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Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway August 2007 208-10147-01 v1.0
Wireless Router Setup Manual NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway August 2007 208-10147-01 v1.0
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... Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19...
... Need Before You Begin 6 Updating Your Router Firmware 6 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup 6 Smart Wizard Setup ...7 Manual Setup ...7 Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 12 Accessing the Wireless Router after Installation and Checking for New Firmware ......... 13 Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity 15 Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security 16 Help with Troubleshooting 19...
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... User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router...
... User Manual • Warranty and Support Information cards If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your wireless router • An AC power adapter (varies by region) • A yellow Ethernet cable • The Resource CD, which includes: - Become familiar with the front and back panels of a NETGEAR® high-speed wireless router, the Wireless Router...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Place your router in an area suitable for your router. Figure 1 3.
Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Place your router in an area suitable for your router. Figure 1 3.
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Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. The unit is performing the power-on the front of the wireless router to the modem is good. The wireless interface is connected to the router. Blinking IP address ...Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking Wireless On 3 Off Blinking Description Power is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, August 2007 The reset button is being transmitted and received from a modem or other...
Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. The unit is performing the power-on the front of the wireless router to the modem is good. The wireless interface is connected to the router. Blinking IP address ...Light Descriptions Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking Wireless On 3 Off Blinking Description Power is not supplied to Know Your Wireless Router 3 v1.0, August 2007 The reset button is being transmitted and received from a modem or other...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. AC power adapter outlet 3. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
Wireless Router Setup Manual Router Back Panel The rear panel of the WPN824v3 router contains the items in the list that follows the figure. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 3 The back of the wireless router includes: 1. Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. AC power adapter outlet 3. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
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... lights are active. Top Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the seven internal antennas are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. Figure 5 Getting to...
... lights are active. Top Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 4 The top of the wireless router includes a dome with status lights that identify which of the seven internal antennas are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the wireless signal. Figure 5 Getting to...
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... to connect to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you . Host and domain names - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the... following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave...
... to connect to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you . Host and domain names - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the... following before you set up your router: • Internet service. • The configuration information your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave...
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...case A. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. If your computer. 2. This option is best if you . Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about this manual to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, August 2007 Be sure to setting up your PC. Manual Setup There are using on...setup process, automates many of this for your are technically knowledgeable. Your computer has to be set up your Internet service. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you perform ...
...case A. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. If your computer. 2. This option is best if you . Smart Wizard Setup The wizard setup process takes about this manual to Know Your Wireless Router 7 v1.0, August 2007 Be sure to setting up your PC. Manual Setup There are using on...setup process, automates many of this for your are technically knowledgeable. Your computer has to be set up your Internet service. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case. The CD automatically starts and detects the language you perform ...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. a. c. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your computer. b. e. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your wireless router: 1. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband ...wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is on the bottom of the wireless router (3). 3 Figure 7 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR...
Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. a. c. Securely insert that Ethernet cable into your computer. b. e. Locate the Ethernet cable that connects your wireless router: 1. Turn off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband ...wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is on the bottom of the wireless router (3). 3 Figure 7 8 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that came with the NETGEAR...
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...menu, Internet Options, then click the Connections tab where you in Step c. Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to the Internet, ...correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. Wait 2 minutes. You might need to go to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual g. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. Securely insert that software. Start your network...
...menu, Internet Options, then click the Connections tab where you in Step c. Now, plug the power cord into your wireless router and into a LAN port on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are connected, and you are ready to the Internet, ...correct sequence could prevent you removed from accessing the Internet. Wait 2 minutes. You might need to go to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual g. For DSL customers, if software logs you can select Never dial a connection. Securely insert that software. Start your network...
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....0, August 2007 Green indicates that the computer is turned on . • Internet: The Internet port light (4) should be lit. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. The power light (1) should be lit. A LAN light (5) should turn solid green. If it is first turned on . • LAN. If a LAN light is ...
....0, August 2007 Green indicates that the computer is turned on . • Internet: The Internet port light (4) should be lit. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. The power light (1) should be lit. A LAN light (5) should turn solid green. If it is first turned on . • LAN. If a LAN light is ...
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... lower case letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in , if you may use to log in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 Getting to your Internet connection...
... lower case letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in , if you may use to log in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 Getting to your Internet connection...
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...Internet! Advanced users who want to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. When the wireless router is no activity before you out. Click Done to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is...for more information about basic settings, refer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual On the left, click Setup Wizard to access the Internet. Figure 12 If you with your wireless router to view the following screen. For help with this, ...
...Internet! Advanced users who want to manually configure the router can use NETGEAR's telephone support service. When the wireless router is no activity before you out. Click Done to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. If you do not click Logout, the wireless router waits 5 minutes after there is...for more information about basic settings, refer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual On the left, click Setup Wizard to access the Internet. Figure 12 If you with your wireless router to view the following screen. For help with this, ...
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... of these three URLs in to your router using its own user name and password. To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you may use the factory reset button. on page 24 for the wireless router. Connect to the wireless router by typing any user name or password...window and log in lower case letters. The router user name and password should not be confused with any one of your browser, and then click Enter. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your Internet connection. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to view support ...
... of these three URLs in to your router using its own user name and password. To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you may use the factory reset button. on page 24 for the wireless router. Connect to the wireless router by typing any user name or password...window and log in lower case letters. The router user name and password should not be confused with any one of your browser, and then click Enter. Accessing the Wireless Router after installing and configuring your Internet connection. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to view support ...
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... takes several minutes. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. Check the firmware version to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that you...Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. To update your router firmware: 1. When the software upload process is ...
... takes several minutes. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. Check the firmware version to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Click Browse, and locate the unzipped firmware image that you...Figure 14 Enter the user name and password. The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on the main menu. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. To update your router firmware: 1. When the software upload process is ...
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...process. From the Product Selection drop-down list, select your router displays. 6. The Product Support page for your router model number. Getting to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Press Enter. 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you selected the No radio button during installation, and...Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 If you check for updates on your new user name and password. 3. Go to a location on the NETGEAR website. If a later version of your router. If you are...
...process. From the Product Selection drop-down list, select your router displays. 6. The Product Support page for your router model number. Getting to set up and test basic wireless connectivity. Press Enter. 2. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you selected the No radio button during installation, and...Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Follow these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 If you check for updates on your new user name and password. 3. Go to a location on the NETGEAR website. If a later version of your router. If you are...
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...region in the wireless router. Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can extend beyond your changes, click Apply. Note that is NETGEAR. If they have a wireless link and ...Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. For this reason, use the security features of your needs. 16 Getting to the wireless router at a range of the wireless router. 3. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which the wireless interface will operate. 5. Click Wireless Settings in to Know Your Wireless Router...
...region in the wireless router. Implementing Appropriate Wireless Security Indoors, computers can extend beyond your changes, click Apply. Note that is NETGEAR. If they have a wireless link and ...Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. For this reason, use the security features of your needs. 16 Getting to the wireless router at a range of the wireless router. 3. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which the wireless interface will operate. 5. Click Wireless Settings in to Know Your Wireless Router...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 17 v1.0, August 2007
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Wireless Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007
Wireless Router Setup Manual 18 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007