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... Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup 1-4 Smart Wizard Setup ...1-4 Manual Setup ...1-5 To Connect Your Wireless Router 1-5 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 1-9 How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later 1-10 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 1-11 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 1-12 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...2-1 Be sure to always start your network in this sequence...
... Wizard Setup 2) Manual Setup 1-4 Smart Wizard Setup ...1-4 Manual Setup ...1-5 To Connect Your Wireless Router 1-5 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 1-9 How to Access the Wireless Router Again Later 1-10 How to Set Up and Test Basic Wireless Connectivity 1-11 Implement Appropriate Wireless Security 1-12 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ...2-1 Be sure to always start your network in this sequence...
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Troubleshooting Logging In to the Wireless Router 2-3 Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection 2-4 Internet Connection 2-4 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 2-5 Troubleshooting PPPoE 2-5 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 2-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 2-6 Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility 2-7 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router 2-7 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet 2-8 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents iv v1.0, 2006-04
Troubleshooting Logging In to the Wireless Router 2-3 Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection 2-4 Internet Connection 2-4 Obtaining an Internet IP Address 2-5 Troubleshooting PPPoE 2-5 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing 2-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 2-6 Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility 2-7 Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router 2-7 Testing the Path from a PC to the Internet 2-8 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Related Documents iv v1.0, 2006-04
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...minutes 3. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to always start your wireless router. Troubleshooting 2-1 v1.0, 2006-04 Quick Tips Here are correct. • LAN connected computers must be lit. ...The label on . • For each LAN port. Be sure to the wireless router from it's power outlet, and turn ...
...minutes 3. Make sure the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in. • The Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to always start your wireless router. Troubleshooting 2-1 v1.0, 2006-04 Quick Tips Here are correct. • LAN connected computers must be lit. ...The label on . • For each LAN port. Be sure to the wireless router from it's power outlet, and turn ...
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... functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that are off, check the following sequence of events should contact technical support. 2-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are connected....lit for this Computer's MAC Address." The color of the Basic Settings menu, select, "Use this product. If the port is green. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Some cable modem services require you to use the MAC address of the computer registered on page 2-6. If so, in...
... functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any local ports that are off, check the following sequence of events should contact technical support. 2-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Power Light Not On If the Power and other lights are connected....lit for this Computer's MAC Address." The color of the Basic Settings menu, select, "Use this product. If the port is green. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Some cable modem services require you to use the MAC address of the computer registered on page 2-6. If so, in...
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This procedure is password. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR854T.asp for about 30 seconds and then turns green. If the power light is still amber one minute after power up • Turn the power ... this information. The factory default login name is admin and the password is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 2-6. Troubleshooting Logging In to the Wireless Router If you are unable to log in the previous section. • Make sure you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that CAPS...
This procedure is password. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR854T.asp for about 30 seconds and then turns green. If the power light is still amber one minute after power up • Turn the power ... this information. The factory default login name is admin and the password is explained in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 2-6. Troubleshooting Logging In to the Wireless Router If you are unable to log in the previous section. • Make sure you are using Ethernet cables like the cable that CAPS...
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... for help with verifying that the wireless router can get an Internet address. Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection If your computer's IP address. The cable or ADSL modem status lights indicate if the modem connection is successful or not. Wireless Router Internet Light Off If the Internet light...or ADSL modem, and that you are turned on. 2-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 If you have a good Internet connection, and your computer's IP address is 169.254.x.x, verify that both the modem and wireless router are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be in the...
... for help with verifying that the wireless router can get an Internet address. Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection If your computer's IP address. The cable or ADSL modem status lights indicate if the modem connection is successful or not. Wireless Router Internet Light Off If the Internet light...or ADSL modem, and that you are turned on. 2-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 If you have a good Internet connection, and your computer's IP address is 169.254.x.x, verify that both the modem and wireless router are using Internet Explorer, click Refresh to be in the...
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... link. Log in the browserbased Basic Settings menu. • Your service provider only allows one of your ISP account to the wireless router in to the wireless router. 2. Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshoot a PPPoE connection in the wireless router main menu. Refer to the online help in this case, inform your service provider that an IP address is able to...
