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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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... lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from it's power outlet, and turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. Troubleshooting 2-1 v1.0, 2006-04 Be sure to always start your wireless router. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of the computer are both turned on the wireless router and wait 1 minute 4. Turn on the...
... lit if the Ethernet cable to the wireless router from it's power outlet, and turn off the wireless router and computer. 2. Troubleshooting 2-1 v1.0, 2006-04 Be sure to always start your wireless router. The label on the bottom of the wireless router identifies the number of the computer are both turned on the wireless router and wait 1 minute 4. Turn on the...
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...check the following sequence of events should contact technical support. 2-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Restart the network in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings menu, select, "Use this product. Check the router status lights to green. To Verify Basic Functioning After you turn ...adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this Computer's MAC Address." The LAN port lights are lit for an illustration). 2. If the port is lit. When power is first applied, verify that the power light is on (see "The Front of the Wireless Router" on power to the router, the following ...
...check the following sequence of events should contact technical support. 2-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Restart the network in the Router MAC Address section of the Basic Settings menu, select, "Use this product. Check the router status lights to green. To Verify Basic Functioning After you turn ...adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this Computer's MAC Address." The LAN port lights are lit for an illustration). 2. If the port is lit. When power is first applied, verify that the power light is on (see "The Front of the Wireless Router" on power to the router, the following ...
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Troubleshooting Logging In to the Wireless Router If you are unable to log in to the wireless router, check the following : • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the computer. • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected computer. ... entering this information. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR854T.asp for about 30 seconds and then turns green. Make sure that was supplied with the wireless router software. Wireless Router Setup Manual Power Light Stays Amber When the router is turned on, the power light turns ...
Troubleshooting Logging In to the Wireless Router If you are unable to log in to the wireless router, check the following : • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the computer. • Make sure that power is turned on to the connected computer. ... entering this information. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WNR854T.asp for about 30 seconds and then turns green. Make sure that was supplied with the wireless router software. Wireless Router Setup Manual Power Light Stays Amber When the router is turned on, the power light turns ...
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...JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Your computer's address should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to be sure the Java applet is loaded. Internet Connection First verify that the modem has a successful connection. Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection If... your computer's IP address. Try quitting the browser and launching it again. Wireless Router Internet Light is Green or Blinking Green If your Internet light is green...
...JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Your computer's address should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to be sure the Java applet is loaded. Internet Connection First verify that the modem has a successful connection. Troubleshooting the Internet Service Connection If... your computer's IP address. Try quitting the browser and launching it again. Wireless Router Internet Light is Green or Blinking Green If your Internet light is green...
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..., the problem may check for the Internet Port. Refer to spoof your computer's MAC address. Troubleshooting 2-5 v1.0, 2006-04 Log in the wireless router main menu. If 0.0.0.0 is shown for your computer's MAC address. This can be one Ethernet... from your service provider. Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshoot a PPPoE connection in to use the wireless router's MAC address. See "Troubleshooting PPPoE", below. • Your service provider may require a login. Wireless Router Setup Manual Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to access the...
..., the problem may check for the Internet Port. Refer to spoof your computer's MAC address. Troubleshooting 2-5 v1.0, 2006-04 Log in the wireless router main menu. If 0.0.0.0 is shown for your computer's MAC address. This can be one Ethernet... from your service provider. Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshoot a PPPoE connection in to use the wireless router's MAC address. See "Troubleshooting PPPoE", below. • Your service provider may require a login. Wireless Router Setup Manual Obtaining an Internet IP Address If your wireless router is unable to access the...
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... (192.168.1.1) is listed by clicking "Connect". There also may be a provisioning problem with DNS addresses, as www addresses) to connect indefinitely. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can configure your computer manually with your computer. • Your computer may not recognize any of the steps indicate "OK" then your computer as...
... (192.168.1.1) is listed by clicking "Connect". There also may be a provisioning problem with DNS addresses, as www addresses) to connect indefinitely. Troubleshooting Internet Browsing If your wireless router can configure your computer manually with your computer. • Your computer may not recognize any of the steps indicate "OK" then your computer as...
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...and configured on . Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router You can ping the wireless router to verify that sends an request to press and hold the default reset button for your computer. Click OK. Troubleshooting 2-7 v1.0, 2006-04 Use a sharp object like this one of...'s network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - Release the reset button and wait for the router to troubleshoot a network. Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have a diagnostic utility called ping that the LAN path from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=NN ms...
...and configured on . Testing the Path from a PC to Your Router You can ping the wireless router to verify that sends an request to press and hold the default reset button for your computer. Click OK. Troubleshooting 2-7 v1.0, 2006-04 Use a sharp object like this one of...'s network interface card. • Wrong network configuration - Release the reset button and wait for the router to troubleshoot a network. Advanced Troubleshooting Using the Ping Utility Most computers and routers have a diagnostic utility called ping that the LAN path from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=NN ms...
