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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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... Power On Blinking Off 2 Test On Blinking Off 3 Wireless On Off 4 Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Description Power is upgrading or restoring to the router. The system is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is initializing. The router has an Internet address. Firmware is supplied to factory...
... Power On Blinking Off 2 Test On Blinking Off 3 Wireless On Off 4 Internet On (amber) On (green) Blinking Description Power is upgrading or restoring to the router. The system is connected but the router has not gotten an Internet address. The Ethernet cable is initializing. The router has an Internet address. Firmware is supplied to factory...
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... local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a 100 Mbps device. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN (Local Area Network) On (green) The LAN port is detected on this LAN port. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Blinking...
... local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to a 100 Mbps device. Router Setup Manual Table 1. Status Light Descriptions (continued) Item 5 Function Activity Description LAN (Local Area Network) On (green) The LAN port is detected on this LAN port. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Blinking...
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...and default login information. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet account was set up , you . Depending on the bottom...the Internet. Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you first used to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) -...; For cable modem service, use the computer you with all the information needed to connect to access the Internet: -
...and default login information. Figure 4 What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet account was set up , you . Depending on the bottom...the Internet. Fixed or static IP address Your ISP should have provided you first used to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, October 2007 Internet login name and password (frequently an e-mail address and password) -...; For cable modem service, use the computer you with all the information needed to connect to access the Internet: -
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... Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of this for your computer. 2. Turn off your router: 1. a. b. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your...
... Installation" on the CD, which automatically takes care of this for your computer. 2. Turn off your router: 1. a. b. c. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (2). Connect the router to the ADSL or cable modem, and connect a computer to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, October 2007 Router Setup Manual Manual Setup There are unsure about this, use your...
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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. Router Setup Manual e.
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...select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. Failure to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Last, turn on . • Internet. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The power light ... need to start or restart your computer. The Wireless light (3) should turn solid green. • Test. Getting to verify the following: • Power. Now, plug the power adapter into your network in to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned ...
...select Internet Options, and then click the Connections tab, where you can select Never dial a connection. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 8 d. Failure to go off after 2 minutes. • Wireless. Last, turn on . • Internet. Check the router status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, October 2007 The power light ... need to start or restart your computer. The Wireless light (3) should turn solid green. • Test. Getting to verify the following: • Power. Now, plug the power adapter into your network in to the router Internet port, and the modem is first turned ...
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If you wish to change settings. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your wireless setup. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Figure 9 Connect to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Green indicates your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 10 ...
If you wish to change settings. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your wireless setup. amber indicates 10 Mbps. Figure 9 Connect to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, October 2007 Green indicates your browser, then pressing Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net • http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 10 ...
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To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to your Internet connection. If there is no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If you later change the user ... the main menu. 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. The router user name and password are not the same as any other...
To view support information or the Reference Manual for the router password, both in , see "I Am Unable to Log In to your Internet connection. If there is no activity or you do not log out, the router will display its own user name and password.). If you later change the user ... the main menu. 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. The router user name and password are not the same as any other...
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... you are unable to successfully update using these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. 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). Then, click Right-click and... number. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on the Router Upgrade screen 2. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these methods, refer to your hard disk. 7.
... you are unable to successfully update using these instructions to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. 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). Then, click Right-click and... number. Under Downloads, check the most recent firmware version offered against the firmware version shown on the Router Upgrade screen 2. From the Product Selection drop-down menu, select WGR614v9. Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these methods, refer to your hard disk. 7.
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...address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you configure in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection. 6. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. The wizard then guides you...computers for wireless connectivity. 9. Configure and test your changes, click Apply. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. The SSID of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, ...
...address by DHCP from a wireless computer and you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when you configure in which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection. 6. Check that the default SSID (service set identification key) is NETGEAR. The wizard then guides you...computers for wireless connectivity. 9. Configure and test your changes, click Apply. If they have the same wireless network name (SSID) as the router. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on the main menu. 5. The SSID of any wireless adapters must then change the router's SSID, ...
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...Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 300 feet. For this manual and in the Reference Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens to implement the security features appropriate to implement, but it might not be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. To enable wireless... in the main menu of your needs. 4. To save your network. The router provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. This provides security compatible with my ...