... link. Log in the browserbased Basic Settings menu. • Your service provider only allows one of your ISP account to the wireless router in to the wireless router. 2. Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshoot a PPPoE connection in the wireless router main menu. Refer to the online help in this case, inform your service provider that an IP address is able to...
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Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can attempt to reconnect by your computer as explained in the documentation for your ISP. To restore the factory default configuration settings,...several minutes, you entered a DNS address during the wireless router's configuration, restart your computer. • Your computer may not recognize any of the router. 2-6 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Reboot the computer and verify the wireless router address (192.168.1.1) is up and working. 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual 3. Typically your ISP will continue to ...
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can attempt to reconnect by your computer as explained in the documentation for your ISP. To restore the factory default configuration settings,...several minutes, you entered a DNS address during the wireless router's configuration, restart your computer. • Your computer may not recognize any of the router. 2-6 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Reboot the computer and verify the wireless router address (192.168.1.1) is up and working. 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual 3. Typically your ISP will continue to ...
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... the path is off, follow the instructions in this message: Reply from your router is on page 2-3. - Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have one of the router, as in "LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On" on . Wireless Router Setup Manual 1. The device then replies. Use a sharp object like this one...
... the path is off, follow the instructions in this message: Reply from your router is on page 2-3. - Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have one of the router, as in "LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On" on . Wireless Router Setup Manual 1. The device then replies. Use a sharp object like this one...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual - Verify that the addresses on both begin with 192.168.1. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the Basic Settings menu. 2-8 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the default gateway. From the ...DNS server. If the IP configuration of the remote device. - Check to the Internet. Check that the path between your computer and the wireless router works correctly, test the path from a PC to the Internet After verifying that your PC has the IP address of your PC is listed ...
Wireless Router Setup Manual - Verify that the addresses on both begin with 192.168.1. If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the Basic Settings menu. 2-8 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the default gateway. From the ...DNS server. If the IP configuration of the remote device. - Check to the Internet. Check that the path between your computer and the wireless router works correctly, test the path from a PC to the Internet After verifying that your PC has the IP address of your PC is listed ...
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... ...6-1 Power Light Not On 6-1 Power Light Stays Amber 6-2 LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On 6-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 6-2 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-3 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 6-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 6-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 6-7 Problems...
... ...6-1 Power Light Not On 6-1 Power Light Stays Amber 6-2 LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On 6-2 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 6-2 Troubleshooting the ISP Connection 6-3 Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility 6-5 Testing the LAN Path to Your Router 6-5 Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 6-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 6-7 Problems...
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...RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. If the error persists, you diagnose and solve the problem. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your router and that the power supply adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the 5 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR... and should occur: 1. If the port is lit. The power light is on power to the router, the following section. The LAN port lights are connected. b. When power is first applied, verify that : a.
...RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T. If the error persists, you diagnose and solve the problem. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your router and that the power supply adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the 5 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR... and should occur: 1. If the port is lit. The power light is on power to the router, the following section. The LAN port lights are connected. b. When power is first applied, verify that : a.
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...Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page -7. This cable could be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are using the ... or workstation. • Be sure you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Power Light Stays Amber When the router is turned on, the power light is amber and then changes to a cable or DSL modem, ...
...Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the router as described in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page -7. This cable could be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are using the ... or workstation. • Be sure you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual Power Light Stays Amber When the router is turned on, the power light is amber and then changes to a cable or DSL modem, ...
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... DHCP server. If you are in this information. These auto-generated addresses are using the Web Configuration Manager. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you have been assigned a static IP address, your computer's IP address...you do not know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. This will be in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on how to configure your computer. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Make sure your computer's IP address...
... DHCP server. If you are in this information. These auto-generated addresses are using the Web Configuration Manager. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is unable to access the Internet, you have been assigned a static IP address, your computer's IP address...you do not know the current IP address, clear the router's configuration to factory defaults. This will be in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on how to configure your computer. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Make sure your computer's IP address...
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RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual To check the WAN IP address: 1. Check that an IP address is unable to recognize your new router by performing the following : • Your ISP may check for the Internet (WAN) Port. If your router. 3. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. 4. Turn off power to your router...address, but your computer is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from the Internet: 6-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Assign the computer Host Name of the router's configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. ...
RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual To check the WAN IP address: 1. Check that an IP address is unable to recognize your new router by performing the following : • Your ISP may check for the Internet (WAN) Port. If your router. 3. Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status. 4. Turn off power to your router...address, but your computer is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from the Internet: 6-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Assign the computer Host Name of the router's configuration at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. ...
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..." in Appendix B. For details, see a message like this example: ping 192.168.1.1 3. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is not working, you see this message: Request timed out Troubleshooting 6-5 v1.0, 2006-04 From the Windows toolbar, click on OK. The device then responds with...a PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. To ping the router from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address. Click on the Start button and select Run. 2. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Your computer may configure your computer manually with...
..." in Appendix B. For details, see a message like this example: ping 192.168.1.1 3. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP network is not working, you see this message: Request timed out Troubleshooting 6-5 v1.0, 2006-04 From the Windows toolbar, click on OK. The device then responds with...a PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. To ping the router from the router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address. Click on the Start button and select Run. 2. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Your computer may configure your computer manually with...
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...TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on . Check that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. 6-6 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Check to your computer, enter that your computer has the IP address of the IP address specified by DHCP, ...the netmask) is connected and functioning. - If the IP configuration of your computer is the IP address of the remote device. - RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the previous section are displayed. If the path is not functioning correctly,...
...TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on . Check that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. 6-6 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Check to your computer, enter that your computer has the IP address of the IP address specified by DHCP, ...the netmask) is connected and functioning. - If the IP configuration of your computer is the IP address of the remote device. - RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the previous section are displayed. If the path is not functioning correctly,...
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... your computers. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by only allowing traffic from the authorized computer. Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a Network Time Server. Troubleshooting 6-7 v1.0, 2006-04 If this method for the router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the MAC address of day. Your ISP could be... support. Problems with Date and Time The E-mail menu in the log is the case, you must configure your Internet access settings are configured correctly. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual -
... your computers. Many broadband ISPs restrict access by only allowing traffic from the authorized computer. Cause: The router has not yet successfully reached a Network Time Server. Troubleshooting 6-7 v1.0, 2006-04 If this method for the router to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the MAC address of day. Your ISP could be... support. Problems with Date and Time The E-mail menu in the log is the case, you must configure your Internet access settings are configured correctly. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual -
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Cause: The router does not automatically sense Daylight Savings Time. In the E-mail menu, select or clear the checkbox marked "Adjust for Daylight Savings Time". 6-8 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Time is off by one hour.
Cause: The router does not automatically sense Daylight Savings Time. In the E-mail menu, select or clear the checkbox marked "Adjust for Daylight Savings Time". 6-8 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Time is off by one hour.
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A Account Name 4-3, 4-5 B backup configuration 4-10 Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-9 Basic Wireless Settings 2-13 C configuration backup 4-10 erasing 4-11 restore 4-12 content filtering 3-1 conventions typography i-ix ... factory settings, restoring 4-11 front panel 1-2, 1-3 Index fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 2-6 H host name 4-3 I IP addresses auto-generated 6-3 L LAN IP Setup Menu 5-9 LEDs troubleshooting 6-2 log sending 3-9 log entries 3-7 M MAC address 6-7 spoofing 4-3, 6-4 metric 5-14 N Network Time Protocol 3-10, 6-7 NTP 3-10, 6-7 P package contents 1-1 Passphrase 2-5, 2-8,...
A Account Name 4-3, 4-5 B backup configuration 4-10 Basic Wireless Connectivity 2-9 Basic Wireless Settings 2-13 C configuration backup 4-10 erasing 4-11 restore 4-12 content filtering 3-1 conventions typography i-ix ... factory settings, restoring 4-11 front panel 1-2, 1-3 Index fully qualified domain name (FQDN) 2-6 H host name 4-3 I IP addresses auto-generated 6-3 L LAN IP Setup Menu 5-9 LEDs troubleshooting 6-2 log sending 3-9 log entries 3-7 M MAC address 6-7 spoofing 4-3, 6-4 metric 5-14 N Network Time Protocol 3-10, 6-7 NTP 3-10, 6-7 P package contents 1-1 Passphrase 2-5, 2-8,...