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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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... 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 Basic Troubleshooting...
... 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 Basic Troubleshooting...
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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. Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. 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
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. Wireless Router Setup Manual 2. Figure 1 3. 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
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... turned off No IP address has been received. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. Amber blinking Packets are being transmitted and... received. Table 1-1. The unit successfully completed the power-on the front of the wireless router to the modem is connected to the router. Internet...
... turned off No IP address has been received. The LAN port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device. Router Front Panel Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 2 You can use the status lights on self-test diagnostic. Amber blinking Packets are being transmitted and... received. Table 1-1. The unit successfully completed the power-on the front of the wireless router to the modem is connected to the router. Internet...
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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. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. 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
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. AC power adapter outlet 3. Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for the antenna dome light 2. 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
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These status 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 wireless signal. The lights flash according to the direction 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 router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, August 2007 Figure 5 Getting to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information....
These status 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 wireless signal. The lights flash according to the direction 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 router to Know Your Wireless Router 5 v1.0, August 2007 Figure 5 Getting to identify the serial number, port connectors, status lights, and default login information....
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...for New Firmware" on how your Internet account was set up, you might need one or more of these settings for the wireless router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your ISP to provide it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to... access the Internet: - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up...
...for New Firmware" on how your Internet account was set up, you might need one or more of these settings for the wireless router to -date features of your router, NETGEAR provides a variety of methods for updating your ISP to provide it easy for you to receive the best, most up-to... access the Internet: - Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses - Wireless Router Setup Manual What You Need Before You Begin Prepare the following before you set up...
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... starts and detects the language you cannot use your wireless router. Configure the router to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. If the CD does... not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Manual Setup There are using on the CD, are replacing...
... starts and detects the language you cannot use your wireless router. Configure the router to start , browse the CD and double-click Autorun. Wireless Router Setup Manual • Smart Wizard Setup.This option is usually the case. Insert the NETGEAR CD into a Windows PC. If the CD does... not automatically start the Smart Wizard. Manual Setup There are using on the CD, are replacing...
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.... b. f. Securely insert that connects your modem and into the Internet port of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is on the left next to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 a. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that Ethernet cable into your ...off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). c. e. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. You will connect it to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. Turn off your...
.... b. f. Securely insert that connects your modem and into the Internet port of the wireless router to locate the Internet port, which is on the left next to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 a. Locate the Ethernet cable (1) that Ethernet cable into your ...off and unplug the cable or ADSL broadband modem. Disconnect the cable at the modem (2). c. e. Connect the wireless router, the computer, and the modem. Wireless Router Setup Manual Connecting Your Wireless Router To connect your computer. You will connect it to the modem. 1 2 Figure 6 d. Turn off your...
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... restart your network in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. First, plug in the correct sequence could prevent you in to start your wireless router and into your network. 2. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual g. c.
... restart your network in and turn on the cable or DSL modem. First, plug in the correct sequence could prevent you in to start your wireless router and into your network. 2. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 9 v1.0, August 2007 Wireless Router Setup Manual g. c.
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...http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the router is first turned on . 3. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the computer is ... a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 The power light (1) should be lit. A LAN light (5) should be on . • LAN. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. If after 2 minutes it is not, make sure that ...
...http://www.routerlogin.com • http://192.168.1.1 10 Getting to the router is first turned on . 3. Figure 10 Connect to the wireless router by typing http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field of your computer is communicating at both ends, and that the computer is ... a LAN light is not lit, check that the Ethernet cable from the computer to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 The power light (1) should be lit. A LAN light (5) should be on . • LAN. Wireless Router Setup Manual Figure 9 d. If after 2 minutes it is not, make sure that ...
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After logging in, if you may use to log in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 Getting to your Internet connection. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. The router user ... Close Window. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters.
After logging in, if you may use to log in to Know Your Wireless Router 11 v1.0, August 2007 Getting to your Internet connection. For security reasons, the router has its own user name and password. The router user ... Close Window. When prompted, enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in the following figure opens: Figure 11 4. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in lower case letters.
