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... Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 9 Using the NETGEAR genie 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 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security 22 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Troubleshooting...26...
... Front Panel ...3 Back Panel ...5 Router Label ...6 Positioning Your Wireless Router 6 Installing Your Wireless Router 7 Updating Your Router Firmware 8 Installing Your Router Using the NETGEAR genie 9 Using the NETGEAR genie 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 Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security 22 Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network 23 Troubleshooting...26...
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Large expanses of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. 1. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. •...
Large expanses of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. 1. Figure 5 Positioning Your Wireless Router The wireless router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • In an elevated location such as ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, or the base for a cordless phone. •...
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... for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on your Resource CD. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. You can set up your wireless router using a Linux operating system or are unsure about whether there might conflict with your company's network support staff. Set up your wireless router for Internet Access" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a NETGEAR genie™ Installation Assistant. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security...
... for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on your Resource CD. NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. You can set up your wireless router using a Linux operating system or are unsure about whether there might conflict with your company's network support staff. Set up your wireless router for Internet Access" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a NETGEAR genie™ Installation Assistant. Configure your wireless network and select wireless security...
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... your network to access the router and connect to update later (for more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 17, or the online User Manual). 3. For more information, see "Setting Up Your Router for each computer in your router, or No, to the Internet, see the online User Manual. You are now connected to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the NETGEAR genie places a Router_Setup.pdf file on your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for Internet Access...
... your network to access the router and connect to update later (for more information, see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 17, or the online User Manual). 3. For more information, see "Setting Up Your Router for each computer in your router, or No, to the Internet, see the online User Manual. You are now connected to access the router's main menu. • For Mac users, the NETGEAR genie places a Router_Setup.pdf file on your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for Internet Access...
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... might need the following information to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." Host and domain name - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Depending...
... might need the following information to set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - Manually Installing Your Router Before installing and connecting your router manually, review the list below and make sure that it is complete (see "Unpacking Your New Router" on page 1"). • Select an optimum location for your wireless router after reviewing the guidelines presented in "Positioning Your Wireless Router" on page 6." Host and domain name - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Depending...
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... address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." If you are unsure about this, refer to TCP/IP Addressing in the following procedure NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. Locate the cable (A) that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 37. Disconnect the cable at the TCP/IP Properties of your Internal Network Connections, which are accessible through the Control Panel...
... address" using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." If you are unsure about this, refer to TCP/IP Addressing in the following procedure NETGEAR does not recommend or support adding a NETGEAR router behind another router, or replacing a gateway with a NETGEAR router. Locate the cable (A) that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on page 37. Disconnect the cable at the TCP/IP Properties of your Internal Network Connections, which are accessible through the Control Panel...
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...Internet port light should be lit. Wireless. Green indicates that the Ethernet cable from the computer to enable Push 'N' Connect (WPS) security. To access the router: 1. If it is not, make sure the Ethernet cable is turned on. Figure 12 Internet. The wireless light should be lit after turning on . amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; The factory default state is powered on the wireless router. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on your wireless router's settings later. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router...
...Internet port light should be lit. Wireless. Green indicates that the Ethernet cable from the computer to enable Push 'N' Connect (WPS) security. To access the router: 1. If it is not, make sure the Ethernet cable is turned on. Figure 12 Internet. The wireless light should be lit after turning on . amber indicates communication at 100 Mbps; The factory default state is powered on the wireless router. See "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on your wireless router's settings later. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router...
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... the Setup Wizard to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Click Apply to access the Internet. The Setup Wizard screen will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your computer documentation or see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 37. • Select No to set to detect your Control Panel. You should be connected to the wireless router, check the Internet...
... the Setup Wizard to obtain both IP and DNS server addresses automatically. Click Apply to access the Internet. The Setup Wizard screen will display. If you need assistance, follow the Basic Settings Help screens on the router interface or see the online User Manual for your computer documentation or see "Configuring Your Wireless Network" on page 37. • Select No to set to detect your Control Panel. You should be connected to the wireless router, check the Internet...
