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... 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...
... 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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.... A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router Model WNR834Bv2. Getting to return the product for your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to Know Your...
.... A link to the online User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router Model WNR834Bv2. Getting to return the product for your NETGEAR dealer. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router Congratulations on your router. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to Know Your...
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... and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Figure 1 2. Figure 2 3. To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in Figure 2. Then, remove the protective film covering the LED panel of your router as shown in an upright ...position. 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. To prepare your router for your wired computers). Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the...
... and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router Figure 1 2. Figure 2 3. To ensure proper heat dissipation and for router stability, it is important that you connect the stand and place your router in Figure 2. Then, remove the protective film covering the LED panel of your router as shown in an upright ...position. 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation: 1. To prepare your router for your wired computers). Set up your wireless router by inserting the tabs of the stand (supplied with your router) into the slots on the...
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...familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel indicate the operating status of the router. Front Panel The lights on the front panel. A description of the wireless router. Figure 3 Power On - Green The power is... - Off Power is included in progress. On - Green The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Blink - Green Data is enabled. Wireless On - Blue The wireless interface is being supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Off The wireless interface is ready. LAN (Ports 1-4) On - Blink - Green...
...familiar with the front and back panels of the router-especially the LEDs on the front panel indicate the operating status of the router. Front Panel The lights on the front panel. A description of the wireless router. Figure 3 Power On - Green The power is... - Off Power is included in progress. On - Green The wireless router has acquired an Internet address. Blink - Green Data is enabled. Wireless On - Blue The wireless interface is being supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 Off The wireless interface is ready. LAN (Ports 1-4) On - Blink - Green...
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... color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. The ports on the back of your local computers. ... (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the power adapter. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on your router. Press Restore for connecting the router to the wired computer(s) on the physical placement of your LAN. For 4 Getting to the factory default...
... color-coded to distinguish your Internet port from virtually anywhere within the operating range of the wireless router shows the router's MAC address, serial number, security PIN, and factory default login information. The ports on the back of your local computers. ... (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the power adapter. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on your router. Press Restore for connecting the router to the wired computer(s) on the physical placement of your LAN. For 4 Getting to the factory default...
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... to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your router, modem, and PC(s); Installing Your Wireless Router To help you need to connect your other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. configure ...and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. You can set up your wireless router using one of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for your computers and other devices will ...
... to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices which are potential sources of walls and ceilings between the wireless router and your router, modem, and PC(s); Installing Your Wireless Router To help you need to connect your other materials such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. configure ...and Linux Users)" on the Internet quickly, the Resource CD contains a Smart Wizard™. You can set up your wireless router using one of sight to your wireless devices. • Accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for your computers and other devices will ...
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... your company's network support staff. To make it easy for you choose to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router and install the latest firmware version (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 19). 3. For example, if you cannot or prefer not to your...
... your company's network support staff. To make it easy for you choose to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your router and install the latest firmware version (see "Configuring Your Wireless Settings and Security Options" on page 19). 3. For example, if you cannot or prefer not to your...
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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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Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes 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. At each step in the setup process, the ...Follow the instructions and prompts to complete. The Smart Wizard guides you through the procedure to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router, modem, and PC(s). Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard To use the Smart Wizard, you must be using the Smart Wizard: 1....
Using the Smart Wizard The NETGEAR Smart Wizard takes 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. At each step in the setup process, the ...Follow the instructions and prompts to complete. The Smart Wizard guides you through the procedure to configure your wireless settings and enable wireless security for your router, modem, and PC(s). Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard To use the Smart Wizard, you must be using the Smart Wizard: 1....
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...field of your browser. If you want to change the settings after installation: 1. You can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 25. A login window similar to the one shown below will also be prompted to check... for each computer in to the router. you can enter either of these addresses to connect to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. You are now connected to the Internet! To ensure...
...field of your browser. If you want to change the settings after installation: 1. You can always access the router's user interface later to select a security option (see "Setting Up Your Wireless Computers" on page 25. A login window similar to the one shown below will also be prompted to check... for each computer in to the router. you can enter either of these addresses to connect to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. You are now connected to the Internet! To ensure...
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... a location on the NETGEAR website. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. (If you select "No," you changed the User Name and Password from the defaults, then enter your Internet connection. The router User Name and Password are unique to the router and are not the ... If, however, the file is a .zip file, then the image is available, you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new router firmware:" on page 12.) 4. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 Figure 6 2. On Windows machines, the WinZip utility can use to upgrade your hard disk...