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...If you with your computer networking setup. It should be set to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 The wireless router displays its home page. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your wireless router to access the Internet. When the wireless router is connected to the ..., and Documentation" on the Basic Settings page (for more information about basic settings, refer to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Click Next. Wireless Router Setup Manual On the left, click Setup Wizard to the Internet! The wizard assists you cannot connect to finish.
...If you with your computer networking setup. It should be set to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 The wireless router displays its home page. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your wireless router to access the Internet. When the wireless router is connected to the ..., and Documentation" on the Basic Settings page (for more information about basic settings, refer to : http://www.NETGEAR.com/support. Click Next. Wireless Router Setup Manual On the left, click Setup Wizard to the Internet! The wizard assists you cannot connect to finish.
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..."How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" For security reasons, the router has its login name and password: 1. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, August 2007 To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you use to log in to the router. The factory default state... router is restored when you must open a browser window and log in to your router using its own user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for more information about this feature.
..."How Do I Restore the Default Password and Configuration Settings?" For security reasons, the router has its login name and password: 1. Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 13 v1.0, August 2007 To access the router using the Smart Wizard, you use to log in to the router. The factory default state... router is restored when you must open a browser window and log in to your router using its own user name and password. Wireless Router Setup Manual Documentation link under Web Support to view support information or the documentation for more information about this feature.
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... router restarts. Check the firmware version to verify that you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. Once you downloaded to the router until the router finishes restarting! When the... Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 4. The upload process takes several minutes. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer,...
... router restarts. Check the firmware version to verify that you have selected the file, click Upload to send the software to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 The Router Upgrade screen displays. 2. Once you downloaded to the router until the router finishes restarting! When the... Test light stops blinking, wait a few seconds more before using the router. 4. The upload process takes several minutes. Wireless Router Setup Manual A login window like the one in .img). 3. Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer,...
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...browser window, and type http://www.routerlogin.net in lowercase letters. If you changed the user name and password from the menu bar. 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to successfully upgrade using this router. If a later version of the firmware is more recent, click on its version...in "To update your router firmware:" on your router before you selected the No radio button during installation, and want to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from the defaults, then enter your needs. Determine the firmware version currently running on page 14 to ...
...browser window, and type http://www.routerlogin.net in lowercase letters. If you changed the user name and password from the menu bar. 5. Wireless Router Setup Manual If you are unable to successfully upgrade using this router. If a later version of the firmware is more recent, click on its version...in "To update your router firmware:" on your router before you selected the No radio button during installation, and want to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support, and select Downloads from the defaults, then enter your needs. Determine the firmware version currently running on page 14 to ...
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... manual and in the full reference manual that is NETGEAR. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection. 4. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Program the wireless adapter of your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Unlike wired network data...
... manual and in the full reference manual that is NETGEAR. The wireless router provides highly effective security features, which the wireless interface will not get a wireless connection. 4. Wireless Router Setup Manual To set up and test basic wireless connectivity: 1. Program the wireless adapter of your immediate area to Know Your Wireless Router v1.0, August 2007 Unlike wired network data...
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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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...documentation for your router and that the power supply adapter is needed. Restart the network in securely and the modem and wireless router are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for each LAN port (see "Router Front Panel" on page 31. 2. If so, in "How Do I ... MAC Address. Check that you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are correct: 1. Verify that the Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the router, check these status lights: ...
...documentation for your router and that the power supply adapter is needed. Restart the network in securely and the modem and wireless router are using the power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for each LAN port (see "Router Front Panel" on page 31. 2. If so, in "How Do I ... MAC Address. Check that you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. 3. Wireless Router Setup Manual Make sure that the Ethernet cables are correct: 1. Verify that the Internet status light on the wireless router will be lit if the Ethernet cable to the router, check these status lights: ...