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Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Positioning Your Wireless Router 4 Installing Your Wireless Router 5 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware 10 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 15 Connecting Your Wireless Router 15 Verifying Your Connection 18 Setting Up...
Contents Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 1 Unpacking Your New Router 1 Hardware Features ...3 Positioning Your Wireless Router 4 Installing Your Wireless Router 5 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 9 Using the Smart Wizard ...9 Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware 10 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users 15 Connecting Your Wireless Router 15 Verifying Your Connection 18 Setting Up...
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... Router" on page 1). Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of this manual - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your NETGEAR dealer. A link to Know Your Wireless Router 1 A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router Model WNR834Bv2...
... Router" on page 1). Getting to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your purchase of this manual - Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your NETGEAR dealer. A link to Know Your Wireless Router 1 A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router Model WNR834Bv2...
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..., it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Figure 2 3. To prepare your router (see Figure 1). Place your router as shown in Figure 2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your...
..., it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in a suitable area for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Figure 2 3. To prepare your router (see Figure 1). Place your router as shown in Figure 2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your...
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... - Blink - Amber Data is being supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Fast blink - Green There is not being communicated over the wireless network. Green The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the wireless router software. Figure 3 Power On - On - Blue Data is being...
... - Blink - Amber Data is being supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Fast blink - Green There is not being communicated over the wireless network. Green The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Hardware Features Before you install and connect your router, take a moment to become familiar with the wireless router software. Figure 3 Power On - On - Blue Data is being...
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... Smart Wizard walks you through the steps required to connect your router, modem, and PC(s); You can set up your router and get on page 9 to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you have been successfully completed. If you set up your wireless router using one of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems...
... Smart Wizard walks you through the steps required to connect your router, modem, and PC(s); You can set up your router and get on page 9 to the Internet. Installing Your Wireless Router To help you have been successfully completed. If you set up your wireless router using one of interference, such as ceiling fans, home security systems...
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... you check for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 19). 3. Install and connect your wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router. You must be a conflict, use this option and install your router manually, for New Firmware" on page 15...
... you check for Internet access (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 19). 3. Install and connect your wireless router to Know Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with your router. You must be a conflict, use this option and install your router manually, for New Firmware" on page 15...
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These options are discussed later in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 10. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7
These options are discussed later in "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware" on page 10. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 7
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...the setup process by your ISP. • If you are connected through a cable modem, you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your network. It then helps you initially used to... not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you must be using on . 2. To install your Windows PC. Follow the instructions and prompts to complete. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard To use the Smart Wizard, you through...
...the setup process by your ISP. • If you are connected through a cable modem, you through installing your router, connecting your router to the Internet, configuring your wireless network settings, and selecting the optimum security protection for your network. It then helps you initially used to... not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes you must be using on . 2. To install your Windows PC. Follow the instructions and prompts to complete. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard To use the Smart Wizard, you through...
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... the online User Manual for more information). To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware"). To log in to its factory default settings). you can...
... the online User Manual for more information). To ensure optimum performance of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for each computer in your network should support the same technology as your router (see "Accessing Your Router After Installation and Checking for New Firmware"). To log in to its factory default settings). you can...
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...and must be used to your new User Name and Password. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. (If you select "No," you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router Password), both in to unzip the file. Click Right-click ...and Save to Download and save the file to the new firmware version on the NETGEAR website. If, however, the file is a .zip file, ...
...and must be used to your new User Name and Password. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. (If you select "No," you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for the router Password), both in to unzip the file. Click Right-click ...and Save to Download and save the file to the new firmware version on the NETGEAR website. If, however, the file is a .zip file, ...
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Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your router now has the new software installed. Do not try to go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the default, then enter your router interface. Check the Firmware Version to upgrade the router. It is available, download the firmware to your computer...
Click Browse and locate the unzipped firmware image that your router now has the new software installed. Do not try to go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support and select Downloads from the default, then enter your router interface. Check the Firmware Version to upgrade the router. It is available, download the firmware to your computer...
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Then, click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to complete the upgrade process. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 13 Under Downloads, check the most recent Firmware Version offered against the Firmware Version shown on your router:" to a location on your Router Status screen. 7. Follow the procedure in "To upgrade your hard disk. 8. 6. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on the version number.
Then, click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to complete the upgrade process. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 13 Under Downloads, check the most recent Firmware Version offered against the Firmware Version shown on your router:" to a location on your Router Status screen. 7. Follow the procedure in "To upgrade your hard disk. 8. 6. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on the version number.
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... and password) - If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your router to ensure that you are using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on how your Internet account was...
... and password) - If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your router to ensure that you are using DHCP and "Obtain DNS server address automatically." Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, make sure that the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on how your Internet account was...
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Turn off your NETGEAR product. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your computer. 2. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (B). Securely insert one end of the wireless router (C). (The Ethernet cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced,...3. A B Figure 7 5. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer to the router later. You will connect it aside before starting to install your network and set it to the modem. ...
Turn off your NETGEAR product. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your computer. 2. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (B). Securely insert one end of the wireless router (C). (The Ethernet cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced,...3. A B Figure 7 5. To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. If you are unsure about this, refer to the documentation for your computer to the router later. You will connect it aside before starting to install your network and set it to the modem. ...
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... of the three remaining LAN ports. Securely insert that is attached to start or restart your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Start your computer (see Step 3). Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 E D Figure 9 7.
... of the three remaining LAN ports. Securely insert that is attached to start or restart your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as shown in Figure 9. Start your computer (see Step 3). Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 E D Figure 9 7.
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... light should be lit after turning on . • LAN. If a LAN light is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in and turn solid green. Figure 10 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Plug the power cord into your network: 1. For DSL customers, if software logs...
... light should be lit after turning on . • LAN. If a LAN light is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in and turn solid green. Figure 10 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Plug the power cord into your network: 1. For DSL customers, if software logs...
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... and then click Enter. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any user name or password you may use the Restore Factory Settings button. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 19 The factory default state... is reset when you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to your wireless router's settings later.
... and then click Enter. Type http://www.routerlogin.net in to your wireless router to set it up initially and to make any user name or password you may use the Restore Factory Settings button. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 19 The factory default state... is reset when you must log in the address field of these addresses to connect to your wireless router's settings later.
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... the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the appropriate fields. 3. If you cannot connect to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Installing Your Router Manually ... Settings Help screens on page 27. Figure 12 4. When prompted, click Next. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to the Internet! You should be connected to access the Internet.
... the wireless router, check the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties in the appropriate fields. 3. If you cannot connect to verify that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. • Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Installing Your Router Manually ... Settings Help screens on page 27. Figure 12 4. When prompted, click Next. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will display. Click Apply to save your settings and complete your wireless router to the Internet! You should be connected to access the Internet.
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...in to your new User Name and Password. Checking for New Firmware After installing your router, you must open a browser window and log in to the router to complete your browser. The router will also be prompted to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Open a browser ...these addresses to connect to check for a new firmware image file. To log in lowercase letters. Figure 13 2. Click Yes to the router after installation: 1. You can enter either of your wireless setup. At that time, you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new...
...in to your new User Name and Password. Checking for New Firmware After installing your router, you must open a browser window and log in to the router to complete your browser. The router will also be prompted to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Open a browser ...these addresses to connect to check for a new firmware image file. To log in lowercase letters. Figure 13 2. Click Yes to the router after installation: 1. You can enter either of your wireless setup. At that time, you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new...