... a location on the NETGEAR website. The Firmware Upgrade Assistant screen will display. (If you select "No," you changed the User Name and Password from the defaults, then enter your Internet connection. The router User Name and Password are unique to the router and are not the ... If, however, the file is a .zip file, then the image is available, you will automatically check the NETGEAR database for new router firmware:" on page 12.) 4. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 11 Figure 6 2. On Windows machines, the WinZip utility can use to upgrade your hard disk...
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...send the software to determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. The Product Support page for this method, refer to the online Reference Manual for updates on your router before using this router. The Router Upgrade screen will restart. When the Ready light stops blinking, ... has the new software installed. Do not try to go to the router until the router finishes restarting! From the Product Selection pull-down the computer, or do anything else to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for your browser. Click Browse and ...
...send the software to determine the firmware version currently running on the NETGEAR website. The Product Support page for this method, refer to the online Reference Manual for updates on your router before using this router. The Router Upgrade screen will restart. When the Ready light stops blinking, ... has the new software installed. Do not try to go to the router until the router finishes restarting! From the Product Selection pull-down the computer, or do anything else to the NETGEAR website and select the model number for your browser. Click Browse and ...
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Follow the procedure in "To upgrade your router:" to a location on your Router Status screen. 7. 6. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to complete the upgrade process. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on your hard disk. 8. Under Downloads, check the most recent Firmware Version offered against the Firmware Version shown on the version number. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 13
Follow the procedure in "To upgrade your router:" to a location on your Router Status screen. 7. 6. Then, click Right-click and Save to Download and save the file to complete the upgrade process. If the version on the NETGEAR website is more recent, click on your hard disk. 8. Under Downloads, check the most recent Firmware Version offered against the Firmware Version shown on the version number. Installing Your Router Using the Smart Wizard 13
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... Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on which are set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your router to ensure that you are using the same computer on your ISP....up , you . Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, 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 how your Internet account ...
... Protocol (TCP/IP) Property settings on which are set up your wireless router and access the Internet: - If you have not already done so: • Check the package contents of your router to ensure that you are using the same computer on your ISP....up , you . Connecting Your Wireless Router Before you install your wireless router, 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 how your Internet account ...
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To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (B). A B Figure 7 5. You will connect it aside before starting to install your new router. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your computer. 2. Turn ... end into the Internet port of your computer to the documentation for your NETGEAR product. of the wireless router (C). (The Ethernet cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Turn off and unplug the...
To connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem: 1. Disconnect the cable at the modem end only (B). A B Figure 7 5. You will connect it aside before starting to install your new router. If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it completely from your computer. 2. Turn ... end into the Internet port of your computer to the documentation for your NETGEAR product. of the wireless router (C). (The Ethernet cable and the Internet port label are color coded.) 16 Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) Turn off and unplug the...
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...three remaining LAN ports. Start 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. When your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Connect any additional wired PCs to your network cables are connected... could prevent you are ready to start your network. Failure to start or restart your computer (see Step 3). Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 E D Figure 9 7. Securely insert that is attached to your network in Figure 9. C Figure...
...three remaining LAN ports. Start 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. When your router by inserting an Ethernet cable from accessing the Internet. Connect any additional wired PCs to your network cables are connected... could prevent you are ready to start your network. Failure to start or restart your computer (see Step 3). Installing Your Router Manually (Advanced, Mac, and Linux Users) 17 E D Figure 9 7. Securely insert that is attached to your network in Figure 9. C Figure...
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... port and the modem, and that your computer. amber indicates communication at both ends, and that software. The wireless light router. Plug in to the router is securely attached at 10 Mbps. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the Internet, do not run ...that the computer is powered on your computer is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 10). • Power. Plug the power cord into your network: 1. To start your...
... port and the modem, and that your computer. amber indicates communication at both ends, and that software. The wireless light router. Plug in to the router is securely attached at 10 Mbps. If it is not, make sure that the Ethernet cable from the computer to the Internet, do not run ...that the computer is powered on your computer is connected correctly by checking the wireless router status lights (as illustrated in Figure 10). • Power. Plug the power cord into your network: 1. To start your...
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...http://www.routerlogin.net in to log in the address field of these addresses to connect to your wireless router's settings later. A login window similar to the one shown 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. The Main menu will display. To access the router using its own user name and password.) The router user name and password are not the same as any changes to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. See "Restoring the ...
...http://www.routerlogin.net in to log in the address field of these addresses to connect to your wireless router's settings later. A login window similar to the one shown 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. The Main menu will display. To access the router using its own user name and password.) The router user name and password are not the same as any changes to your wireless router: http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. See "Restoring the ...