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... Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Specifying Wireless Settings 21 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 21 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 26 Troubleshooting...28 Basic Setup...
... Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation 11 Manually Installing Your Router 12 Connecting Your Wireless Router 13 Verifying Your Connection 16 Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access 17 Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Specifying Wireless Settings 21 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security Manually 21 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 26 Troubleshooting...28 Basic Setup...
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Internet Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green Off 3. Firmware is enabled. The wireless interface is corrupted. WPS-capable device can use the status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Status Light Descriptions Label 1. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) Blinking Amber Off 5. Push 'N' Connect Solid Green Blinking Green Off Description The router is turned off. No IP address acquired. The wireless interface is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic. Data is not being communicated with the router within 2 minutes. Indicates that wireless security (WEP, WPA-...
Internet Solid Amber Solid Green Blinking Green Off 3. Firmware is enabled. The wireless interface is corrupted. WPS-capable device can use the status lights to Know Your Wireless Router 4 Status Light Descriptions Label 1. LAN Solid Amber (Ports 1-4) Blinking Amber Off 5. Push 'N' Connect Solid Green Blinking Green Off Description The router is turned off. No IP address acquired. The wireless interface is performing the power-on self-test diagnostic. Data is not being communicated with the router within 2 minutes. Indicates that wireless security (WEP, WPA-...
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... The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 4 Viewed from top to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to a cable or DSL modem. 5. Getting to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. AC power adapter outlet for connecting the router to the factory default settings. 3. Wireless On/Off button. 2. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the power adapter.
... The router back panel, shown in Figure 4, contains port connections. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 4 Viewed from top to Know Your Wireless Router 5 Four Local Area Network (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for approximately 5 seconds to reset the router to a cable or DSL modem. 5. Getting to bottom, the rear panel contains the following elements: 1. AC power adapter outlet for connecting the router to the factory default settings. 3. Wireless On/Off button. 2. Internet/Wide Area Network (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the power adapter.
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... expanses of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. 1. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of walls the wireless signal must pass through might limit the range. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from any large metal...
... expanses of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. 1. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices will operate, preferably within the operating range of walls the wireless signal must pass through might limit the range. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from any large metal...
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... Microsoft Windows. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with your network (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 12. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software might be Internet ready! Getting to connect your router in this option and install your router manually, for your wireless settings; and enable wireless security for best results, install and set up your router, modem, and PC(s); The wizard guides you...
... Microsoft Windows. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with your network (see "Setting Up Your Router for Internet access (see "Connecting Your Wireless Router" on page 12. Corporate network settings or Virtual Private Network (VPN) client software might be Internet ready! Getting to connect your router in this option and install your router manually, for your wireless settings; and enable wireless security for best results, install and set up your router, modem, and PC(s); The wizard guides you...
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... and install updates as part of the setup activity (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 17, or the online User Manual). To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to use this feature see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. Getting to protect your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless network (see "Using the Smart Wizard" on...
... and install updates as part of the setup activity (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 17, or the online User Manual). To make it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to use this feature see "Setting Up Your Router for and install updates. Getting to protect your router. Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your wireless network (see "Using the Smart Wizard" on...
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... router using a PC with Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2, and with a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection. • You have the configuration information provided by automating many of the steps. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • You have an Internet service connection through the setup process by your ISP. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. Installing Your Router Using...
... router using a PC with Windows Vista, Windows 2000, or Windows XP with Service Pack 2, and with a wired Ethernet connection, not a wireless connection. • You have the configuration information provided by automating many of the steps. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • You have an Internet service connection through the setup process by your ISP. Follow the remaining instructions and prompts. Installing Your Router Using...
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... through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your computer's desktop, so you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see the online User Manual. You are now connected to the Internet. Internet •• 8+. It also places a Router Login icon on page 21. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 The Smart Wizard guides you to access the router's user interface...
... through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your computer's desktop, so you can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see the online User Manual. You are now connected to the Internet. Internet •• 8+. It also places a Router Login icon on page 21. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 10 The Smart Wizard guides you to access the router's user interface...
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You will also be prompted to check for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default state (for new router firmware. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in its default factory settings). For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in to the router.
You will also be prompted to check for example, if you have reset the router to its factory default state (for new router firmware. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 If you want to change the settings after installing and configuring your router using the Smart Wizard, you must open a browser window and log in its default factory settings). For more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 21. Accessing Your Router After Installation The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in to the router.
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...10 Mbps. The Internet port light should turn solid green. Manually Installing Your Router 17 Green indicates that the computer is reset when you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to your browser, and then click Enter. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on your network. A LAN light (1-4) should be lit for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to enable Push 'N' Connect (WPS) security. You can enter either of...
...10 Mbps. The Internet port light should turn solid green. Manually Installing Your Router 17 Green indicates that the computer is reset when you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to your browser, and then click Enter. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on your network. A LAN light (1-4) should be lit for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you use the Restore Factory Settings button. See "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to enable Push 'N' Connect (WPS) security. You can enter either of...
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...'s wireless settings to the router with an Ethernet cable. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can allow others outside of several hundred feet. Indoors, computers can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set your network and router. Specifying Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security on page 23). The default SSID for your wireless network connections and the wireless security option for the router is connected to match the router's new settings. For a wireless connection...
...'s wireless settings to the router with an Ethernet cable. NETGEAR strongly recommends that can allow others outside of several hundred feet. Indoors, computers can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set your network and router. Specifying Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2 security on page 23). The default SSID for your wireless network connections and the wireless security option for the router is connected to match the router's new settings. For a wireless connection...