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...). Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your Router, you must log into the Router to match the router's new settings. To avoid this router, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the router with an Ethernet cable. The wireless network settings of the Router must match the wireless network settings of your secure wireless network (see the online User Manual. You can connect over wireless networks at the same time, add the WPS-capable devices to your immediate area to the Router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless...
...). Configuring Your Wireless Network 21 Configuring Your Wireless Network After installing your Router, you must log into the Router to match the router's new settings. To avoid this router, see "Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to the router with an Ethernet cable. The wireless network settings of the Router must match the wireless network settings of your secure wireless network (see the online User Manual. You can connect over wireless networks at the same time, add the WPS-capable devices to your immediate area to the Router (such as wireless adapter cards and wireless...
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... each computer or wireless adapter to have set up your computers for wireless connectivity: 1. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security To specify the wireless settings, you must match the SSID you configure in to the Router by going to http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com and entering the default user name admin and default password password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as the router. Note that...
... each computer or wireless adapter to have set up your computers for wireless connectivity: 1. Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security To specify the wireless settings, you must match the SSID you configure in to the Router by going to http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com and entering the default user name admin and default password password, or using whatever LAN address and password you have the same SSID (wireless network name) as the router. Note that...
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... online User Manual or review the settings you selected in "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on each wireless device match the security settings of other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should begin to Configure Your Wireless Network If your client device.1 NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from any computer connected to Obtain an IP address automatically. Check that the wireless adapter on page 22). 3. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to display a Web...
... online User Manual or review the settings you selected in "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on each wireless device match the security settings of other Wi-Fi-certified and WPS-capable products should begin to Configure Your Wireless Network If your client device.1 NETGEAR's Push 'N' Connect feature is able to obtain an IP address by DHCP from any computer connected to Obtain an IP address automatically. Check that the wireless adapter on page 22). 3. Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to display a Web...
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...-key authentication. For more information on the router will continue to blink during the 2-minute window. The WPS LED on the second method, see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on your network consists of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that doesn't work with the ISP. To add a wireless device using the manual or traditional method (see the User Manual. If no connection is in one of the device or, • Open...
...-key authentication. For more information on the router will continue to blink during the 2-minute window. The WPS LED on the second method, see "Setting Your SSID and Wireless Security" on your network consists of WPS capable devices and non-WPS capable devices, NETGEAR suggests that doesn't work with the ISP. To add a wireless device using the manual or traditional method (see the User Manual. If no connection is in one of the device or, • Open...
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... securely plugged in "Related Documents" on page 37. For more information, refer to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Next, turn off and unplug the modem from the router interface, after the router is installed. The label on the back of the wireless router identifies the number of the subsequent sections. Turn on the computer. • Make sure the Ethernet cables are correct. - LAN connected computers must be configured to the online User Manual...
... securely plugged in "Related Documents" on page 37. For more information, refer to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Next, turn off and unplug the modem from the router interface, after the router is installed. The label on the back of the wireless router identifies the number of the subsequent sections. Turn on the computer. • Make sure the Ethernet cables are correct. - LAN connected computers must be configured to the online User Manual...
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... occur, check for an illustration). 2. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Power Light Blinks Green Slowly and Continuously. Some cable modem services require you turn solid green within a few seconds, indicating that the power light is connected to the connected device. The router firmware is 10 Mbps, the light will be amber. If you have enabled WPS security, verify that the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. - Make sure that the power cord...
... occur, check for an illustration). 2. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Power Light Blinks Green Slowly and Continuously. Some cable modem services require you turn solid green within a few seconds, indicating that the power light is connected to the connected device. The router firmware is 10 Mbps, the light will be amber. If you have enabled WPS security, verify that the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. - Make sure that the power cord...
