Revision History NETGEAR, Inc. Table 2-1. New document organization, and updates to improve its products and documentation. Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. is constantly searching for ways ... in the upper left of your browser window. - About This Manual xiii v1.1, May 2008 Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Click the PDF...
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... window opens: Figure 1-1 1-2 v1.1, May 2008 Configuring Basic Connectivity The Smart Wizard will assist you in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your wireless router, refer to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD. Connect to the wireless router...
... window opens: Figure 1-1 1-2 v1.1, May 2008 Configuring Basic Connectivity The Smart Wizard will assist you in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your wireless router, refer to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD. Connect to the wireless router...
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...free Internet access for troubleshooting wireless connectivity. Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 blocking eavesdropping. Mixed mode. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Table 2-1. No wireless security. Recommended only for the... public. WPA-PSK (TKIP). PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides extremely strong data security, very effectively WPA2-PSK (AES). and devices might disable this when you disable the broadcast of some products such as Windows...
...free Internet access for troubleshooting wireless connectivity. Wi-Fi Protected Access version 2 blocking eavesdropping. Mixed mode. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Table 2-1. No wireless security. Recommended only for the... public. WPA-PSK (TKIP). PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides extremely strong data security, very effectively WPA2-PSK (AES). and devices might disable this when you disable the broadcast of some products such as Windows...
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... For more information, see "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-11. The SSID in the spaces provided. • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. Choose one : Open System, Shared Key, or Auto. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Table 2-2. Description You ...Key, the other devices in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used , circle one : 64-bit or 128-bit. Note: If you are configured with an existing wireless network, the person who set up to the Wireless-G Router. In some configuration utilities (...
... For more information, see "Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address" on page 2-11. The SSID in the spaces provided. • Wireless Network Name (SSID The SSID identifies the wireless network. Choose one : Open System, Shared Key, or Auto. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Table 2-2. Description You ...Key, the other devices in Windows XP), the term "wireless network name" is used , circle one : 64-bit or 128-bit. Note: If you are configured with an existing wireless network, the person who set up to the Wireless-G Router. In some configuration utilities (...
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Both methods dynamically change the encryption keys making them . Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Windows XP with Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides extremely strong data security, very effectively... might be compatible with older adapters. The passphrase is also required. See "Restricting Wireless Access by your wireless clients. Mixed mode allows clients using . Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access with Service Pack 2 does include WPA support. This...
Both methods dynamically change the encryption keys making them . Note: Not all wireless adapters support WPA. Windows XP with Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK) data encryption provides extremely strong data security, very effectively... might be compatible with older adapters. The passphrase is also required. See "Restricting Wireless Access by your wireless clients. Mixed mode allows clients using . Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Wi-Fi Protected Access with Service Pack 2 does include WPA support. This...
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... correct SSID can clear this check box and disable all command in an MSDOS command prompt window displays the MAC address as Windows XP. • Enable Wireless Router Radio. Note: The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are :...Wireless-G Router. For information about this list, see "Restricting Wireless Access by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). Safeguarding Your Network v1.1, May 2008 2-11 It can display the MAC address using your wireless network for a period of this feature. • Wireless Card Access List. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9...
... correct SSID can clear this check box and disable all command in an MSDOS command prompt window displays the MAC address as Windows XP. • Enable Wireless Router Radio. Note: The Fragmentation Threshold, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options are :...Wireless-G Router. For information about this list, see "Restricting Wireless Access by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). Safeguarding Your Network v1.1, May 2008 2-11 It can display the MAC address using your wireless network for a period of this feature. • Wireless Card Access List. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9...
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...as a DHCP server, allowing it , and which other addresses are satisfactory. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring a Device Name The device name is the LAN address of the router. The LAN IP address of the router. For most applications. You must be reached through the browser, you change ... local to it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all Windows systems. The Device Name field cannot be blank. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is : • LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0 These addresses are ...
...as a DHCP server, allowing it , and which other addresses are satisfactory. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Configuring a Device Name The device name is the LAN address of the router. The LAN IP address of the router. For most applications. You must be reached through the browser, you change ... local to it to assign IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all Windows systems. The Device Name field cannot be blank. Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is : • LAN IP address. 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask. 255.255.255.0 These addresses are ...
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... address and process information. Your computer then sends this request message to this example, let's say Windows assigns port number 5678 to your router. 3. Your router creates an entry in the request message, performing Network Address Translation (NAT): • The source ...session. 2. Your computer composes a Web page request message with your router's public IP address. This is an example of www.example.com, which your computer finds by the router, such as 33333. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through the Internet...
... address and process information. Your computer then sends this request message to this example, let's say Windows assigns port number 5678 to your router. 3. Your router creates an entry in the request message, performing Network Address Translation (NAT): • The source ...session. 2. Your computer composes a Web page request message with your router's public IP address. This is an example of www.example.com, which your computer finds by the router, such as 33333. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through the Internet...
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... IP address of a port number or range to -peer connections, realtime communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you use a Dynamic DNS service, the remote user can close the ports when they are different from the Internet, a remote user... Web server from the outgoing port. When port triggering is a dynamic extension of 192.168.1.33. 2. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual To make a local Web server public: 1. When the router detects outbound traffic on page 5-12. To access your Web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic...
... IP address of a port number or range to -peer connections, realtime communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), you use a Dynamic DNS service, the remote user can close the ports when they are different from the Internet, a remote user... Web server from the outgoing port. When port triggering is a dynamic extension of 192.168.1.33. 2. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual To make a local Web server public: 1. When the router detects outbound traffic on page 5-12. To access your Web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic...
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...automatically discover the services from other devices as needed. From the main menu of the router. 5-12 v1.1, May 2008 Fine-Tuning Your Network The available settings and displays in Windows XP), you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to other registered UPnP devices on... or remote assistance (a feature in this check box is disabled. The UPnP screen displays. Note: If you should enable UPnP. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Using Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access...
...automatically discover the services from other devices as needed. From the main menu of the router. 5-12 v1.1, May 2008 Fine-Tuning Your Network The available settings and displays in Windows XP), you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to other registered UPnP devices on... or remote assistance (a feature in this check box is disabled. The UPnP screen displays. Note: If you should enable UPnP. Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual Using Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access...
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... performance reduction. • Use WMM to the best effort category, which your settings. - Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. - Other nearby devices might automatically try to connect to your router: - Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Choose placement carefully. Place wireless devices away from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and...
... performance reduction. • Use WMM to the best effort category, which your settings. - Avoid windows unless communicating between buildings. - Other nearby devices might automatically try to connect to your router: - Wireless-G Router WGR614v9 Reference Manual • Choose placement carefully. Place wireless devices away from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and...