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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...
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...
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... front and back panels of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router Model WNR834Bv2. A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable •...
... front and back panels of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your router. A PDF version of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router Model WNR834Bv2. A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable •...
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... Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. The wizard guides you need to connect your router and get on page 15). configure your network. example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless ...and concrete can result in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your Resource CD. Failure to follow these guidelines can also affect...
... Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. The wizard guides you need to connect your router and get on page 15). configure your network. example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless ...and concrete can result in significant performance degradation or an inability to wirelessly connect to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your Resource CD. Failure to follow these guidelines can also affect...
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... using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there might be logged in this option and install your router manually, for updating your router in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with the default settings of methods for best results, install and...
... using a Linux operating system, or are unsure about whether there might be logged in this option and install your router manually, for updating your router in to the router to Know Your Wireless Router Updating Your Router Firmware NETGEAR is always improving the operability and features included with the default settings of methods for best results, install and...
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...default state (for example, if you must open a browser window and log in to the Internet, see the online User Manual for each computer in your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in its...Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in the address field of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for more information). You will display. 10 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard A login window similar to the one...
...default state (for example, if you must open a browser window and log in to the Internet, see the online User Manual for each computer in your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Open a browser window and type http://www.routerlogin.net in its...Firmware The Smart Wizard only appears when you first install the router or when the router is in the address field of your high-speed wireless router, the wireless adapter card for more information). You will display. 10 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard A login window similar to the one...
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... and Password (admin for the router User Name and password for new router firmware:" on page 12.) 4. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. see "To manually check for the router Password), both in to the ...new firmware version on your Internet connection. Click Yes to a location on the NETGEAR website. If no new firmware version ...
... and Password (admin for the router User Name and password for new router firmware:" on page 12.) 4. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will automatically check the NETGEAR database for a new firmware image file. see "To manually check for the router Password), both in to the ...new firmware version on your Internet connection. Click Yes to a location on the NETGEAR website. If no new firmware version ...
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... (or through a link on the NETGEAR website. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on your new Password. 3. If you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to successfully upgrade using the router. 4. The Reference Manual is complete, the router will display. 12 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard To...
... (or through a link on the NETGEAR website. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on your new Password. 3. If you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to successfully upgrade using the router. 4. The Reference Manual is complete, the router will display. 12 Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard To...
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... are set up your Internet account. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 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...
... are set up your Internet account. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 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...
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... are color coded.) 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Turn off your computer. 2. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your NETGEAR product. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your computer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 39. of the wireless router (C). (The Ethernet cable and the Internet...
... are color coded.) 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Turn off your computer. 2. Locate the Ethernet cable (A) that came with your NETGEAR product. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your computer to TCP/IP Addressing in "Related Documents" on page 39. of the wireless router (C). (The Ethernet cable and the Internet...
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...that cable into one of the three remaining LAN ports. When your network in Figure 9, you from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as described below. Start your network cables are connected as shown in the correct sequence, as shown in ...the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to your computer (see Step 3). Failure to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Securely insert that is attached to start your network in Figure 9. E D Figure 9 7. C...
...that cable into one of the three remaining LAN ports. When your network in Figure 9, you from a PC into a LAN port on the router, such as LAN port 1 (E), as described below. Start your network cables are connected as shown in the correct sequence, as shown in ...the correct sequence could prevent you are ready to your computer (see Step 3). Failure to your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Securely insert that is attached to start your network in Figure 9. E D Figure 9 7. C...
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.... should be lit after turning on the • Internet. Green indicates that the modem is turned on your wireless router and into a power outlet. Figure 10 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Plug the power cord into your computer. Wait 1 minute. 3. If ...it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that your...
.... should be lit after turning on the • Internet. Green indicates that the modem is turned on your wireless router and into a power outlet. Figure 10 18 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Plug the power cord into your computer. Wait 1 minute. 3. If ...it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the wireless router Internet port and the modem, and that your...
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... admin for the router User Name and password for the router Password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its login name and password: 1. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless router to set it....net in the address field of these addresses to connect to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Figure 11 2. The Main menu will display. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 19 The factory default state is...