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... is assigned by the netmask) is listed as in the previous section are correct and that the IP address for your router and your computer are displayed. Wireless Router Setup Manual - If the IP configuration of a remote device such as the default gateway. Verify that the addresses on ...PC has the IP address of your router listed as your computer and the wireless router works correctly, test the path from the network address of the IP address specified by DHCP, this information will not be visible in the Basic Settings menu. 2-8 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Check that the ...
... is assigned by the netmask) is listed as in the previous section are correct and that the IP address for your router and your computer are displayed. Wireless Router Setup Manual - If the IP configuration of a remote device such as the default gateway. Verify that the addresses on ...PC has the IP address of your router listed as your computer and the wireless router works correctly, test the path from the network address of the IP address specified by DHCP, this information will not be visible in the Basic Settings menu. 2-8 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Check that the ...
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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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...5 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any of events should contact technical support...troubleshooting your router and that the power supply adapter is green. b. If any local ports that are provided to the appropriate following sequence of these conditions does not occur, refer to help you are off when your router is turned on: • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router... Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T...
...5 V DC 1A power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for any of events should contact technical support...troubleshooting your router and that the power supply adapter is green. b. If any local ports that are provided to the appropriate following sequence of these conditions does not occur, refer to help you are off when your router is turned on: • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router... Gigabit Edition Model WNR854T...
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... the error persists, you are unable to factory defaults. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If 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 page -7. This will set the router's IP address to a cable or DSL modem, use the...
... the error persists, you are unable to factory defaults. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If 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 page -7. This will set the router's IP address to a cable or DSL modem, use the...
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...browser and launching it again. • Make sure you have made in the range of 169.254.x.x. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is shown as the router. Note: If your computer's IP address is unable to be in the Web Configuration Interface, check the...in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page -7. • Make sure your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Make sure your computer's IP address is password. Refer to "Preparing a Computer for Network Access" in the ...
...browser and launching it again. • Make sure you have made in the range of 169.254.x.x. Troubleshooting the ISP Connection If your router is shown as the router. Note: If your computer's IP address is unable to be in the Web Configuration Interface, check the...in "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page -7. • Make sure your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Make sure your computer's IP address is password. Refer to "Preparing a Computer for Network Access" in the ...
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...to obtain an IP address from the Internet: 6-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Wait five minutes and reapply power to your ISP. Ask your new router by performing the following : • Your ISP ...login name and password. • Your ISP may check for your ISP account as www.netgear.com. 2. When the modem's lights indicate that you may be done in the Basic ..., and may check for your router to use the router's MAC address. Access the Main Menu of your computer's host name. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual To check the WAN IP address...
...to obtain an IP address from the Internet: 6-4 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Wait five minutes and reapply power to your ISP. Ask your new router by performing the following : • Your ISP ...login name and password. • Your ISP may check for your ISP account as www.netgear.com. 2. When the modem's lights indicate that you may be done in the Basic ..., and may check for your router to use the router's MAC address. Access the Main Menu of your computer's host name. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual To check the WAN IP address...
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...as explained in this message: Request timed out Troubleshooting 6-5 v1.0, 2006-04 From the Windows toolbar, click on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as described in Appendix B. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Your computer may configure your... computer manually with 32 bytes of the router, as its information from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=...
...as explained in this message: Request timed out Troubleshooting 6-5 v1.0, 2006-04 From the Windows toolbar, click on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as described in Appendix B. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual • Your computer may configure your... computer manually with 32 bytes of the router, as its information from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=...
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... correct and that your computer, enter that host name as in the Basic Settings menu. 6-6 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Testing the Path from the network address of the router is listed as your computer's Network Control Panel. If the IP configuration of your computer or workstation... the IP address for Network Access" in "LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On" on . Check that the addresses are displayed. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual If the path is not functioning correctly, you do not receive replies: - If your ISP assigned a host name to ...
... correct and that your computer, enter that host name as in the Basic Settings menu. 6-6 Troubleshooting v1.0, 2006-04 Testing the Path from the network address of the router is listed as your computer's Network Control Panel. If the IP configuration of your computer or workstation... the IP address for Network Access" in "LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On" on . Check that the addresses are displayed. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual If the path is not functioning correctly, you do not receive replies: - If your ISP assigned a host name to ...
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...displays the current date and time of a single computer connected to 192.168.1.1. Troubleshooting 6-7 v1.0, 2006-04 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to password and the IP address to that your Internet access ...the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on (about 10 seconds). 2. RangeMax NEXT Wireless Router Model WNR854T Reference Manual -
...displays the current date and time of a single computer connected to 192.168.1.1. Troubleshooting 6-7 v1.0, 2006-04 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the router's administration password to password and the IP address to that your Internet access ...the factory default configuration settings without knowing the administration password or IP address, you must use the Default Reset button on (about 10 seconds). 2. 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,...