...Wireless Security Indoors, computers can connect over 300 feet. For this manual and in the Reference Manual or the router help screens if you need help screens to implement the security features appropriate to implement, but it might not be received by anyone with a compatible adapter. To enable wireless... in the main menu of your needs. 4. To save your network. The router provides highly effective security features, which are covered in detail in to the router (see "Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation" on the main menu. 3. This provides security compatible with my ...
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...available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. When the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. 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. Registration is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Router Setup Manual Product Registration...
...available by going to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, October 2007 Getting to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. When the router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the documentation website. 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. Registration is required before you can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. Router Setup Manual Product Registration...
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... and Configuration Settings" on page 5). Check that you are connected. To save your LAN-connected computers are correct: 1. The Test light has turned off. c. The Wireless port light is lit. 20 Help with this is properly connected to the router, check these status lights: 1. If the error persists, ... this Computer's MAC Address. The label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of the computer registered on page 29. 2. Make sure that are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that the network settings of the Basic Settings ...
... and Configuration Settings" on page 5). Check that you are connected. To save your LAN-connected computers are correct: 1. The Test light has turned off. c. The Wireless port light is lit. 20 Help with this is properly connected to the router, check these status lights: 1. If the error persists, ... this Computer's MAC Address. The label on the bottom of the router identifies the number of the computer registered on page 29. 2. Make sure that are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that the network settings of the Basic Settings ...
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...ADSL modem status lights indicate if the modem connection is green or blinking green. Unless you have a static IP address, your router automatically requests an IP address from the browser interface: 1. Internet connection. Wireless router Internet light is successful or not. If... your Internet light is blinking amber, then your router is attempting to make an Internet connection with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007 If the Internet light is off . Wireless router Internet light blinking...
...ADSL modem status lights indicate if the modem connection is green or blinking green. Unless you have a static IP address, your router automatically requests an IP address from the browser interface: 1. Internet connection. Wireless router Internet light is successful or not. If... your Internet light is blinking amber, then your router is attempting to make an Internet connection with Troubleshooting v1.0, October 2007 If the Internet light is off . Wireless router Internet light blinking...
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...router is connected to the Internet, click the KnowledgeBase link to view support information, or click the Documentation link to view the online Reference Manual for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that to http://www.netgear...Rules. If this router. These limits are always available by going to which can be determined by one or more of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived ...
...router is connected to the Internet, click the KnowledgeBase link to view support information, or click the Documentation link to view the online Reference Manual for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is no guarantee that to http://www.netgear...Rules. If this router. These limits are always available by going to which can be determined by one or more of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived ...
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...In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...FCC Rules. © 2008 by one of the following two conditions: 1. Wireless Communications Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from that interference will vary. Technical Support Please refer to Part...
...In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ... Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician...FCC Rules. © 2008 by one of the following two conditions: 1. Wireless Communications Maximum Wireless signal rate derived from that interference will vary. Technical Support Please refer to Part...
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... ...xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard 1-1 Using the Setup Manual 1-2 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings 1-5 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-1 Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information 2-4 Changing Wireless Security Settings 2-5 Viewing Basic Wireless Settings 2-5 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-7 Configuring WPA-PSK...
... ...xiii Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard 1-1 Using the Setup Manual 1-2 Logging In to Your Wireless Router 1-2 Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings 1-5 Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security 2-1 Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information 2-4 Changing Wireless Security Settings 2-5 Viewing Basic Wireless Settings 2-5 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-7 Configuring WPA-PSK...
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... 4-7 Configuring NAT Filtering 4-8 Configuring Static Routes 4-8 Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS 4-10 Wireless Repeating Function 4-11 Setting Up the Base Station 4-12 Setting Up a Repeater Unit 4-13 Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network 5-1 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router 5-2 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process...
... 4-7 Configuring NAT Filtering 4-8 Configuring Static Routes 4-8 Wireless Repeating (Also Called WDS 4-10 Wireless Repeating Function 4-11 Setting Up the Base Station 4-12 Setting Up a Repeater Unit 4-13 Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network 5-1 How Your Computer Accesses a Remote Computer through Your Router 5-2 How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process...
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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... 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...
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... 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...