... admin for the router User Name and password for the router Password, both in lowercase letters. (For security reasons, the router has its login name and password: 1. Setting Up Your Router for Internet Access When configuring your wireless router manually, you must log in to your wireless router to set it....net in the address field of these addresses to connect to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. Figure 11 2. The Main menu will display. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 19 The factory default state is...
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... Contact your ISP to detect your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) For assistance, see your computer documentation or see the online User's Manual for your connection. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will ...menu options in "Related Documents" on the router interface or see the links in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. When prompted, click Next. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your wireless router to the Internet! Select one of your Control...
... Contact your ISP to detect your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR Technical Support. 20 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) For assistance, see your computer documentation or see the online User's Manual for your connection. Click Next and the Basic Settings screen will ...menu options in "Related Documents" on the router interface or see the links in the left navigation pane, click Setup Wizard. When prompted, click Next. If you do not connect successfully: • Review your wireless router to the Internet! Select one of your Control...
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... 2. The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new router firmware. At that time, you will also be prompted to the one shown below will display. 4. You can enter either of your wireless setup. If you may use to log in lowercase letters. If no new firmware version is available, Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced...
... 2. The router will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new router firmware. At that time, you will also be prompted to the one shown below will display. 4. You can enter either of your wireless setup. If you may use to log in lowercase letters. If no new firmware version is available, Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced...
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... you can be "unzipped" before you are unable to the online Reference Manual available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR website. Then go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to determine the firmware version currently running on your...
... you can be "unzipped" before you are unable to the online Reference Manual available through the Documentation link on the router main menu (or through a link on the NETGEAR website. Then go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to determine the firmware version currently running on your...
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...the defaults, then enter your Router Status screen. 7. Go to configure this router" radio box has been checked. If a the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on your new User Name and Password. 3. Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options For Advanced... in the address field of your network and router. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of your router interface. The Product Support page for your router will be prompted for your router firmware. 4. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 23 ...
...the defaults, then enter your Router Status screen. 7. Go to configure this router" radio box has been checked. If a the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on your new User Name and Password. 3. Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options For Advanced... in the address field of your network and router. When the Router Status screen displays, note the version number of your router interface. The Product Support page for your router will be prompted for your router firmware. 4. Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 23 ...
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...Select a Security Option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that is the device's wireless network name, must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will not get a wireless connection. 3. If you are covered in detail in the router. The wireless router provides highly effective security...router's new settings. 24 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If they do not match, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on your wireless network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless...
...Select a Security Option. NETGEAR strongly recommends that is the device's wireless network name, must then change the router's SSID, channel, or security settings, you will not get a wireless connection. 3. If you are covered in detail in the router. The wireless router provides highly effective security...router's new settings. 24 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) If they do not match, you will lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. Select Wireless Settings under Setup on your wireless network. Unlike wired network data, your wireless...
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... a passphrase, then the same passphrase must match the wireless router's settings exactly. Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that you selected. (If you have a question, see the online User Manual for wireless connectivity: 1. For your wireless computers to "Obtain an IP address automatically." Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Once you have set to work with the...
... a passphrase, then the same passphrase must match the wireless router's settings exactly. Check the Wireless Connections Properties and ensure that you selected. (If you have a question, see the online User Manual for wireless connectivity: 1. For your wireless computers to "Obtain an IP address automatically." Setting Up Your Wireless Computers Once you have set to work with the...
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...to a target device. The device then replies. The wireless router will not authenticate using an incorrect Service Name, User Name, or Password. If you cannot connect after several minutes, you connect manually, the wireless router will continue to attempt to troubleshoot a network. A ...DNS server is listed by your computer. If you entered a DNS address during the wireless router's configuration, restart your computer as its default gateway....
...to a target device. The device then replies. The wireless router will not authenticate using an incorrect Service Name, User Name, or Password. If you cannot connect after several minutes, you connect manually, the wireless router will continue to attempt to troubleshoot a network. A ...DNS server is listed by your computer. If you entered a DNS address during the wireless router's configuration, restart your computer as its default gateway....