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... turns green. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to the router: a. When the router is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . Make sure that you might have the correct internet setting. b. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Internet Light Stays Amber. Confirm that the Ethernet cable connections are using on page 36. Clear the router's configuration to the connected computer. a. Turn the power...
... turns green. Click Supporting Software, then Netgear Firmware Recovery Utility, and follow the prompts to the router: a. When the router is explained in "Restoring the Default Password and Configuration Settings" on . Make sure that you might have the correct internet setting. b. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. • Internet Light Stays Amber. Confirm that the Ethernet cable connections are using on page 36. Clear the router's configuration to the connected computer. a. Turn the power...
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...; Make sure your router's IP address has been changed and you have a good connection from the computer to your computer's documentation or see "Preparing a Computer for Network Access" in your computer. If your computer's address should be sure the Java applet is password. If your are attempting to 192.168.1.1 (see the online User Manual. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in...
...; Make sure your router's IP address has been changed and you have a good connection from the computer to your computer's documentation or see "Preparing a Computer for Network Access" in your computer. If your computer's address should be sure the Java applet is password. If your are attempting to 192.168.1.1 (see the online User Manual. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration. Troubleshooting Login Problems If you are unable to log in...
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... address from the your service provider, the problem might be one of the following: Troubleshooting 30 Log in your router is unable to check that the modem has a successful connection. • Wireless Router Internet Light is shown for help with verifying that an IP address is Green. Select the Router Status link under the Maintenance heading to access the Internet, check the Internet connection, and then check the wireless router. • Internet Connection. If your Internet service provider for the Internet Port. Check your modem documentation...
... address from the your service provider, the problem might be one of the following: Troubleshooting 30 Log in your router is unable to check that the modem has a successful connection. • Wireless Router Internet Light is shown for help with verifying that an IP address is Green. Select the Router Status link under the Maintenance heading to access the Internet, check the Internet connection, and then check the wireless router. • Internet Connection. If your Internet service provider for the Internet Port. Check your modem documentation...
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... use the wireless router's MAC address, or - Inform your Internet connection. Click Connection Status. If you cannot connect after several minutes, you might have bought a new network device, and ask them to the wireless router on page 31. • Your service provider might check for your computer's MAC address. Troubleshooting 31 • Your service provider might be using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your service provider that you have incorrectly set the service name, user name or password. If this Computer's MAC Address...
... use the wireless router's MAC address, or - Inform your Internet connection. Click Connection Status. If you cannot connect after several minutes, you might have bought a new network device, and ask them to the wireless router on page 31. • Your service provider might check for your computer's MAC address. Troubleshooting 31 • Your service provider might be using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your service provider that you have incorrectly set the service name, user name or password. If this Computer's MAC Address...
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... the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on for your PC is listed as the default gateway. Troubleshooting 33 From the Windows task bar, click Start and select Run. 2. Press Enter. Verify that the IP address of your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - To test the path using ping from the network address of your PC's Network Control Panel. If the path is different from a Windows PC: 1. Check that...
... the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are on for your PC is listed as the default gateway. Troubleshooting 33 From the Windows task bar, click Start and select Run. 2. Press Enter. Verify that the IP address of your computer's network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - To test the path using ping from the network address of your PC's Network Control Panel. If the path is different from a Windows PC: 1. Check that...
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...; Make sure that the PC is set to a static or fixed IP address (this method Push 'N' Connect-you try to connect a WEP client to protect and maximize your password, type http://www.routerlogin.net in a Web browser and log in the United States and/or other WPS wireless devices. Its wireless LED should turn on your router and record them here: Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID Network Key (Password If you changed it will not work. For...
...; Make sure that the PC is set to a static or fixed IP address (this method Push 'N' Connect-you try to connect a WEP client to protect and maximize your password, type http://www.routerlogin.net in a Web browser and log in the United States and/or other WPS wireless devices. Its wireless LED should turn on your router and record them here: Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID Network Key (Password If you changed it will not work. For...