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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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Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router.
Place your router in an area suitable for installation (near an AC power outlet and accessible to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. Set up your wireless router by inserting the router into the stand supplied with your wired computers). 2 Getting to the Ethernet cables for your router.
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... Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking Wireless On 3 Off Blinking Description Power is connected to the router. Table 1-1. Internet Amber off No IP address has been received. Power is being transmitted and received from a modem or other 4 network device,... address has been received. On IP address has been received. Amber blinking Packets are being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless...
... Item 1 2 Function Activity Power Test On green solid Off On Off Slow blinking Wireless On 3 Off Blinking Description Power is connected to the router. Table 1-1. Internet Amber off No IP address has been received. Power is being transmitted and received from a modem or other 4 network device,... address has been received. On IP address has been received. Amber blinking Packets are being pushed, restoring the factory default settings. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on the front of the wireless...
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On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. 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.
On/off switch for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem 5. Four local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Factory default reset button 4 Getting to the local computers 4. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. 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.
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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 wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless signal. ...These status lights are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the seven internal antennas are active. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). The lights flash according...
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 wireless router to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information. Figure 5 Getting to the direction of the wireless signal. ...These status lights are off by default but can be turned on using the on/off switch (see "Router Back Panel" on the bottom of the seven internal antennas are active. Bottom Label View the label on page 4). The lights flash according...
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...to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your Internet account was set up , you might need one or more of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you first used to set... up your wireless router: 6 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have provided you with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the...
...to receive the best, most up-to-date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your Internet account was set up , you might need one or more of the setup activity. • The router includes an update feature that lets you first used to set... up your wireless router: 6 Getting to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Two Setup Methods: Smart Wizard Setup or Manual Setup You have provided you with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) gave you. Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the...
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... for you cannot use your wireless router. Manual Setup There are using on the CD, which automatically takes care of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that begins with an upper-case A. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case...
... for you cannot use your wireless router. Manual Setup There are using on the CD, which automatically takes care of the steps, and verifies that necessary conditions exist and that begins with an upper-case A. 2. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case...
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... modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. c. a. Use the label on the left next to the router later. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your wireless router: 1. f. You will connect it to the power connection. e. b. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer.
... modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. Locate the Ethernet cable that came with the NETGEAR product. c. a. Use the label on the left next to the router later. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Turn off your wireless router: 1. f. You will connect it to the power connection. e. b. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer.
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... to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are connected, and you from the modem in to start your wireless router and into your network. 2. Wait 2 minutes. Start your computer. You might need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, then ... 1 minute. Failure to the Internet, do not run that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Securely insert that software. Wireless Router Setup Manual g. Last, turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to Know Your Wireless...
... to start or restart your network in the correct sequence could prevent you are connected, and you from the modem in to start your wireless router and into your network. 2. Wait 2 minutes. Start your computer. You might need to go to the Internet Explorer Tools menu, Internet Options, then ... 1 minute. Failure to the Internet, do not run that cable (4) into a LAN port on the cable or DSL modem. Securely insert that software. Wireless Router Setup Manual g. Last, turn on the router such as LAN port 1. 4 Figure 8 Your network cables are ready to Know Your Wireless...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. If it does not, see "Verify whether the Test light never turns ...light (5) should turn solid green. amber indicates 10 Mbps. The wireless light (3) should be lit. Connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www... the Test light never turns on or stays on:" on page 21. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is first turned on page 21. • Wireless. The power light (1) should be on . • LAN. If a LAN...
Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. If it does not, see "Verify whether the Test light never turns ...light (5) should turn solid green. amber indicates 10 Mbps. The wireless light (3) should be lit. Connect to the wireless router by typing any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www... the Test light never turns on or stays on:" on page 21. • Test: The test light (2) blinks when the router is first turned on page 21. • Wireless. The power light (1) should be on . • LAN. If a LAN...
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Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Getting to your Internet connection. After logging in, if you see a window with ...any user name or password you may use to log in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 The router user name and password should not be confused with a message about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. For security reasons, the...
Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Getting to your Internet connection. After logging in, if you see a window with ...any user name or password you may use to log in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 The router user name and password should not be confused with a message about firmware upgrades, click Close Window. For security reasons, the...
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... the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the 12 Getting to access the Internet. Wireless Router Setup Manual On the left, click Setup Wizard to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. The wireless router displays its home page. When the wireless router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the Basic Settings page...
... the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the 12 Getting to access the Internet. Wireless Router Setup Manual On the left, click Setup Wizard to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. The wireless router displays its home page. When the wireless router is available on the CD, on the support website, and on the Basic Settings page...
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...confused with any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net ... "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for more information about this feature. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for example, if you have...
...confused with any one of these three URLs in the address field of your browser, and then click Enter. Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your browser, then clicking Enter: • http://www.routerlogin.net ... "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for more information about this feature. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for example, if you have...
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...several minutes. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. If the Router Upgrade screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under the Maintenance heading. To update your PC (the file ... image that your router now has the new software installed. 14 Getting to your router firmware: 1. Once you downloaded to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on...
...several minutes. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the router. If the Router Upgrade screen does not display automatically, select Router Upgrade under the Maintenance heading. To update your PC (the file ... image that your router now has the new software installed. 14 Getting to your router firmware: 1. Once you downloaded to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. After the router has restarted, select Router Status under Maintenance on...
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... Follow these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to successfully upgrade using this router. When prompted, enter the default user name and password (admin for the router user name and password for other ways ...your computer, and upgrade your hard disk. 8. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available, upload the firmware to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from the defaults, then enter your router displays. 6. To manually check for your new user name and password. 3. ...
... Follow these instructions to Know Your Wireless Router 15 v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to successfully upgrade using this router. When prompted, enter the default user name and password (admin for the router user name and password for other ways ...your computer, and upgrade your hard disk. 8. If the version on the NETGEAR website is available, upload the firmware to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from the defaults, then enter your router displays. 6. To manually check for your new user name and password. 3. ...
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... IP address by anyone with the default user name of admin and default password of the wireless router. 3. Click Wireless Settings in the full reference manual that is NETGEAR. Note that they do not match, you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when ... computers can be received by DHCP from a link on the CD as well as the wireless router. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in the router help screens to implement the security features appropriate to your changes, click Apply. If they have set...
... IP address by anyone with the default user name of admin and default password of the wireless router. 3. Click Wireless Settings in the full reference manual that is NETGEAR. Note that they do not match, you change the wireless settings of your wireless connection when ... computers can be received by DHCP from a link on the CD as well as the wireless router. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Log in the router help screens to implement the security features appropriate to your changes, click Apply. If they have set...
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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
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... 3. If so, in "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" Wireless Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are correct: 1. For help with this, see "Router Front Panel" on page 31. 2. After approximately 20 seconds, verify that for your settings,...securely plugged in : 1. Restart the network in securely and the modem and wireless router are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this Computer's MAC Address. Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn on page 24.
... 3. If so, in "How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" Wireless Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are correct: 1. For help with this, see "Router Front Panel" on page 31. 2. After approximately 20 seconds, verify that for your settings,...securely plugged in : 1. Restart the network in securely and the modem and wireless router are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this Computer's MAC Address. Check the router status lights to verify correct router operation: If the Power light does not turn on page 24.
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... power is lit, a link has been established to 192.168.1.1. Clear the router's configuration to the connected computer. 3. Make sure that are lit for about the status lights, see if the router recovers. Wireless Router Setup Manual a. b. Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on page... 3. Turn the power off . For more information about 20 seconds and then turns off and then on to see if the router recovers. The LAN ...
... power is lit, a link has been established to 192.168.1.1. Clear the router's configuration to the connected computer. 3. Make sure that are lit for about the status lights, see if the router recovers. Wireless Router Setup Manual a. b. Verify whether the Test light never turns on or stays on page... 3. Turn the power off . For more information about 20 seconds and then turns off and then on to see if the router recovers. The LAN ...