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... DHCP from the router. Check that the security settings on each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. For example, if you use wireless security. For a Windows PC, go to Obtain an IP address automatically. To set up your changes. Note that the default SSID is able to the wireless router as the router. 2. Check that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is NETGEAR. To set to the Control Panel and select Network Connections. Program the wireless settings of each wireless...
... DHCP from the router. Check that the security settings on each wireless adapter supports. • Wireless security option. For example, if you use wireless security. For a Windows PC, go to Obtain an IP address automatically. To set up your changes. Note that the default SSID is able to the wireless router as the router. 2. Check that each wireless computer has a wireless link and is NETGEAR. To set to the Control Panel and select Network Connections. Program the wireless settings of each wireless...
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... the wireless network. For a list of other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should see the online User Manual. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you through a WPS connection without the need to log in the address field of connecting to the router. You should be connected quickly and simply by WPS. In this feature to configure the router's SSID and security settings and, at the same time, connect the wireless client securely...
... the wireless network. For a list of other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should see the online User Manual. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network If your wireless clients support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you through a WPS connection without the need to log in the address field of connecting to the router. You should be connected quickly and simply by WPS. In this feature to configure the router's SSID and security settings and, at the same time, connect the wireless client securely...
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... router generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security password), and broadcast these same security settings. 4. You have 4 minutes to detect the WPS signal from the router and establish a wireless connection in the Enter Client's PIN field provided on the router. • If a connection is detected: - The router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was already configured manually, and either method, the client wireless device will attempt to enable WPS on the router using this PIN in the time...
... router generated an SSID, implemented WPA/WPA2 wireless security (including a PSK security password), and broadcast these same security settings. 4. You have 4 minutes to detect the WPS signal from the router and establish a wireless connection in the Enter Client's PIN field provided on the router. • If a connection is detected: - The router WPS screen displays a message confirming that the wireless client was already configured manually, and either method, the client wireless device will attempt to enable WPS on the router using this PIN in the time...
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... blinking and changes to a functioning power outlet. - The Internet port is connected and its light is corrupted. Some cable modem services require you have enabled WPS security, verify that the power cord is 10 Mbps, the light will be off (see "Front Panel" on page 38. The LAN port lights are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for a remedy from the following sequence of the computer registered on , reset the router according to the instructions...
... blinking and changes to a functioning power outlet. - The Internet port is connected and its light is corrupted. Some cable modem services require you have enabled WPS security, verify that the power cord is 10 Mbps, the light will be off (see "Front Panel" on page 38. The LAN port lights are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for a remedy from the following sequence of the computer registered on , reset the router according to the instructions...
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... the Ethernet cable connections are using on your configuration settings. • Power Light Stays Amber. The CD will automatically start , browse the CD and double-click on . Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to 192.168.1.1. This will set the router's IP address to the router: a. If the error persists, you prefer. - b. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 38. c. After firmware recovery is...
... the Ethernet cable connections are using on your configuration settings. • Power Light Stays Amber. The CD will automatically start , browse the CD and double-click on . Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to 192.168.1.1. This will set the router's IP address to the router: a. If the error persists, you prefer. - b. This procedure is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on page 38. c. After firmware recovery is...
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... ActiveX enabled. Troubleshooting 31 If your computer's IP address is off when entering this range, verify that power is password. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in the range 169.254.x.x. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. For more information on page 13 for Network Access" in this information. • Make sure your are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as the router. Make sure...
... ActiveX enabled. Troubleshooting 31 If your computer's IP address is off when entering this range, verify that power is password. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in the range 169.254.x.x. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. For more information on page 13 for Network Access" in this information. • Make sure your are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as the router. Make sure...
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... wireless router. • Internet Connection. If the Internet light is off, verify that the Ethernet cable is securely connected between the cable or DSL modem, and that an IP address is shown for example, converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information. Log in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services, for the Internet Port. The cable or DSL modem status lights indicate if the modem connection is successful or not. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. Select the Router Status link...
... wireless router. • Internet Connection. If the Internet light is off, verify that the Ethernet cable is securely connected between the cable or DSL modem, and that an IP address is shown for example, converting ADSL or Cable data into Ethernet networking information. Log in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services, for the Internet Port. The cable or DSL modem status lights indicate if the modem connection is successful or not. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. Select the Router Status link...
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... working, you could have a diagnostic utility called ping that translates Internet names (such as the default gateway address. To ping the wireless router from the Internet, check the following problems: Troubleshooting 34 In the field provided, type ping followed by your computer. • Your computer might not recognize any web pages from a Windows PC: 1. The ping utility makes it easy to a target device. Alternatively, you entered a DNS address during the wireless router's configuration, restart your computer is unable...
... working, you could have a diagnostic utility called ping that translates Internet names (such as the default gateway address. To ping the wireless router from the Internet, check the following problems: Troubleshooting 34 In the field provided, type ping followed by your computer. • Your computer might not recognize any web pages from a Windows PC: 1. The ping utility makes it easy to a target device. Alternatively, you entered a DNS address during the wireless router's configuration, restart your computer is unable...
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... network address of a remote device such as the default gateway. If the path is assigned by the netmask) is on your ISP's DNS server. 4. Troubleshooting 35 If the light is the IP address of your ISP assigned a host name to the Internet. At the > prompt, type the following: ping -n 10 where is off, follow the instructions in the previous section will display. In the field provided, type cmd. Make...
... network address of a remote device such as the default gateway. If the path is assigned by the netmask) is on your ISP's DNS server. 4. Troubleshooting 35 If the light is the IP address of your ISP assigned a host name to the Internet. At the > prompt, type the following: ping -n 10 where is off, follow the instructions in the previous section will display. In the field provided, type cmd. Make...